What’s the fastest layover option from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City?

Flights via Manila (MNL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 18h 34m.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City?

Incheon (ICN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $732.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City?

Flights via Taipei City (TPE) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 37m.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City?

Taipei City (TPE) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 70% of 1-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City on Cheapflights.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City flights?

Over the last year, Vietnam Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.

How popular is this San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City flight route?

This flight path from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City was viewed by 153 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

For as low as $696, United Airlines can have you in Ho Chi Minh City from San Francisco in 20h 40m. San Francisco and Ho Chi Minh City are separated by a distance of 7822 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

Flying on Japan Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Ho Chi Minh City, with prices starting at $440. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Southern and Singapore Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $475 and $566, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City for 51% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Singapore Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $146. China Southern flights start at $237 while deals on Korean Air start at $294 one-way.

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 cheapest flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City?

While on average a flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City is generally $2,122, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $416. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Ho Chi Minh City), you can expect to pay $595 for that flight.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City?

Before booking your flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City check out the most popular airlines for this route: China Airlines, EVA Air or Vietnam Airlines.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Ho Chi Minh City flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Ho Chi Minh City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Ho Chi Minh City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Ho Chi Minh City flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com 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 San Francisco-Ho Chi Minh City flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City.

Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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.

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Q: How often are flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Ho Chi Minh City have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 163 minutes.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City flights typically cost between $732 and $912 in April. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $680 on Air India (Apr 1-May 6).

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.

Wed 4/1510:00 am

SFO

SGN

2 stops43h 55m

Air India

Wed 4/298:55 pm

SGN

SFO

1 stop24h 05m

Air India

Deal found 1/19

$680

Mon 1/2612:00 pm

SFO

SGN

1 stop22h 10m

China Eastern

Sun 3/222:10 am

SGN

SFO

1 stop21h 50m

China Eastern

Deal found 1/20

$681

Thu 1/227:25 am

SFO

SGN

2 stops24h 30m

United Airlines

Sun 2/86:00 am

SGN

SFO

2 stops50h 47m

United Airlines

Deal found 1/21

$682

Tue 3/310:00 am

SFO

SGN

2 stops42h 55m

Air India

Mon 3/238:55 pm

SGN

SFO

1 stop25h 05m

Air India

Deal found 1/21

$683

Mon 3/21:15 pm

SFO

SGN

2 stops42h 10m

Korean Air

Wed 3/118:00 am

SGN

SFO

1 stop16h 30m

Korean Air

Deal found 1/20

$684

Tue 3/2410:40 am

SFO

SGN

1 stop42h 00m

Singapore Airlines

Thu 4/1612:20 pm

SGN

SFO

1 stop34h 50m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 1/19

$685

Thu 3/191:00 pm

SFO

SGN

1 stop22h 10m

China Eastern

Sun 4/57:10 pm

SGN

SFO

2 stops27h 55m

China Eastern

Deal found 1/19

$687

Fri 4/1712:20 pm

SFO

SGN

1 stop21h 55m

United Airlines

Sun 4/267:00 am

SGN

SFO

1 stop17h 35m

United Airlines

Deal found 1/21

$688

Fri 4/177:15 am

SFO

SGN

2 stops24h 50m

United Airlines

Fri 4/247:00 am

SGN

SFO

1 stop17h 35m

United Airlines

Deal found 1/21

$689

Tue 3/311:50 pm

SFO

SGN

1 stop32h 00m

Asiana Airlines

Mon 4/612:10 am

SGN

SFO

1 stop28h 50m

Asiana Airlines

Deal found 1/19

$690

Tue 11/1011:50 pm

SFO

SGN

1 stop20h 10m

Asiana Airlines

Mon 12/2112:10 am

SGN

SFO

1 stop28h 50m

Asiana Airlines

Deal found 1/19

$691

Best flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated January 21, 2026.

