Ho Chi Minh City to Shenzhen (SGN–SZX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CA7988
CA Air China
738
2:50 AM
+07 TT2
6:25 AM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH118
ZH Shenzhen
738
3:21 AM
+07 TT2
6:45 AM
CST
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ8474
CZ China Southern
32N
3:21 AM
+07 T2
6:44 AM
CST
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ8466
CZ China Southern
321
2:30 PM
+07 TT2
6:05 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH117
ZH Shenzhen
738
12:10 AM
CST
1:50 AM
+07
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ8465
CZ China Southern
321
12:15 PM
CST TT3
1:39 PM
+07
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ8473
CZ China Southern
32N
11:20 PM
CST
1:25 AM+1
+07
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Ho Chi Minh City to Shenzhen
3 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 943 mi 2h 23m nonstop +1h ahead 36 1-stop hubs

SGN–SZX is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Air China and Shenzhen Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 943 miles in approximately 2h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SGN–SZX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines 14 321, 32N 2h23-2h35 SkyTeam
CA Air China 7 738 2h35 Star Alliance
ZH Shenzhen Airlines 7 738 2h24 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – CZ
32N Airbus A320neo – CZ
738 Boeing 737-800 – CA, ZH
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA + ZH (14 flights/wk, 50%)
SkyTeam: CZ (14 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SGN to SZX direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SGN to SZX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,237
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Shenzhen is 1 hour ahead of Ho Chi Minh City.
SGN: +07 · SZX: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 7:00 PM in Shenzhen.
Distance & Flight Time
943 mi / 1,518 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 23m to 2h 35m.
Getting from SZX

Metro Line 11 (Airport Express) connects to Futian station (30 min, ¥20) and Luohu (45 min, ¥28); from Futian you can cross to Hong Kong via the Futian/Lok Ma Chau checkpoint. Trains run 6am to midnight.Taxis to the city centre cost ¥60–100. Ferries to Hong Kong run from the adjacent Fuyong Ferry Terminal (45 min, HK$300–350); a convenient alternative to land crossings. Car rentals are limited; private car hire with driver is common for business travel.

Shenzhen Climate

Subtropical monsoon climate. Summers (May–September) are hot and very humid (28–34°C) with heavy monsoon rainfall and frequent typhoons. Typhoon season peaks July through September and can close the airport for 12–24 hours. Thunderstorms cause delays throughout the wet season.

Winters are mild and mostly dry (10–20°C). Spring brings persistent fog and drizzle (February–April) that can disrupt morning departures. October and November are the most pleasant months.

SGN–SZX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ho Chi Minh City to Shenzhen route.
Route details
Distance943 mi / 1,518 km
Flight time2h 23m to 2h 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights28 out / 21 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: SGN
IATA / ICAOSGN / VVTS
TimezoneAsia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Passengers/yr39.8M
Elevation33 ft / 10 m
Destination: SZX
IATA / ICAOSZX / ZGSZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr61.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SGN to SZX flights.
Nonstop flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport take approximately 2h 23m to 2h 35m. The route covers 943 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air China, China Southern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from SGN to SZX. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NNG, TFU, DMK, NKG, HND, KUL, HAN, PKX, HGH, KOS, SIN, CKG, PEK, PVG, TAO, NGB, KIX, WUH, BKK, NRT, CGK, TNA, ICN, BKI, KMG, TPE, SVO, DXB, MNL, PEN, FRA, DOH, MEL, CDG, LHR and SYD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Shenzhen is 1 hour ahead of Ho Chi Minh City.
Yes, return flights from SZX to SGN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 SGN to SZX

Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) are connected by nonstop service from Air China, China Southern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SGN to SZX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SGN to SZX ranges from 2 hours 23 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 943 miles (1,518 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via NNG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.