Cheap Flights from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City
Cheap Flights from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City
Looking for cheap flights from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 37,500–42,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City for specific travel dates.
2026-11-14
SAN - SGN
Economy | 2 Stops
From 37,500 Pts + $22.8
2026-11-05
SAN - SGN
Economy | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 42,500 Pts + $48.6
2026-11-14
SAN - SGN
Economy | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 42,500 Pts + $48.6
2026-11-10
SAN - SGN
Economy | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 42,500 Pts + $48.7
2026-11-17
SAN - SGN
Economy | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 42,500 Pts + $48.7
2026-11-28
SAN - SGN
Economy | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 42,500 Pts + $54.3
San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City flight facts
Distance
8,266 mi
13,303 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 17h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+15h
Ho Chi Minh City is 15 hours ahead of San Diego.
Airports in San Diego
SAN · San Diego Intl
Airports in Ho Chi Minh City
SGN · Tan Son Nhat Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Santa Ana - Ho Chi Minh City · Santa Ana is 76 mi from San Diego
Flights Ontario - Ho Chi Minh City · Ontario is 94 mi from San Diego
Flights Los Angeles - Ho Chi Minh City · Los Angeles is 109 mi from San Diego
Flights Burbank - Ho Chi Minh City · Burbank is 122 mi from San Diego
Premium cabin flights from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City
Premium cabin
2026-11-26
SAN - SGN
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 71,500 Pts + $19.1
Selected hotels for your next stay
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) (Vietnam)
Park Hyatt Saigon
From Pts or $351
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon
From Pts or $202
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
Le Méridien Saigon
From Pts or $221
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City.
San Diego and Ho Chi Minh City are about 8,266 miles (13,303 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 8,266-mile straight-line distance takes about 17h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Ho Chi Minh City is 15 hours ahead of San Diego.
Departures from San Diego: San Diego Intl (SAN). Arrivals in Ho Chi Minh City: Tan Son Nhat Intl (SGN).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Ho Chi Minh City, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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