Travelling from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Chicago: what you need to know
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is located in Ho Chi Minh City. Based in the UTC-5 timezone, Chicago is 12 hours behind Ho Chi Minh City.
To ensure you get on your flight from SGN to Chicago, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for flights from SGN to Chicago, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
If you hold a passport from Vietnam, you'll need an embassy visa to enter United States. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Chicago for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you book and definitely before you fly.
Located around 5 kilometres from central Ho Chi Minh City, SGN can be reached in approximately 17 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport takes roughly 43 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Chicago? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near SGN:
How to find the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Chicago
413 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Chicago. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 777 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SGN to Chicago, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
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Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is around 40 kilometres from central Chicago. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 35 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 54 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Chicago, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near ORD:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
After your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Chicago has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in around 21 minutes by car. Central Chicago is roughly 19 kilometres from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
You can also travel using public transport, which will take approximately 46 minutes.
There are some great places where you can make a pit stop near MDW. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your flight from SGN to Chicago at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Chicago
August is the most popular month for flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Chicago. To avoid the crowds, head for Chicago in February when things are quieter.
Before locking in your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Chicago, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Chicago, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC to 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Look for cheap flights from SGN to Chicago around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Chicago
Start your Chicago trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Chicago, explore our selection of hotels including:
Millennium Park and Art Institute of Chicago are just two of the major attractions to add to your Chicago itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
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