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$317 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City

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Cheapest round-trip
$823
Typical prices: $880-$1,260
United Airlines
Sun 4/5Thu 4/30
SAN - SGN • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$317
Typical prices: $490-$576
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/23
SAN - SGN • 2 stops
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United Airlines
Cheapest • from $823 (round-trip)
STARLUX Airlines
Best reviews • 8.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between San Diego and Ho Chi Minh City. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Los Angeles (LAX)
Cheapest • Avg $950 (round-trip)
Tokyo (NRT)
Shortest trip • 19h 11m (one-way)
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January
Cheapest • 21% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City (SAN-SGN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City 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 San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City

Sun, Apr 5 - Thu, Apr 30
United Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 10:05 pm
SAN
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SGN
25h 45m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 8:02 pm
SGN
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SAN
27h 02m
2 stops
$823United Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, May 6
United Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 10:05 pm
SAN
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SGN
25h 45m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:37 pm
SGN
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SAN
29h 37m
3 stops
$825United Airlines
Sun, Apr 5 - Wed, May 6
United Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 10:05 pm
SAN
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SGN
25h 45m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:37 pm
SGN
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SAN
29h 37m
3 stops
$827United Airlines
Fri, Apr 3 - Wed, May 6
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8:37 pm - 10:05 pm
SAN
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SGN
35h 28m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 3:39 pm
SGN
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SAN
22h 39m
2 stops
$828Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, May 5
United Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 10:05 pm
SAN
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SGN
25h 45m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 3:39 pm
SGN
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SAN
22h 39m
2 stops
$829United Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Mon, May 4
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8:59 pm - 11:40 am
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SGN
48h 41m
2 stops
EVA Air Logo
1:50 am - 12:59 pm
SGN
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SAN
25h 09m
2 stops
$830EVA Air
Sun, Mar 22 - Tue, Apr 21
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 10:55 pm
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SGN
26h 40m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 6:38 pm
SGN
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SAN
25h 38m
2 stops
$831United Airlines
Wed, May 13 - Thu, Jul 2
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:42 pm - 11:40 am
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SGN
27h 58m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 8:18 am
SGN
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SAN
30h 33m
2 stops
$832Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 3 - Wed, May 6
United Airlines Logo
11:01 am - 10:05 pm
SAN
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SGN
45h 04m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 12:28 am
SGN
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SAN
31h 28m
3 stops
$833United Airlines
Sat, Mar 21 - Tue, Apr 21
United Airlines Logo
11:03 am - 10:55 pm
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SGN
45h 52m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 6:38 pm
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SAN
25h 38m
2 stops
$836United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City departing in April.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City, 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 San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City is January, where tickets cost $865 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,684 and $1,290 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City, 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 San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$317
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 13% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flight from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City

When to book flights from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City

  • What are the most common layover cities on the flight from San Diego (SAN) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)?

    All flights on this route will have at least one layover. The most common cities are New York (JFK) and Doha (DOH) flying with Qatar Airways, and Tokyo (NRT) on American and Japan Airlines. If you fly with China Airlines, you may have layovers in San Francisco (SFO) and Taipei (TPE). Layover times can range from 1 hour to 18 hours.

  • Do I need a visa to fly from San Diego (SAN) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)?

    US citizens will need a visa to enter Vietnam, which is good for a 30-day stay. To apply for an e-visa you will need a passport with six months’ validity, a digital passport photo, a temporary address within Vietnam, and your entry and exit dates. You will also need one blank passport page for the visa stamp upon arrival. Visas take about three business days for processing and cost approximately $30.

  • What is the baggage allowance for the flight from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City?

    Your baggage allowance will depend on which airline and ticket type you choose. Qatar Airways allows one carry-on of up to 15 lbs and two pieces of checked baggage of 50 lbs each with their Economy Classic fare. If you choose Basic Economy on American Airlines you will have to pay an extra fee for your checked bag.

  • How do I get from Ho Chi Minh Airport (SGN) to the city center?

    Taking a taxi is the most convenient way to reach the city center. They are available 24 hours a day and take you directly to your destination. You can find the official taxi stand on the left side of the main exit doors as you leave the airport. It takes approximately 20 minutes to reach the city center.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City was $317 for a one-way ticket and $823 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Diego and Ho Chi Minh City?

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

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City?

    When flying out of San Diego you will be using San Diego. You will be landing at Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Ho Chi Minh City.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City?

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

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

    Tokyo is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City, STARLUX Airlines or Korean Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City are STARLUX Airlines and Korean Air. With an average price for the route of $879 and an overall rating of 8.9, STARLUX Airlines is the most popular choice. Korean Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $880 and an overall rating of 8.4.

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

    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 San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City from San Diego 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 San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City?

