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. Vietnam Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $308 one-way, nonstop (8 Oct 2026).
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San Francisco → Ho Chi Minh City flights
Fares seen from $308 one-way (8 Oct 2026). Live prices for your dates on the booking site.
Route snapshot: San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City
San Francisco (SFO) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is 12,598 km, about 16h 15m flying nonstop. Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on this route include Vietnam Airlines. The lowest one-way fare seen recently was $308 with Vietnam Airlines (nonstop), departing 21 Oct 2026 — as of 8 Oct 2026.
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Fares seen
The lowest one-way fare seen was $308 with Vietnam Airlines (nonstop), departing 21 Oct 2026; with connections it dropped to $237. Checked 8 Oct 2026 — fares move daily.
Seasonality
Ho Chi Minh City demand usually strengthens around October – April, which can push fares higher on this corridor.
Who flies it
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares here include Vietnam Airlines. More carriers may sell it with a connection.
Airlines flying San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City
Carriers on SFO–SGN according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 8 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.
Best time to fly to Ho Chi Minh City
Based on weather and travel conditions in Vietnam
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.
Direct & Connecting Flights
Nonstop flights link San Francisco (SFO) and Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), taking about 16h 15m. Connecting itineraries can be cheaper but take longer.
Fares & Price Guide
The lowest one-way fare seen on SFO–SGN was $308 USD (nonstop) as of 8 Oct 2026. Set a fare alert to be told when it drops.
About Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Flights arrive at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN). Best visited during October – April. See the destination guide for hotels, visa requirements and travel tips.
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Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 8 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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