Shortest Flight
All Nippon Airways
4 Oct, Sun
San Diego – Ho Chi Minh City
1d 17h 15m
2 stop
SAN–SGN
Search Flights from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City
Quick Flight Summary from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City
Key numbers to know before you book
- Arrival airports SGN
- Best days to book Sunday
- Average over the last 30 days $505
Cheapest flights from San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City
Last update: 16 September 2026 05:32
Estimated Prices for San Diego to Ho Chi Minh City Flights
Key Features of the Airlines
- Budget Turkish Flights
- Domestic Focus
- Turkish Airlines Partner
- Best LCC Middle East
- Flexible Rebooking
- Wide Domestic Network
- Turkey's LCC Leader
- Digital-First Airline
- Wide Turkish Network
- Star Alliance Member
- Complimentary Meals
- 2x23kg Baggage
- Lowest Fares
- Hajj & Umrah Specialist
- Easy Mobile Booking
Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.
Transportation to Airport from San Diego City Center
San Diego Intl. Airport
San Diego International Airport is located 5 kilometres from the city centre, which is approximately a 10-minute drive. You can choose a variety of transportation options, including the metrobus and taxi.
Taxi
Taxis are the most commonly used mode of transportation to and from the airport. You can reach your hotel, the city centre, or any other destination comfortably by using a taxi. Taxi fares for travel to nearby neighbourhoods are generally low, however, it is important to keep in mind that taxi drivers receive a tip of up to 15%.
Metrobus
The metrobus, which is commonly referred to as ‘The Flyer’, can take you to the airport from specific bus stations in the city centre. There is also sufficient luggage space available in the metrobus. This is an easy and cheap mode of transportation.
Shuttle Services
The shuttle service is another mode of transportation for those planning to travel to the airport from the city centre. If you want to get around the problem of transportation in a comfortable way, the shuttle service is an option to consider.
Private Vehicle
Using your private vehicle is another option. The airport is located along Interstate 5 (I-5). You can drive to the airport by taking the State Route 163 (SR 163), the Interstate 8 (I-8), the I-15, and then by following directions. You can also park your vehicle at the airport’s car park area, but do note that car park fees are charged by the number of hours, days, and months.
Airport Information
There are many ways to spend your time at San Diego International Airport. You can purchase gifts at reasonable prices for those you care about at the Duty Free Americas, Gaslamp MarketPlace, InMotion Entertainment, and other stores inside the Terminal 2 building.
You can consider eating and drinking at the likes of Urban Crave, Tommy V's Pizzeria, and Starbucks. If you have time to spare before your flight, you can take advantage and relax at the spa saloon inside the terminal building.
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
Friday
18 Sep
31°25°
Today
Saturday
19 Sep
31°24°
Sunday
20 Sep
31°25°
Monday
21 Sep
31°24°
Tuesday
22 Sep
30°24°
Alternative Flights San Diego Ho Chi Minh City
Flights with Alternative Departure Locations San Diego Ho Chi Minh City
More Information About Ho Chi Minh City
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Wingie offer the cheapest San Diego-Ho Chi Minh City flights?
How does Wingie offer the cheapest San Diego-Ho Chi Minh City flights?
When you search for San Diego-Ho Chi Minh City flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all San Diego-Ho Chi Minh City flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
Which airports can I use for San Diego-Ho Chi Minh City flights?
Which airports can I use for San Diego-Ho Chi Minh City flights?
For San Diego-Ho Chi Minh City flights, you can use San Diego Intl. Airport, McClellan Palomar Airport, Marine Corps Miramar Airport, NAS North Island Airport as departure airport, and Tan Son Nhat Intl. Airport for arrival.
How many kilometers is the flight distance from San Diego-Ho Chi Minh City and how long does the flight take?
How many kilometers is the flight distance from San Diego-Ho Chi Minh City and how long does the flight take?
The flight distance between San Diego-Ho Chi Minh City is 13299 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 16 hour 30 minutes.
Which day is the most convenient for San Diego-Ho Chi Minh City flights?
Which day is the most convenient for San Diego-Ho Chi Minh City flights?
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for San Diego-Ho Chi Minh City flights is Monday.
Get exclusive deals on
the Wingie app!
Scan the QR code to
download the app for free