    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 Ho Chi Minh City with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and SGN 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 San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City?

    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 Ho Chi Minh City from San Diego 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 San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City

  • There are no nonstop flights from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City, but you have several options with only one layover. Japan Airlines and American Airlines both offer flights with one stop in Tokyo (NRT) which would be the quickest and most direct option for this route.
  • If you fly with American or Japan Airlines, you might have to transfer to a different airport during your layover in Tokyo. The most convenient way to get between the two airports is by a direct bus that runs every 15 - 20 minutes.
  • For this long-haul flight, consider upgrading your ticket. On American Airlines, you will get a larger seat, two free checked bags, and the option to change your ticket without a fee. Business Comfort on Qatar Airways will allow you two pieces each of hand luggage and checked luggage and will give you access to the lounge during your layover.
  • Japan Airlines caters to babies and children onboard by offering special meals, disposable diapers, changing stands, and games and toys. They also offer stroller lending at the airport and priority boarding to those traveling with kids.
  • Passengers traveling with American Airlines, Japan Airlines, or Qatar Airways with allergies or special dietary requirements may request a special meal. Requests can be made online and should be done at least 24 hours in advance.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.9
STARLUX AirlinesOverall score based on 274 reviews
8.9Boarding
9.2Crew
8.9Comfort
8.8Entertainment
8.7Food
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Excellent. Airline was very clean, staff was excellent, very professional. Economy seats were still large and comfortable. Meals were included and with good options. We were given a blanket and pillow as well as a comfort kit including an eye mask, ear plugs, and tooth brush. Would highly recommend.

10.0 ExcellentAdam, Feb 2026
SEA - TPE
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Excellent. Airline was very clean, staff was excellent, very professional. Economy seats were still large and comfortable. Meals were included and with good options. We were given a blanket and pillow as well as a comfort kit including an eye mask, ear plugs, and tooth brush. Would highly recommend.

Business Class is exceptional, from the lie flat seats to the wide range of food on board. Can’t wait for our next journey with Starlux!

Th tray was dirty when pulled it out. Still oily and food stains can clearly see last trip cleaner did not clean well. The toilet sink water did not drain quickly enough.

Majority of the movie entertainment loaded in the aircraft were quite old.

Crew is very attentive. Another new airbus 350-900 plane. Very modern.

Passengers were confused and freaking out coz the flight information wasn’t showing on the board that was running with all the departing flights. B9 gate was still showing Cathay Pacific bound for HK 15:50 was on until 22:07. STARLUX staff cameater but didn’t let the passengers go in to pre departure area until 22:45 for the 23:30 boarding time

The aircraft is fairly new. The screen is big and it's great to enjoy movies on a long haul flight. However, the food quality , and drink and snack selections, have room for improvement.

Preboarding food selection is an excellent idea. On the other end I did know the choice. People in my area know the choice. It ends with I got my meal till most of them are half way to finish their meal.

Overall it’s good . However the food quality can be improved .

My luggage was forced open and broke the zipper. I received it in a huge STARLUX plastic bag. Unfortunately, I have a round trip ticket but might be my first and last with this airline

Great service and comfort level. You can have more of vegetarian food options.

The boarding process was efficient and quick. The seats were comfortable. The food was good. The service was excellent. We had a lovely flight from Seattle on Korean air

Flight crew was fantastic. The aircraft was meticulously cleaned at all times. The crew was continuously checking to see if the passengers were ok.

They were trying to get people to check luggage because the over head compartments were full but when we boarded there were lots of empty places that people could have put the luggage.

It was good, I liked the self-serve snacks but it was a little difficult to get the alcohol, which is understandable since I wouldn't want kids sneaking it.

Friendly flight attendants and gate agents. Very clean plane and food was good!

I was unable to select decent seats, and so I was stuck in the middle seat because it was selected for me

There was a lot of partial tv shows but not enough to last the flight. The food was incredible! The crew were so helpful and patient. Lots more space than what I usually get on an international flight. Very comfortable!

This flight was a superior flight in all regards. Extremely pleasant experience.

Stingy on the drinks - 15 hour direct flight and could barely get attention for some water

Not as good as I expected, I couldn't use the screen to watch movies or anything else because it wasn't 'STEADY' AT ALL, it moved every single time that the passenger who sat on that seat moved, that caused me fell dizzy and nauseous when I tried to use it, so I ended up with only sleeping and eating with no entertainment all my haul flight on premium economy seat, plus the passenger who sat next to me, she just loved to spread her very long hair down on my shoulder, face, arm, sometimes her hair just whacked my face till I really wanted to offer her my hairband!, super annoying 😑 and that my bad experience with that flight.

