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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN). 7,828 miles, connecting flights only.

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SFO to SGN at a glance

Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.

Distance
7,828 milesgreat-circle
Typical flight time
16h 5mif flown nonstop
Nonstop airlines
None (connecting only)
Nonstop flights per day
0connections available
Cheapest month
January 2027over the next six months
Best day to fly
Tuesday18% less than Sunday
Time difference
14h aheadHo Chi Minh City vs San Francisco

San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City

Round trips from $546

Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.

Cheapest month: January 2027

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San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City fares by month

Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.

  1. September 2026from Wed, Sep 30$736
  2. October 2026from Tue, Oct 13$644
  3. November 2026from Tue, Nov 3$666
  4. December 2026from Sat, Dec 12$666
  5. January 2027from Tue, Jan 5$546
  6. February 2027from Wed, Feb 3$619

Airlines flying San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City

No nonstop service: 7 airlines offer one-stop itineraries.

Connecting options

Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.

Which airport should I use?

San Francisco has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.

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Tips for this route

  • There is no scheduled nonstop between SFO and SGN. Every itinerary connects, most often through HND, NRT or TPE, so sort results by total travel time rather than price alone.
  • January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $546; September 2026 is the most expensive at $736 and up, a difference of $190 per traveler.
  • Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
  • Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
  • Ho Chi Minh City is 14 hours ahead of San Francisco. Expect to lose 14 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City: common questions

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

There are no nonstop flights, so the trip from San Francisco (SFO) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) takes 16h 5m of flying plus a layover, usually 19h 5m or more door to door across 7,828 miles.

Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to SGN?

No airline currently flies nonstop between San Francisco (SFO) and Ho Chi Minh City (SGN). The most common connections are through HND, NRT and TPE.

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

Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from San Francisco (SFO) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), starting at $546 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.

How far in advance should I book San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City flights?

Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Ho Chi Minh City?

Ho Chi Minh City is 14 hours ahead of San Francisco. SFO is on America/Los Angeles time and SGN on Asia/Ho Chi Minh time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.

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