Search Flights from Los Angeles to Ho Chi Minh City

Quick Flight Summary from Los Angeles to Ho Chi Minh City

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    $360
  • Direct flight duration 19 hour 30 min
  • Arrival airports SGN
  • Best days to book Sunday, Tuesday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $411

Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Ho Chi Minh City

Best Price

Sichuan Airlines

Sichuan Airlines
25 Oct, Sun
Los Angeles – Ho Chi Minh City
1d 10h 45m
1 stop
LAXSGN

Air China

Air China
18 Sep, Fri
Los Angeles – Ho Chi Minh City
1d 11h 15m
1 stop
LAXSGN
Shortest Flight

Asiana Airlines

Asiana Airlines
18 Oct, Sun
Los Angeles – Ho Chi Minh City
22h 40m
1 stop
LAXSGN

Asiana Airlines

Asiana Airlines
23 Sep, Wed
Los Angeles – Ho Chi Minh City
22h 40m
1 stop
LAXSGN

Asiana Airlines

Asiana Airlines
15 Oct, Thu
Los Angeles – Ho Chi Minh City
22h 40m
1 stop
LAXSGN

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
19 Oct, Mon
Los Angeles – Ho Chi Minh City
1d 12h 10m
2 stop
LAXSGN

China Eastern Airlines

China Eastern Airlines
12 Oct, Mon
Los Angeles – Ho Chi Minh City
23h 5m
1 stop
LAXSGN

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
22 Sep, Tue
Los Angeles – Ho Chi Minh City
1d 13h 57m
2 stop
LAXSGN

Asiana Airlines

Asiana Airlines
5 Oct, Mon
Los Angeles – Ho Chi Minh City
22h 40m
1 stop
LAXSGN

Last update: 11 September 2026 03:20

Estimated Prices for Los Angeles to Ho Chi Minh City Flights

Cheapest Day18 September Friday
Best Price
$347
Average Price
$414
$457
$347
$415
10Thu
Sep
11Fri
$457
12Sat
$405
13Sun
$437
14Mon
$405
15Tue
16Wed
17Thu
$347
18Fri
19Sat
20Sun
21Mon
22Tue
23Wed
24Thu
25Fri
26Sat
27Sun
28Mon
29Tue
$397
30Wed
01Thu
Oct
$426
02Fri
03Sat
04Sun
05Mon
06Tue
07Wed
$437
08Thu
09Fri

Key Features of the Airlines

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Transportation to Airport from Los Angeles City Center

Los Angeles Intl. Airport

The most practical transportation alternative to get to Los Angeles International airport from the city center is by using the FlyAway buses. These buses depart from Union Station and get to the airport in about 40 minutes. When there is traffic or during rush hour that travel time can vary significantly. FlyAway buses depart every 30 minutes and you don’t need to reserve a spot beforehand. We recommend checking the traffic conditions and figuring out what time you need to be at the airport beforehand.

The FlyAway buses operate between the following locations and the airport, Van Nuys (San Fernando Valley) Union Station (Downtown Los Angeles), Westwood (West Los Angeles/UCLA), Santa Monica, Hollywood, Orange Line, and Long Beach. Separate buses depart from these locations to the airport. You can buy your bus ticket on board using a credit card.

Passengers can also take the Green Line to the airport, which stops at the metro Green Line Aviation Station. From that station there are free shuttle bus services to the airport. The Green Line operates between Redondo Beach and Norwalk. After you get to the Green Line Aviation Station you can get on the LAX Shuttle “G” line, which will take you to the terminals.  

There are various buses that you can take from different locations in the city to get to Los Angeles International Airport. From Santa Monica you can take the Big Blue Bus R3 line, from Sylmar Metrolink Station you can take LADOT Commuter Express line 574, from Redondo Beach you can take LADOT line 438, and from Torrance you can take Torrance Transit Bus T8.

