How long is the flight from Des Moines to Ho Chi Minh City?

Departing from Des Moines to Ho Chi Minh City will take you 29h 30m. The distance between Des Moines and Ho Chi Minh City is about 8589 mi.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Ho Chi Minh City round-trip?

According to our current data, United Airlines ($779), Japan Airlines ($980), and ANA ($994) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Ho Chi Minh City. United Airlines is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Ho Chi Minh City ranges from 0.0 - 13.4 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Ho Chi Minh City when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Ho Chi Minh City, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 86.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 78.8 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Ho Chi Minh City?

The most popular airlines flying from Des Moines to Ho Chi Minh City are ANA, United Airlines and Japan Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to SGN?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to Ho Chi Minh City as you normally would.

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Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Ho Chi Minh City that include hotel bookings?

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$518+ Flights from Des Moines to Ho Chi Minh City

Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Ho Chi Minh City?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Des Moines to Ho Chi Minh City flights typically cost between $1,077 and $1,128 in December. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $913 on United Airlines (Dec 9-Dec 16).

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Tue 12/98:00 amDSM - SGN

2 stops27h 15mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/1611:05 pmSGN - DSM

2 stops28h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$913

Wed 11/55:45 amDSM - SGN

3 stops28h 10mUnited Airlines

Sun 11/911:05 pmSGN - DSM

2 stops35h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$974

Wed 12/105:45 amDSM - SGN

3 stops29h 30mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/1711:05 pmSGN - DSM

2 stops24h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$1,112

Mon 12/83:17 pmDSM - SGN

2 stops65h 33mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/126:00 amSGN - DSM

3 stops41h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$1,317

Mon 12/88:50 amDSM - SGN

2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/1211:35 amSGN - DSM

2 stops46h 28mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$1,390

Mon 12/294:16 pmDSM - SGN

2 stops43h 04mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/137:35 pmSGN - DSM

2 stops38h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$1,396

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Tue 12/95:45 amDSM - SGN

3 stops29h 30mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/1611:05 pmSGN - DSM

2 stops24h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$913

Mon 1/127:00 amDSM - SGN

2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/97:15 amSGN - DSM

2 stops29h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$952

Mon 2/97:00 amDSM - SGN

2 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/247:35 pmSGN - DSM

2 stops35h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$952

Mon 1/58:00 amDSM - SGN

2 stops48h 50mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/1711:05 pmSGN - DSM

2 stops35h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$1,000

Mon 1/125:01 pmDSM - SGN

2 stops42h 19mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/2611:35 amSGN - DSM

2 stops46h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$958

Mon 1/125:30 amDSM - SGN

3 stops28h 25mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/2611:05 pmSGN - DSM

2 stops24h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$1,000

Mon 12/296:00 amDSM - SGN

2 stops26h 50mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/1311:05 pmSGN - DSM

2 stops28h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$1,000

Sat 1/106:48 pmDSM - SGN

3 stops39h 07mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/3111:05 pmSGN - DSM

2 stops35h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$1,004

Mon 1/56:46 pmDSM - SGN

3 stops39h 09mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/2611:05 pmSGN - DSM

2 stops28h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$1,004

Mon 1/125:30 amDSM - SGN

3 stops28h 25mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/911:05 pmSGN - DSM

2 stops24h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$1,004

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Wed 11/55:45 amDSM - SGN

3 stops28h 10mUnited Airlines

Sun 11/911:05 pmSGN - DSM

2 stops35h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$974

One-way flights from Des Moines to Ho Chi Minh City
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Tue 12/98:00 amDSM - SGN

