Flying from Los Angeles to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): What you need to know
Ho Chi Minh City is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport is located in Ho Chi Minh City, which is in the UTC+7 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Los Angeles to SGN, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Peak months like December or vacation periods such as Christmas and spring break will mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a smart move.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Los Angeles to SGN that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between LAX and SGN include:
Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
LAX is around 29 kilometers from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Los Angeles International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Los Angeles International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from LAX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is about 29 kilometers from central Los Angeles. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Van Nuys Airport the day before your Los Angeles to SGN flight:
About Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Los Angeles to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SGN instead:
Getting from Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
Central Ho Chi Minh City is roughly 5 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Travel times by car rental or cab will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of time.
It typically takes 1 hour to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
At the moment, AED 1,462 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 2,572. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Los Angeles to SGN, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Los Angeles to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Los Angeles to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN). February is the peak month for travel to Ho Chi Minh City. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in October.
Book a Los Angeles to SGN plane ticket departing in March if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Ho Chi Minh City to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
January has temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Ho Chi Minh City
Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Ho Chi Minh City:
Le Cochinchine Mekong River Cruise and War Remnants Museum are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Ho Chi Minh City to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Saigon Opera House.
Explore more of Vietnam
Can Tho is just one of the many places in Vietnam waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Ho Chi Minh City. Around 129 kilometers away to the southwest, its top attractions include Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Floating market TAN DUONG boat tour.
Around 153 kilometers east of Ho Chi Minh City, La Gi is another favorite stop in Vietnam. No visit is complete without checking out Wonderland Water Park Phan Thiet, Bikini Beach - Công viên Bãi biển and TP Homes Phan Thiết.
