Flying from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN): what you need to know
The timezone in Ho Chi Minh City is UTC+7, which is 13 hours ahead of Minneapolis.
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 board your MSP to SGN flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MSP and SGN:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Tokyo Haneda Airport
Incheon International Airport
Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
MSP's address is 6040 28th Avenue South.
When it comes to Minneapolis St Paul Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Minneapolis to Minneapolis St Paul Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip on public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near MSP. Whether you've booked an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
Consider staying in a hotel near SGN if you're on a late Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go beyond Ho Chi Minh City and check out places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own wheels. You can grab a Ho Chi Minh City Airport rental car from Dichung Car Rental.
Improve your chances of snagging a great 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 wise move.
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 about 25 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
June is the busiest month for flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Ho Chi Minh City in March.
Book your flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport for March if you'd like to go to Ho Chi Minh City during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 38ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MSP to SGN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest 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 discovered once you've seen the sights of Ho Chi Minh City. Around 26 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Cat Tien National Park, Ecotourism Dream Garden and Lâm Viên Biên Hoà.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Vietnam, consider Can Tho, roughly 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City. Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Chợ Nổi Cái Răng are among its highlights.
