Travelling from Washington DC to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): What you need to know
Ho Chi Minh City is 12 hours ahead of Washington DC. Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport is located in Ho Chi Minh City, which operates on the UTC+7 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Washington DC to SGN.
July is a busy time to fly out. If you're taking off then or during a major holiday like Thanksgiving, Memorial Day or Christmas, get there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Washington DC to SGN even cheaper with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to explore stopover cities along the route. San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is an option when flying out of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
Travelling from central Washington DC to DCA takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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Of all flights leaving Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 71% arrive on time at their destination.
The address for DCA is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
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IAD is about 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. It'll take 45 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
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77% of flights leaving Washington Dulles International Airport arrive according to schedule.
The street address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
You can book a plane ticket from Washington DC to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) out of Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) with a stopover. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a busy connecting point.
From central Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It takes roughly 40 minutes to arrive by car and 50 minutes or so if you use public transport.
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The on-time performance record of BWI is 77%. To put it simply, that's how often flights from this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
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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 around 5 kilometres from Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Travel times by car hire or taxi will vary based on time of day, so do a little research before you go.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
426 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport. A return flight starts from 830 €. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To find cheap flights from Washington DC to SGN, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
Cheap Washington DC to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding your trip dates. December is the quietest month to visit Ho Chi Minh City. February is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your Washington DC to SGN plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC 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
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War Remnants Museum and Saigon Opera House are a couple of major attractions to add to your Ho Chi Minh City must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Notre Dame Square.
Explore more of Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Vietnam you should also see. About 129 kilometres southwest of Ho Chi Minh City, a visit to Can Tho will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Chợ Nổi Cái Răng.
Around 153 kilometres east of Ho Chi Minh City, La Gi is another favourite stop in Vietnam. Start your sightseeing at Wonderland Water Park Phan Thiet, Bikini Beach - Công viên Bãi biển and Bikini Beach.
