Travelling from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 3 hours 50 minutes.
Ho Chi Minh City is one hour behind Denpasar and observes the UTC+7 timezone.
Flights from DPS to SGN start from 14:00 — the earliest with VietJet Air. The last service of the day is at 15:35 with VietJet Air. In total, you can take your pick of 230 weekly Ngurah Rai International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your DPS to SGN flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Ho Chi Minh City (and then discovering more of Vietnam!) is a cinch with VietJet Air. This popular carrier has direct flights from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is VietJet Air.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between DPS and SGN include:
Changi International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
At the moment, R 1,158 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Ngurah Rai International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,633. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book five months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DPS to SGN.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Landing cheap flights from DPS to SGN is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new deal comes up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Handy information about Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
Of all flights leaving Ngurah Rai International Airport, 66.23% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Ngurah Rai International Airport from central Denpasar, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near DPS:
Arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
If you have a late Ngurah Rai International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near SGN:
Pick up a Tan Son Nhat International Airport rental car and discover corners of Ho Chi Minh City that most visitors tend to miss. Browse the options available from Dichung Car Hire.
Reserve your vehicle from Tan Son Nhat International Airport a few weeks before your trip to get the best possible rate. If you're travelling during peak season, you may want to book even earlier.
Getting from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
Tan Son Nhat International Airport to the centre of Ho Chi Minh City has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Ho Chi Minh City in April.
Book your flight from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for March if you want to go to Ho Chi Minh City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DPS to SGN in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF) then.
Explore more of Vietnam
You've visited Ho Chi Minh City, now it's time to explore more of Vietnam. Travel around 26 kilometres north-east to Biên Hòa to check off its popular sights. From Tú Phong Lan to Vinh Dư and mieu binh da, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Vietnam, head for Can Tho, about 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City. Cai Rang Floating Market, Ong Temple and Can Tho Museum are key highlights.