This was serviced by American Airlines. Not as great as Japan Airlines. The LAX domestic airport is not a great airport. We needed to take a shuttle to go to the gate. Mind you, this is just a connection, but we had to go to security again, which is a hassle after a very long flight from Japan. It makes sense, for our checked baggage to be picked up and moved to the other carousel for our final destination, but for us doing the security all over again, pointless. We had our boarding passes already when we were still in Japan, yet we had to start from zero again when we arrived LAX. There should at least be a different line for connecting passengers without going out like it’s our final destination. Next time, I will try to book our flights from any foreign countries non stop to my destination.

Very comfortab flight. The flight crew and service was terrific. The food was average at best.

My plans changed and I tried to cancel or change the flight for credit but was giving the run around and denied . Not great

I wouldn’t know, I tried to contact you days before to reschedule my flight back to Okinawa but you left me on hold for 2 hours. I tried calling multiple times and not once did you pick up. I had to spend 2000 dollars on a one way ticket back to Okinawa because I couldn’t get ahold of you guys to change my flight.

I fell asleep, and the crew kindly left some snacks for me

I was so hungry , from Boston to Tokyo, only 2 big food .

The crew was nice, the food could be better, and at least 2 bathroom stalls were out of service.

Good experience for economy transpacific. Reasonable comfortable seats. Food was not as good as I expected or had on other prior transpacific flights but likely attribute that to rising cost of supplies. Staff is courteous. Overall, very good.

great experience - staff were kind and attentive and food was excellent. very comfortable flight that felt much shorter than 14 hours.

The room for legs is adequate for a 6’ tall man and the flight was comfortable. The cabin is clean and the crew is very friendly and pleasant.

Worst first/business class I have ever flown after 75 years on planes. Barely acceptable seats, terrible food, uninterested attendants, unavailable WiFi. I’ll never fly this airline again.

Again, very smooth and all of the Alaska folks were great. They continue to meet all my needs.

The whole experience went smoothly with no hitches along the way.

My Alaska Airlines return flight, although worked out in the end, didn't start off well. The initial plane that my family and I boarded was grounded because of a mishap that happened to one of the engines and everyone on board had to disembark the plane. Thankfully we were accommodated with a another plane but our initial flight was supposed to have departed at 11 pm San Diego time for Orlando but instead we ended up leaving at 1:40 am San Diego time. All Passengers were informed that part of the delay was that the plane had to be inspected by the captain, the food had to be stocked and the individuals responsible for fueling the plane left for the evening and had to be summoned to return to fill up our. The Alaska Airlines crew at the airport and on the plane were awesome and apologetic. I know that the crew wasn't responsible for the mishap of the engine but I think in the future the airline should offer a complimentary drink or (1) item of food other than pretzels, nuts or chips to all passengers since we're not to blame for the extreme set backs. The airline in general is good and I recommend to all flyers.

Late leaving so threatened our connection in Vegas to Seattle. We did make up time and made our connection.

Dropping off of the checked bags took way longer than it should have. The agent for the pre-tagged and ready to drop off line was gone and didn't come back for about 15 minutes. The other bag check lines were barely moving. Agents were standing around and not much was getting done. Everything else about the flight was great.

Was late but $50 voucher was great benefit of the summit card.

See previous. It was the flight from Honolulu to Kapalua that was cancelled.

I truly appreciated the kindness and attentiveness of the staff and flight attendants. They did their best to be prompt with departure times to San Diego and back to New York! Alaska Airlines ... you are awesome!!

Women boarding passengers at the gate was absolutely rude and disrespectful of passengers. The flight attendant was absolutely delightful! Smiling and connected with the passengers. So happy. The seats are cramped and uncomfortable but I guess that’s just the way it is Communication regarding flight was excellent

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Entertainment kept turning itself off. Gave up on watching a movie.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

Check-in and in-flight staff were better than average. The seat was a fair size but too hard and not enough padding. The cushion/pillow provided is poor (thin and seems to be disposable ,it provides no effective cushioning or support). Food was OK-ish but no choice of inflight snacks and no easy place to get drinks other than water (I could ask for juice by intruding into the staff area at the back of the plane) Entertainment was very good actually. Overall better than I expected from a US-based airline (sorry!) but compared to ANA or Singapore it was so-so. (I live in Japan so they are my comparative airlines)

Terrible. Our first time back on United for 10 years, the seats in Polaris class are small and uncomfortable. They have squished too many people in to get more $$$. The staff are not friendly and not wanting to accommodate. I asked for two salads rather than a main meal and was advised no we wont do that. Then asked what I would like for breakfast and given something else anyway. I will not be flying United International anytime soon.

The food was terrible this time. Otherwise pleasant, quiet, on-time.

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