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Cheapest round-trip
$728
Overall average: $801
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SGN - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$401
Typical prices: $435-$500
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Fri 11/21
SGN - LAX • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles (SGN-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles

Sun, Nov 16 - Tue, Feb 24
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12:25 pm - 7:00 pmSGN-LAX
21h 35m1 stop
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10:55 am - 12:20 amLAX-SGN
22h 25m1 stop
$728Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Nov 19 - Sat, Feb 28
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4:10 pm - 6:30 pmSGN-LAX
17h 20m1 stop
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9:10 am - 10:50 pmLAX-SGN
22h 40m1 stop
$729Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Nov 20 - Wed, Jan 21
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2:10 am - 9:05 amSGN-LAX
21h 55m1 stop
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11:30 am - 1:10 amLAX-SGN
22h 40m1 stop
$730China Eastern
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Sat, Dec 20 - Sun, Jan 18
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3:45 pm - 6:50 amSGN-LAX
30h 05m1 stop
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10:40 am - 11:35 amLAX-SGN
33h 55m1 stop
$731EVA Air
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Thu, Feb 19 - Sun, Feb 22
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6:00 am - 8:05 amSGN-LAX
17h 05m1 stop
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11:10 am - 10:55 pmLAX-SGN
20h 45m1 stop
$732United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 16 - Tue, Jan 6
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1:55 am - 6:50 amSGN-LAX
19h 55m1 stop
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11:00 pm - 10:00 pmLAX-SGN
32h 00m1 stop
$733EVA Air
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Tue, Dec 2 - Mon, Dec 8
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11:40 am - 3:00 pmSGN-LAX
18h 20m1 stop
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10:50 pm - 4:45 pmLAX-SGN
26h 55m1 stop
$748STARLUX Airlines
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Thu, Dec 18 - Sun, Jan 4
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7:35 pm - 8:55 pmSGN-LAX
16h 20m1 stop
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9:15 pm - 10:35 amLAX-SGN
22h 20m1 stop
$749Cathay Pacific
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Thu, Dec 18 - Sun, Jan 4
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11:35 am - 8:55 pmSGN-LAX
24h 20m1 stop
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10:55 am - 10:35 amLAX-SGN
32h 40m1 stop
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Tue, Mar 3 - Sun, Mar 8
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11:00 am - 7:25 pmSGN-LAX
23h 25m1 stop
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11:40 pm - 10:00 amLAX-SGN
20h 20m1 stop
$766China Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Los Angeles, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles is September, where tickets cost $756 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $930 and $903 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$401
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles

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FAQs for booking flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles

  • How can I fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles?

    There are no nonstop flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Los Angeles at this time. There are, however, several airlines offering one-stop flights between the two, such as Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, United Airlines, ANA, Singapore Airlines, and EVA Air. Otherwise, you will be on board a two-stop flight.

  • What are some potential layovers for my flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles?

    The layovers you have will largely depend on the airline you’re flying with. For example, Cathay Pacific stops in Hong Kong (HKG), China Airlines and EVA Air both stop in Taipei (TPE), Singapore Airlines stops in Singapore (SIN), and United and ANA both stop in Tokyo (NRT/HND). If you’re on a two-stop flight, you may have a second layover in Honolulu (HNL).

  • How can I make my flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles more sustainable?

    To make your flight more sustainable, pack light. This reduces the weight on the plane and therefore reduces the plane’s fuel consumption. Consider booking flights with the least amount of layovers possible to reduce the amount of fuel burned during landings and takeoffs. In this case, the most sustainable option is a one-stop flight. Finally, consider flying with sustainable airlines such as Cathay Pacific.

  • What documents do I need to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles?

    American citizens making the trip from Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles will need only their valid passport. Vietnamese citizens need to have a valid passport as well as a visa. If you are going for a temporary stay, you can apply for a nonimmigrant visa in advance.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles was $401 for a one-way ticket and $728 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Ho Chi Minh City and Los Angeles?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Los Angeles from Ho Chi Minh City.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Los Angeles, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Los Angeles from Ho Chi Minh City?

