Flying from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
The timezone in Cancun is UTC-5, which is 12 hours behind Ho Chi Minh City.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your SGN to CUN flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Cancun International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SGN and CUN:
San Francisco International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
448 € is the best price for a one-way Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 945 €. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from SGN to CUN, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Cancun International Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SGN to CUN.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Cancun International Airport.
Handy information about Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Of all flights leaving Tan Son Nhat International Airport, 66.42% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Ho Chi Minh City to Tan Son Nhat International Airport is around 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Cancun International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to SGN:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
If you're landing on a late Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near CUN:
Grab a Cancun International Airport rental car and discover Cancun and beyond with your own wheels. MEX, America and Europcar are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Cancun International Airport about three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun International Airport to central Cancun has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Cancun International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Cancun in May.
Lock in your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Cancun International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Cancun during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SGN to CUN around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Cancun, now it's time to discover more of Mexico. Travel around 290 kilometres west to Merida to check off its top sights. From P. ANDADOR NVA. CHICHEN ITZA to Pre Hispanic Town Of Uxmal and El Palacio de Gobierno, your itinerary will be busy.
Campeche is another standout destination in Mexico and is around 418 kilometres west of Cancun. No trip is complete without a visit to Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche.
