Travelling from Sao Paulo to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can fly out of in Sao Paulo. Explore your options leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP) when reserving your flight from Sao Paulo to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN).
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is located in Ho Chi Minh City. The city follows the UTC+7 timezone and is ten hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Sao Paulo to SGN. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
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Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo, GRU can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
75.54% of flights that take off from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
CGH is about 10 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It'll take you 15 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport the day before your Sao Paulo to SGN flight:
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.8%. This figure reflects how often flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
From the centre of Sao Paulo, VCP is around 97 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get there by car and 3 hours 25 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Make catching an early Sao Paulo to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to Viracopos Airport and get to your boarding gate with plenty of time to spare:
The on-time performance rate of VCP is 75.02%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Have a late flight from Sao Paulo to Tan Son Nhat International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near SGN and hit the lights earlier:
Getting from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
Central Ho Chi Minh City is about 5 kilometres from Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research before your trip.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
611 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Return flights start at 1.132 €. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to SGN if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Affordable Sao Paulo to Tan Son Nhat International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Sao Paulo to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN). July is the peak month for travel to Ho Chi Minh City. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in April.
The warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your Sao Paulo to SGN plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Sao Paulo to Tan Son Nhat International Airport in January when temperatures are 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. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Sao Paulo to Tan Son Nhat International Airport:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Le Cochinchine Mekong River Cruise, War Remnants Museum and Notre Dame Square are essential stops on your Ho Chi Minh City itinerary.
Explore more of Vietnam
Can Tho is just one of the many cities in Vietnam waiting to be explored after you've experienced Ho Chi Minh City. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Floating market TAN DUONG boat tour.
La Gi is another standout destination in Vietnam and is around 153 kilometres east of Ho Chi Minh City. No trip is complete without seeing Wonderland Water Park Phan Thiet, Bikini Beach - Công viên Bãi biển and TP Homes Phan Thiết.