2 stops48h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$518

Sun 12/76:50 pmDSM - SGN

2 stops62h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$529

Mon 12/88:00 amDSM - SGN

3 stops51h 15mUnited Airlines

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$541

Sun 12/73:44 pmDSM - SGN

3 stops48h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$618

Wed 12/105:45 amDSM - SGN

3 stops29h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$681

Sun 12/288:00 amDSM - SGN

3 stops49h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$700

Mon 12/155:34 amDSM - SGN

2 stops28h 46mDelta

Deal found 10/27

$813

Sun 12/146:33 pmDSM - SGN

2 stops39h 47mDelta

Deal found 10/27

$827

Sat 12/135:34 amDSM - SGN

2 stops28h 46mDelta

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DSM - SGN

DSMSGN

Des Moines

Tue 12/9

5:45 am-12:15 am

3 stops29h 30m

Ho Chi Minh City

Tue 12/16

11:05 pm-10:53 am

2 stops24h 48m

$913

Des MoinesHo Chi Minh City

DSM - SGN

DSMSGN

Des Moines

Mon 1/12

7:00 am-12:20 am

2 stops28h 20m

Ho Chi Minh City

Mon 2/9

7:15 am-11:23 pm

2 stops29h 08m

$952

Des MoinesHo Chi Minh City

DSM - SGN

DSMSGN

Des Moines

Mon 2/9

7:00 am-10:35 am

2 stops38h 35m

Ho Chi Minh City

Tue 2/24

7:35 pm-5:48 pm

2 stops35h 13m

$952

Des MoinesHo Chi Minh City

DSM - SGN

DSMSGN

Des Moines

Mon 1/12

5:01 pm-12:20 am

2 stops42h 19m

Ho Chi Minh City

Mon 1/26

11:35 am-9:04 pm

2 stops46h 29m

$958

Des MoinesHo Chi Minh City

DSM - SGN

DSMSGN

Des Moines

Mon 1/5

8:00 am-9:50 pm

2 stops48h 50m

Ho Chi Minh City

Tue 2/17

11:05 pm-9:51 pm

2 stops35h 46m

$1,000

Des MoinesHo Chi Minh City

DSM - SGN

DSMSGN

Des Moines

Mon 1/12

5:30 am-10:55 pm

3 stops28h 25m

Ho Chi Minh City

Mon 1/26

11:05 pm-10:55 am

2 stops24h 50m

$1,000

Des MoinesHo Chi Minh City

DSM - SGN

DSMSGN

Des Moines

Mon 12/29

6:00 am-9:50 pm

2 stops26h 50m

Ho Chi Minh City

Tue 1/13

11:05 pm-2:33 pm

2 stops28h 28m

$1,000

Des MoinesHo Chi Minh City

DSM - SGN

DSMSGN

Des Moines

Sat 1/10

6:48 pm-10:55 pm

3 stops39h 07m

Ho Chi Minh City

Sat 1/31

11:05 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops35h 45m

$1,004

Des MoinesHo Chi Minh City

DSM - SGN

DSMSGN

Des Moines

Mon 1/5

6:46 pm-10:55 pm

3 stops39h 09m

Ho Chi Minh City

Mon 1/26

11:05 pm-2:33 pm

2 stops28h 28m

$1,004

Des MoinesHo Chi Minh City

DSM - SGN

DSMSGN

Des Moines

Mon 1/12

5:30 am-10:55 pm

3 stops28h 25m

Ho Chi Minh City

Mon 2/9

11:05 pm-10:55 am

2 stops24h 50m

$1,004

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Ho Chi Minh City flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Ho Chi Minh City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Ho Chi Minh City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Ho Chi Minh City flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Ho Chi Minh City flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Des Moines to Ho Chi Minh City, you should look to book at least 81 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Ho Chi Minh City?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Ho Chi Minh City (average of $586). Flying from Des Moines to Ho Chi Minh City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,463). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Ho Chi Minh City?

Reviews of airlines servicing Ho Chi Minh City

Read reviews from past customers who have flown ANA, Korean Air, and Japan Airlines from Des Moines to Ho Chi Minh City. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

ANA

8.4

Very good

994 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Julie,Sep 2025

CGK - HND

Flight attendants are nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to flight with this airline.

ANA

8.4

Very good

994 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very good

994 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Julie,Sep 2025

CGK - HND

Flight attendants are nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to flight with this airline.

Korean Air

8.4

Very good

1,155 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very good

994 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Julie,Sep 2025

CGK - HND

Flight attendants are nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to flight with this airline.

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very good

1,595 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very good

994 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Julie,Sep 2025

CGK - HND

Flight attendants are nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to flight with this airline.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,001 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very good

994 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Julie,Sep 2025

CGK - HND

Flight attendants are nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to flight with this airline.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,032 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very good

994 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Julie,Sep 2025

CGK - HND

Flight attendants are nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to flight with this airline.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Des Moines to Ho Chi Minh City?
Departing from Des Moines to Ho Chi Minh City will take you 29h 30m. The distance between Des Moines and Ho Chi Minh City is about 8589 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Ho Chi Minh City round-trip?
According to our current data, United Airlines ($779), Japan Airlines ($980), and ANA ($994) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Ho Chi Minh City. United Airlines is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Ho Chi Minh City that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Ho Chi Minh City flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Ho Chi Minh City?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Ho Chi Minh City.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Ho Chi Minh City?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Ho Chi Minh City by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Ho Chi Minh City?
Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Ho Chi Minh City (average of $586). Flying from Des Moines to Ho Chi Minh City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,463). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Des Moines to Ho Chi Minh City

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$779	Average$1,331	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Japan Airlines	Cheapest$980	Average$1,071	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%
ANA	Cheapest$994	Average$1,131	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%
Delta	Cheapest$1,010	Average$1,260	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,056	Average$1,680	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Korean Air	Cheapest$1,128	Average$1,258	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%

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