$266 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Vietnam

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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Vietnam

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Hanoi
Hanoi1 stop$694
Da Nang
Da Nang1 stop$731
Nha Trang
Nha Trang1 stop$698
Dalat
Dalat2 stops$966
Hue
Hue1 stop$1,062
Qui Nhon
Qui Nhon2 stops$1,493
Haiphong
Haiphong1 stop$1,300
Hanoi
Hanoi1 stop$694
Da Nang
Da Nang1 stop$731
Nha Trang
Nha Trang1 stop$698
Dalat
Dalat2 stops$966
Hue
Hue1 stop$1,062
Qui Nhon
Qui Nhon2 stops$1,493
Haiphong
Haiphong1 stop$1,300

Book Cheap San Francisco to Vietnam Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Vietnam 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Vietnam

Mon, May 4 - Thu, May 21
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:50 pm - 11:05 am
SFO
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SGN
21h 15m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
12:05 pm - 3:20 pm
SGN
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SFO
17h 15m
1 stop
$631Asiana Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Mon, Sep 28
Philippine Airlines Logo
12:30 am - 8:30 am
SFO
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SGN
18h 00m
1 stop
Philippine Airlines Logo
9:55 am - 9:10 pm
SGN
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SFO
25h 15m
1 stop
$639Philippine Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Thu, May 14
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:00 pm - 12:20 am
SFO
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SGN
21h 20m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
6:20 pm - 10:40 pm
SGN
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SFO
18h 20m
1 stop
$645Cathay Pacific
Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 24
Korean Air Logo
4:15 pm - 9:35 pm
SFO
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HAN
39h 20m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
12:05 pm - 10:40 am
HAN
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SFO
36h 35m
1 stop
$703Korean Air
Tue, Apr 14 - Thu, Apr 23
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:00 pm - 6:10 pm
SFO
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HAN
39h 10m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:10 pm - 10:40 pm
HAN
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SFO
17h 30m
1 stop
$707Cathay Pacific
Mon, Apr 20 - Thu, May 14
China Airlines Logo
1:05 am - 9:00 am
SFO
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DAD
17h 55m
1 stop
China Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 7:55 pm
DAD
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SFO
23h 55m
1 stop
$731China Airlines
Sun, Apr 12 - Mon, May 4
China Airlines Logo
1:05 am - 4:30 pm
SFO
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DAD
25h 25m
1 stop
China Airlines Logo
5:30 pm - 7:55 pm
DAD
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SFO
16h 25m
1 stop
$732China Airlines
Sun, Mar 22 - Wed, Mar 25
Korean Air Logo
12:40 pm - 2:00 pm
SFO
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PQC
35h 20m
1 stop
Korean Air Logo
3:30 pm - 10:30 am
PQC
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SFO
33h 00m
1 stop
$777Korean Air
Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 26
Vietnam Airlines Logo
10:50 pm - 7:15 pm
SFO
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CXR
30h 25m
2 stops
Vietnam Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 5:55 pm
CXR
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SFO
36h 05m
2 stops
$944Vietnam Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 26
Vietnam Airlines Logo
10:50 pm - 10:10 am
SFO
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CXR
21h 20m
1 stop
Vietnam Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 5:55 pm
CXR
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SFO
36h 05m
2 stops
$962Vietnam Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Vietnam flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Vietnam to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Vietnam flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Vietnam from San Francisco found in the last 72 hours was to Ho Chi Minh City, at $859 round-trip. The most popular route is from San Francisco (SFO) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $859.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Vietnam?

The average price for all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Vietnam depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Vietnam is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $1,052 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Vietnam is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,052.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco to Vietnam?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $786, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Vietnam?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Vietnam, 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 Francisco to Vietnam is September, when tickets cost $720 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,274 and $1,247 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Vietnam?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Vietnam clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For San Francisco to Vietnam, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Vietnam back to San Francisco, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Friday being the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Vietnam?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Vietnam, 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 Francisco to Vietnam, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$266
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
Flight from San Francisco to Da Nang

FAQs - booking Vietnam flights

  • How can I get to island nations?

    If you are traveling to Vietnam from San Francisco and you plan to visit the island nations just off the border, you will want to fly into Ho Chi Minh City. This is the hub of the southern part of the country and will give you access to many international connections by air, train, and boat.

  • Do I need a visa to travel from San Francisco to Vietnam?

    Yes, citizens of the United States will need both a passport and either a valid visa or a pre-approval for a visa in order to enter Vietnam. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months past your planned departure date from Vietnam. You can apply for your Vietnam tourist visa online. In order to do this, the online processing fee is just under $20, but you will also pay a visa fee upon arrival in Vietnam. For single-entry visas, the fee is $25 and for multiple entries, it is $50.

