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Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to San Diego

There are no direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to San Diego. The easiest way is one stop via Los Angeles or Tokyo, about 19h 08m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 19h 08m
SGNSANLAX

Ho Chi Minh City to San Diego at a glance

Fastest journey19h 08mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Tokyo

Best ways to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to San Diego

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
SGN Los Angeles (LAX) SAN
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 08m
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SGN Tokyo (NRT) SAN
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, VietJet Air · Leg 2: Japan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 08m
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SGN San Francisco (SFO) SAN
Leg 1: Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~20h 09m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
13,307 km8,264 miles
Journey time
19h 08mestimate
Time difference
-15hSan Diego vs Ho Chi Minh City
Currency in San Diego
USD
Airports
SGN → SAN, CLD

Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to San Diego: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to San Diego?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, Tokyo and San Francisco. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Ho Chi Minh City to San Diego?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 08m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,307 km.
Where do you change planes between Ho Chi Minh City and San Diego?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), Tokyo (NRT) and San Francisco (SFO). United Airlines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Ho Chi Minh City and San Diego?
Ho Chi Minh City: Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN). San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD).
What is the time difference between Ho Chi Minh City and San Diego?
San Diego is 15 hours behind Ho Chi Minh City.

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