Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Ho Chi Minh City's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Ho Chi Minh City 11 hours ahead of Durham.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your RDU to SGN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between RDU and SGN:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Heathrow Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
C$750 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. Return flights start from C$1,316. These prices can change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RDU to SGN if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from RDU to SGN by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 80.09% of flights that take off from RDU land on time.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Durham. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your vacation off to a leisurely start by staying near RDU. Whether you're taking an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Book a hotel near SGN if you're taking a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Venture beyond Ho Chi Minh City and check out places that usually fly under the radar with your own wheels. You can pick up a Tan Son Nhat International Airport rental car from Dichung Car Rental.
To lock in the best rate, book your vehicle from Tan Son Nhat International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Rates generally rise closer to the day of travel.
Getting from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
From Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Ho Chi Minh City. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City is March, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RDU to SGN sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Vietnam waiting to be explored. Around 26 kilometres north-east of Ho Chi Minh City, a trip to Biên Hòa will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Tú Phong Lan, Vinh Dư and mieu binh da.
Around 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho is another favourite stop in Vietnam. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Cai Rang Floating Market, Ong Temple and Can Tho Museum.
