Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City from $508

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City (SFO-SGN)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Singapore Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $508 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SFO to SGN on Fri, Aug 7), while Philippine Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $933 departing on Thu, Aug 6 and returning on Thu, Aug 13.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City with the following airlines, including: Vietnam Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 15 hours 40 minutes to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN).

• When is the best time to book flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 2 flight per week flying from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Vietnam Airlines: -/-/T/W/-/F/S -- VN099 (23:22)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City?

  To find best deals on flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Aug 7, with one-way flights priced at just $508.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Vietnam Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Ho Chi Minh City travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from San Francisco (SFO) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City is September, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City on?

  After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City on June 23, 2026 with Air India, with prices starting at $869.

• Which airports can I fly to for Ho Chi Minh City from San Francisco?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Ho Chi Minh City, with San Francisco International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SFO-SGN) is by far the most common option on this route: Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN).

• Is there any time difference between San Francisco and Ho Chi Minh City?

  The time difference between Ho Chi Minh City and San Francisco is 15h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.