Cheap flights from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco from £457

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Sun, Jul 19
Ho Chi Minh City SGNSan Francisco SFO
£457
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Sun, Jul 19
Ho Chi Minh City SGNSan Francisco SFO
£457
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Sun, Jul 19
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£457
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Tue, Jul 21
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£459
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Sun, Jul 19 – Thu, Jul 23
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Fri, Jul 24 – Tue, Jul 28
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£880
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Sat, Jul 25 – Thu, Jul 30
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How much do flights to San Francisco cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£457

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£1,236

Cheapest round-trip

£876

Nonstop flights in July

£693 – £837

Most popular airline

Cathay Pacific

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.

How to get from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Francisco?

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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How to get from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Francisco?

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
194
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 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
Vietnam Airlines
------11---1---
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Wednesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Vietnam Airlines
------11---11
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Wednesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Vietnam Airlines
------11---11
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Wednesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
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
Cathay PacificCPACXNo
United AirlinesUALUANo
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Vietnam AirlinesHVNVNYes
EVA AirEVABRYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in San Francisco

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January14°C7°C
February14°C8°C
March15°C8°C
April17°C9°C
May18°C10°C
June20°C12°C
July21°C13°C
August22°C14°C
September22°C14°C
October21°C13°C
November17°C10°C
December13°C8°C
Hottest Month
22°C
September
Coldest month
7°C
January
Sunny days
334
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
10 Jul
17%
18°C12°C
17 Jul
15%
17°C13°C
Saturday
11 Jul
14%
19°C12°C
18 Jul
28%
17°C13°C
Sunday
12 Jul
20°C14°C
19 Jul
20°C14°C
Monday
13 Jul
18°C14°C
20 Jul
11%
18°C13°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
19°C13°C
21 Jul
18°C13°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
18°C13°C
22 Jul
20°C13°C
Thursday
16 Jul
17°C13°C
23 Jul
11%
18°C13°C
The distance between Ho Chi Minh City and San Francisco is 12611 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Cathay Pacific, United Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, and EVA Air. Ho Chi Minh City and San Francisco have 194 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 14 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.
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, Oakland International, San Jose 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 Cathay Pacific, United Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, EVA Air.
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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