Traveling from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 12 hours 25 minutes.
Ho Chi Minh City's timezone is UTC+7, making Ho Chi Minh City six hours ahead of Paris.
Every week, there are nine Charles de Gaulle Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as early as possible, take the 12:40 Air France flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 13:50 with Air France.
Your CDG to SGN flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Air France offers direct flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Ho Chi Minh City — and maybe even more of Vietnam if you have time.
Air France is the airline most travelers choose for this route.
Air France is the most punctual carrier offering CDG to SGN flights, with 77.78% of its services arriving as planned.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between CDG and SGN:
San Francisco International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
At the moment, $342 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Charles de Gaulle Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $670. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from CDG to SGN by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Of all flights departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Charles de Gaulle Airport from central Paris, it'll take about 45 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to CDG:
Arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Book a hotel close to SGN if you have a late Charles de Gaulle Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel where the road takes you with a Tan Son Nhat International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dichung Car Rental to explore Ho Chi Minh City and beyond.
To get the best possible deal, book your vehicle from Tan Son Nhat International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices typically go up closer to your day of departure.
Getting from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is approximately 5 kilometers from the center of Ho Chi Minh City. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Ho Chi Minh City in April.
Book your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for March if you want to visit Ho Chi Minh City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CDG to SGN sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Vietnam
Biên Hòan is just one of the many cities in Vietnam waiting to be discovered after you've seen Ho Chi Minh City. Around 26 kilometers away to the north-east, top sights here include Tú Phong Lan, Vinh Dư and mieu binh da.
Around 129 kilometers south-west of Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho is another favorite stop in Vietnam. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Cai Rang Floating Market, Ong Temple and Can Tho Museum.
