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Flights from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City
There are no direct flights from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City. 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
San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City at a glance
Fastest journey19h 08mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Tokyo
Best ways to fly from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
SAN Los Angeles (LAX) SGN
Leg 1: United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
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SAN Tokyo (NRT) SGN
Leg 1: Japan Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, VietJet Air
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SAN San Francisco (SFO) SGN
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Vietnam Airlines
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
- +15hHo Chi Minh City vs San Diego
- Currency in Ho Chi Minh City
- VND
- Airports
- SAN, CLD → SGN
Flights from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City?
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 San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City?
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 San Diego and Ho Chi Minh City?
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 San Diego and Ho Chi Minh City?
San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Ho Chi Minh City: Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City is 15 hours ahead of San Diego.
