Travelling from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to San Diego: what you need to know
The timezone in San Diego is UTC-7. The city is 14 hours behind Ho Chi Minh City, where Tan Son Nhat International Airport is located.
To avoid rushing for your SGN to San Diego flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. A good rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book flight tickets from SGN to San Diego with a stopover. To see all the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Located around 5 kilometres from central Ho Chi Minh City, SGN can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to San Diego? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to SGN:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Tan Son Nhat International Airport, data shows 66.42% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to San Diego
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Tan Son Nhat International Airport to San Diego flight is Rs133,649. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs271,973. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from SGN to San Diego, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Tan Son Nhat International Airport to San Diego ticket.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to San Diego by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
Airports in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to the centre of San Diego takes around 10 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 5 kilometres away.
It takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to San Diego. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SAN instead:
Pick up a San Diego International Airport rental car and explore San Diego and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Budget are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from San Diego International Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from SGN to San Diego.
SAN is located at N Harbour Dr.
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) is about 56 kilometres from the centre of San Diego. Once you've disembarked your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to San Diego, it'll take you around 40 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Public transport will get you there in about 2 hours 15 minutes.
Following your SGN to San Diego flight, rest your head at a hotel near CLD. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a McClellan-Palomar Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, Hertz or Avis and be off and running.
In general, the sooner you book, the more you save and the better your options. Reserve your ride from CLD once you know your travel dates.
Best time to go to San Diego
Visit San Diego in high season if you want a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to San Diego in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
The warmest month in San Diego is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 28ºC. Book your Tan Son Nhat International Airport to San Diego flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
February has average temperatures of between 7ºC and 23ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from SGN to San Diego around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about San Diego
Once you've booked your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to San Diego, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring San Diego:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. USS Midway Museum, San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld San Diego are highlights which should be on every San Diego itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen San Diego. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Around 483 kilometres east of San Diego, Phoenix is another essential stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.
