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How to get fromSan Francisco to Ho Chi Minh Cityby plane or train

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There are 3 ways to get from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City by plane or train

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)plane plane SFO - SGN
    18h 7m
    $420–1,212

  2. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)plane plane SJC - SGN
    25h
    $512–1,414

  3. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)plane plane OAK - SGN
    23h 41m
    $496–1,808

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) flights

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration18h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$329Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 12,619.5 km
  • Duration: 18h 7m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam?

Vietnam Airlines, Japan Airlines, and seven other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) every 3 hours.

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