Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Ho Chi Minh City from £296

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Los Angeles LAXHo Chi Minh City SGN
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Los Angeles LAXHo Chi Minh City SGN
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Los Angeles LAXHo Chi Minh City SGN
£315
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Los Angeles LAXHo Chi Minh City SGN
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£319
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How much do flights to Ho Chi Minh City cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£296

Cheapest round-trip

£524

Average round-trip

£913

Nonstop flights in July

£426 – £426

Most popular airline

Vietnam Airlines

Getting from Ho Chi Minh City airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus routes 109 and 152.

Ho Chi Minh City is served by Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), located approximately 8 km north of the city center. As Vietnam's busiest airport, it offers several airport transfers to city center options including public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times vary significantly depending on traffic conditions, which can be heavy during peak hours. The city center, particularly District 1, is the main destination for most travelers.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-70 min

₫20,000; approximately $0.80 USD

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

40-60 min

₫5,000; approximately $0.20 USD

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

20-45 min

₫150,000 – ₫250,000; approximately $6–10 USD; metered fare

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

20-45 min

₫100,000 – ₫200,000; approximately $4–8 USD; varies with demand

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

20-45 min

₫300,000 – ₫500,000; approximately $12–20 USD; pre-booked

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

15-30 min

₫50,000 – ₫100,000; approximately $2–4 USD; negotiate fare

on-demand (traffic dependent)

solo travelers, light luggage

Notes:

  • Prices in VND; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Traffic in Ho Chi Minh City can be extremely heavy, especially during rush hours (7–9 AM and 5–7 PM). Allow extra time.
  • Use reputable taxi companies (Vinasun with white and green livery, Mai Linh with green livery) to avoid scams.
  • Grab is the most widely used ride-hailing app in Vietnam and offers transparent pricing.
  • Bus 109 is air-conditioned and has luggage space; Bus 152 is a standard city bus.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Ho Chi Minh City

Depart from
Los Angeles International
Arrive to
Tan Son Nhat International
Average flights per week
288
Flight distance
13145 km
Worth visiting
Cu Chi Tunnels - Killing Fields, Phnom Penh - Mekong Delta

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
United Airlines
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Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Wednesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
United Airlines
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
United Airlines
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
United Airlines
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Los Angeles to Ho Chi Minh City

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Vietnam AirlinesHVNVNYes
Cathay PacificCPACXNo
United AirlinesUALUANo
EVA AirEVABRYes
VietJet AirVJCVJYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Ho Chi Minh City

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January32°C23°C
February33°C23°C
March35°C25°C
April35°C26°C
May33°C26°C
June32°C25°C
July31°C25°C
August31°C25°C
September30°C24°C
October30°C24°C
November31°C24°C
December31°C23°C
Hottest Month
35°C
March
Coldest month
23°C
January
Sunny days
177
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Jul
17%
36°C26°C
18 Jul
35°C26°C
Sunday
12 Jul
57%
32°C27°C
19 Jul
20%
32°C27°C
Monday
13 Jul
83%
28°C25°C
20 Jul
33°C27°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
86%
27°C24°C
21 Jul
36%
32°C28°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
58%
33°C24°C
22 Jul
78%
31°C26°C
Thursday
16 Jul
57%
33°C25°C
23 Jul
87%
26°C25°C
Friday
17 Jul
34°C26°C
24 Jul
86%
25°C24°C
The distance between Los Angeles and Ho Chi Minh City is 13145 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Vietnam Airlines, Cathay Pacific, United Airlines, EVA Air, and VietJet Air. Los Angeles and Ho Chi Minh City have 288 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Ho Chi Minh City, consider visiting Cu Chi Tunnels, Killing Fields, Phnom Penh, and Mekong Delta.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Los Angeles to Ho Chi Minh City?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Los Angeles and Ho Chi Minh City takes around 19 hours.
What is the flight distance between Los Angeles and Ho Chi Minh City?
The flight distance between Los Angeles and Ho Chi Minh City is 13145 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Los Angeles and Ho Chi Minh City?
Several carriers operate flights between Los Angeles and Ho Chi Minh City. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Los Angeles?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Los Angeles and London, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Calgary, Vancouver, New York, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Toronto, Guatemala City, Edmonton, Cancún, San Jose, Honolulu, Barcelona, Tokyo, Dallas, Seattle, Oaxaca, Puerto Vallarta.
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, Bangkok, Da Nang, Hanoi, Phú Quốc, Phuket Province, Phuket City, Singapore, Bali, Manila, Denpasar, Manchester, Chiang Mai, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Nha Trang, Sydney, Phnom Penh, Melbourne, Perth.
What airports are near Los Angeles?
The main airport in Los Angeles is Los Angeles International. It is also served by Tijuana International, San Diego International, John Wayne, Ontario International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Santa Barbara Municipal, McClellan–Palomar, Long Beach, Meadows Field.
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.
Which airlines fly between Los Angeles and Ho Chi Minh City?
Currently, you can fly between Los Angeles and Ho Chi Minh City with Vietnam Airlines, Cathay Pacific, United Airlines, EVA Air, VietJet Air.
When’s the best time to travel between Los Angeles and Ho Chi Minh City?
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