  • Are there nonstop flights to Vietnam from San Francisco?

    Unfortunately, there are no nonstop flights from San Francisco to any destination in Vietnam available at this time. You can find journeys from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh with one or two layovers, typically on Turkish Airlines. These layovers will usually be in Istanbul. You can also find journeys from San Francisco to Hanoi with two or three layovers, but these will be on multiple airlines. The layover locations for these routes will depend on the airlines you choose to fly with.

  • Which airport in Vietnam should I fly into if I want to visit other inland countries?

    If you want to start in Vietnam and then head into Laos, Cambodia, or Thailand, your best bet is to fly into Hanoi. This is the main hub of transportation around that area and will easily connect you to the main cities in the other countries via air, rail, or bus.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Vietnam?

    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 Francisco to Vietnam.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Vietnam?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from San Francisco to Vietnam 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 Francisco to Vietnam?

    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 from San Francisco to Vietnam with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Vietnam?

    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 from San Francisco to Vietnam up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Vietnam

  • If you are flying from San Francisco to Vietnam and you are on a budget, you will most likely want to fly into the city of Hanoi. Flights to Hanoi are typically significantly cheaper than flights to the rest of the country. Flights to Hanoi cost around a little less than flights to other Vietnamese destinations.
  • If you are traveling from San Francisco but you want to visit the southern portion of Vietnam, your best option to save money is to fly into Ho Chi Minh City. While these flights are more expensive than flights to Hanoi, they are cheaper than most of the other destinations in the southern part of the country.
  • If you are flying long-haul from San Francisco to Vietnam, you may want to unwind a bit before you step on the plane. To do this, you can visit one of the San Francisco Airport’s two yoga rooms. These yoga rooms are located in Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 and are open 24h a day, so no matter when your flight is, you will have the opportunity to relax beforehand.
  • If you are flying to Vietnam from San Francisco, you will most likely be flying on Turkish Airlines or via multiple airlines. In order to give yourself enough time to be stress-free during any layovers, you will want to make sure you have at least an hour and a half during each stop to make it to your next flight on time.
  • If you want to rest a bit after your long flight, you can purchase a priority pass in order to gain access to one of the airport lounges.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Vietnam

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Vietnam? 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 285 reviews
9.0Boarding
9.2Crew
8.8Entertainment
8.7Food
8.9Comfort
Airline reviews

Got dinner and breakfast! They had mahjong game in entertainment system. Current movies. Loved the slippers, sleeping mask packet. Great experience for a long flight

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2026
TPE - LAX
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Got dinner and breakfast! They had mahjong game in entertainment system. Current movies. Loved the slippers, sleeping mask packet. Great experience for a long flight

Leg room was great. Friendly crew. Food is great. Crew always kept the toilet clean.

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.

Amazing customer service. BUT!! It would be nice if the flight attendants SMILE a little more, I know they are doing their job, but it is importantly to smile back and be warm to passengers. Nobody is trying to hit on them, it’s just being polite. So, please Taiwanese flight attendants: SMILE MORE WHEN YOU INTERACT WITH PAYING CUSTOMERS

It was easy going check in was easy and pretty fast entertainment was up to date on movies and food was ok

Premium Economy seats were more comfortable than other airlines I have recently been on. Great staff. Food was unremarkable.

From checking at the airport to end of flights, attentive and caring personnel, comfortable seating, great food. I plan on using EVA again. Thank you, all.

Very nice, I feel I got good value for the price.

Amazing one of the best airlines i have ever traveled with. I live with medical issues called psoriatic arthritis and was in pain on the flight. The flight crew made sure I had fresh ice pack ever hour. Going above an beyond with service and care ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.

Certain flight crew member were rude and short with me when I asked questions.

Excess baggage fees are outrageous ($250 per bag). Flight crew and planes are nice.

We were very impressed with the modern plane its amenities, as well as the services of flight attendants.

The crew very accommodating and food too is good. Keep up the good work

The crew was very professional and friendly. Although there was a water leak from panel above, the crew was trying to mitigate the consequence. We are happy with its service and the value offered. We will definitely take China Airlines again.

Well, we upgraded and on a 14 hour flight not sure how we would tolerate it otherwise. The upgrades are ridiculously expensive and even with empty seats even in first class it was difficult to upgrade. Probably won’t fly China Air again due to this. The attendants tho were much better than the airlines in the states and there attentiveness and care for your comfort far exceeds other airlines in the states.

