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FAQs - booking Vietnam flights
How can I get to island nations?
If you are traveling to Vietnam from San Francisco and you plan to visit the island nations just off the border, you will want to fly into Ho Chi Minh City. This is the hub of the southern part of the country and will give you access to many international connections by air, train, and boat.
Do I need a visa to travel from San Francisco to Vietnam?
Yes, citizens of the United States will need both a passport and either a valid visa or a pre-approval for a visa in order to enter Vietnam. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months past your planned departure date from Vietnam. You can apply for your Vietnam tourist visa online. In order to do this, the online processing fee is just under $20, but you will also pay a visa fee upon arrival in Vietnam. For single-entry visas, the fee is $25 and for multiple entries, it is $50.
Are there nonstop flights to Vietnam from San Francisco?
Unfortunately, there are no nonstop flights from San Francisco to any destination in Vietnam available at this time. You can find journeys from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh with one or two layovers, typically on Turkish Airlines. These layovers will usually be in Istanbul. You can also find journeys from San Francisco to Hanoi with two or three layovers, but these will be on multiple airlines. The layover locations for these routes will depend on the airlines you choose to fly with.
Which airport in Vietnam should I fly into if I want to visit other inland countries?
If you want to start in Vietnam and then head into Laos, Cambodia, or Thailand, your best bet is to fly into Hanoi. This is the main hub of transportation around that area and will easily connect you to the main cities in the other countries via air, rail, or bus.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Vietnam?
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 Vietnam.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Vietnam?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Vietnam 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 Vietnam?
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 Vietnam 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 Vietnam?
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 Vietnam from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.
Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Vietnam
- If you are flying from San Francisco to Vietnam and you are on a budget, you will most likely want to fly into the city of Hanoi. Flights to Hanoi are typically significantly cheaper than flights to the rest of the country. Flights to Hanoi cost around a little less than flights to other Vietnamese destinations.
- If you are traveling from San Francisco but you want to visit the southern portion of Vietnam, your best option to save money is to fly into Ho Chi Minh City. While these flights are more expensive than flights to Hanoi, they are cheaper than most of the other destinations in the southern part of the country.
- If you are flying long-haul from San Francisco to Vietnam, you may want to unwind a bit before you step on the plane. To do this, you can visit one of the San Francisco Airport’s two yoga rooms. These yoga rooms are located in Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 and are open 24h a day, so no matter when your flight is, you will have the opportunity to relax beforehand.
- If you are flying to Vietnam from San Francisco, you will most likely be flying on Turkish Airlines or via multiple airlines. In order to give yourself enough time to be stress-free during any layovers, you will want to make sure you have at least an hour and a half during each stop to make it to your next flight on time.
- If you want to rest a bit after your long flight, you can purchase a priority pass in order to gain access to one of the airport lounges.
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