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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 5:40 pm and lands at 7:12 am
• Latest: departs at 6:30 pm and lands at 8:02 am.

The flight takes about 13h 32m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco takes 13h 32m, covering 7,822 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco range from $758 to $993, with an average of $867 over the past 12 months. Anything below $758 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 26% above the $867 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $736 round-trip via Singapore Changi (SIN), compared to $1,037 for nonstop.

Vietnam Airlines is the only airline operating Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco flights. 72% of its flights are on time.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $806 to $7,186. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $477, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco usually depart from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco route, 28% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 23m.

One-stop flights from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 72% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $801 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $903, a difference of $102.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Vietnam Airlines operates flights between Ho Chi Minh City and San Francisco.

Flying via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 18h 14m, compared with 18h 25m via Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) and 18h 39m via Tokyo Narita (NRT).

San Francisco is 14 hours behind Ho Chi Minh City (Pacific Time vs Indochina Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Vietnam Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

A number of airlines, notably China Airlines, ANA, and EVA Air, have relaxed their baggage restrictions for flights departing from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco. Passengers flying with these airlines are excused from paying fees for carry-on luggage provided the luggage is below 22 pounds. Additionally, these airlines offer discounted pricing for checked luggage weighing no more than 50 pounds and charge less for additional pounds of checked luggage.

Pets are welcome to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco with their owners on a number of airline companies, such as China Airlines, EVA Air, and Japan Airlines, provided the pet carrier can fit under the seats. To comply with the regulations, ensure the pet and carrier do not weigh more than 25 lbs altogether.

Budget-conscious travelers may find it more affordable to travel from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco through a connecting flight as opposed to a direct flight. On this route, connecting flights are offered by a number of airlines, including Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, and Korean Air. These airlines' respective layover locations are Taipei, Singapore, Dubai, and Seoul.

The lowest-cost means of transport from central Ho Chi Minh City to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is public buses. Bus Route 109 is the most commonly used bus route for traveling between the city center and SGN Airport.