Cheap flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $828
Cathay Pacific 1 stop 32 hr Mon, May 4 — Sun, May 17
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City is currently $828
Cheapest one-way flight $444
Philippine Airlines 1 stop 18 hr Mon, May 4
The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City is currently $444
Cheapest nonstop flights $1,497
Vietnam Airlines Nonstop 16 hr Sun, Aug 2 — Sat, Aug 15
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City is currently $1,497
Last-minute weekend getaway $828
Cathay Pacific 1 stop 22 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City is currently $828
Cheapest business class flights $4,379
Air Canada, Philippine Airlines 2 stops 23 hr Sun, Jul 26 — Sat, Aug 8
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City is currently $4,379
Fastest flight 15 hr 40 min The fastest nonstop flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City takes 15 hr 40 min
Nonstop flights Some days There are direct flights on this route 2 days a week: Thu, Sat.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $670–840
June
Most expensive
Typical prices: $1,000–1,450

Popular airlines from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City

  • Vietnam Airlines
    Nonstop
    from $1,497
    Typical price: $1,050–1,950
    3 weekly nonstop flights
    SFO - SGN Every Thu, Sat, Sun
  • EVA Air
    from $1,030
    Typical price: $800–1,600
    35 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - SGN Every day
  • United
    from $1,136
    Typical price: $740–1,950
    28 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - SGN Every day
  • Cathay Pacific
    from $928
    Typical price: $810–1,750
    21 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - SGN Every day
  • Korean Air
    from $1,007
    Typical price: $790–2,750
    21 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - SGN Every day
  • China Airlines
    from $1,114
    Typical price: $770–1,900
    16 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - SGN Every day

Popular airports near San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 19 min 11 mi
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 27 min 11 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 1 hr 34 min 78 mi
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose United States 51 min 39 mi

Popular airports near Ho Chi Minh City

  • Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
    Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam 8 min 1 mi
  • Can Tho International Airport (VCA)
    Can Tho Vietnam 2 hr 56 min 80 mi
  • Lien Khuong International Airport (DLI)
    Da Lat Vietnam 5 hr 5 min 134 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City

The cheapest flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $670 to $840.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City recently found on Google Flights was with Cathay Pacific from $828. The cheapest one-way flight was with Philippine Airlines from $444.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Vietnam Airlines flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City is $1,497, flying from Aug 2 to Aug 15.
  • The cheapest EVA Air flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City is $1,030, flying from May 4 to May 17.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City is $1,136, flying from May 4 to May 18.
  • The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City is $928, flying from May 4 to May 17.
  • The cheapest Korean Air flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City is $1,007, flying from May 4 to May 17.
  • The cheapest China Airlines flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City is $1,114, flying from May 11 to May 24.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City starts at $828 from Mon, May 4 to Sun, May 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $444 and departs on Mon, May 4.
15 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City.
Most visitors come Dec–Apr, when the tropical weather is warm and dry. The rainy season is May–Nov. Key events and holidays include Tết, or Vietnamese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), for which many businesses close, and the Mid-Autumn/Full Moon Festival (Sep/Oct, dates vary), celebrated with mooncakes and lanterns.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City.

In terms of nonstop flights, Vietnam Airlines is the most popular. Vietnam Airlines offers 3 nonstop flights per week. Vietnam Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) .

In terms of flights, EVA Air is the most popular. EVA Air offers 35 connecting flights per week. EVA Air flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City are:
  • United offers 28 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) .
  • Cathay Pacific offers 21 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) .
  • Korean Air offers 21 connecting flights per week. Korean Air flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) .
  • China Airlines offers 16 connecting flights per week. China Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Francisco and Ho Chi Minh City.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City recently found on Google Flights was with Cathay Pacific from $828. The cheapest one-way flight was with Philippine Airlines from $444.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Vietnam Airlines flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City is $1,497, flying from Aug 2 to Aug 15.
  • The cheapest EVA Air flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City is $1,030, flying from May 4 to May 17.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City is $1,136, flying from May 4 to May 18.
  • The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City is $928, flying from May 4 to May 17.
  • The cheapest Korean Air flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City is $1,007, flying from May 4 to May 17.
  • The cheapest China Airlines flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City is $1,114, flying from May 11 to May 24.
Vietnam Airlines flies direct from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City.
  • There are 3 Vietnam Airlines direct flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City per week. Flights are available on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Ho Chi Minh City at price $828 is offered by Cathay Pacific from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
Vietnam Airlines flies direct from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City.
  • There are 3 Vietnam Airlines direct flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City per week. Flights are available on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
Direct flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City are only available on Thursday and Saturday.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Francisco and Ho Chi Minh City start at $1,497 from Sun, Aug 2 to Sat, Aug 15 with Vietnam Airlines.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Ho Chi Minh City start at $4,379 from Sun, Jul 26 to Sat, Aug 8 with Air Canada, Philippine Airlines.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Ho Chi Minh City start at $828 from Mon, May 4 to Sun, May 17.
To book business class trips from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Francisco and Ho Chi Minh City starts at $828 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Cathay Pacific.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Ho Chi Minh City at price $828 is offered by Cathay Pacific from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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