Travelling from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 25 minutes.
Ho Chi Minh City's timezone is UTC+7, making Ho Chi Minh City one hour behind Shanghai.
Every week, there are 39 Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as soon as possible, jump on the 01:55 VietJet Air flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 22:15 with China Eastern Airlines.
Leave enough time to make your PVG to SGN flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like April? School 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 an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
There's a good range of direct flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport to choose from. When organising your Ho Chi Minh City journey, these carriers can fly you nonstop to this unmissable corner of Vietnam:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Spring Airlines.
With a dependable 89.26% of services landing on schedule, China Southern Airlines is the most punctual carrier for PVG to SGN flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between PVG and SGN include:
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
ر.ق. 260 is the lowest price for a one-way Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 537. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from PVG to SGN, book your journey seven months ahead of your departure date.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Picking up cheap flights from PVG to SGN is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Handy information about Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
PVG's address is No.300 Qihang Road.
78.11% of flights that leave from Shanghai Pudong International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Shanghai Pudong International Airport from central Shanghai, it'll take about 50 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a handy hotel near PVG? If you're boarding an early flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
If you're arriving on a late Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SGN:
Go beyond Ho Chi Minh City and check out places that aren't on most itineraries with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Tan Son Nhat International Airport rental car from Dichung Car Hire.
Increase your chances of getting the best rate by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your ride from Tan Son Nhat International Airport several weeks in advance is a wise move.
Getting from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Ho Chi Minh City. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Ho Chi Minh City. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for March if you'd like to go to Ho Chi Minh City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 38ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PVG to SGN in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC and 34ºC then.
Explore more of Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Vietnam just waiting to be explored. About 26 kilometres north-east of Ho Chi Minh City, a visit to Biên Hòa will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Tú Phong Lan, Vinh Dư and mieu binh da.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Vietnam, head for Can Tho, roughly 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City. Cai Rang Floating Market, Ong Temple and Can Tho Museum are among the biggest draws.
