Cheap flights from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco from £362

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How much do flights to San Francisco cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£362

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£840

Cheapest round-trip

£571

Average round-trip

£634

Nonstop flights in February

£412 – £475

Getting from San Francisco airport to the city center

Fastest option: BART rail service. Best value: SamTrans bus or shared ride services.

San Francisco is served primarily by San Francisco International Airport (SFO), located 21 km south of downtown. The airport offers a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations, including the BART rapid transit system, SamTrans buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Oakland International Airport (OAK), situated 32 km east across the bay, serves as an alternative with BART connections via the Oakland Airport Connector. Journey times and costs vary depending on your destination, time of day, and traffic conditions.

From San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-40 min

$9-$10 (fare varies by destination station)

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

fast, affordable rail option

45-75 min

$2-$5 (exact fare required)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

25-50 min

$45-$70 (metered; varies by traffic and destination)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

25-50 min

$30-$65 (surge pricing may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

25-50 min

$70-$120 (pre-booked flat rate)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or business travelers

25-50 min

$40-$100 (daily rate; parking extra)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

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From Oakland International Airport (OAK)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-60 min

$11-$13 (includes connector fare)

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

affordable rail to SF

30-60 min

$60-$100 (metered; varies by traffic)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

direct to SF with luggage

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • BART operates from approximately 5:00 AM to midnight on weekdays, with reduced hours on weekends.
  • Ride-hailing pickup is located at the designated rideshare zones at each terminal.
  • Taxi fares are metered; expect higher costs during peak traffic hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to San Francisco

Depart from
Tan Son Nhat International
Arrive to
San Francisco International
Average flights per week
204
Flight distance
12611 km
Worth visiting
Alcatraz - Big Sur - Golden Gate Bridge

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 09.02Tue 10.02Wed 11.02Thu 12.02Fri 13.02Sat 14.02Sun 15.02
Vietnam Airlines
------11---11
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Wednesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 16.02Tue 17.02Wed 18.02Thu 19.02Fri 20.02Sat 21.02Sun 22.02
Vietnam Airlines
------11---21
Weekly flights: 5 totalDaily flights: 0.71 averageMost flights: Saturday 2 flights
AirlineMon 23.02Tue 24.02Wed 25.02Thu 26.02Fri 27.02Sat 28.02Sun 01.03
Vietnam Airlines
------11---11
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Wednesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 02.03Tue 03.03Wed 04.03Thu 05.03Fri 06.03Sat 07.03Sun 08.03
Vietnam Airlines
------11---11
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Wednesday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
VietJet AirVJCVJYes
ZIPAIRTZPZGYes
EVA AirEVABRYes
Vietnam AirlinesHVNVNYes
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in San Francisco

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January13°C8°C
February13°C8°C
March14°C9°C
April15°C9°C
May16°C10°C
June18°C12°C
July19°C13°C
August19°C14°C
September20°C14°C
October19°C13°C
November16°C10°C
December13°C8°C
Hottest Month
20°C
September
Coldest month
8°C
January
Sunny days
327
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
13 Feb
15°C8°C
20 Feb
11°C6°C
Saturday
14 Feb
89%
12°C8°C
21 Feb
13°C7°C
Sunday
15 Feb
89%
12°C11°C
22 Feb
16°C7°C
Monday
16 Feb
88%
11°C9°C
23 Feb
16°C9°C
Tuesday
17 Feb
70%
10°C8°C
24 Feb
16°C11°C
Wednesday
18 Feb
82%
10°C6°C
25 Feb
16°C11°C
Thursday
19 Feb
84%
10°C7°C
26 Feb
15°C11°C
The distance between Ho Chi Minh City and San Francisco is 12611 km. The most popular airlines for this route are VietJet Air, ZIPAIR, EVA Air, Vietnam Airlines, and Qatar Airways. Ho Chi Minh City and San Francisco have 204 direct flights per week. When you arrive at San Francisco, consider visiting Alcatraz, Big Sur, and Golden Gate Bridge.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ho Chi Minh City and San Francisco takes around 13 hours.
What is the flight distance between Ho Chi Minh City and San Francisco?
The flight distance between Ho Chi Minh City and San Francisco is 12611 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Ho Chi Minh City and San Francisco?
Several carriers operate flights between Ho Chi Minh City and San Francisco. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Vietnam Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Ho Chi Minh City?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Ho Chi Minh City and London, Da Nang, Bangkok, Hanoi, Phú Quốc, Manila, Nha Trang, Bali, Phuket Province, Singapore, Phuket City, Manchester, Phnom Penh, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Cebu, Da Lat, Melbourne, Sydney.
What are the most popular routes to and from San Francisco?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Francisco and London, New York, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Calgary, Vancouver, Manchester, Toronto, Las Vegas, San Diego, Edinburgh, Tokyo, Chicago, New Delhi, Seoul, Burbank, Seattle, Edmonton, Barcelona, Boston.
What airports are near Ho Chi Minh City?
The main airport in Ho Chi Minh City is Tan Son Nhat International. It is also served by Tan Son Nhat International, Lien Khuong, Can Tho International, Rach Gia, Phnom Penh International.
What airports are near San Francisco?
The main airport in San Francisco is San Francisco International. It is also served by San Francisco International, Sacramento International, San Jose International, Oakland International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional.
Which airlines fly between Ho Chi Minh City and San Francisco?
Currently, you can fly between Ho Chi Minh City and San Francisco with VietJet Air, ZIPAIR, EVA Air, Vietnam Airlines, Qatar Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Ho Chi Minh City and San Francisco?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Ho Chi Minh City and San Francisco, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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