Scenic view of the iconic Binh Tay Market entrance with surrounding trees and vibrant flags in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. — flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City

San FranciscoHo Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City

Nonstop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) take about 16h 15m (12,598 km). Vietnam Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $623 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Ho Chi Minh City

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Vietnam Airlines plane taking off from Ho Chi Minh City airport with urban skyline background. — arriving in Ho Chi Minh City

Airport transfer

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Airlines flying San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City

Carriers on SFO–SGN according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Vietnam Airlinesnonstop fare seen

San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jan 2027, from $737 one-way. With stops: Dec 2026, from $358. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$83129 Oct 2026 · Vietnam Airlines	$436 · 1 stop25 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$12415 Nov 2026 · Vietnam Airlines	$498 · 1 stop5 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$8052 Dec 2026 · Vietnam Airlines	$358 · 1 stop5 Dec 2026
Jan 2027	$73730 Jan 2027 · Vietnam Airlines	$394 · 1 stop29 Jan 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $358 in December 2026, against $436 for October 2026.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 4 of 4 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Ho Chi Minh City

Based on weather and travel conditions in Vietnam

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Best monthsGoodAvoid if possible

Vietnam spans multiple climate zones. Hanoi and the north are best Oct–Apr; Ho Chi Minh City is best Nov–Apr. Da Nang is excellent Feb–Aug. The middle has complex weather patterns.

Peak season: October – April

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Frequently asked questions — San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City flights

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City?

A nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) takes about 16h 15m, covering 12,598 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is San Francisco from Ho Chi Minh City by air?

The great-circle distance between San Francisco International Airport and Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 12,598 km (7,828 miles), a ultra long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the SFO–SGN route include Vietnam Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on SFO–SGN was $623 USD with Vietnam Airlines (nonstop), departing 17 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

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

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $358 one-way, against $498 for November 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City?

In the fares we saw (12 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $358 with one stop against $623 nonstop, a saving of $265. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from San Francisco to Vietnam?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Vietnam visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

What is the best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?

Vietnam spans multiple climate zones. Hanoi and the north are best Oct–Apr; Ho Chi Minh City is best Nov–Apr. Da Nang is excellent Feb–Aug. The middle has complex weather patterns.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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