    Taipei City is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles, STARLUX Airlines or EVA Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles are STARLUX Airlines and EVA Air. With an average price for the route of $785 and an overall rating of 8.9, STARLUX Airlines is the most popular choice. EVA Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $858 and an overall rating of 8.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Ho Chi Minh City is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Ho Chi Minh City with another airline. Booking your flights between Ho Chi Minh City and LAX can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from Ho Chi Minh City up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles

  • Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, is served by Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), which is a hub for Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air, Bamboo Airways, and more. Aside from Ho Chi Minh City, this airport serves other cities in Southeast Vietnam like Tay Ninh and Vung Tau.
  • Los Angeles, California is served by Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), a hub for Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines, and others. Aside from LA, this airport also serves nearby cities like Long Beach, Anaheim, and Thousand Oaks.
  • Travelers looking for the cheapest flight deals from Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles will likely have two stops along the way. Occasionally, these two-stop flights may be operated by multiple airlines, such as ANA and United. In this case, you will need to leave enough time during your layovers to do a self-transfer.
  • The flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles is a long one. As a result, it is a good idea to consider upgrading your ticket from economy class to business class or even first class. Business and first class provide you with more legroom than economy class along with blankets, pillows, and other bedding so you can rest easier during the journey. You also get more free checked baggage when you upgrade.
  • If you are landing at the airport in Los Angeles (LAX) late at night, consider booking a hotel room nearby so you can get some rest before continuing your journey into the city in the morning. There aren’t any hotels on airport property, but a few nearby offer free shuttles, including Los Angeles Airport Marriott.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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STARLUX AirlinesOverall score based on 219 reviews
9.2Crew
8.9Comfort
8.7Food
8.8Entertainment
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Loved the boarding process. All airlines should board from the back to the front. Very efficient. Food was excellent, crew were great, seats were spacious and comfortable and the entertainment screen was the best I have seen.

10.0 ExcellentBrian, Oct 2025SIN - TPE
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Loved the boarding process. All airlines should board from the back to the front. Very efficient. Food was excellent, crew were great, seats were spacious and comfortable and the entertainment screen was the best I have seen.

Flight cancelled due to inclement weather yet rival airline EVA Air with the same route departed 2 hours later and landed safely while our flight was cancelled and rescheduled for 36 hours later.

The staff in air and on land went above and beyond! I would definately recommend and we will fly Starlux again!

I need Starlux to respond to my complaint and issues for my flight.

Someon vomit during boarding. My seat was next to the vomit. I asked crew member to switch seat, but they said it was a full flight. I had my baby with me. My baby got sick after the flight. He was in the hospital for 2 days.

The airplane so clean and they have a nice crew

it they come out with resent movie and good food

The crew could have been kinder and less pushy. The premium economy seats don't have enough cushion. The seats are to hard and the flight became painful and uncomfortable after an hour of flying.

Aircraft is new and toilets are spacious, but toilets are quite filthy. They should clean more often. They have a long list of drink offer but are actually not available during meal. They said they’ll come back with them and you don’t get them until after dinner which means you eat your meals without any drinks if you were to get something that they don’t have on the cart. They are strict about removing headphones during take off and landing which is new to us since the movies did not get turned off. Instead, we we’re forced to watch their commercials during that time. We probably would fly with them again but not with the cost we spent. For the record, I work in tourism and travel a lot for inspections.

Our transit in Taipei was disappointing. The ground crew could not tell us where the lounge was located, so we wasted 15 minutes trying to find it. The airline has a great review, but our experience says otherwise.

Its fantastic!!I like the food the serve in EVA air😊

It was very long way flight but its good I like the food they serve in EVA air its really good!

Flight was canceled was only given only a 8 hour lead time. Had to fight to be put on another airline (United Airlines) that was leaving earlier then the one EVA and rescheduled.

The crews are very efficient. Other airlines should learn from them when it comes to boarding and departing from the airplane. They also display efficiency in serving meals. They don't keep the aisles blocked for hours like some other airlines. The food is poor. Generally the food was unrecognizable and poorly prepared. The only thing that made it better than US flag carriers is that there was a fresh fruit bowl with each meal.

Awful had to ask for a supervisor to sit with my flight companion even t booked the tickets together weeks before

EVA airlines was excellent: on time or early, safe, courteous crew. Highly recommended.

EVA! What is going on with your food!?!? Pre pandemic I used to go to Taiwan at least twice a year and always flew EVA — the food was consistently tasty for airplane food. Post pandemic, it’s not great at all. Step it up!

I have never heard of EVA air before but I am so happy my wife and I were able to flight on their planes twice. Everything on these flights just felt better than their competitors. As someone with longer legs any bit of extra leg spaces is appreciated. The different options for food and drinks were also a plus. They were extra careful to make sure my wife's eating restrictions were taken care for. They had a before take off and landing announcements on the built in tablets for each seat and it gave out information that was very helpful. Such as what and how to declare your items in the specific country you landed in, any odd items that may be illegal to bring it (and even the reasoning why) and any other information you might need to make your post flight experience better. Oh and the seats were more comfortable, had more ability to lean and the headrest was much better for flight sleeping. The only downside was there were "forced" ads on the tablet at take off for maybe 5-10 minutes but honestly, this flight was the cheapest option and had all the benefits listed above that is such an easy trade off. Im keeping an eye out for EVA air going forward.

First time traveling with EVA.. great experience in economy class... Personnel very friendly..

