San Francisco (SFO) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) flights
One airline flies nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN): Vietnam Airlines. The two airports are 7,827 miles (12,597 km) apart. Vietnam Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 23 ways to fly it with one stop, through Taipei, Osaka and Tokyo and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from SFO to SGN
- Vietnam AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book SFO to SGN with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Vietnam Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Vietnam Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Vietnam Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Vietnam Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Vietnam Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Vietnam Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Vietnam Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Vietnam Airlines
What SFO to SGN costs in miles
One way, from the Award Flight Pricer's charts (November 2026). Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Business | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage Club | 40,000 | 68,000 | $86–406 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 50,000 | 140,000 | $6 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 54,000 | 108,000 | $56–112 |
SFO to SGN with one stop
23 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Taipei (TPE)EVA Air, China Airlines and 1 more the whole way
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- Via Osaka (KIX)United Airlines, then Vietnam Airlines and VietJet Air
- Via Tokyo (HND)JAL and ANA the whole way
- Via Tokyo (NRT)ANA and JAL the whole way+1+1
- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific and United Airlines the whole way
+1 - Via Shanghai (PVG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
+3 - Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Seoul (ICN)Korean Air, Asiana Airlines and 1 more the whole way
+1+3 - Via Wuhan (WUH)China Southern Airlines the whole way
- Via Manila (MNL)Philippine Airlines the whole way
+1 - Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
- Via Singapore (SIN)Singapore Airlines the whole way
+1 - Via Brisbane (BNE)United Airlines, then VietJet Air
- Via Copenhagen (CPH)Scandinavian Airlines, then Vietnam Airlines
- Via Dubai (DXB)Emirates the whole way
SFO to SGN: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to SGN?
Vietnam Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN).
How far is San Francisco from Ho Chi Minh City by plane?
San Francisco (SFO) and Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) are 7,827 miles (12,597 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SFO to SGN award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does SFO to SGN cost?
In the Award Flight Pricer it starts at 40,000 miles in economy with ANA Mileage Club and 68,000 in business with ANA Mileage Club, one way, plus taxes and fees. Prices change with season and availability, so search the dates you want before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between San Francisco and Ho Chi Minh City?
The most direct connections are through Taipei (TPE), Osaka (KIX), Tokyo (HND), Tokyo (NRT) and Hong Kong (HKG). On 15 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example EVA Air through Taipei.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.