[Expired] [Deal Alert] SFO to Ho Chi Minh City in Premium Economy From $1,705 Round-Trip

Updated: April 2, 2024, 10:28am CDT

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We rarely see cheap flights to Vietnam, so this premium economy deal to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) certainly caught our eye.

Here’s what you need to know!

Fare Deal — Details

This deal is nonstop in Vietnam Airlines’ premium economy between San Francisco (SFO) and Ho Chi Minh City (SGN).

Vietnam Airlines operates its Airbus A350-900 jet on the route. The airline’s premium economy is arranged in a 2-4-2 configuration with just 36 seats.

Play with some dates on Google Flights and then book directly with the airline for the best rates:

Class: Premium economy
Route: San Francisco (SFO) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
Dates: August to November 2024
Rates: As low as $1,705 round-trip

We found some nice fares starting at $1,705 to Ho Chi Minh City for this September. While September is the wettest and most humid month of the year in Ho Chi Minh City, temperatures do begin to cool down slightly, and you’ll likely find affordable lodging.

Or take a beach vacation to Vietnam during Thanksgiving Week for just $1745.

Google Flights Vietnam Airlines Premium Y — Image Credit: Google Flights

If you need to get more familiar with the airline, Vietnam Airlines is the country’s flag carrier, founded in 1995. Today, Vietnam offers nearly 100 domestic and international routes on its Boeing 787, Airbus A321, and Airbus A350 fleet.

Bottom Line:

The airline is a member of the SkyTeam alliance, which includes Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic, and others.

How To Book

The deal is widely available in late summer 2024 and extends into the fall season. For a couple hundred dollars more, you may be able to find some other dates.

Once you’ve picked travel dates, make sure to book your flights using a credit card to maximize flight purchases. Here are some of the best travel cards out right now:

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Final Thoughts

This is an excellent deal for a flight that can be nearly 17 hours long. For under $2,000 round-trip, you’ll get an extra-legroom seat in a dedicated premium cabin. If you’ve been planning to visit Vietnam, you’d better hop on this deal before it’s gone!