Flying from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Ho Chi Minh City is UTC+7, which is one hour behind Cebu.
Each week, there are four Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flights. If you want to get going as early as possible, opt for the 20:45 Cebu Pacific Air flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 22:55 with Philippine Airlines.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your CEB to SGN flight.
Flying during a peak time like April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Philippine Airlines is your ticket to exploring Ho Chi Minh City (and perhaps some other great corners of Vietnam!). Check out the direct flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport offered by this popular airline.
Philippine Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With a reliable 80.0% of services arriving as planned, Philippine Airlines has the best on-time performance for CEB to SGN flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between CEB and SGN include:
Guangzhou Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight is Rs18,544. A round-trip fare is currently Rs40,319. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from CEB to SGN by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from CEB to SGN.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport.
Handy information about Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Mactan-Cebu International Airport, 69% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Mactan-Cebu International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Cebu. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to CEB? If you're boarding an early flight from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
If you're getting in on a late Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near SGN:
Pick up a Ho Chi Minh City Airport rental car and explore corners of Ho Chi Minh City that aren't on a typical itinerary. Check out the deals from Dichung Car Rental.
Increase the odds of scoring the best deal by booking as early as you can. Reserving your vehicle from Ho Chi Minh City Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a smart move.
Getting from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
From Ho Chi Minh City Airport, Ho Chi Minh City is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Ho Chi Minh City. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 38ºC. Book your flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from CEB to SGN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC and 34ºC on average.
Explore more of Vietnam
Biên Hòa is just one of the many places in Vietnam waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Ho Chi Minh City. Around 26 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Cat Tien National Park, Ecotourism Dream Garden and Lâm Viên Biên Hoà.
Can Tho is another standout destination in Vietnam and is around 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City. No trip is complete without seeing Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Chợ Nổi Cái Răng.
