$350 Cheap Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

View $350 flight on Mon, Dec 1, 2025Opens in a new window

Popular airlines from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Tan Son Nhat Intl. Airport (SGN)

  • Plan, book, fly with confidence

  • trending down icon
    Be in the know
    Get alerts if flight prices drop or rise*
  • bex rewards loyalty icon
    Book smarter
    Save up to 30% on select hotels after you book a flight*
  • one key icon
    Earn twice
    Earn your airline miles on top of our OneKeyCash
    Learn about One Key

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City (SFO-SGN)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $350 for one-way flights and $626 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Singapore Airlines
Mon, Dec 1 - Mon, Feb 9
SFO
San Francisco
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
$626 Roundtrip, just found
$626
Roundtrip
just found
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon, Dec 1 from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City, returning Mon, Feb 9, priced at $626 just found
Asiana Airlines
Wed, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 24
SFO
San Francisco
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
$688 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$688
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Asiana Airlines flight, departing Wed, Nov 5 from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City, returning Mon, Nov 24, priced at $688 found 1 day ago
Korean Air
Wed, Sep 10 - Thu, Oct 16
SFO
San Francisco
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
$695 Roundtrip, just found
$695
Roundtrip
just found
Select Korean Air flight, departing Wed, Sep 10 from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City, returning Thu, Oct 16, priced at $695 just found
Air China
Wed, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 12
SFO
San Francisco
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
$696 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$696
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Air China flight, departing Wed, Nov 5 from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City, returning Wed, Nov 12, priced at $696 found 1 hour ago
China Eastern Airlines
Thu, Aug 7 - Sat, Oct 25
SFO
San Francisco
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
$708 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$708
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Thu, Aug 7 from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City, returning Sat, Oct 25, priced at $708 found 2 hours ago
Philippine Airlines
Sun, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 14
SFO
San Francisco
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
$719 Roundtrip, just found
$719
Roundtrip
just found
Select Philippine Airlines flight, departing Sun, Oct 5 from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City, returning Tue, Oct 14, priced at $719 just found
United
Thu, Oct 2 - Sat, Oct 4
SFO
San Francisco
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
$723 Roundtrip, just found
$723
Roundtrip
just found
Select United flight, departing Thu, Oct 2 from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City, returning Sat, Oct 4, priced at $723 just found
Air India
Sat, Aug 16 - Sat, Sep 13
SFO
San Francisco
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
$726 Roundtrip, just found
$726
Roundtrip
just found
Select Air India flight, departing Sat, Aug 16 from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City, returning Sat, Sep 13, priced at $726 just found
China Airlines
Fri, Jan 23 - Thu, Feb 12
SFO
San Francisco
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
$738 Roundtrip, just found
$738
Roundtrip
just found
Select China Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jan 23 from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City, returning Thu, Feb 12, priced at $738 just found
All Nippon Airways
Sat, Aug 16 - Sat, Sep 13
SFO
San Francisco
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
$755 Roundtrip, just found
$755
Roundtrip
just found
Select All Nippon Airways flight, departing Sat, Aug 16 from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City, returning Sat, Sep 13, priced at $755 just found

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

January is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $625 - $1,320 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Alternative airports near Ho Chi Minh City

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Tan Son Nhat Intl. SGN. Cheapest and Closest option available. Average driving time to city center is 9 minutes. Flights from $872
SGN
Tan Son Nhat Intl.
CheapestClosest
Average driving time to city center9 min
Flights from $872
Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
Origin airport
San Francisco Intl.
Destination airport
Tan Son Nhat Intl.
Airlines serving
Air Canada, Air India, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, Delta, EVA Airways, Emirates, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways, STARLUX Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United, Vietnam Airlines
Roundtrip price
$626
Distance
7827 mi
Average flight time
14 hours 40 mins

San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City are during the month of December. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $350 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

*Terms apply.

 

Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Tan Son Nhat Intl. Airport (SGN) cost?
Snag cheap return flights starting from $901 from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Tan Son Nhat Intl. Airport (SGN). This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a Vietnam Airlines flight leaving SFO on July 27 2025 and touching down at SGN. The price was last updated on July 2 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from SFO to SGN?
The cheapest flights from SFO to SGN are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Tan Son Nhat Intl. Airport (SGN)?
You can fly directly from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Tan Son Nhat Intl. Airport (SGN) on a Vietnam Airlines flight.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from SFO to SGN?
With tickets starting at $488 for a one-way flight from SFO to SGN, Vietnam Airlines is currently the cheapest airline for this route. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from SFO on September 18 2025. Prices were last updated on July 2 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Tan Son Nhat Intl. Airport (SGN)?
On average, San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) has 4 nonstop flights to Tan Son Nhat Intl. Airport (SGN) each week. For more options, take advantage of Expedia's filter tool to discover flights with one or more stops. Squeeze in a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Tan Son Nhat Intl. Airport (SGN)?
The 9 PM departures from SFO to SGN are typically the busiest. Greater demand means you'll likely pay more for these departures. If you want to save money, choose a less crowded time to fly.
What day of the week has the most flights from SFO to SGN?
Saturday has the most flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Tan Son Nhat Intl. Airport (SGN). Consider jetting off on this day and you'll have a greater chance of finding a departure that fits your plans.
What is the earliest flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Tan Son Nhat Intl. Airport (SGN)?
Hop on the earliest flight at around 9:10PM UTC-8, heading out of San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). You'll be in the air for approximately 16h 30m, landing at Tan Son Nhat Intl. Airport (SGN) at approximately 4:40AM UTC+7.
How long does it take to fly from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Tan Son Nhat Intl. Airport (SGN)?
The average flight duration from SFO to SGN is 16 hours and 30 minutes, covering a total distance of 7,800 mi.
What airline has the least delays from SFO to SGN?
Consider traveling with Vietnam Airlines if you'd like to fly straight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Tan Son Nhat Intl. Airport (SGN) without any delays. This carrier has the best track record for punctuality, with an on-time performance of 87%. Want to get notified of any changes? You can check your flight status using the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Tan Son Nhat Intl. Airport (SGN)?
To avoid possible delays on the San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Tan Son Nhat Intl. Airport (SGN) route, aim to fly before 3 PM. Flights after this time have a 22% higher chance of cancellation.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Ho Chi Minh City from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Check out your flight options from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Tan Son Nhat Intl. Airport (SGN). This is the only Ho Chi Minh City airport you can arrive at if you're taking a direct flight.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Tan Son Nhat Intl. Airport (SGN) last-minute?
Waiting until just before your trip to book a flight from SFO to SGN often results in higher prices. Although you may find some last-minute discounts, they aren't always guaranteed. Keep your travel schedule open for the best chance of getting a bargain.
Is it cheaper to book a SFO to SGN flight and hotel package?
Opting for a SFO to SGN flight and hotel package is usually cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the ease of organizing your travels in one place. Pick from our extensive range of stays and then add activities, car rentals and flights to your booking. Bundle everything together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Tan Son Nhat Intl. Airport (SGN)?
Typically, you can cancel or modify your SFO to SGN flight. However, additional fees may apply, especially if you booked over 24 hours ago. Double-check your itinerary for the airline's guidelines and fees on flight changes, or if you need more details, visit our Customer Service portal.

Explore a world of travel with Expedia

*Available to One Key members.