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✈️ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City
Compare San Francisco – Ho Chi Minh City fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 12,598 km and takes around 15 h 50 min nonstop.
📏 Distance12,598 km (7,828 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 15 h 50 min nonstop
🕒 Time differenceHo Chi Minh City is 14 hours ahead of San Francisco
🛫 AirportsSFO → SGN
💸 Cheapest monthNov 2026 – from $415
📅 Cheapest months to fly San Francisco → Ho Chi Minh City
- $797Oct 26
- $415Nov 26
- $871Dec 26
- $1,431Jan 27
- $425Feb 27
- $845Apr 27
- $852May 27
- $1,101Jun 27
- $1,087Jul 27
Lowest fares our Fare agent saw for each month. Prices change daily.
🌞 Best time to visit Vietnam
Best: February to April and September to November – pleasant temperatures and lower rainfall across much of the country.
Shoulder season: December to January – cool in the north but dry and sunny in the south; May to August suits the central coast.
Weather by month in Hanoi
- 19°Jan☀️
- 20°Feb⛅
- 23°Mar⛅
- 28°Apr⛅
- 32°May🌧
- 33°Jun🌧
- 33°Jul🌧
- 32°Aug🌧
- 31°Sep🌧
- 29°Oct⛅
- 26°Nov☀️
- 22°Dec☀️
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
📍 Things to do when you land
- Cruise Hạ Long Bay – Sail overnight among thousands of jungle-topped limestone islands rising from emerald water.
- Eat street food in Hanoi – Perch on a tiny stool in the Old Quarter for steaming phở, bún chả and egg coffee.
- See Hội An by lantern light – Wander the riverside old town as silk lanterns glow and paper candles float downstream.
- Explore imperial Huế – Roam the walled Citadel and the elegant royal tombs scattered along the Perfume River.
💡 Tips for a cheaper ticket
Money hackEat your big meal at lunch
Many restaurants serve a cheaper set lunch menu – the same food as dinner for a fraction of the price.
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Visa and entry rules change often – check the official government site when you book and again a week before you fly.
San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City flights: questions
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City takes about 15 h 50 min for the 12,598 km (7,828 miles) trip. Flights with a connection take longer – usually 2 to 5 hours more.
How far is Ho Chi Minh City from San Francisco?
Ho Chi Minh City is about 12,598 km (7,828 miles) from San Francisco as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Ho Chi Minh City?
Right now Ho Chi Minh City is 14 hours ahead of San Francisco. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City?
Recently the lowest fares were in Nov 2026, from about $415. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Ho Chi Minh City?
From San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO). In Ho Chi Minh City: Tan Son Nhat Intl (SGN).
Do I need a visa for Vietnam?
It depends on your passport – see our Vietnam visa & entry guide.
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