Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City?

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $1,280.

What airlines fly to Ho Chi Minh City?

China Airlines, Japan Airlines and STARLUX Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Ho Chi Minh City from San Diego according to our data. China Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Ho Chi Minh City. Keep in mind that there are 12 different airlines that fly to Ho Chi Minh City on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between San Diego and Ho Chi Minh City?

Tokyo (NRT) was the most common stop: 50% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City?

Tokyo (NRT) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 2h 43m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City?

Philippine Airlines and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City?

Flights connecting via Tokyo (NRT) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 18h 34m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport?

Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Diego Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport?

There are 11 operators available for flights from San Diego Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Diego Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Ho Chi Minh City Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Ho Chi Minh City Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Ho Chi Minh City Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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11:45 am - 10:25 pmSAN San Diego-SGN Ho Chi Minh City

19h 40m1 stop Tokyo Narita

7:50 am - 9:50 amSGN Ho Chi Minh City-SAN San Diego

17h 00m1 stop Tokyo Narita

$944Japan Airlines

Mon, Nov 30 - Wed, Jan 13

11:45 am - 10:25 pmSAN San Diego-SGN Ho Chi Minh City

19h 40m1 stop Tokyo Narita

7:50 am - 2:51 pmSGN Ho Chi Minh City-SAN San Diego

22h 01m2 stops Tokyo Narita Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$948Japan Airlines

Mon, Nov 30 - Wed, Jan 13

6:28 pm - 10:55 pmSAN San Diego-SGN Ho Chi Minh City

38h 27m3 stops San Francisco Los Angeles Hong Kong Intl

11:05 pm - 5:17 pmSGN Ho Chi Minh City-SAN San Diego

33h 12m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Los Angeles

$948United Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Nov 8

5:00 pm - 10:55 pmSAN San Diego-SGN Ho Chi Minh City

39h 55m2 stops Los Angeles Hong Kong Intl

11:05 pm - 5:17 pmSGN Ho Chi Minh City-SAN San Diego

33h 12m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Los Angeles

$948United Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Nov 8

4:45 pm - 12:15 amSAN San Diego-SGN Ho Chi Minh City

40h 30m2 stops Los Angeles Tokyo Narita

11:05 pm - 5:27 pmSGN Ho Chi Minh City-SAN San Diego

33h 22m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Los Angeles

$950ANA

Mon, Nov 23 - Wed, Jan 13

7:30 am - 12:15 amSAN San Diego-SGN Ho Chi Minh City

25h 45m2 stops San Francisco Tokyo Narita

11:05 pm - 5:27 pmSGN Ho Chi Minh City-SAN San Diego

33h 22m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Los Angeles

$955ANA

Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Jan 13

6:50 am - 11:50 pmSAN San Diego-SGN Ho Chi Minh City

26h 00m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl

7:55 am - 5:59 pmSGN Ho Chi Minh City-SAN San Diego

25h 04m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$957Delta

Sat, Jan 30 - Thu, Mar 4

6:50 am - 11:50 pmSAN San Diego-SGN Ho Chi Minh City

26h 00m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl

7:55 am - 4:06 pmSGN Ho Chi Minh City-SAN San Diego

23h 11m2 stops Incheon Intl Salt Lake City

$957Delta

Tue, Feb 2 - Fri, Mar 5

3:59 pm - 12:50 pmSAN San Diego-SGN Ho Chi Minh City

29h 51m2 stops Los Angeles Incheon Intl

7:55 am - 10:54 pmSGN Ho Chi Minh City-SAN San Diego

29h 59m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$962Korean Air

Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 17

3:59 pm - 12:50 pmSAN San Diego-SGN Ho Chi Minh City

29h 51m2 stops Los Angeles Incheon Intl

11:40 pm - 2:58 pmSGN Ho Chi Minh City-SAN San Diego

30h 18m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$962Korean Air

Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 17

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7:00 am - 11:15 pmSAN San Diego-SGN Ho Chi Minh City

