Flying from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Guangzhou Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Guangzhou is UTC+8, which is one hour ahead of Ho Chi Minh City.
Flights from SGN to CAN start from 02:25 — the first with China Southern Airlines. The latest departure is at 21:45 with VietJet Air. In total, there are 45 weekly Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Guangzhou Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your SGN to CAN flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Guangzhou Airport, so jetting off to Guangzhou (and then exploring more of China!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is China Southern.
With an impressive 90.33% of services arriving as scheduled, Vietnam Airlines has the best on-time record for SGN to CAN flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Guangzhou Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between SGN and CAN include:
Hanoi Airport
Haikou Airport
Nha Trang Cam Ranh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight is Rs20,473. A return plane ticket is currently Rs44,882. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book four months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SGN to CAN.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Guangzhou Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from SGN to CAN is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Guangzhou Airport.
Handy information about Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ho Chi Minh City Airport, data shows 61% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Ho Chi Minh City to Ho Chi Minh City Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour on public transport.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near SGN. Whether you're taking an early flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Guangzhou Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CAN instead:
Enjoy the freedom to roam with a Guangzhou Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz to explore beyond Guangzhou's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle from Guangzhou Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Guangzhou Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Guangzhou. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Guangzhou Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Guangzhou, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 33ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SGN to CAN in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC and 22ºC then.
Explore more of China
Shenzhen is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Guangzhou. Around 105 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
Around 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou, Dongguan is another favourite stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park.
