Travelling from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Ho Chi Minh City's timezone is UTC+7, making Ho Chi Minh City 12 hours ahead of Lima.
To ensure you catch your LIM to SGN flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
784 € is the lowest price for a one-way Jorge Chavez International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. Return flights start at 1.835 €. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from LIM to SGN. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
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Handy information about Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
81.53% of flights departing from Jorge Chavez International Airport arrive at their destination on time. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of LIM.
To reach Jorge Chavez International Airport from central Lima, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near LIM. Whether you're taking an early flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Consider staying in a hotel near SGN if you have a late Jorge Chavez International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. Pick 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. Grab a set of wheels from Dichung Car Hire to explore parts of Ho Chi Minh City that most tourists miss.
To get the lowest possible price, book your vehicle from Tan Son Nhat International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Rates generally rise closer to your departure date.
Getting from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
From Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Ho Chi Minh City. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Jorge Chavez International 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 (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LIM to SGN sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Vietnam
Biên Hòan is just one of the many cities in Vietnam waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Ho Chi Minh City. Around 26 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Tú Phong Lan, Vinh Dư and mieu binh da.
Can Tho is another sought-after destination in Vietnam and is around 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City. No trip is complete without experiencing Cai Rang Floating Market, Ong Temple and Can Tho Museum.
