Travelling from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Wellington International Airport (WLG): what you need to know
The timezone in Wellington is UTC+13, which is six hours ahead of Ho Chi Minh City.
To ensure you catch your SGN to WLG flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Wellington International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SGN and WLG:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Brisbane Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Wellington International Airport flight is 250 €. A round-trip fare right now is 957 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from SGN to WLG. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Wellington International Airport.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SGN to WLG.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Wellington International Airport.
Handy information about Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Tan Son Nhat International Airport, data shows 66.42% of flights complete their journey on time.
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Ho Chi Minh City. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near SGN. Whether you're catching an early flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Wellington International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Reserve a hotel near WLG if you're on a late Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Wellington International Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Wellington International Airport rental car and explore Wellington and beyond with your own wheels. Mode rentals, Europcar and Big Value are well-known companies you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Wellington International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to central Wellington
From Wellington International Airport, Wellington is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
July is the busiest month for flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Wellington International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Wellington in January.
The warmest month in Wellington is January, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Lock in your flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Wellington International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SGN to WLG sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of New Zealand
Auckland is just one of the many places in New Zealand waiting to be explored after you've experienced Wellington. Around 499 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Sky Tower, Auckland Museum Atrium and Auckland War Memorial Museum.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Wellington, Christchurch is another essential stop in New Zealand. No visit is complete without checking out Little River Rail Station, The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden.
