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

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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
11:45 AM
CST
1:30 PM
+07
2h 45m
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
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
2:51 AM
+07 TT2
6:25 AM
CST
2h 34m
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

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Shenzhen to Ho Chi Minh City
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 943 mi 2h 40m nonstop -1h behind 38 1-stop hubs

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 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 14 321, 32N 2h45-3h05 SkyTeam
ZH Shenzhen Airlines 7 738 2h40 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – CZ
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
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SZX to SGN.
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One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,425
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 6 4
Weekly flights 21 63 49
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 40m 2h 30m
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 2h 40m 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 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 time2h 40m to 3h 5m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 28 return
1-stop connections38 hubs
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 approximately 2h 40m to 3h 5m. The route covers 943 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: China Southern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from SZX to SGN. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NNG, KOS, NGB, HND, PEN, HGH, BKK, TNA, CKG, NKG, TFU, WUH, PEK, DMK, PVG, TAO, TPE, HAN, MNL, HAK, SIN, KUL, KMG, KIX, SVO, SYD, ICN, PKX, DXB, BKI, NRT, VTE, CDG, FRA, MEL, IST, DOH and LHR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 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 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SZX to SGN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SZX to SGN ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 943 miles (1,518 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via NNG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hong Kong (HKG) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).