Airport Information

Los Angeles International Airport, also referred to as LAX, is the 7th busiest airport in the world and the largest and busiest airport in not only the Greater Los Angeles Area but in all of California. It is an extremely modern and organized airport that handles a significant portion of international flights in Southern California. There are 9 terminals at the airport. 8 of those 9 terminals are numbered, such as Terminal 1, Terminal 2, etc. The international terminal at LAX is the Tom Bradley International Terminal. The Tom Bradley International Terminal operates a large number of international flights. Los Angeles International Airport offers a wide variety of venues when it comes to eating and drinking and shopping. If you are flying out of Tom Bradley International Terminal and want to grab a bite to eat you can dine at places like the Daily Grill, El Paseo, McDonald’s, Marina Bar, Sushi Boy, Starbucks, Pinkberry, 800 Degrees Pizza, and more. This terminal also has many boutiques such as Burberry, DFS Duty Free, Gucci, Hermes, Michael Kors, Emporio Armani, and Victoria’s Secret. The terminal also contains many Duty Free shops. The Tom Bradley International Terminal is the terminal that features the widest variety of restaurants, cafes, bars, and stores. It is also the terminal that contains the most lounges. Some of the lounges located in the terminal include the Star Alliance Lounge, Sky Team Alliance Lounge, Oneworld Alliance Lounge, ElAl King David Lounge and Relax Lounge. If you want to use the internet at the airport you can do so for a certain fee. You can connect for an unlimited daily or unlimited monthly fee or hourly fee.

Transportation to Ho Chi Minh City City Center from Airport

Tan Son Nhat Intl. Airport

You can buy a ticket for the bus, or take one of the taxis waiting in front of the terminal as soon as you land in Tan Son Nhat Airport, located just 5 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City center. Another option is to rent a car. It is possible to get to the city center from Tan Son Nhat Airport in 30 minutes by bus and in a maximum of 10 minutes by other means of transportation.

Bus

Go out when you arrive at the arrival terminal of the airport, and there you will see the stops of the direct buses to the city center. You can get on bus number 152 by purchasing your ticket immediately from the offices. These light cream and green colored minibus sized buses depart every 30 minutes from Tan Son Nhat Airport to the famous Ben Tanh Market, which is a 15-minute walk from to the city center. It is economical and easy to go to the city center by bus number 152, which runs between 6 am and 6 pm. The single-use fare is only 30 cents as of 2017. In addition to this, bus number 109, operated by SATSCO which runs every 15-20 minutes, provides access to the city center from Tan Son Nhat Airport. The bus number 109, which provides transportation services from 05.30 in the morning to 01.30 at night, departs from the column 18 of the domestic terminal and the column 15 of the international terminal and arrives at Ben Thanh Station within 45 minutes. Some of the bus stops on this route are Troug Son, Tran Quoc Hoan, Hoang Van Thu, Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Pham Ngu Lao Park 2. The fare for bus number 109 varies between 12.000 (less than 5 km) – 20.000 (more than 5 km) Viet Nam Dong as of March 16, 2016.

Taxi

The taxis, those take you directly from Tan Son Nhat Airport to the center of Ho Chi Minh City, for only 5-7 dollars (150.000-170.000 Viet Nam Dong), wait for the passengers 7/24 outside the terminal. If you want to use private taxis outside the airport, you can ask for a taxi by calling Vinasun Taxi (+84838272727) or Malinh Taxi Group (+84838383838).

Car Rental

The most known car rental companies at Tan Son Nhat Airport arrival terminal are Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt. If you are going to stay in Ho Chi Minh for a few days, you might benefit from renting a car. Because renting a car on an hourly basis is generally not possible. It would take 10-12 minutes to reach Ho Chi Minh City center by the car you book in advance and pick up as soon as you land.

Ho Chi Minh City Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Thursday
10 Sep
Rain
30°24°
Today
Friday
11 Sep
Rain
30°24°
Saturday
12 Sep
Rain
29°24°
Sunday
13 Sep
Rain
30°25°
Monday
14 Sep
Rain
31°25°

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Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Los Angeles-Ho Chi Minh City flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Los Angeles-Ho Chi Minh City flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Los Angeles-Ho Chi Minh City flights, you can use Los Angeles Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Tan Son Nhat Intl. Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Los Angeles-Ho Chi Minh City is 13134 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 16 hour 20 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Los Angeles-Ho Chi Minh City flights is Wednesday.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Sichuan Airlines starts from approximately $331.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Delta Air Lines
$415
1 piece cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments / In-flight Entertainment
United Airlines
$425
1 piece X 20 kg checked baggage
Xiamen Airlines
$405
1 piece X 5 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 20 kg checked baggage / Paid Change / Partial Refund
Philippine Airlines
$397
Air China
$347
2 pieces X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Full Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments
Sichuan Airlines
$331

Last update: 03.09.2026

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