The last time we published a San Francisco – Ho Chi Minh City fare, it was $865. Fares are trending upward and this is a good fare that works for most of the Spring.

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Photo: David McKelvey, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)

Sample Date:

• May 1st – 9th. Valid for travel until May 20th. Use ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and flexible month search to see availability.  Must purchase by March 31st.

Routing:

• SFO – HKG (Hong Kong) – SGN (Ho Chi Minh City) – HKG – SFO

Mileage:

• 15,676 miles or 5.9 cents per mile

Booking:

• Use dates found on ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and book on United.com
• United’s risk free cancellation policy here

Background Information:

• Visa Requirements: US Citizens. Visa required prior to arrival. Prices vary. However, you may have an agent arrange a visa for pick-up upon arrival at Ho Chi Minh City Airport for a $20-25 handling fee paid upfront + $25 for the visa itself (also payable upon arrival). The Flight Deal team has used VietnamStay.com in the past for this service. It is much better than sending away your passport.
• Currency: Vietnamese Dong (VND). $1USD = 21,009 VND.

Tips for saving when using credit cards at international destinations:

• No Foreign Transaction Fee Credit Cards to save on international purchases
• Don’t get hit with Dynamic Currency Conversion
• Get your taxes refunded when shopping

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