Travelling from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Narita International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 6 hours 20 minutes.
Ho Chi Minh City's timezone is UTC+7, making Ho Chi Minh City two hours behind Tokyo.
Each week, there are 40 Narita International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flights. To get going as early as possible, go for the 08:55 VietJet Air flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 19:20 with ANA.
Your NRT to SGN flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
You can fly nonstop to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Take off with one of these carriers that offer direct flights from Narita International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport:
Most passengers choose to travel with JAL on this route.
With an impressive 80.0% of services landing on schedule, ANA has the best on-time performance for NRT to SGN flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Narita International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between NRT and SGN:
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Fukuoka Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
85 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Narita International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 195 €. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from NRT to SGN.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Narita International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from NRT to SGN.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Narita International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Handy information about Narita International Airport (NRT)
You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
70.53% of flights departing from Narita International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Narita International Airport is about 64 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from Narita International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near NRT:
Arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Consider booking a hotel close to SGN if you have a late Narita International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go beyond Ho Chi Minh City and discover places that don't always get the spotlight with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Tan Son Nhat International Airport rental car from Dichung Car Hire.
Book your ride from Tan Son Nhat International Airport a few weeks before your departure to get the best possible rate. If you're going away during a busy period, it's a good idea to book even earlier.
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 by car.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The quietest month for a flight from Narita International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your flights from Narita International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from NRT to SGN in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF) then.
Explore more of Vietnam
You've done Ho Chi Minh City, now it's time to discover other corners of Vietnam. Travel about 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 packed itinerary ahead.
Around 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho is another favourite stop in Vietnam. Start your sightseeing at Cai Rang Floating Market, Ong Temple and Can Tho Museum.
