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How much do flights to Ho Chi Minh City cost?
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.
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
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 12.10 | Tue 13.10 | Wed 14.10 | Thu 15.10 | Fri 16.10 | Sat 17.10 | Sun 18.10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | 1 | 2 | --- | 1 | 2 | |
| Weekly flights: 6 total | Daily flights: 0.86 average | Most flights: Thursday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 19.10 | Tue 20.10 | Wed 21.10 | Thu 22.10 | Fri 23.10 | Sat 24.10 | Sun 25.10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | 1 | 1 | --- | --- | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 3 total | Daily flights: 0.43 average | Most flights: Wednesday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 26.10 | Tue 27.10 | Wed 28.10 | Thu 29.10 | Fri 30.10 | Sat 31.10 | Sun 01.11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | 2 | 2 | --- | 2 | 2 | |
| Weekly flights: 8 total | Daily flights: 1.14 average | Most flights: Wednesday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 02.11 | Tue 03.11 | Wed 04.11 | Thu 05.11 | Fri 06.11 | Sat 07.11 | Sun 08.11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | 2 | 2 | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 4 total | Daily flights: 0.57 average | Most flights: Wednesday 2 flights |
Check-in for a flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVA Air | EVA | BR | Yes |
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | No |
| Vietnam Airlines | HVN | VN | Yes |
| VietJet Air | VJC | VJ | Yes |
| Turkish Airlines | THY | TK | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Ho Chi Minh City
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 32°C | 23°C |
| February | 33°C | 23°C |
| March | 35°C | 25°C |
| April | 35°C | 26°C |
| May | 33°C | 26°C |
| June | 32°C | 25°C |
| July | 31°C | 25°C |
| August | 31°C | 25°C |
| September | 30°C | 24°C |
| October | 30°C | 24°C |
| November | 31°C | 24°C |
| December | 31°C | 23°C |
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