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Vietnam Airlines Flights

Find Vietnam Airlines tickets from San Francisco and other US cities. Compare flight routes, cabin classes, baggage allowances and fares with FaresMatch.

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Flying to Vietnam from the US is a big trip. Seats fill up, fares shift, and the wrong ticket can cost you more than expected. Vietnam Airlines is the only carrier from Vietnam running nonstop flights out of the United States, and demand stays high year-round. 

FaresMatch pulls live Vietnam Airlines tickets with baggage rules, change fees, and refund terms right on the offer card. No hidden conditions. No checkout surprises. Compare fares now and lock in your seat today.

Vietnam Airlines Flights from USA Direct to Vietnam

San Francisco is your gateway. Vietnam Airlines flights from USA run nonstop out of San Francisco International Airport (SFO) straight into Ho Chi Minh City (SGN). That is the only nonstop US route Vietnam Airlines operates right now. Every other US city, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Los Angeles, connects through SFO or a partner hub before landing in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.

Fares shift a lot depending on when you go. September through November tends to be the cheaper window. Round trips have come in around $628 during those months. Peak season around June? That number can push past $1,300. Booking 2 to 3 months out is usually the move.

Flying from Atlanta? Check live fares on the Atlanta to Hanoi flights on FaresMatch. Coming from the West Coast, the San Francisco to Hanoi route page shows current pricing with all fare conditions visible upfront.

Cabin Classes on Vietnam Airlines

Economy Class on Vietnam Airlines

Seats run 31 to 32 inches of pitch, with about 6 inches of recline. Hot meals come included. Most international fare classes cover 20kg of checked baggage, though promotional fares sometimes strip that out. Always worth checking before you pay.

Premium Economy Class on Vietnam Airlines

More room. The seat pitch jumps to 38 inches and recline is noticeably better. Baggage allowance goes up too, and priority check-in comes with the ticket. A solid middle ground for long-haul travel without the full business price.

Business Class on Vietnam Airlines

Lie-flat beds. Lounge access. Priority boarding before the cabin fills. Vietnam Airlines runs its long-haul routes on Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 aircraft, so the Business cabin is genuinely comfortable on transpacific legs. Not a budget pick, but worth it for overnight flights.

Vietnam Airlines Flight Booking and Lotusmiles Rewards

Vietnam Airlines flight booking opens up access to Lotusmiles, the airline’s free loyalty program. Miles stack up on every flight, and they carry across SkyTeam partner airlines too. Redeem them for award tickets, upgrades, or extra baggage. Members also pocket a 5% fare discount when booking through the Vietnam Airlines website or app.

Students get a separate deal. International direct flights carry a 10% student discount. Book at least 45 days out for an Early Bird discount of 5% on top of that. Plan early and those savings add up quickly.

One thing to watch with Vietnam Airlines reservations: promotional fare classes T, L, and K often come without free checked baggage. FaresMatch shows those conditions on the offer card before any payment happens, so you know exactly what you are getting.

Book Vietnam Airlines Flights on FaresMatch

FaresMatch keeps the whole Vietnam Airlines reservations process simple. Compare one-way, round-trip, and multi-city flights with live inventory and full fare rules on every result. Baggage allowance, change costs, refund eligibility, all there before checkout.

Midweek dates usually come in cheaper than weekend travel. Avoid Vietnamese Tet in February and peak public holidays when demand jumps hard. Use the date flexibility tool to find the right combination and cut cost where you can.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Vietnam Airlines fly nonstop from the USA to Vietnam?

Vietnam Airlines runs one nonstop US route, from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN). Passengers from other US cities connect through SFO or a partner hub to reach Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.

What is included with Vietnam Airlines Economy tickets?

Most international Economy fare classes cover 20kg of checked baggage and a hot meal onboard. Promotional fare classes may remove the free baggage, so check the fare conditions before completing your Vietnam Airlines flight booking.

How early should I book Vietnam Airlines flights from USA?

Completing Vietnam Airlines reservations 2 to 3 months before departure gives the best mix of price, seat choice, and cabin availability on long-haul transpacific routes.

Can I earn miles on Vietnam Airlines flights?

Yes. The Lotusmiles program covers Vietnam Airlines flights and all SkyTeam partner airlines. Membership is free and starts from age 2.

What airports does Vietnam Airlines use in Vietnam?

Vietnam Airlines runs through two hubs: Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City. Both have separate domestic and international terminals.