Travelling from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
Auckland's timezone is UTC+13, making Auckland six hours ahead of Ho Chi Minh City.
Leave plenty of time to make your SGN to AKL flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Auckland Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between SGN and AKL include:
Changi International Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
At the moment, C$391 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Auckland Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$748. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from SGN to AKL, book early. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Auckland Airport across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from SGN to AKL.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Auckland Airport.
Handy information about Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Of the flights that depart from Tan Son Nhat International Airport, 66.42% land on time at their destination.
To get to Tan Son Nhat International Airport from central Ho Chi Minh City, it takes around 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Auckland Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near SGN:
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Auckland Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near AKL instead:
Travel at your own speed with an Auckland Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Auto-Union, Yes rentals or Bargain Rental Cars and see more of Auckland and beyond.
Booking your ride from Auckland Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
Auckland Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from the centre of Auckland. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Auckland Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Auckland in April.
Book your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Auckland Airport for February if you'd like to explore Auckland during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SGN to AKL sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've seen Auckland, now it's time to explore other corners of New Zealand. Travel about 499 kilometres south to Wellington to check off its leading sights. From Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa) to Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car, your itinerary will be busy.
Manukau City is another well-known destination in New Zealand and is around 18 kilometres south-east of Auckland. No journey is complete without dropping by Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church.
