Travelling from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Ho Chi Minh City's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Ho Chi Minh City 12 hours ahead of Washington DC.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your IAD to SGN flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Washington Dulles Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between IAD and SGN include:
Dubai Airport
Tokyo Haneda Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
Right now, 409 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 832 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from IAD to SGN, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from IAD to SGN couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Of the departures from Washington Dulles Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.
Washington Dulles Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near IAD? If you're boarding an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
If you're landing on a late Washington Dulles Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near SGN:
Set your own pace with a Ho Chi Minh City Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dichung Car Rental to explore parts of Ho Chi Minh City that most tourists miss.
Increase your chances of securing the best deal by booking as early as possible. Reserving your ride from Ho Chi Minh City Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a wise move.
When to fly to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Ho Chi Minh City. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport for March if you'd like to visit Ho Chi Minh City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from IAD to SGN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF) on average.
Explore more of Vietnam
You've done Ho Chi Minh City, now it's time to explore other parts of Vietnam. Travel around 26 kilometres north-east to Biên Hòa to tick off its popular sights. From Cat Tien National Park to Ecotourism Dream Garden and Lâm Viên Biên Hoà, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho is another favourite stop in Vietnam. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Chợ Nổi Cái Răng.
