Hong Kong to Ho Chi Minh City (HKG–SGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
HKG–SGN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific, Vietnam Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 928 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX Cathay Pacific Also: AY, BA, QR | 28 | 321, 32Q, 351, 77W | 2h40-2h45 | – | Oneworld | AY, BA, QR |
| VN Vietnam Airlines Also: K6 | 21 | 321, 351 | 2h40-2h45 | – | SkyTeam | K6 |
| UA United Airlines | 7 | 789 | 2h35 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| VJ Icar Air Also: W2 | 7 | 321 | 1h17 | – | – | W2 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ho Chi Minh City from Hong Kong
| Metric | HKG→SGN | SZX→SGN | CAN→SGN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HKG | – | 24 mi | 84 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 91 | 35 | 81 |
| Flight time | 2h 40m | 2h 35m | 2h 14m |
Travel Essentials
HKG: HKT · SGN: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 5:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh City.
Hong Kong SAR passport holders need a visa to enter Vietnam. The easiest option is the eVisa, which costs $25 for single entry or $50 for multiple entry and takes 3 to 7 business days to process. Apply online through the official portal at evisa.gov.vn. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the arrival date with at least 2 blank pages.
Airport Express runs from Hong Kong Station (Central) to the airport in 24 minutes; from Kowloon, 21 minutes. Trains depart every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:15am (HK$115 from Central). Hong Kong Station and Kowloon Station offer in-town check-in up to one day before departure.Taxis from Kowloon run around HK$300–350 via the Tsing Ma Bridge; from Hong Kong Island, expect HK$400+. Ferries serve Macau and Pearl River Delta cities. Buses are available but slow. The airport is on Lantau Island, 34km from Central.
HKG–SGN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HKG to SGN
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific, Vietnam Airlines, United Airlines and Icar Air. With 91 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HKG to SGN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HKG to SGN is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 928 miles (1,493 km). There are approximately 91 weekly flights outbound and 113 return, totaling 204 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Da Nang, Guangzhou Baiyun and Phú Quốc. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shenzhen (SZX) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).