Fri 4/171:45 am

SFO

SGN

1 stop30h 10m

United Airlines

Fri 4/247:00 am

SGN

SFO

1 stop17h 35m

United Airlines

Deal found 1/21

$685

Mon 2/1611:40 am

SFO

SGN

1 stop20h 40m

Korean Air

Wed 3/182:05 pm

SGN

SFO

1 stop34h 25m

Korean Air

Deal found 1/19

$696

Fri 4/1012:40 pm

SFO

SGN

1 stop33h 55m

Korean Air

Wed 4/221:55 pm

SGN

SFO

1 stop34h 45m

Korean Air

Deal found 1/19

$696

Sun 7/191:45 am

SFO

SGN

1 stop30h 10m

United Airlines

Thu 9/311:15 pm

SGN

SFO

1 stop24h 30m

United Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$697

Tue 3/311:40 am

SFO

SGN

1 stop19h 45m

Korean Air

Mon 3/162:05 pm

SGN

SFO

1 stop34h 25m

Korean Air

Deal found 1/20

$696

Sun 7/191:45 am

SFO

SGN

1 stop30h 10m

United Airlines

Tue 8/257:00 am

SGN

SFO

1 stop17h 55m

United Airlines

Deal found 1/21

$700

Tue 3/1712:40 pm

SFO

SGN

1 stop19h 45m

Korean Air

Tue 4/1411:45 pm

SGN

SFO

1 stop24h 55m

Korean Air

Deal found 1/21

$696

Wed 3/1110:44 pm

SFO

SGN

2 stops34h 11m

United Airlines

Wed 4/2911:15 pm

SGN

SFO

1 stop31h 20m

United Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$701

Sat 3/711:40 am

SFO

SGN

1 stop34h 10m

Korean Air

Sat 3/218:00 am

SGN

SFO

1 stop16h 30m

Korean Air

Deal found 1/20

$696

Wed 3/44:02 pm

SFO

SGN

2 stops40h 18m

Korean Air

Wed 3/182:05 pm

SGN

SFO

1 stop34h 25m

Korean Air

Deal found 1/19

$713

Fri 3/272:55 pm

SFO

SGN

2 stops42h 20m

Korean Air

Thu 4/27:35 am

SGN

SFO

1 stop17h 05m

Korean Air

Deal found 1/19

$713

Last-minute flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City. Data last updated January 21, 2026 and is based on user searches.

Thu 1/227:25 am

SFO

SGN

2 stops24h 30m

United Airlines

Sun 2/86:00 am

SGN

SFO

2 stops50h 47m

United Airlines

Deal found 1/21

$682

Sun 1/2510:59 pm

SFO

SGN

1 stop32h 56m

ANA

Sun 2/111:05 pm

SGN

SFO

1 stop31h 15m

ANA

Deal found 1/21

$683

Mon 1/2612:00 pm

SFO

SGN

1 stop22h 10m

China Eastern

Sun 3/222:10 am

SGN

SFO

1 stop21h 50m

China Eastern

Deal found 1/20

$681

Sun 2/111:40 pm

SFO

SGN

1 stop26h 10m

China Airlines

Tue 3/245:50 pm

SGN

SFO

1 stop15h 55m

China Airlines

Deal found 1/19

$694

Sun 2/1511:50 pm

SFO

SGN

1 stop32h 00m

Asiana Airlines

Tue 3/1712:10 am

SGN

SFO

1 stop28h 50m

Asiana Airlines

Deal found 1/21

$698

Mon 2/1611:40 pm

SFO

SGN

1 stop26h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 3/1711:20 am

SGN

SFO

1 stop22h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$687

Mon 2/1611:35 pm

SFO

SGN

2 stops34h 45m

China Southern

Wed 3/184:10 pm

SGN

SFO

2 stops42h 30m

China Southern

Deal found 1/19

$695

Thu 2/1911:40 am

SFO

SGN

1 stop20h 40m

Korean Air

Thu 3/58:00 am

SGN

SFO

1 stop16h 30m

Korean Air

Deal found 1/19

$680

Sun 2/2211:40 pm

SFO

SGN

1 stop26h 10m

China Airlines

Sun 3/2211:00 am

SGN

SFO

1 stop22h 45m

China Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$688

Mon 2/233:00 pm

SFO

SGN

2 stops37h 55m

Air India

Mon 3/168:55 pm

SGN

SFO

1 stop25h 05m

Air India

Deal found 1/21

$689

Mon 2/233:00 pm

SFO

SGN

2 stops37h 55m

Air India

Tue 3/178:55 pm

SGN

SFO

1 stop30h 30m

Air India

Deal found 1/21

$697

One-way flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated January 21, 2026.

Mon 2/239:40 am

SFO

SGN

1 stop42h 00m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$319

Tue 2/1711:00 am

SFO

SGN

1 stop22h 15m

United Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$322

Mon 1/2612:00 pm

SFO

SGN

1 stop22h 10m

China Eastern

Deal found 1/19

$324

Wed 2/259:40 am

SFO

SGN

1 stop42h 00m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$325

Tue 1/2711:40 am

SFO

SGN

1 stop20h 15m

United Airlines

Deal found 1/21

$327

Mon 1/2611:40 am

SFO

SGN

1 stop20h 15m

EVA Air

Deal found 1/20

$336

Tue 4/76:45 pm

SFO

SGN

2 stops35h 10m

Air India

Deal found 1/19

$343

Thu 3/59:40 am

SFO

SGN

1 stop38h 20m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 1/19

$345

Wed 3/49:40 am

SFO

SGN

1 stop42h 00m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$346

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City

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Round-trip from	$680 (oojo)
One-way from	$319 (FlightHub)
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$788
Good round-trip deal	$902 or less
Good one-way deal	$521 or less

