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$361 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City

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Cheapest round-trip
$818
Overall average: $1,411
United Airlines
Sun 5/3Thu 6/18
SAN - SGN • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$361
Typical prices: $526-$558
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/5
SAN - SGN • 2 stops
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January
Cheapest • 23% price drop
February
Most popular
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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, May 3 - Thu, Jun 18
United Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 9:50 pm
SAN
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SGN
44h 55m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:44 pm
SGN
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SAN
30h 44m2 stops
$818United Airlines
Sun, Jan 18 - Mon, Feb 2
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4:00 pm - 10:55 pm
SAN
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SGN
39h 55m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
6:00 am - 7:54 pm
SGN
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SAN
28h 54m1 stop
$820Lufthansa
Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Feb 3
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 10:55 pm
SAN
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SGN
25h 40m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:54 pm
SGN
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SAN
28h 54m2 stops
$821United Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 31
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3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
SAN
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SGN
34h 00m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:05 pm - 8:15 am
SGN
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SAN
28h 10m2 stops
$822Multiple Airlines
Fri, Mar 6 - Sun, Mar 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:09 pm - 4:45 pm
SAN
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SGN
51h 36m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 10:38 pm
SGN
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SAN
42h 48m2 stops
$824Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 31 - Wed, Apr 29
United Airlines Logo
9:46 am - 9:50 pm
SAN
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SGN
46h 04m3 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 12:29 am
SGN
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SAN
31h 29m3 stops
$825United Airlines
Sun, Jan 25 - Mon, Feb 16
United Airlines Logo
11:08 am - 10:55 pm
SAN
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SGN
44h 47m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 5:29 pm
SGN
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SAN
26h 29m2 stops
$826United Airlines
Sun, Mar 8 - Wed, Apr 1
Korean Air Logo
7:59 pm - 10:25 pm
SAN
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SGN
36h 26m2 stops
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1:55 pm - 6:22 pm
SGN
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SAN
42h 27m2 stops
$827Korean Air
Fri, May 1 - Tue, Jun 16
STARLUX Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 10:15 am
SAN
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SGN
25h 40m2 stops
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11:30 am - 10:52 pm
SGN
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SAN
25h 22m2 stops
$829STARLUX Airlines
Sun, Apr 5 - Wed, Apr 29
United Airlines Logo
8:39 pm - 9:50 pm
SAN
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SGN
35h 11m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 8:39 pm
SGN
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SAN
27h 39m3 stops
$831United Airlines
Booking Insights

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.

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 $862 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,688 and $1,411 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$361
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 25% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
Flight from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City

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

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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 $361 for a one-way ticket and $818 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.
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8.9
STARLUX AirlinesOverall score based on 254 reviews
8.7Food
8.9Boarding
8.8Entertainment
9.1Crew
8.8Comfort
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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.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2025
TPE - ONT
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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

I went to the gate that showed on the flight board but they changed gates at the last minute and I missed my flight. I had to buy new ticket from EVA air to Manila and take 3 hour bus ride back to my home. Will never fly Starlux again!

Starlux was great service and awesome food and drinks👍🏼 will take starlux again for my next vacation👍🏼

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 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 many people, so you can lay down on two seats

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 original email I received and flight that I paid for was for Japan Airlines. Since JAL is a partner with American, I ended up on an American Airlines plane. This would not be a problem, except that JAL allows 2 check in bags for free and American only allows 1. A $100.00 unexpected expense was very disturbing, especially since I will have to pay it again on my way home. I feel like it was a bait and switch. I never would have chosen American Airlines if I had known that I would have to pay $200.00 in baggage fees, above and beyond my airfare. Secondly, the check in counter representative did not realize that I had TSA pre-check, so I had to return to the check-in desk on a different floor to get a new boarding pass. The AA representative helping at the check-in kiosks was very helpful, kind, polite, and professional when I returned for the new boarding pass. Thirdly, the crew was not as friendly as I have experienced on other airlines. Their tone when speaking to other passengers was not always polite. The food was better than I expected. However, I am used to having a station where one can serve themselves water, juice or grab a snack. That was not the case on this flight. Truly makes me think twice about booking with American Airlines. I am very disappointed.

