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The Domestic Garage, International Garage A, and International Garage G are the three parking garages located next to the terminals. It costs about $36 per day to park in these garages. The remote Long Term Lot and Long Term Garage cost about $18 per day and are connected to the airport by a free shuttle bus service that operates 24/7 and runs about every 5 to 15 minutes.

Unfortunately, no nonstop flights from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) are currently available. However, travelers have many options for flights with only one stop between these two cities. Airlines offering one-stop flights include All Nippon Airways (ANA), Philippine Airlines, Cathay Pacific, EVA Air, and China Airlines.

The Bay Area Rapid Transit, or BART, train station is in the International Terminal near Parking Garage G and adjacent to the AirTrain stop. It takes about 29min to get from the Powell Street Station at Union Square to the airport using the BART trains, and the fare for this ride is about $9.65.

Although no trains stop at the Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN), several buses stop in front of the International Terminal and transport passengers into the city. Some of the bus routes that connect to the city center are the Yellow Line #109, which has scheduled stops on the way to the city center; the Yellow Line #49, which can drop off passengers at hotels as upon request along the route; and the Green Line #152, which is typically a bit slower and charges extra per item of luggage. Prices for these buses range from about VND 5,000 ($0.22) for the #152 buses to about VND 40,000 ($1.75) for the #49 buses.

SFO has three Kids’ Spot play areas, which are located behind the security checkpoints in the International Terminal and in Terminals 2 and 3. SFO’s Video Arts program highlights short family-friendly films in their gallery located before security in the International Terminal. Nursing moms will find at least one private nursery room in each terminal.

Yes, Caltrain trains stop at the Millbrae station just blocks away from the San Francisco Airport. From here, you can hop aboard a BART train or a SamTrans bus for a short ride (less than 15min) to the airport.

Watching the planes take off and land is a great way to pass the time at SFO. If the weather is nice, head outside to the SkyTerrace observation deck located before security at the top of Terminal 2. You can also ride the AirTrain, which has excellent views of the runways.

The USO Center, located before security on the Mezzanine level of SFO’s Terminal 1, offers members of the military and military families “a home away from home”. In addition to the lounge and family room, military travelers can enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks, computer workstations, and travel services. Servicemembers will also find a number of SFO stores and eateries offering military discounts.

Ho Chi Minh Airport is located near the southern tip of Vietnam in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. It is just over 4 miles northwest of such sites as the War Remnants Museum, Independence Palace, and the Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon. SGN is about 590 miles south of Da Nang and about 146 miles southeast of Cambodia’s capital city, Phnom Penh.

If your stay in Ho Chi Minh City is only one part of your journey, you may want to store one or more of your suitcases at the airport. You’ll find 24-hour luggage lockers on the ground floor (Arrivals area) of SGN’s International Terminal. 

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City flights:

• Vietnam Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

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

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $487 round-trip via Wuhan (WUH), compared to $1,159 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $100–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Vietnam Airlines and Philippine Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

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

• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 65% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) - 3% of one-stop connections

Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 23% on the San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $811 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,046, a difference of $235. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 3 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Ho Chi Minh City are Ben Thanh Market, Ho Chi Minh City Centre and FV Hospital. These are among the most viewed places in Ho Chi Minh City on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 9:10 pm and lands at 1:11 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:50 pm and lands at 2:51 pm.

The flight takes about 16h 01m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 1% below the route average of $922. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City takes 16h 01m, 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.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $420, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

Vietnam Airlines is the only airline operating San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City flights. 83% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 18h 26m, compared with 19h 19m via Tokyo Narita (NRT) and 19h 21m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

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

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City range from $752 to $1,166, with an average of $922 over the past 12 months. Anything below $752 counts as a good deal.