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$482+ Cheap flights from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 8/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SGN — SFO
Aug 2 — Aug 91
Sat 8/2
Sat 8/9
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 28, 2025.

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$755
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One-way from

$482
(Cathay Pacific)

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Average price

$941

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$933 or less

Good one-way deal

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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 July 28, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/211:50 amSGN - SFO
1 stop19h 00mEVA Air
Wed 10/2912:20 pmSFO - SGN
1 stop31h 45mEVA Air
Deal found 7/26$755
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Tue 9/3011:15 pmSGN - SFO
1 stop31h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/266:00 amSFO - SGN
2 stops26h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/26$757
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/211:05 amSGN - SFO
1 stop25h 35mCathay Pacific
Thu 10/2312:20 amSFO - SGN
1 stop19h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/26$760
This China Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 China Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1811:00 amSGN - SFO
1 stop22h 45mChina Airlines
Wed 12/3111:40 pmSFO - SGN
1 stop26h 10mChina Airlines
Deal found 7/26$765
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/226:25 pmSGN - SFO
1 stop16h 35mSTARLUX Airlines
Fri 8/2912:50 amSFO - SGN
1 stop26h 25mSTARLUX Airlines
Deal found 7/27$768
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1812:10 pmSGN - SFO
1 stop17h 50mAsiana Airlines
Sat 12/2711:30 pmSFO - SGN
1 stop20h 30mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 7/26$770
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1012:15 amSGN - SFO
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/1712:20 amSFO - SGN
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$799
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/411:15 pmSGN - SFO
2 stops34h 55mANA
Wed 9/241:20 amSFO - SGN
1 stop30h 35mANA
Deal found 7/26$808
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Thu 9/117:35 amSGN - SFO
2 stops28h 10mDelta
Thu 9/185:35 amSFO - SGN
2 stops27h 40mDelta
Deal found 7/28$816

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Ho Chi Minh CitySan Francisco

SGN - SFO

SGNSFO

Ho Chi Minh City

Tue 10/21

1:50 am-6:50 am

1 stop19h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 10/29

12:20 pm-10:05 am

1 stop31h 45m

$755

Ho Chi Minh CitySan Francisco

SGN - SFO

SGNSFO

Ho Chi Minh City

Tue 9/30

11:15 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop31h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 10/26

6:00 am-10:55 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$757

Ho Chi Minh CitySan Francisco

SGN - SFO

SGNSFO

Ho Chi Minh City

Thu 10/2

11:05 am-10:40 pm

1 stop25h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 10/23

12:20 am-10:05 am

1 stop19h 45m

$760

Ho Chi Minh CitySan Francisco

SGN - SFO

SGNSFO

Ho Chi Minh City

Thu 12/18

11:00 am-6:45 pm

1 stop22h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 12/28

11:40 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop26h 10m

$765

Ho Chi Minh CitySan Francisco

SGN - SFO

SGNSFO

Ho Chi Minh City

Fri 8/22

6:25 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop16h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 8/29

12:50 am-5:15 pm

1 stop26h 25m

$768

Ho Chi Minh CitySan Francisco

SGN - SFO

SGNSFO

Ho Chi Minh City

Thu 12/18

12:10 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop17h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 12/27

11:30 pm-11:00 am

1 stop20h 30m

$770

Ho Chi Minh CitySan Francisco

SGN - SFO

SGNSFO

Ho Chi Minh City

Wed 9/10

12:15 am-5:50 pm

2 stops31h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 9/17

12:20 am-9:25 pm

2 stops31h 05m

$799

Ho Chi Minh CitySan Francisco

SGN - SFO

SGNSFO

Ho Chi Minh City

Thu 9/4

11:15 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops34h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 9/24

1:20 am-9:55 pm

1 stop30h 35m

$808

Ho Chi Minh CitySan Francisco

SGN - SFO

SGNSFO

Ho Chi Minh City

Thu 9/11

7:35 am-9:45 pm

2 stops28h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 9/18

5:35 am-11:15 pm

2 stops27h 40m

$816

Ho Chi Minh CitySan Francisco

SGN - SFO

SGNSFO

Ho Chi Minh City

Sun 8/24

11:05 am-10:55 pm

1 stop25h 50m

$482

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The best insider tips for Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco flights

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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 July 25, 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 $358). 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 July 28, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 19% on flights from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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

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 July 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with STARLUX Airlines, EVA Air, and ANA from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
STARLUX Airlines
9.0
Wonderful
197 reviews

Crew

9.2

Food

8.8

Entertainment

9.0

Boarding

9.0

Overall

9.0

Comfort

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.
STARLUX Airlines
9.0
Wonderful
197 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.0
Wonderful
197 reviews

Crew

9.2

Food

8.8

Entertainment

9.0

Boarding

9.0

Overall

9.0

Comfort

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.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,221 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.0
Wonderful
197 reviews

Crew

9.2

Food

8.8

Entertainment

9.0

Boarding

9.0

Overall

9.0

Comfort

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.
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.0
Wonderful
197 reviews

Crew

9.2

Food

8.8

Entertainment

9.0

Boarding

9.0

Overall

9.0

Comfort

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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,535 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.0
Wonderful
197 reviews

Crew

9.2

Food

8.8

Entertainment

9.0

Boarding

9.0

Overall

9.0

Comfort

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.
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
754 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.0
Wonderful
197 reviews

Crew

9.2

Food

8.8

Entertainment

9.0

Boarding

9.0

Overall

9.0

Comfort

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

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

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

    Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco have been viewed 11 times in the past calendar month.

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

    EVA Air, at $755, was found to be the cheapest airline from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Cathay Pacific. You may be able to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco for 10% 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 Cathay Pacific ($482), EVA Air ($483), and Asiana Airlines ($500).

  • 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 $863, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $334. The most popular route (Ho Chi Minh City - San Francisco), is priced around $627.

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

    Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco flights have a layover in Taipei City most of the time. Taipei City is followed by Tokyo in terms of the most popular layover location on flights 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 $71.

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

    The majority of Tokyo visitors spend their time at Akihabara Electric Town, Tsukiji Outer Market, and Tokyo Tower. Akihabara Electric Town, Tsukiji Outer Market, and Tokyo Tower are located about 34.6 mi, 35.3 mi, and 36.7 mi, respectively from Tokyo Narita. Those landing in Tokyo 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?

    The least popular layover on flights from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco is Hong Kong. Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco flights stopping in Incheon are the next rarest.

  • 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 $358). 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 July 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$635Average$696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Cathay PacificCheapest$649Average$829FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$656Average$718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Korean AirCheapest$701Average$763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
China AirlinesCheapest$740Average$793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
STARLUX AirlinesCheapest$742Average$790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ANACheapest$745Average$765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
United AirlinesCheapest$752Average$773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
EVA AirCheapest$766Average$938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$844Average$1,046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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