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$465+ Cheap flights from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to San Francisco (SFO)

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SGN — SFO
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheap flight deals from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$751
(Philippine Airlines)

One-way from

$465
(FlightHub)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$817

Good round-trip deal

$881 or less

Good one-way deal

$581 or less
From Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco
One-way flight from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($63 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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Cheapest flights from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Philippine Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Philippine Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/159:50 amSGN - SFO
1 stop25h 00mPhilippine Airlines
Fri 9/2611:55 pmSFO - SGN
2 stops35h 00mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 6/11$751
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/1311:30 amSGN - SFO
1 stop23h 00mSTARLUX Airlines
Fri 8/1512:50 amSFO - SGN
1 stop19h 25mSTARLUX Airlines
Deal found 6/11$753
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 9/157:00 amSGN - SFO
2 stops40h 29mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/1612:20 amSFO - SGN
2 stops31h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$754
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/1811:15 pmSGN - SFO
1 stop24h 30mANA
Tue 8/121:45 amSFO - SGN
1 stop30h 10mANA
Deal found 6/11$762
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/1512:05 amSGN - SFO
1 stop29h 25mAsiana Airlines
Sun 10/2611:30 pmSFO - SGN
1 stop33h 20mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 6/12$766
This China Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 China Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/110:50 amSGN - SFO
1 stop23h 05mChina Airlines
Fri 10/171:05 amSFO - SGN
1 stop25h 15mChina Airlines
Deal found 6/10$769
This ANA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 ANA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/187:00 amSGN - SFO
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/138:45 amSFO - SGN
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$795
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/2111:05 amSGN - SFO
1 stop25h 50mCathay Pacific
Sat 7/51:05 amSFO - SGN
1 stop26h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/12$804
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/157:35 amSGN - SFO
2 stops28h 23mDelta
Mon 11/176:05 amSFO - SGN
2 stops25h 10mDelta
Deal found 6/10$817
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/141:50 amSGN - SFO
1 stop19h 00mEVA Air
Mon 11/1712:00 pmSFO - SGN
1 stop19h 00mEVA Air
Deal found 6/12$833
This Vietnam Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Vietnam Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/56:45 pmSGN - SFO
Nonstop13h 55mVietnam Airlines
Sun 10/1910:50 pmSFO - SGN
Nonstop15h 40mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 6/10$851
This Japan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Japan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/118:20 amSGN - SFO
2 stops21h 31mJapan Airlines
Mon 6/301:35 pmSFO - SGN
1 stop18h 10mJapan Airlines
Deal found 6/10$870

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Ho Chi Minh CitySan Francisco

