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Cheap Flight Deals 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City.
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Korean Air Logo
10:00 am - 10:05 pmSAN-SGN
22h 05m2 stops
Korean Air Logo
8:05 am - 2:32 pmSGN-SAN
20h 27m2 stops
$808Korean Air
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Mon, Sep 29 - Wed, Oct 29
Japan Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 9:45 pmSAN-SGN
18h 10m1 stop
Japan Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 4:37 pmSGN-SAN
22h 17m2 stops
$829Japan Airlines
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Wed, Sep 3 - Tue, Oct 7
Korean Air Logo
7:30 am - 11:15 pmSAN-SGN
25h 45m2 stops
Korean Air Logo
7:35 am - 6:56 pmSGN-SAN
25h 21m2 stops
$872Korean Air
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Mon, Jul 14 - Wed, Oct 22
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 11:15 pmSAN-SGN
26h 15m2 stops
Delta Logo
7:35 am - 10:49 pmSGN-SAN
29h 14m2 stops
$875Delta
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Thu, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 22
Delta Logo
7:15 pm - 11:15 pmSAN-SGN
38h 00m2 stops
Delta Logo
7:35 am - 10:49 pmSGN-SAN
29h 14m2 stops
$880Delta
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Mon, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 29
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 9:55 pmSAN-SGN
23h 55m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:15 pm - 12:52 pmSGN-SAN
27h 37m2 stops
$881United Airlines
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Thu, Aug 21 - Mon, Sep 8
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 9:55 pmSAN-SGN
49h 40m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 8:16 pmSGN-SAN
26h 46m3 stops
$885United Airlines
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Tue, Sep 30 - Fri, Oct 31
ANA Logo
8:00 am - 12:15 amSAN-SGN
26h 15m2 stops
ANA Logo
11:15 pm - 7:46 pmSGN-SAN
34h 31m2 stops
$917ANA
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Fri, Aug 29 - Sun, Sep 14
ANA Logo
8:00 am - 9:55 pmSAN-SGN
23h 55m2 stops
ANA Logo
11:15 pm - 7:46 pmSGN-SAN
34h 31m2 stops
$918ANA
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Thu, Aug 28 - Sun, Sep 14
Japan Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 9:45 pmSAN-SGN
18h 10m1 stop
Japan Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 4:34 pmSGN-SAN
22h 34m2 stops
$919Japan Airlines
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Wed, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 21
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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.

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

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

For San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Ho Chi Minh City back to San Diego, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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 September, where tickets cost $893 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,019 and $1,892 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 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
High seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$455
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 61% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 20% 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 $455 for a one-way ticket and $808 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?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and Ho Chi Minh City, with Star Alliance 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 $1,125 and an overall rating of 9.1, STARLUX Airlines is the most popular choice. Korean Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,029 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.

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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8.4
Korean AirOverall score based on 1068 reviews
8.1Food
8.2Entertainment
8.7Crew
8.3Comfort
8.5Boarding
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Not many people, so you can lay down on two seats

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025ATL - ICN
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Not many people, so you can lay down on two seats

The delay in Korea was a pain and set us back a day. I have to give big props to Korean Air for setting up a hotel with dinner and transportation to and from the hotel. I also needed assistance with a wheelchair and they did an outstanding job.

Great except for the delay in Korea. Korean Air did a great job setting up a hotel for the night. I also needed assistance with a wheelchair and they were outstanding.

The flight was on time and very quick, as expected, but the leg room isn't great in coach seats.

Just a typical domestic poor flight nothing more. There is no food choices in such a flight. Crew doesn't really care if you are on-board or not

long flights are difficult but the crew and amenities made it a very good experience

Our seat row plus one ahead and behind we're completely overlooked during beverage service...

Always have great flight experience on Korean Air. Glad to have been able to book this on Kayak/Under Pricer this year!!

Need to have space for Cary on when traveler boarding any zone

When I selected my seats, it showed row 29 as the front row, so I paid extra to sit in what I thought would be the front row, but when I boarded the plane, row 29 was the second economy row. I was disappointed that I'd spent almost $100 more for no actual benefit.

This portion of the trip from HCMC to Dallas was operated by American Airline. Unfortunately they are 2 steps below JAL in overall quality. Regardless, AAStill got me where I needed to go on time.

First experience with JAL so was okay to pretty good. 10 hour flight in premium select seat. . Seats in that category should be better than pretty good. Seat pan a little short for tall people but plenty of leg room; I think JAL in process of new planes? Also, — they could have offered a bit more water throughout flight and meals not the greatest. That said, certainly 200 percent better than a very recent AK Air International flight in similar cabin class in comfort and meals.

It's a domestic flight, but still the JAL quality shone through. The crew were polite and helpful and even prepared little gifts / souvenirs for the children on the flight, and everyone got a simple drink. The free wifi for entertainment on the personal device was also a great boon, and the shows surprisingly decent. Would recommend.

We ordered for non vegetarian Hindu meal but instead they served us vegetarian Hindu meal. That was also not good. It was very annoying and aggravating. Hope our return from Tokyo to jfk on March 27 same is not repeated. Caterar should understand difference between non vegetarian Hindu meal and vegetarian Hindu meal.

Food was great, Entertainment was bad, movies were not current and just did not have good variety. Granted I was tired so cranky might have played into my evaluation. Overall based on cost I definitely would fly them again. I am a million mile flyer on another airline, the service on JAL really beats all airlines.

