Guangzhou (Huadu) to Ho Chi Minh City (CAN–SGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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VJ3909
VJ VietJet
321
2:30 AM
CST T3
4:10 AM
+07
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ8159
CZ China Southern
32Q
9:37 AM
CST T2
11:07 AM
+07
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ373
CZ China Southern
32Q
1:05 PM
CST TT2
3:05 PM
+07
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
VN503
VN Vietnam
321
3:20 PM
CST T2
5:20 PM
+07
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C7347
9C Spring
320
4:15 PM
CST T3
5:55 PM
+07
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ367
CZ China Southern
32N
8:05 PM
CST T2
10:10 PM
+07
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ6089
CZ China Southern
789
11:25 PM
CST TT2
1:20 AM+1
+07
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U7066
3U Sichuan
32N
2:25 AM
+07 T2
6:20 AM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ6090
CZ China Southern
32N
3:07 AM
+07 T2
6:43 AM
CST
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ368
CZ China Southern
32N
8:00 AM
+07 TT2
11:55 AM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ7953
CZ China Southern
321
10:15 AM
+07 TT2
2:10 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VN502
VN Vietnam
321
10:15 AM
+07 TT2
2:10 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ8160
CZ China Southern
789
11:55 AM
+07 TT2
4:00 PM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ374
CZ China Southern
32Q
4:10 PM
+07 TT2
8:05 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C7348
9C Spring
320
6:55 PM
+07 T2
11:00 PM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Guangzhou (Huadu) to Ho Chi Minh City
4 carriers, 49 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 49 Flights/wk 973 mi 2h 30m nonstop -1h behind 51 1-stop hubs

CAN–SGN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Spring Airlines and VietJet Air lead the route. The flight covers 973 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 51 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CAN–SGN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines 28 32N, 32Q, 789 2h30-3h05 SkyTeam
9C Spring Airlines 7 320 2h40
VJ VietJet Air 7 321 2h40
VN Vietnam Airlines 7 321 3h SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 9C
321 Airbus A321 – VJ, VN
32N Airbus A320neo – CZ
32Q Airbus A321neo – CZ
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – CZ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ + VN (35 flights/wk, 71%)
Unaffiliated: 9C + VJ (14 flights/wk, 29%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CAN to SGN direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
49
Outbound / wk
56
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CAN to SGN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
51
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,938
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Ho Chi Minh City from Guangzhou (Huadu)

Nearby airports with service to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Metric CAN→SGN SZX→SGN HKG→SGN
Distance from CAN 61 mi 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 2 6
Weekly flights 49 21 63
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 40m 2h 38m
Airports within 200 miles of CAN with service to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Ho Chi Minh City is 1 hour behind Guangzhou (Huadu).
CAN: CST · SGN: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu), it's 5:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh City.
Distance & Flight Time
973 mi / 1,566 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m to 3h 5m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a visa for Vietnam. An eVisa can be obtained online through the official portal (evisa.gov.vn) for stays of up to 90 days, with single entry (US $25) or multiple entry (US $50) options. Processing takes 3 to 7 business days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the arrival date with at least two blank pages. Visa on arrival is available but the eVisa is the standard route for most travellers.

Getting to CAN

Metro Line 3 North Extension runs directly to T1 and T2 from Tianhe and the city centre (30–40 min from Guangzhou East station, ¥8–10). Road traffic in Guangzhou is consistently heavy; the metro avoids it.Airport shuttle buses depart from multiple city zones including the Civil Aviation ticket office in Liuhua (¥26, 40–60 min). Taxis cost ¥80–130 from the urban core and take 40–70 minutes depending on which ring road is moving. DiDi is cheaper and widely used.

CAN–SGN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guangzhou (Huadu) to Ho Chi Minh City route.
Route details
Distance973 mi / 1,566 km
Flight time2h 30m to 3h 5m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights49 out / 56 return
1-stop connections51 hubs
Origin: CAN
IATA / ICAOCAN / ZGGG
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.4M
Elevation50 ft / 15 m
Destination: SGN
IATA / ICAOSGN / VVTS
TimezoneAsia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Passengers/yr39.8M
Elevation33 ft / 10 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAN to SGN flights.
Nonstop flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport take approximately 2h 30m to 3h 5m. The route covers 973 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Spring Airlines, China Southern Airlines, VietJet Air and Vietnam Airlines.
There are approximately 49 nonstop flights per week from CAN to SGN. The return direction has about 56 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CSX, KOS, KTI, TFU, CXR, RGN, XMN, NGB, HGH, BKI, CKG, WUH, TNA, HAN, HKG, NKG, TAO, HND, NNG, PVG, BKK, DPS, SIN, KUL, VTE, PEK, NRT, DMK, HAK, MNL, PEN, JHB, DEL, KMG, SVO, ICN, PER, CCU, TPE, PKX, DXB, BNE, MEL, KIX, CDG, SFO, FRA, IST, DOH, SYD and LHR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ho Chi Minh City is 1 hour behind Guangzhou (Huadu).
Yes, return flights from SGN to CAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SZX and HKG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CAN to SGN

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) are connected by nonstop service from Spring Airlines, China Southern Airlines, VietJet Air and Vietnam Airlines. With 49 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CAN to SGN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAN to SGN ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 973 miles (1,566 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 105 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via CSX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shenzhen (SZX) and Hong Kong (HKG).