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Price

San FranciscoHo Chi Minh City

SFO - SGN

SFOSGN

San Francisco

Fri 4/17

1:45 am-9:55 pm

1 stop30h 10m

Ho Chi Minh City

Fri 4/24

7:00 am-10:35 am

1 stop17h 35m

$685

San FranciscoHo Chi Minh City

SFO - SGN

SFOSGN

San Francisco

Mon 2/16

11:40 am-11:20 pm

1 stop20h 40m

Ho Chi Minh City

Wed 3/18

2:05 pm-10:30 am

1 stop34h 25m

$696

San FranciscoHo Chi Minh City

SFO - SGN

SFOSGN

San Francisco

Fri 4/10

12:40 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop33h 55m

Ho Chi Minh City

Wed 4/22

1:55 pm-10:40 am

1 stop34h 45m

$696

San FranciscoHo Chi Minh City

SFO - SGN

SFOSGN

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

11:40 am-10:25 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Ho Chi Minh City

Mon 3/16

2:05 pm-10:30 am

1 stop34h 25m

$696

San FranciscoHo Chi Minh City

SFO - SGN

SFOSGN

San Francisco

Tue 3/17

12:40 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Ho Chi Minh City

Tue 4/14

11:45 pm-10:40 am

1 stop24h 55m

$696

San FranciscoHo Chi Minh City

SFO - SGN

SFOSGN

San Francisco

Sat 3/7

11:40 am-12:50 pm

1 stop34h 10m

Ho Chi Minh City

Sat 3/21

8:00 am-10:30 am

1 stop16h 30m

$696

San FranciscoHo Chi Minh City

SFO - SGN

SFOSGN

San Francisco

Sun 7/19

1:45 am-9:55 pm

1 stop30h 10m

Ho Chi Minh City

Thu 9/3

11:15 pm-9:45 am

1 stop24h 30m

$697

San FranciscoHo Chi Minh City

SFO - SGN

SFOSGN

San Francisco

Sun 7/19

1:45 am-9:55 pm

1 stop30h 10m

Ho Chi Minh City

Tue 8/25

7:00 am-10:55 am

1 stop17h 55m

$700

San FranciscoHo Chi Minh City

SFO - SGN

SFOSGN

San Francisco

Wed 3/11

10:44 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops34h 11m

Ho Chi Minh City

Wed 4/29

11:15 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop31h 20m

$701

San FranciscoHo Chi Minh City

SFO - SGN

SFOSGN

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

4:02 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops40h 18m

Ho Chi Minh City

Wed 3/18

2:05 pm-10:30 am

1 stop34h 25m

$713

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City in January.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
Cheapfaremart	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*1 star
Ovago	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
oojo	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Justfly.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicket	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.com	Price Accuracy3 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 San Francisco-Ho Chi Minh City flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Ho Chi Minh City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Ho Chi Minh City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Ho Chi Minh City flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com 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 San Francisco-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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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City?

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 43 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City (average of $608). Flying from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $972). 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.

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

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

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Gabriel Leigh

Expert on SGN

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City, such as STARLUX Airlines, EVA Air, and China Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

STARLUX Airlines

8.9

Very good

268 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

SEA - TPE

First time travelled with starlux and had best experience. Food was really good and crew is the best. Entertainment was also best. Having latest movies. I requested for isle seat at the last time and they provided me. Best airline service.

STARLUX Airlines

8.9

Very good

268 reviews

STARLUX Airlines

8.9

Very good

268 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

SEA - TPE

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,327 reviews

STARLUX Airlines

8.9

Very good

268 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

SEA - TPE

China Airlines

8.3

Very good

799 reviews

STARLUX Airlines

8.9

Very good

268 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

SEA - TPE

Asiana Airlines

8.1

Very good

501 reviews

STARLUX Airlines

8.9

Very good

268 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

SEA - TPE

Vietnam Airlines

7.6

Good

221 reviews

STARLUX Airlines

8.9

Very good

268 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

SEA - TPE

Related info for your journey

How popular is this San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City flight route?
This flight path from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City was viewed by 153 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City?
For as low as $696, United Airlines can have you in Ho Chi Minh City from San Francisco in 20h 40m. San Francisco and Ho Chi Minh City are separated by a distance of 7822 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City round-trip?
Flying on Japan Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Ho Chi Minh City, with prices starting at $440. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Southern and Singapore Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $475 and $566, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City for 51% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Singapore Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $146. China Southern flights start at $237 while deals on Korean Air start at $294 one-way.
What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City?
While on average a flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City is generally $2,122, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $416. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Ho Chi Minh City), you can expect to pay $595 for that flight.
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City?
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Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City?
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Top 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Japan Airlines	Cheapest$440	Average$801	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%
China Southern	Cheapest$475	Average$569	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$566	Average$700	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%
Air India	Cheapest$611	Average$748	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Philippine Airlines	Cheapest$611	Average$689	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time60%
Asiana Airlines	Cheapest$639	Average$736	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
China Eastern	Cheapest$656	Average$703	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Korean Air	Cheapest$665	Average$736	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$668	Average$918	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
ANA	Cheapest$670	Average$778	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%

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