Flying from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Ho Chi Minh City's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Ho Chi Minh City ten hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
For a smooth 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 board your GRU to SGN flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between GRU and SGN:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Right now, ر.ق. 2,423 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 4,741. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from GRU to SGN if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from GRU to SGN.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
When it comes to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport's on-time performance, 75.54% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Sao Paulo to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is around 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip on public transport usually takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to GRU? If you're boarding an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Reserve a hotel near SGN if you're catching a late Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Tan Son Nhat International Airport rental car and discover corners of Ho Chi Minh City that aren't the typical tourist stops. Check out the deals from Dichung Car Hire.
Book your ride from Tan Son Nhat International Airport a few weeks before your departure date to get the best possible rate. If you're going away during peak season, you may want to book even earlier.
Getting from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Ho Chi Minh City. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
It'll take around 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Ho Chi Minh City. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for March if you want to go to Ho Chi Minh City during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 38ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GRU to SGN in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC and 34ºC then.
Explore more of Vietnam
Biên Hòan is just one of the many places in Vietnam waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Ho Chi Minh City. Around 26 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Tú Phong Lan, Vinh Dư and mieu binh da.
Can Tho is another favourite destination in Vietnam and is around 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City. No trip is complete without dropping by Cai Rang Floating Market, Ong Temple and Can Tho Museum.