Flight attendants. Food, entertainment and most of all, be on time.

Very bad. They don’t allow group people to sit together by blocking most of seats and opening only single seat during online checking in. . By doing so, they can rip off customers at the check-in counter by collecting extra money if we want to sit together in the same row.

Hour late but understandable under the conditions. Taoyuan airport could have clearer signs language wise and more staff to help direct people.

We are glad to have used China Airlines for our trip. Continue the good service! Thank you!

The flight was uneventful and the crew was kind and professional. Really appreciate the option to order a vegan meal for the flight!

I love my Delta crew, they were so welcoming and helpful.

Overall was a lovely experience. The crew were kind and courteous throughout the entire flight.

Better organization of boarding procedures. Terrible leadership guiding people to gates.

Food could be better it was okay. Entertainment seems dated it was something but in this day and age could be a lot better.

I’d have rated Asiana good except an unfortunate incident in which I felt one of your employee didn’t really help us. During the first leg of the trip, the flight from LAX to ICN, I left my backpack on the plane. When I realized, I reported to one of your employee who promised me that it’d be taken care of, that my backpack will be there at HCM city. When we arrived there, HCM people had no idea and my backpack was still at Incheon airport who denied any knowledge whatsoever. I was left in the cold and felt helpless. I was very disappointed. I’d like someone to look into this and let me know.

I am thankful that I was able to fly using Asiana

It was my first time flying Asiana but i was very pleased with how professional and understanding the flight crew is with little kids. One flight attendant held my 3 year old daughter’s hand guiding her to the exit after landing while i had my hands full with luggage and my infant. She was very helpful.

The customer service was excellent. They noticed that our connecting flight was scheduled too closely for us to complete customs, so they changed the flight. Our initial flight was delayed, and they were able to get us on another flight, all without charging us any additional fees. I would fly them again anytime!

Better screens, it would have been nice to have more comfortable seats.

2nd major delay due to maintenance issues. 1st delay missed my connecting flight.

It was great, but my bag was not loaded onto the connecting flight. I'm currently getting it resolved. If this isn't a problem, everything else was excellent.

My luggage didn’t arrive with my flight. Flight was delayed by nearly 2 hours while we sat on the plane and I almost missed my connecting flight and subsequently missed the last train from the airport so it took me another 2 hours to get to my destination after arriving, Crew skipped me several times when offering beverages, and I couldn’t get their attention at times because they wouldn’t even make eye contact with me. They didn’t give me a form for disembarking so I had to go to the back of the line after waiting an eternity for immigration. Paid for on flight wi- fi that didn’t work for most of the flight.

Love flying Asiana. Been using it for over a decade now.

This was our fourth domestic flight with Vietnam Airlines, and once again we found the experience very suitable. Check-in was easy and efficient. They did take our carry-on luggage, but that was fine. I’m actually happy not to deal with it on such a short flight. The flight was just over an hour, departed on time, and we climbed above the clouds into a beautiful sunset. Even on such a short flight, they served water, which we appreciated. Luggage came out into carousel in Nha Trang in good time and off we went to meet our GRAB. Also, Vietnam Airlines have easy to locate ground level offices in cities and towns where you can get assistance with staff. I liked this service as we did go visit one in Nha Trang. We would definitely recommend Vietnam Airlines and wouldn’t hesitate to fly with them again.

Really good 👍 This was our first time flying with Vietnam Airlines. It was a short domestic flight, so no meal service, but boarding was organized and the flight departed and arrived on schedule. The flight attendants were professional and neatly presented. All in all, a very good first experience. We would recommend Vietnam Airlines.

We flew with their partner VESCO on a small plane, it was a really good flight. There was no food or entertainment as it’s a one hour hopper flight.

The flight boarded and departed pretty much on time as it’s just a one hour flight there is no food or entertainment so I marked that at the neutral but they do offer water and I’m sure if you needed some food you could bring your own onboard. This was our third internal flight with Vietnam Airways and I recommend them.

This is a very short commuter flight, so there is no food or flight entertainment. Hence, I marked it in the neutral flight left on time. The plane was full pretty much and it was a pretty easy flight overall very good.

The flight crew and attendants are very professional and polite.

Food and welcome services were good , however we experienced issues with the entertainment system and poor headsets

Very good flight and very kind crew Only thing is I wish there would be a vegetarian option for the meals

Lovely staff, comfortable seats. Transit time was short but they had great processes in place to get us on the plane.

For a domestic flight, seats are ok, but fir us as tall dutchies, the legroom is too small. However, for a short and affordable flight, is not a big problem. Staff is still very nice and a complementary water very welcome.

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