SGN - SFO

SGNSFO

Ho Chi Minh City

Mon 9/15

9:50 am-8:50 pm

1 stop25h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 9/26

11:55 pm-12:55 am

2 stops35h 00m

$751

Ho Chi Minh CitySan Francisco

SGN - SFO

SGNSFO

Ho Chi Minh City

Thu 9/4

11:30 am-8:30 pm

1 stop23h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 10/21

12:50 am-5:15 pm

1 stop26h 25m

$753

Ho Chi Minh CitySan Francisco

SGN - SFO

SGNSFO

Ho Chi Minh City

Mon 9/15

7:00 am-9:29 am

2 stops40h 29m

San Francisco

Sun 11/16

12:20 am-10:55 pm

2 stops31h 35m

$754

Ho Chi Minh CitySan Francisco

SGN - SFO

SGNSFO

Ho Chi Minh City

Wed 10/15

12:05 am-3:30 pm

1 stop29h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 10/26

11:30 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop33h 20m

$766

Ho Chi Minh CitySan Francisco

SGN - SFO

SGNSFO

Ho Chi Minh City

Fri 7/11

7:00 am-10:55 am

1 stop17h 55m

San Francisco

Fri 7/18

11:55 am-12:15 am

1 stop22h 20m

$768

Ho Chi Minh CitySan Francisco

SGN - SFO

SGNSFO

Ho Chi Minh City

Wed 10/1

10:50 am-7:55 pm

1 stop23h 05m

San Francisco

Fri 10/17

1:05 am-4:20 pm

1 stop25h 15m

$769

Ho Chi Minh CitySan Francisco

SGN - SFO

SGNSFO

Ho Chi Minh City

Wed 9/3

7:00 am-3:01 pm

2 stops22h 01m

San Francisco

Wed 9/24

1:20 am-9:55 pm

1 stop30h 35m

$798

Ho Chi Minh CitySan Francisco

SGN - SFO

SGNSFO

Ho Chi Minh City

Mon 9/15

7:35 am-9:58 pm

2 stops28h 23m

San Francisco

Mon 11/17

6:05 am-10:15 pm

2 stops25h 10m

$817

Ho Chi Minh CitySan Francisco

SGN - SFO

SGNSFO

Ho Chi Minh City

Fri 7/4

6:20 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop18h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 7/11

12:05 am-5:20 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$819

Ho Chi Minh CitySan Francisco

SGN - SFO

SGNSFO

Ho Chi Minh City

Sun 9/14

1:50 am-6:50 am

1 stop19h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 11/17

12:00 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$833

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco trip
Airports
SGN

For a stress-free departure, consider using the VIP channel for security if flying business class; it significantly reduces wait times.

Read more about SGNby Gabriel Leigh
SFO

The least expensive way to travel from SFO to downtown San Francisco is via BART. The trip takes about 40 minutes.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on SGN

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

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.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

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.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Ho Chi Minh City with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

Booking 82 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 SGN to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 22% on flights from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown STARLUX Airlines, EVA Air and Japan Airlines from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

9.0

Food

8.8

Crew

9.3

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.1

Entertainment

8.9

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

ltulagan,Jun 2025

TPE - SEA

The whole trip was very pleasant from the crew, the food, the amenities during the flight.

Boarding

9.0

Food

8.8

Crew

9.3

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.1

Entertainment

8.9

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

ltulagan,Jun 2025

TPE - SEA

The whole trip was very pleasant from the crew, the food, the amenities during the flight.

Boarding

9.0

Food

8.8

Crew

9.3

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.1

Entertainment

8.9

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

ltulagan,Jun 2025

TPE - SEA

The whole trip was very pleasant from the crew, the food, the amenities during the flight.

Boarding

9.0

Food

8.8

Crew

9.3

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.1

Entertainment

8.9

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

ltulagan,Jun 2025

TPE - SEA

The whole trip was very pleasant from the crew, the food, the amenities during the flight.

Boarding

9.0

Food

8.8

Crew

9.3

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.1

Entertainment

8.9

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

ltulagan,Jun 2025

TPE - SEA

The whole trip was very pleasant from the crew, the food, the amenities during the flight.
8.3
Very good

Boarding

9.0

Food

8.8

Crew

9.3

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.1

Entertainment

8.9

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

ltulagan,Jun 2025

TPE - SEA

The whole trip was very pleasant from the crew, the food, the amenities during the flight.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Philippine Airlines, at $751, was found to be the cheapest airline from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include STARLUX Airlines and United Airlines. You may be able to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco for 12% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco are Philippine Airlines ($465), STARLUX Airlines ($466), and China Airlines ($469).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $990, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $331. The most popular route (Ho Chi Minh City - San Francisco), is priced around $641.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Taipei City?

    If you're on a layover in Taipei City and looking for things to do, consider visiting Taipei 101, Shilin Night Market, or Raohe Street Night Market. Taipei 101, Shilin Night Market, and Raohe Street Night Market are located about 21.0 mi, 18.3 mi, and 21.6 mi, respectively from Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl. Those on a layover in Taipei City in need of a rental car can book one at Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl for about $69.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Incheon?

    The majority of Incheon visitors spend their time at G Tower, Bupyeong Hyanggyo, and Wolmido Amusement Park. G Tower, Bupyeong Hyanggyo, and Wolmido Amusement Park are located about 10.7 mi, 16.0 mi, and 8.3 mi, respectively from Incheon Intl. Those landing in Incheon looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $54 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco flights?

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco 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 Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 10 airlines flying from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$617Average$696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$635Average$696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Korean AirCheapest$701Average$763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$706Average$824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$733Average$778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
China AirlinesCheapest$741Average$804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
STARLUX AirlinesCheapest$742Average$809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ANACheapest$746Average$915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
United AirlinesCheapest$761Average$773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
EVA AirCheapest$772Average$940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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