Travelling from Philadelphia to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): What you need to know
Ho Chi Minh City is 12 hours ahead of Philadelphia. Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport is located in Ho Chi Minh City, which follows the UTC+7 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Philadelphia to SGN.
Going away during a peak month like July? Busy periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Philadelphia to SGN leaving from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Located around 18 kilometres from central Philadelphia, PHL can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 30 minutes.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Philadelphia International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Philadelphia to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to Philadelphia International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find PHL at 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
With public transport, you can travel from central Philadelphia to TTN in around 1 hour 35 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Philadelphia to SGN flight? Unwind in a hotel near Trenton-Mercer Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Trenton-Mercer Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76%.
You'll find TTN at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
About Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Philadelphia to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SGN instead:
Getting from Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
The centre of Ho Chi Minh City is about 5 kilometres from Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Travel times by car hire or taxi will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do some research before you go.
It typically takes 1 hour to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Currently, 526 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 899 €. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Philadelphia to SGN. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Cheap Philadelphia to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Philadelphia to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. December is the quietest month to go to Ho Chi Minh City. February is when most people book flights from Philadelphia to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your Philadelphia to SGN plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap tickets from Philadelphia to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
More about Ho Chi Minh City
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Ho Chi Minh City right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Philadelphia to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. War Remnants Museum, Saigon Opera House and Notre Dame Square are top sights which should be on every Ho Chi Minh City itinerary.
Explore more of Vietnam
Can Tho is just one of the many places in Vietnam waiting to be discovered once you've seen Ho Chi Minh City. Around 129 kilometres away to the southwest, its top attractions include Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Chợ Nổi Cái Răng.
La Gi is another must-experience destination in Vietnam and is around 153 kilometres east of Ho Chi Minh City. No trip is complete without dropping by Wonderland Water Park Phan Thiet, Bikini Beach - Công viên Bãi biển and Bikini Beach.