26h 15m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl

7:30 am - 6:29 pmSGN Ho Chi Minh City-SAN San Diego

24h 59m2 stops Incheon Intl Salt Lake City

$957Delta

Sun, Oct 4 - Thu, Oct 15

3:45 pm - 12:35 pmSAN San Diego-SGN Ho Chi Minh City

30h 50m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Incheon Intl

7:30 am - 6:02 pmSGN Ho Chi Minh City-SAN San Diego

24h 32m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$962Korean Air

Sun, Oct 4 - Thu, Oct 15

6:15 am - 10:05 pmSAN San Diego-SGN Ho Chi Minh City

25h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Hong Kong Intl

11:15 pm - 8:08 pmSGN Ho Chi Minh City-SAN San Diego

34h 53m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Los Angeles

$962United Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 18

7:00 am - 11:15 pmSAN San Diego-SGN Ho Chi Minh City

26h 15m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl

2:05 pm - 10:51 pmSGN Ho Chi Minh City-SAN San Diego

46h 46m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$962Korean Air

Tue, Sep 29 - Fri, Oct 30

6:15 am - 10:05 pmSAN San Diego-SGN Ho Chi Minh City

25h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Hong Kong Intl

7:30 am - 10:27 pmSGN Ho Chi Minh City-SAN San Diego

28h 57m2 stops Tokyo Narita San Francisco

$963United Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Fri, Oct 30

6:15 am - 10:05 pmSAN San Diego-SGN Ho Chi Minh City

25h 50m1 stop Los Angeles

7:00 am - 5:26 pmSGN Ho Chi Minh City-SAN San Diego

24h 26m1 stop Los Angeles

$972Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 14

6:15 am - 10:05 pmSAN San Diego-SGN Ho Chi Minh City

25h 50m1 stop Los Angeles

7:00 am - 5:26 pmSGN Ho Chi Minh City-SAN San Diego

24h 26m2 stops Tokyo Narita Los Angeles

$1,013ANA

Sun, Oct 4 - Thu, Oct 15

6:15 am - 10:05 pmSAN San Diego-SGN Ho Chi Minh City

25h 50m1 stop Los Angeles

7:00 am - 5:26 pmSGN Ho Chi Minh City-SAN San Diego

24h 26m2 stops Tokyo Narita Los Angeles

$1,063ANA

Sun, Oct 4 - Fri, Oct 16

1:35 pm - 10:00 pmSAN San Diego-SGN Ho Chi Minh City

18h 25m1 stop Tokyo Narita

8:20 am - 7:02 pmSGN Ho Chi Minh City-SAN San Diego

24h 42m2 stops Tokyo Narita Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,384American Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 14

1:00 pm - 10:00 pmSAN San Diego-SGN Ho Chi Minh City

19h 00m1 stop Tokyo Narita

8:20 am - 8:04 pmSGN Ho Chi Minh City-SAN San Diego

25h 44m2 stops Tokyo Narita Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,557American Airlines

Sun, Oct 4 - Thu, Oct 15

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Japan Airlines flights from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City

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Japan Airlines

Nov 30

SAN11:45 amSan Diego

19h 40m

1 stop

SGN10:25 pmHo Chi Minh City

Jan 13

SGN7:50 amHo Chi Minh City

17h 00m

1 stop

SAN9:50 amSan Diego

$944

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Dec 2

SAN7:12 amSan Diego

31h 43m

2 stops

SGN5:55 amHo Chi Minh City

Dec 10

SGN7:50 amHo Chi Minh City

17h 00m

1 stop

SAN9:50 amSan Diego

$952

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Dec 8

SAN7:12 amSan Diego

31h 43m

2 stops

SGN5:55 amHo Chi Minh City

Dec 19

SGN7:50 amHo Chi Minh City

17h 00m

1 stop

SAN9:50 amSan Diego

$989

United Airlines flights from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City

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Oct 23

SAN6:28 pmSan Diego

38h 27m

3 stops

SGN10:55 pmHo Chi Minh City

Nov 8

SGN11:05 pmHo Chi Minh City

33h 12m

2 stops

SAN5:17 pmSan Diego

$948

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Oct 23

SAN5:00 pmSan Diego

39h 55m

2 stops

SGN10:55 pmHo Chi Minh City

Nov 8

SGN11:05 pmHo Chi Minh City

33h 12m

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SAN5:17 pmSan Diego

$949

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Oct 23

SAN6:15 amSan Diego

25h 50m

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SGN10:05 pmHo Chi Minh City

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SGN7:30 amHo Chi Minh City

21h 17m

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SAN1:47 pmSan Diego

$953

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11:05 pm-5:27 pm

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$955

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2 stops23h 11m

$957

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3:59 pm-12:50 pm

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7:55 am-10:54 pm

2 stops29h 59m

$962

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Sat 11/14

3:59 pm-12:50 pm

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Tue 11/17

11:40 pm-2:58 pm

2 stops30h 18m

$962

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Diego and Ho Chi Minh City?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $952 to $1,229.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $944.

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

In general, March is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $865. If you’re not able to fly to Ho Chi Minh City in March, then April is your next best option. Flight prices from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City during April average around $868.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Ho Chi Minh City from San Diego when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Ho Chi Minh City for around $1,158 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Ho Chi Minh City from San Diego for as low as $951 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City flights?

You could potentially save up to 1% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City flight.

How have San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2026, prices for San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City flights are approximately 5% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Best Price Found	$408
Fastest flight time	22h 55m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Ho Chi Minh City from San Diego in the past 72 hours is $408. The best round-trip flight deal from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $944.

The fastest flight from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City takes 22h 55m

There are no direct flights from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City. There are no popular flight routes from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City

How far is San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City by plane?
San Diego and Ho Chi Minh City are 8263.3 mi apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 22h 55m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport?
Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Diego Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport?
There are 11 operators available for flights from San Diego Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Diego Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Ho Chi Minh City Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Ho Chi Minh City Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Ho Chi Minh City Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City is Japan Airlines, representing 44% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are United Airlines at 28%, STARLUX Airlines at 8%, and ANA at 4%.

Best airlines flying from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City

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Korean Air	PriceFrom $523	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,218 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $737	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,251 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
STARLUX Airlines	PriceFrom $778	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.7 387 reviews	Search STARLUX Airlines flights
China Airlines	PriceFrom $793	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 847 reviews	Search China Airlines flights
ANA	PriceFrom $817	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,319 reviews	Search ANA flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $868	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.5 1,537 reviews	Search EVA Air flights
Japan Airlines	PriceFrom $892	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,927 reviews	Search Japan Airlines flights
Asiana Airlines	PriceFrom $925	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 563 reviews	Search Asiana Airlines flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $973	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 12,985 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,089	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,618 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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