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

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943 mi airlines charter/private 28/wk
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Flight Schedule 9 flights Verified 20m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
ZH117+1
ZH Shenzhen
738
12:15 AM
CST TT3
1:50 AM
+07
2h 35m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ8465+1
CZ China Southern
321
11:30 AM
CST
1:30 PM
+07
3h
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VN3041cs
VN Vietnam
321
11:30 AM
CST TT3
1:30 PM
+07
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ8473+1
CZ China Southern
32N
11:10 PM
CST TT3
1:25 AM+1
+07
3h 15m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ8474+1
CZ China Southern
32N
2:25 AM
+07 TT2
6:10 AM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH118+1
ZH Shenzhen
738
2:50 AM
+07 TT2
6:30 AM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA7988cs
CA Air China
738
2:50 AM
+07 T2
6:30 AM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VN3040cs
VN Vietnam
321
2:30 PM
+07 T2
6:20 PM
CST
2h 50m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ8466+1
CZ China Southern
321
2:30 PM
+07 T2
6:20 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
HAK Haikou (Meilan) 4h 35m 3UCACZ HU Haikou (Meilan) (HAK) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
KOS Preah Sihanouk 4h 50m K6 K6VN Preah Sihanouk (KOS) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
HAN Hanoi (Soc Son) 5h CZVNZH AFCIGA Hanoi (Soc Son) (HAN) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
BKK Bangkok 5h 40m 3UCZSC CXK6KQ Bangkok (BKK) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
TPE Taoyuan 6h 15m B7BRCI BRCIJX Taoyuan (TPE) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
MNL Manila (Pasay) 6h 25m 3UZH 5JAFPR Manila (Pasay) (MNL) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
DMK Bangkok 6h 28m FDSL FD Bangkok (DMK) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
KTI Phnom Penh (Boeng Khyang) 6h 45m 9CZH BAK6QR Phnom Penh (Boeng Khyang) (KTI) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 6h 50m 3U9CCA CZ Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
LJG Lijiang 7h 3m 3UA6CA DR Lijiang (LJG) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
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Shenzhen to Ho Chi Minh City
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 943 mi 3h nonstop -1h behind

SZX–SGN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 943 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SZX–SGN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines Also: VN 14 321, 32N 3h-3h15 SkyTeam VN
ZH Shenzhen Airlines 7 738 2h35 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – CZ, VN
32N Airbus A320neo – CZ
738 Boeing 737-800 – ZH
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ (14 flights/wk, 67%)
Star Alliance: ZH (7 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SZX to SGN 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
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SZX to SGN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,604
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 Shenzhen

Nearby airports with service to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Metric SZX→SGN HKG→SGN CAN→SGN
Distance from SZX 24 mi 61 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 9 6
Weekly flights 28 101 82
Flight time 3h 2h 33m 2h 19m
Airports within 200 miles of SZX 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 Shenzhen.
SZX: CST · SGN: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen, it's 5:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh City.
Distance & Flight Time
943 mi / 1,518 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m gate to gate.
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 SZX

Shenzhen Metro Line 11 (Airport Express) runs from Futian or Luohu to the airport in 35–50 minutes (¥20–30). Trains run from 6am to around midnight. This is the standard option for arrivals from central Shenzhen and the Hong Kong border crossing at Futian.

Taxis from downtown Shenzhen (Luohu/Futian) cost ¥60–100 and take 30–50 minutes depending on expressway traffic. High-speed rail connections exist but require a shuttle or metro link from Shenzhen North station.

SZX–SGN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shenzhen to Ho Chi Minh City route.
Route details
Distance943 mi / 1,518 km
Flight time3h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 35 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SZX
IATA / ICAOSZX / ZGSZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr61.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: SGN
IATA / ICAOSGN / VVTS
TimezoneAsia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Passengers/yr39.8M
Elevation33 ft / 10 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SZX to SGN flights.
Nonstop flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport take about 3h gate to gate. The route covers 943 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SZX to SGN: China Southern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Haikou Meilan, Sihanouk and Noi Bai.
Ho Chi Minh City is 1 hour behind Shenzhen.
Yes, return flights from SGN to SZX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HKG and CAN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SZX to SGN

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

SZX to SGN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SZX to SGN is about 3 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 943 miles (1,518 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 63 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Haikou Meilan, Sihanouk and Noi Bai. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hong Kong (HKG) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).