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Flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City is September, where tickets cost £708 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is £1,305 and £1,123 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 76 days before departure.

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Ho Chi Minh City per day?

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from San Francisco and lands in Ho Chi Minh City, with an average flight time of 15h 40m. The most common departure time is 22:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 4 flights.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 22:50 and will be landing in Ho Chi Minh City at 04:30.

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City jets off at 22:50 and lands at 04:30.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City

Low season

August

High season

June
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (27% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City

  • Where can I park at San Francisco Airport (SFO)?

    The Domestic Garage, International Garage A, and International Garage G are the three parking garages located next to the terminals. It costs about $36 per day to park in these garages. The remote Long Term Lot and Long Term Garage cost about $18 per day and are connected to the airport by a free shuttle bus service that operates 24/7 and runs about every 5 to 15 minutes.

  • Can I fly nonstop from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)?

    Unfortunately, no nonstop flights from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) are currently available. However, travelers have many options for flights with only one stop between these two cities. Airlines offering one-stop flights include All Nippon Airways (ANA), Philippine Airlines, Cathay Pacific, EVA Air, and China Airlines.

  • Can I take the BART train to San Francisco Airport (SFO)?

    The Bay Area Rapid Transit, or BART, train station is in the International Terminal near Parking Garage G and adjacent to the AirTrain stop. It takes about 29min to get from the Powell Street Station at Union Square to the airport using the BART trains, and the fare for this ride is about $9.65.

  • Can I take public transportation into Ho Chi Minh City from the airport?

    Although no trains stop at the Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN), several buses stop in front of the International Terminal and transport passengers into the city. Some of the bus routes that connect to the city center are the Yellow Line #109, which has scheduled stops on the way to the city center; the Yellow Line #49, which can drop off passengers at hotels as upon request along the route; and the Green Line #152, which is typically a bit slower and charges extra per item of luggage. Prices for these buses range from about VND 5,000 ($0.22) for the #152 buses to about VND 40,000 ($1.75) for the #49 buses.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City?

    The Airbus A350-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Francisco and Ho Chi Minh City.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City?

    You can catch a direct flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City on on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Ho Chi Minh City with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Ho Chi Minh City from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City

  • The AirTrain, San Francisco Airport’s free, automated people-mover train, operates 24/7 and has a Red and a Blue line. The Red Line stops at the airport Hyatt, terminals, terminal parking garages, and the BART station. The Blue Line stops at these stops plus the Rental Car Center. Note that this train does not stop at the Long-Term Parking Garage.
  • With SFO's Kiss & Fly Drop-Off, your family or friends can drop you off at the Rental Car Center’s AirTrain station on North McDonnell Road and you can ride the AirTrain’s Blue Line train directly to your departure terminal.
  • San Francisco Airport (SFO) has four terminals, Terminals 1-3 and the International Terminal. The International Terminal has two boarding areas (Boarding Areas A and G) that are situated on either side of the public area of the terminal. These boarding areas are not connected post-security.
  • Instructions for self-guided tours are available at San Francisco Airports’ information kiosks. These 30 minutes to 60-minute tours highlight some interesting sites around the airport. There is a tour for each terminal and the AirTrain. All tours are pre-security, and they’re a fun way for kids and adults to pass the time while waiting for a flight.
  • Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Vietnam’s busiest airport, is commonly referred to as Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN). The airport has two main passenger terminals, Terminal 1 for domestic flights and Terminal 2 for international flights.
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Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City

Wednesday

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Thursday

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Saturday

Vietnam Airlines

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Sunday

Vietnam Airlines

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Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco

Wednesday

Vietnam Airlines

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Thursday

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Saturday

Vietnam Airlines

Vietnam Airlines

Sunday

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