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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Hanoi from US$364

There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Hanoi. The fastest way is one stop via Taipei or Seoul, about 18h 11m door to door (15 connections a week on current schedules), with fares from US$364.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 05m Cheapest in November Prices checked 14 days ago
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San Francisco to Hanoi at a glance

Cheapest one-wayUS$364China Southern Airlines · 1 stop · Mon 30 NovCheapest returnUS$443Fri 27 Nov – Fri 25 DecFastest journey17h 05mKorean Air · 1 stop
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Taipei or Seoul

Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Hanoi

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

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SFO Taipei (TPE) HAN
Leg 1: China Airlines, EVA Air, Starlux Airlines · Leg 2: China Airlines, EVA Air, Starlux Airlines
Tue01:30 SFO05:59 TPE2h 01m connection08:00 TPE09:41 HANEVA Air + Vietnam Airlines
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 18h 11m
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SFO Seoul (ICN) HAN
Leg 1: Air Premia, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Korean Air
Sun03:45 SFO08:11 ICN1h 49m connection10:00 ICN12:06 HANKorean Air + Vietnam Airlines
10 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 18h 21mfrom US$288
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SFO Tokyo (NRT) HAN
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, VietJet Air
One airline, one ticket ~17h 26m
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SFO Shanghai (PVG) HAN
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air
One airline, one ticket ~17h 16m
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SFO Hong Kong (HKG) HAN
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, United Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, HK Express, Sun PhuQuoc Airways
One airline, one ticket ~17h 28m
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SFO Guangzhou (CAN) HAN
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: 9 Air, China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 22mfrom US$364
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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.

Cheapest dates from San Francisco to Hanoi

The lowest one-way fares found recently, cheapest first. Prices change; click through for the live fare.

CZChina Southern Airlines1 stop via CAN
Mon 30 NovSFO → HAN · 21h 00m
One-way fromUS$364
Korean Air2 stops via SEA, ICN
Sun 3 JanSFO → HAN · 19h 44m
One-way fromUS$485

Cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Hanoi

Lowest one-way fare found for each month: November is cheapest, January the most expensive.

Nov 26US$364Jan 27US$485

Good to know

Distance
11,759 km7,302 miles
Journey time
17h 05mfastest found
Time difference
+15hHanoi vs San Francisco
Currency in Hanoi
VND
Airports
SFO → HAN

Flights from San Francisco to Hanoi: questions answered

How much is a flight from San Francisco to Hanoi?
The cheapest one-way fare we found recently is US$364 with 1 stop, departing in November. Return trips start from US$443. Prices change constantly, so search your dates for the live fare.
Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Hanoi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Taipei, Seoul and Tokyo. 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 Francisco to Hanoi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 05m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,759 km.
Where do you change planes between San Francisco and Hanoi?
The best connecting points are Taipei (TPE), Seoul (ICN), Tokyo (NRT) and Shanghai (PVG). China Airlines flies both legs via Taipei, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Hanoi?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Hanoi: Noi Bai International Airport (HAN).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Hanoi?
Hanoi is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco.

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