Travelling from Perth Airport (PER) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Perth Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
The timezone in Ho Chi Minh City is UTC+7, which is one hour behind Perth.
Take your pick of 19 weekly Perth Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flights. The 00:50 departure with Vietnam Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. VietJet Air operates the latest service of the day at 11:20.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your PER to SGN flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
VietJet Air is your gateway to discovering Ho Chi Minh City (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Vietnam!). Check out the direct flights from Perth Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most travellers choose to travel with VietJet Air on this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers PER to SGN flights is Vietnam Airlines. Its services arrive without delay 73.68% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Perth Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between PER and SGN:
Changi International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Phuket International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
95 € is the lowest price for a one-way Perth Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. Return flights start at 171 €. These fares can change based on availability.
Book five months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PER to SGN.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Perth Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Perth Airport (PER)
73.04% of flights that leave from Perth Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Perth Airport from central Perth, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to PER? If you're boarding an early flight from Perth Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Perth Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SGN instead:
Grab a Tan Son Nhat International Airport rental car and explore corners of Ho Chi Minh City that most visitors tend to miss. You can book your wheels with Dichung Car Hire.
To lock in the best rate, reserve your vehicle from Tan Son Nhat International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Rates generally rise as your departure date approaches.
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 using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Perth Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Ho Chi Minh City. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Perth Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for March if you want to go to Ho Chi Minh City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PER to SGN sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Vietnam waiting to be explored. About 26 kilometres north-east of Ho Chi Minh City, a visit to Biên Hòa will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Tú Phong Lan, Vinh Dư and mieu binh da.
Around 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho is another favourite stop in Vietnam. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Cai Rang Floating Market, Ong Temple and Can Tho Museum.