Sub sandwhich for a snack through mid flight and giving a bottle water was a good idea

Hour late but understandable under the conditions. Taoyuan airport could have clearer signs language wise and more staff to help direct people.

Delayed. Not a full flight and whole rows left open with the paid seating. Food was ok. My beef meal only had one cube of beef the rest carrot cubes. Entertainment on personal device but didn’t know about it until the flight was almost done.

The flat bed full lying position is not comfortable at all, this could be improved, it is at an awkward position which i dont have the same issues with other airlines business class.

The flight was uneventful and the crew was kind and professional. Really appreciate the option to order a vegan meal for the flight!

I love my Delta crew, they were so welcoming and helpful.

I absolutely loved my flight from Taipei to LAX. I was originally assigned to a different seat, however one of the stewardess noticed I was uncomfortable in my seat. She offered to move me to a more comfortable setting. Although she didn’t have to do what she did, I am more than grateful and thankful for her doing so. My longer flight felt much more comfortable, just by her taking notice. I really appreciate her.

Sat next to a woman who had her period. Blood was on her seat and on the arm rest between us. I ended up having period blood on my jacket and shoes. Very gross!

I did not like how the plane landed. It was not smooth.

Been flying with China Airline over years many times. Good experience with them, no issues.

It was our first time flying with China Airlines and had a very nice experience. The airline staff & crews both on the ground and air were very nice. Food on the plane was very good. Will recommend it to family and friends.

Better screens, it would have been nice to have more comfortable seats.

2nd major delay due to maintenance issues. 1st delay missed my connecting flight.

It was great, but my bag was not loaded onto the connecting flight. I'm currently getting it resolved. If this isn't a problem, everything else was excellent.

The aircraft was massive (A-380) and became crowded with 400+ passengers on board.

My luggage didn’t arrive with my flight. Flight was delayed by nearly 2 hours while we sat on the plane and I almost missed my connecting flight and subsequently missed the last train from the airport so it took me another 2 hours to get to my destination after arriving, Crew skipped me several times when offering beverages, and I couldn’t get their attention at times because they wouldn’t even make eye contact with me. They didn’t give me a form for disembarking so I had to go to the back of the line after waiting an eternity for immigration. Paid for on flight wi- fi that didn’t work for most of the flight.

Love flying Asiana. Been using it for over a decade now.

Coming back to America was a peaceful flight everyone and everything was perfect

I had a bad experience coming from America to Thailand. On my connecting flight my check in suitcase was not put on the departing aircraft, I received my suitcase 24 hours after arriving in Bangkok and when I open my luggage my hand swelled up. The next morning when I put on an outfit from my suitcase my face swelled up and became numb. My entire vacation was ruined it seems that some kind of chemical was sprayed into suitcase and ruined my clothes and got me sick. The staff at my hotel called the airline and spoke to someone and they told me to file a complaint and gave my a website to do so. I did not file a complaint I felt like it would have fell on death ears. I had to throw away my brand new vacation clothes and suitcase and I had the worst vacation ever due to this happening to me.

Flight was too cold. I wore a regular cotton tee and it wasn’t enough. It was a night time flight so I would have thought a blanket would be provided to passengers. A 4 hour flight and no options for a meal? I flew Asiana the next day from Seoul to Manilla. Same duration, 4 hours. They give everyone a pillow and blanket and serve a meal. Why is United so cheap and holding back meals and amenities? Also, they promote too much gay stuff and DEI in their advertisements. Please be mindful of other beliefs and don’t shove your gay ideology down my throat.

Staff always with a smile and very helpful with my mom who has mobility issues.

Issues: 1) the charging issue as described in my previous survey 2) when I requested diet coke during the breakfast time, it is not available. Why? I can't drink diet coke in the morning? 3) when I tried to transfer to this flight, its gate information was not available to me?

The lead business class attendant was excellent. Made a point of greeting you and knowing your name by the time you leave.

A lot of things Never flying with this airline again Had an emergency landing

Chicken pieces were too big with pasta. Need to be smaller.

There was a flight attendant named Angela who took care of me because I injured my foot badly right before the flight. Because of the service she provided I will always fly Cathay.

Just want to do a little more clean up so does not smell like urine.

Check in process at the kiosk, crew in flight and overall comfort was good. Food selection could have been better. Flight from Hong Kong to Los Angeles did not have any vegetarian main course option, it was either sea food or chicken. Being a vegetarian I could only eat yogurt and fruit. Most international flights have one vegetarian main course dish which I found missing in Cathay Pacific menu.

They ran out of food and were offering random food to passengers.

Short staffs, I ask stewardess to bring me cognac twice during dinner but they didn't bring it!

The food and service was great. You have to pay a lot for in flight Internet though which is lame.

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