Crews are rude and short. Example: after my drink and was ready to prep my bed to rest. I tried to give my empty glasses to the steward while she was playing her card game on her iPad. The steward told me to take the glass back to my table instead of taking the glass out of my hand. Compare Japanese steward it’s like heaven and hell.

The seat was uncomfortable and seemed to be on its last days. Loose and sloppy

I traveled business class from Lax to Narita flight Jl61. The crew was attentive and polite. Food was good quality and service was as it should be. Narita to Bengaluru Jl753was another story in business class. The cabin was darkened for the 9hr:30min flight, food was mediocre, service was below standard and crew can't speak English to save their lives. When you ask for noodles soup from Ala carte they gave cup of noodles while Lax to Narita i was served the best Ramen noodles in a big bowl. Why the disparity on this leg of the journey.....or is it because there were mostly Indian passengers and it really did not matter to Jal to bother as its a poor country and Indians refrain from speaking up? A good airline but differentiation like this brings their reputation and business down.

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!!

I've never flied them before but liked them. Weather was bad so a little scarey but they did a great job landing.

I recently traveled with my service animal, and before boarding, a gate agent kindly arranged for me to have an empty seat next to me to give my dog more space. However, once on board, a male crew member spoke to me in a rude and loud tone, insisting my dog stay on the floor or my lap—even after I explained what the gate agent had approved. His tone and behavior were unprofessional and made me feel uncomfortable in front of other passengers. I understand and respect airline policies, but I would appreciate if this could be reviewed to ensure better awareness and sensitivity toward passengers traveling with service animals. Thank you for your understanding.

Check in online didn't accept my confirmation number so i could only check in with assistance at the airport and ended up with s creepy middle seat.

It was the most expensive Alaska Airlines ticket I’ve ever purchased. I had a middle seat with no legroom or space compared to any other middle seat I’ve hadThere was a silver box under the seat that took up 70% of my legroom on the most narrow 737 max the crew flat out would not help they would not help with bags they would not help with garbage there was no coffee,It was definitely not one of my better experiences on Alaska.

Sitting on the ground for 2 hours waiting for a gate wasn't fun.

I’m so sorry, I can’t remember her name, I believe it was Dimpti. She was stellar, also a mature Asian flight attendant, lots of flowers in her hair, just as amazing! But literally the crew was AWESOME . Only downside is there weren’t any charging outlets. Maybe I needed to ask a flight attendant , but it would’ve been nice to have one easily accessible.

I boarded flight UA#1318 at Sacramento International Airport going back to Houston TX. The flight was scheduled at 5:10am. I was able to check in virtually using the United Airlines app. When I entered the airport, there was no one outside assisting with checked bags as it was for Delta Airlines. Immediately upon entering, there was a LONG, EXTREMELY LONG line to the kiosks to get boarding passes. I stand in line to get boarding passes then had to move to ANOTHER EXTREMELY LONG line to get my bags checked in. While standing in this line, we noticed an agent taking customers to 3 at a time to her station to check their bags in. Lucky for me, she called me back, checked my bags for me and I was on my way. I then encountered another long line at the TSA check and to avoid I ending up having to sign up for CLEAR to bypass it. So glad, I did.,...Both of my flights were great with no issues, butthe check in progress at Bush Airport was so much smoother. Check-in at SMF airport needs to be anaylzed and corrected. Do better United, I know you can....thanks

Pushed back only to get deplaned due to a tire damaged by ground crew. They did at least go pretty fast. The bathrooms should be banned under the Geneva convention. No room to even sit straight on the toilet. The under-seat entertainment units block what little leg room there is.

United airlines has the best customer experience from booking to arrival. I always fly United airlines. The mileage program is excellent

from SFO-> FRA flight, AVML meal was significantly less compared to regular meal, especially no Desert, no Bread, no sides.

This was an older airplane. The cabin was constantly warm to hot throughout the 10 hour flight and there were no vents to personalize air flow. Also since it was an older plane, the material and comfort of the chairs were very uncomfortable. I left my flight with major soreness on my tailbone.

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

My experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

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