Flying from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Ho Chi Minh City is ten hours ahead of Santiago and follows the UTC+7 timezone.
To ensure you catch your SCL to SGN flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Pick a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is a top stopover on the SCL to SGN route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight is Rs213,445. A return ticket is currently Rs458,428. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SCL to SGN, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
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Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 82.58% of flights that depart SCL arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To get to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport from central Santiago, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to SCL? If you're boarding an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SGN instead:
Venture beyond Ho Chi Minh City and explore places that don't make every travel guide with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Tan Son Nhat International Airport rental car from Dichung Car Hire.
Book your ride from Tan Son Nhat International Airport several weeks in advance to get the best possible rate. If you're travelling during a busy period, it's a smart idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Ho Chi Minh City. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The quietest month for a flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Ho Chi Minh City based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for March if you want to explore Ho Chi Minh City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 38ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC and 34ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SCL to SGN sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Vietnam
You've visited Ho Chi Minh City, now it's time to discover more of Vietnam. Travel about 26 kilometres north-east to Biên Hòa to tick off its leading attractions. From Tú Phong Lan to Vinh Dư and mieu binh da, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Vietnam, consider Can Tho, about 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City. Cai Rang Floating Market, Ong Temple and Can Tho Museum are highlights.
