Flying from Senai Airport (JHB) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Senai Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 2 hours.
Ho Chi Minh City's timezone is UTC+7, making Ho Chi Minh City one hour behind Johor Bahru.
Take your pick of ten weekly Senai Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flights. The 07:00 departure with AirAsia is the earliest flight you can take. AirAsia operates the last service of the day at 07:20.
Your JHB to SGN flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
AirAsia is your gateway to exploring Ho Chi Minh City (and maybe even some other great parts of Vietnam!). Check out the direct flights from Senai Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
AirAsia is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
AirAsia is the most punctual carrier that operates JHB to SGN flights. An impressive 91.8% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Senai Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. These are the top stopovers between JHB and SGN:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Penang International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Senai Airport (JHB) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Senai Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight is ر.ق. 198. A round-trip ticket is currently ر.ق. 420. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from JHB to SGN, book your trip seven months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Senai Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Senai Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Senai Airport (JHB)
71.32% of flights that depart Senai Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Johor Bahru to Senai Airport is approximately 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to JHB? If you've booked an early flight from Senai Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Reserve a hotel close to SGN if you're taking a late Senai Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go beyond Ho Chi Minh City and discover places outside the usual tourist stops with your own wheels. You can grab a Tan Son Nhat International Airport rental car from Dichung Car Hire.
Increase the odds of getting the best rate by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your ride from Tan Son Nhat International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a good idea.
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. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
It takes around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The quietest month for a flight from Senai Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Ho Chi Minh City based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Senai Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for March if you'd like to visit Ho Chi Minh City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 38ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC and 34ºC. Look for cheap tickets from JHB to SGN sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Vietnam
Biên Hòan is just one of the many places in Vietnam waiting to be explored once you've seen 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 must-experience destination in Vietnam and is around 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City. No journey is complete without seeing Cai Rang Floating Market, Ong Temple and Can Tho Museum.