Was in premium economy. It is slightly better than economy, but the way the seat reclines actually makes it harder to sit (the seat slides forward and the foot rest comes up - you can lie fairly well reclined but you’ll have to sit cross legged because there is no place for your legs to stretch out. Food is basic economy. Service was great. All in all good, but may make more sense to pay more for business or save a bit and just sit in economy.

Seats in "Premium Economy" were noticeably more comfortable than those in "Economy" and worth the price. My only reservation is that the foot rest did not go higher up. If it did, it would have made the seat much more comfortable.

Attentiveness by crew was very good. The seats were uncomfortable seemingly too hard with inefficient cushioning. This was verified with my traveling companions. Also the incline button was inoperable.

A great flight experience - great seats, lots of ROOM for legs & in the aisle. Great attendants! My flight cost me the same as ZipAir, the website was WAY less confusing & wonky - this will be my 1st choice for my next Japan trip. Very pleased / well cared for.

The plane was dirty, there was trash in the seat pocket in front of me.

When booking the flight i picked it because it said flying with ana even on our e-ticket as well but I showed up to the airport and I flew with united. I have flew with both airlines before and I prefer ana for the food quality and comfortable. So I was disappointed in that outcome and felt the food gave me minor ibs. The whole thing was missing leading with not getting what I thought I was paying for. Felt a bait and switched. Do not have confidence in using this app in the future trips

This was a large plane with an upper deck. It seems like business was upstairs. If it was a US airline then I would say I sat in economy plus, but I think it was just economy. Though since ANA would not allow me to choose seats for the price it may have been plus. Lots of movies to choose from, and good service.

This was the best airline I’ve ever taken. The staff are amazing. The food was great. The pilot was phenomenal. I would highly recommend this airline.

There wasn't much entertainment for my short flight but the onboarding process was smooth and the crew provided wonderful service. The seats were also reasonably comfy. Great flight.

I had to get rerouted because the weather delayed my flight enough to miss both of my connecting flights. I select nearly 2 hours on customer service trying to get rerouted and had to miss my first plane which took my luggage to San Francisco. Luckily, customer service sent me to the same airport but I had to ride 12 hours in economy after I paid extra for premium economy. Totally sucks that I overpaid. Customer service and airplane crew were great and really helpful though. Although I still hate how small the seat was, especially since I'm smaller than average, I can't imagine how much it would suck for an average sized person.

I stopped flying with United back in the nineties. Today's experience reminded me of why.

Great airline all together - triple 7 for a short flight was a plus - lots of room

Wonderfully pleasant experience. Good meal and beverage selections. Professional air staff.

Seats were comfortable with excellent legroom. Meals were also quite good. The cabin crew were excellent and very helpful. The check-in experience was also very smooth.

Seats had more space than expected. No recline, that is good.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

Bathrooms dirty sinks clogged. No one seemed to clean them. Plane very old

Thank you for not flipping the plane on the run way. You guys get a 5 star rating for the flight!!!

Boarding is, as it always is… horrible. Gate lice. Slow moving zones. Too many people with carry ons

It was terrible, if they ran flights on time it would make a big difference.

Delta seems to be improving in many areas, except they are super bad with the food available. Bring back normal food service on long flights.

I actually received a notification from kayak on email but not one by text from Delta when my departure gait changed and I almost missed my flight

New boarding doesn't make sense. Filling front first is slow.

Delta flight was great from the check in all the way to arrival. However, I had a very bad experience. I requested a wheelchair and the wheelchair employee that went to pick me up from the plane in Boston to bring me to the baggage claims told me I have to pay him. I was under the impression that it was a free service and I usually give tips but the person forced me to pay and since I said no because I was upset with his demand when my daughter walked in to pick me up he demanded payment from my daughter who paid him thinking maybe now it is a charged service.

Horrible. Grateful to be alive but spent 13 hours at airport only to return back to my familys house and flight changed to next day. They tried to fix a part on plane, had no back up plane and after 10 hours , reattempted the flight and it STILL wasn't fixed. We got a meal voucher and rescheduled flight but there should be some other compensation for the 15 hours spent in airport

Everything is good except the dinner and breakfast. The sandwich is very delicious. Toilet is clean, I only use one of them. Flight attendants are very nice. 👍👍

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Compared with other carriers business class for an overnight was not worth the extra expense.

Seats were comfortable. It’s was so cold and very uncomfortable. I paid 2000 miles for wifi service that was choppy the whole flight. Would like to be reimbursed for my miles Food was so disappointing. Three cold and terrible meals for $3000 round trip. This needs to be better.

Easy to board. Flight was super crowded though so I didn't sleep well on that cross country red-eye flight. The aisles seem ot have gotten narrower and the seat smaller whn luggage and people are getting bigger so it would be AWESOME to have more space and breathing room in general ;)

Pilot Erika DeLong made us feel safe and at ease in a frankly scary time to be flying. Her warm smile and greeting and excellent command of the aircraft in foggy bumpy weather helped us all to calm our nerves and get us home safely.

Plenty of room for me and the cat in Premium Economy. Seat was comfortable. Boarding was a breeze. The lady at the special check-in desk was great, super helpful and professional.

Smooth flight. As always dinner could have been more generous. Breakfast was great.

AWFUL. I have had the experience of traveling with many airlines across the world, and hands down United Airlines is the worst. Not one flight was on time, and I don’t think I met one crew member or staff member who wasn’t rude.

Old and out of date plane, it seem like every time I fly with united there’s and issue. We were delayed,

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