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$487+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SGN
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Ho Chi Minh City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Ho Chi Minh City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 27, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/3011:30 am
DSM
-
SGN
2 stops46h 25m
United Airlines
Sun 10/411:15 pm
SGN
-
DSM
2 stops35h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$1,001
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/235:30 am
DSM
-
SGN
3 stops29h 25m
United Airlines
Fri 5/17:00 am
SGN
-
DSM
3 stops28h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/24$1,016
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/111:30 am
DSM
-
SGN
2 stops46h 25m
United Airlines
Thu 10/227:00 am
SGN
-
DSM
3 stops39h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$1,017
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/28:00 am
DSM
-
SGN
2 stops48h 50m
United Airlines
Mon 3/307:00 am
SGN
-
DSM
3 stops41h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,018
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/2310:04 am
DSM
-
SGN
2 stops26h 16m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 5/16:55 am
SGN
-
DSM
2 stops28h 34m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/24$1,061
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/18:00 am
DSM
-
SGN
3 stops49h 55m
United Airlines
Sun 3/297:00 am
SGN
-
DSM
3 stops52h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,072
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/26:55 pm
DSM
-
SGN
3 stops39h 00m
United Airlines
Sat 3/76:00 am
SGN
-
DSM
3 stops46h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,093

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Ho Chi Minh City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 27, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,016
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$487
(Gurufare)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,138
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Des MoinesHo Chi Minh City

DSM - SGN

DSMSGN

Des Moines

Mon 3/23

5:30 am-10:55 pm

3 stops29h 25m

Ho Chi Minh City

Fri 5/1

7:00 am-11:44 pm

3 stops28h 44m

$1,016

Des MoinesHo Chi Minh City

DSM - SGN

DSMSGN

Des Moines

Mon 3/2

3:24 pm-10:55 pm

3 stops42h 31m

Ho Chi Minh City

Mon 3/30

7:00 am-12:56 pm

3 stops41h 56m

$1,017

Des MoinesHo Chi Minh City

DSM - SGN

DSMSGN

Des Moines

Tue 3/10

5:30 am-10:55 pm

3 stops29h 25m

Ho Chi Minh City

Tue 3/17

6:00 am-11:42 pm

3 stops29h 42m

$1,117

Des MoinesHo Chi Minh City

DSM - SGN

DSMSGN

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

5:30 am-10:55 pm

3 stops28h 25m

Ho Chi Minh City

Wed 3/11

6:00 am-11:42 pm

3 stops29h 42m

$1,117

Des MoinesHo Chi Minh City

DSM - SGN

DSMSGN

Des Moines

Tue 2/17

5:30 am-10:55 pm

3 stops28h 25m

Ho Chi Minh City

Tue 3/17

6:00 am-11:42 pm

3 stops29h 42m

$1,117

Des MoinesHo Chi Minh City

DSM - SGN

DSMSGN

Des Moines

Thu 4/23

11:58 am-5:20 pm

2 stops41h 22m

$487

Des MoinesHo Chi Minh City

DSM - SGN

DSMSGN

Des Moines

Wed 3/11

5:00 am-10:35 am

2 stops41h 35m

$491

Des MoinesHo Chi Minh City

DSM - SGN

DSMSGN

Des Moines

Thu 4/23

7:00 am-6:35 am

3 stops35h 35m

$532

Des MoinesHo Chi Minh City

DSM - SGN

DSMSGN

Des Moines

Wed 3/11

5:30 am-10:55 pm

3 stops29h 25m

$677

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Ho Chi Minh City in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Ho Chi Minh City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Ho Chi Minh City

How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Ho Chi Minh City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Ho Chi Minh City. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

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 78 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 $592). Flying from Des Moines to Ho Chi Minh City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,241). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Ho Chi Minh City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ho Chi Minh City. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Reviews last updated January 27, 2026.
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
1,078 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lindsey,Jan 2026

CGK - HND

All of the flight attendants were very nice & attentive. The bathrooms were kept very clean. We have no complaints!
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,078 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,078 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lindsey,Jan 2026

CGK - HND

All of the flight attendants were very nice & attentive. The bathrooms were kept very clean. We have no complaints!
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,188 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,078 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lindsey,Jan 2026

CGK - HND

All of the flight attendants were very nice & attentive. The bathrooms were kept very clean. We have no complaints!
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,691 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,078 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lindsey,Jan 2026

CGK - HND

All of the flight attendants were very nice & attentive. The bathrooms were kept very clean. We have no complaints!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,078 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lindsey,Jan 2026

CGK - HND

All of the flight attendants were very nice & attentive. The bathrooms were kept very clean. We have no complaints!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,197 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,078 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lindsey,Jan 2026

CGK - HND

All of the flight attendants were very nice & attentive. The bathrooms were kept very clean. We have no complaints!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Ho Chi Minh City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 25m. 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, Japan Airlines ($678), United Airlines ($840), and American Airlines ($847) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Ho Chi Minh City. Japan Airlines is currently priced 47% 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 $592). Flying from Des Moines to Ho Chi Minh City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,241). 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

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Ho Chi Minh City. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Japan AirlinesCheapest$678Average$1,066FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$840Average$1,180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$847Average$1,128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
ANACheapest$994Average$1,099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
DeltaCheapest$996Average$1,260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Korean AirCheapest$1,258Average$1,266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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