Chengdu (Jianyang) to Ho Chi Minh City (TFU–SGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CZ1522
CZ China Southern
321
8:30 PM
CST TT1
11:15 PM
+07
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ1523
CZ China Southern
321
9:00 AM
+07 TT2
1:35 PM
CST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U3904
3U Sichuan
320
9:00 AM
+07 T2
1:35 PM
CST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chengdu (Jianyang) to Ho Chi Minh City
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,354 mi 3h 45m nonstop -1h behind 37 1-stop hubs

TFU–SGN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,354 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TFU–SGN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines 7 321 3h45 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – CZ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TFU to SGN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TFU to SGN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,240
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 Chengdu (Jianyang)

Nearby airports with service to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Metric TFU→SGN CKG→SGN
Distance from TFU 139 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 7 10
Flight time 3h 45m 3h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of TFU 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 Chengdu (Jianyang).
TFU: CST · SGN: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang), it's 5:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,354 mi / 2,180 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 45m.
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 TFU

Metro Line 18 is the fastest and cheapest way out. The express service skips intermediate stops and reaches TFU from Chengdu South Railway Station in 35 minutes (CNY 10). The all-stop service takes 50 minutes for the same fare. From Tianfu Square, expect a transfer and a total of about CNY 30. Trains run from 6:00 to 23:00.

Airport buses cover five routes including Chunxi Road (Line 1), Jinsha Bus Hub (Line 2), and Chengdu East Railway Station (Line 4). Day fare is a flat CNY 15; night service (23:30 to 6:00) costs CNY 25. Lines 1, 2, and 3 run 24 hours. Taxis from Tianfu Square cost CNY 180-260 during the day and take 45-60 minutes via the expressway. DiDi ride-hail runs CNY 90-130 from pickup lanes on the east side of the arrivals hall.

TFU–SGN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chengdu (Jianyang) to Ho Chi Minh City route.
Route details
Distance1,354 mi / 2,180 km
Flight time3h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connections37 hubs
Origin: TFU
IATA / ICAOTFU / ZUTF
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr54.9M
Elevation1,440 ft / 439 m
Destination: SGN
IATA / ICAOSGN / VVTS
TimezoneAsia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Passengers/yr39.8M
Elevation33 ft / 10 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TFU to SGN flights.
Nonstop flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport take approximately 3h 45m. The route covers 1,354 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Southern Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from TFU to SGN. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CSX, SZX, BOM, HGH, HKG, DMK, TAO, NGB, CAN, VTE, TNA, PVG, WUH, SVO, HAN, NKG, BKK, DEL, TPE, HAK, KMG, PKX, CXR, NNG, SIN, NRT, PEK, KTI, DXB, CDG, XMN, KUL, ICN, MEL, IST, DOH and SYD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ho Chi Minh City is 1 hour behind Chengdu (Jianyang).
Yes, return flights from SGN to TFU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CKG. 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 TFU to SGN

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TFU to SGN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TFU to SGN ranges from 3 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,354 miles (2,180 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via CSX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chongqing (CKG).