Travelling from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Ho Chi Minh City is four hours behind Melbourne and follows the UTC+7 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your AVV to SGN flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Avalon Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Many passengers pass through Brisbane Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Right now, ج.م. 8,798 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Avalon Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 16,742. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from AVV to SGN if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Avalon Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and score a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from AVV to SGN.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Avalon Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Handy information about Avalon Airport (AVV)
Avalon Airport has a strong on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from AVV make it to their destination as scheduled 80.09% of the time.
Central Melbourne to Avalon Airport is around 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
Spending the night in a hotel can take the hassle out of reaching the airport on time. If you need a place to stay before your flight from Avalon Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, check out Corio Bay Motel. It's a quick drive from AVV.
Arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Consider booking a hotel near SGN if you're catching a late Avalon Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Start your adventure sooner with a Tan Son Nhat International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dichung Car Hire to explore parts of Ho Chi Minh City that most tourists miss.
Increase your chances of getting the best deal by booking as early as possible. Reserving your ride from Tan Son Nhat International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead is a wise move.
Getting from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from the centre of Ho Chi Minh City. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Avalon Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Ho Chi Minh City in April.
Book your flight from Avalon Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for March if you'd like to go to Ho Chi Minh City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 38ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from AVV to SGN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 34ºC on average.
Explore more of Vietnam
You've done Ho Chi Minh City, now it's time to discover other parts of Vietnam. Travel around 26 kilometres north-east to Biên Hòa to tick off its must-visit sights. From Tú Phong Lan to Vinh Dư and mieu binh da, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho is another essential stop in Vietnam. Start your sightseeing at Cai Rang Floating Market, Ong Temple and Can Tho Museum.
