Flying from Chongqing Airport (CKG) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Chongqing Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport is 3 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Ho Chi Minh City is UTC+7, which is one hour behind Chongqing.
Pack your bags and choose from eight weekly Chongqing Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your CKG to SGN flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Air China offers direct flights from Chongqing Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Ho Chi Minh City — and maybe even more of Vietnam if you have time.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Air China on this route.
With an impressive 92.31% of services landing on schedule, Air China has the best on-time record for CKG to SGN flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chongqing Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between CKG and SGN include:
Guangzhou Airport
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chongqing Airport (CKG) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
Right now, Rs30,629 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Chongqing Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs67,186. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book two months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CKG to SGN.
Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Chongqing Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from CKG to SGN.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Chongqing Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Chongqing Airport (CKG)
CKG is located at Airport Expressway Entrance.
Chongqing Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from CKG touch down on schedule 82% of the time.
To reach Chongqing Airport from central Chongqing, it takes about 40 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to CKG? If you're catching an early flight from Chongqing Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Chongqing Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SGN instead:
Venture beyond Ho Chi Minh City and explore places outside the usual tourist stops with your own wheels. You can grab a Ho Chi Minh City Airport rental car from Dichung Car Rental.
To get the lowest possible price, book your vehicle from Ho Chi Minh City Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices usually increase closer to your departure date.
Getting from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City Airport to the centre of Ho Chi Minh City has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
June is the most popular month for flights from Chongqing Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Ho Chi Minh City in March.
Lock in your flight from Chongqing Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport for March if you want to go to Ho Chi Minh City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 38ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CKG to SGN in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC and 34ºC then.
Explore more of Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Vietnam just waiting to be explored. About 26 kilometres north-east of Ho Chi Minh City, a visit to Biên Hòa will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Cat Tien National Park, Ecotourism Dream Garden and Lâm Viên Biên Hoà.
Can Tho is another essential stop in Vietnam and is around 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City. No trip is complete without a visit to Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Chợ Nổi Cái Răng.
