Ho Chi Minh City to Chengdu (Jianyang) (SGN–TFU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SGN–TFU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,354 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3U Sichuan Airlines Also: CZ | 7 | 321 | 3h35 | – | – | CZ |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chengdu (Jianyang) from Ho Chi Minh City
| Metric | SGN→TFU | KTI→TFU | PQC→TFU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SGN | – | 123 mi | 186 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 3 | 3 |
| Flight time | 3h 35m | 3h 25m | 3h 40m |
Travel Essentials
SGN: +07 · TFU: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 7:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang).
Follow signs to the Metro Line 18 station inside the terminal. The express service reaches Chengdu South Railway Station in 35 minutes (CNY 10), where you can transfer to Lines 1, 7, or 18 local stops for the rest of the city. To reach Tianfu Square, transfer at Century City and take Line 1 north (total about CNY 30, 55-65 minutes).
Airport buses depart from the ground transport center outside arrivals. Line 1 to Chunxi Road takes 60-80 minutes (CNY 15 daytime, CNY 25 after 23:30). Taxis queue at the designated rank and use meters; budget CNY 180-260 to central Chengdu. DiDi pickup is on the east side of arrivals and runs cheaper than taxis at CNY 90-130 to city center destinations.
Chengdu sits in the Sichuan Basin with a humid subtropical climate. Summers (June-September) hit 22-29 degrees C with heavy monsoon rain. Half the annual 1000mm of rainfall lands in these four months, arriving as afternoon thunderstorms. Winters (December-February) average 3-8 degrees C and stay overcast. Frost is rare but the persistent cloud cover and dampness make it feel colder than the numbers suggest.
Chengdu is one of the cloudiest cities in China with roughly 200 overcast days per year and only 1000 hours of annual sunshine. Spring warms unevenly with cold snaps into April. Autumn (late September-November) is the most comfortable stretch with clear-ish skies and mild temperatures. Pack layers and rain gear regardless of season; an umbrella earns its place year-round here.
SGN–TFU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SGN to TFU
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SGN to TFU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SGN to TFU is about 3 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,354 miles (2,180 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Noi Bai, Suvarnabhumi and Shenzhen Bao'an. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Phnom Penh (Boeng Khyang) (KTI), Phu Quoc Island (PQC) and Nha Trang/nha Trang aiurportCam Ranh (CXR).