Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Ho Chi Minh City (from: Los Angeles )

The average price to go to Ho Chi Minh City from Los Angeles airport is $ 1032 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 849 (in october) and $ 1411 (in june), which is a saving of $ 183 or a surplus of $ 380 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $806 to $860 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Ho Chi Minh City before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Los Angeles -Ho Chi Minh City plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 60447 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Ho Chi Minh City from Los Angeles and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

Data analysis:

By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 849, saving $ 183 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1032). Conversely, june will be the most expensive ($ 1411).

Flight Los Angeles -Ho Chi Minh City: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 968 $ 1069 fair price
February$ 861 $ 961 good price
March$ 826 $ 892 good price
April$ 830 $ 893 good price
May$ 838 $ 945 good price
June$ 1232 $ 1411 very high price
July$ 1202 $ 1362 high price
August$ 897 $ 1038 fair price
September$ 805 $ 877 good price
October$ 797 $ 849 very good price
November$ 795 $ 861 good price
December$ 995 $ 1225 fair price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from Los Angeles to Ho Chi Minh City

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Ho Chi Minh City range from $645 to $1505. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $645 to $699), 1% at the maximum price (from $1451 to $1505). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $806 to $860 (17% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Ho Chi Minh City flight

There are 14 companies that serve Los Angeles from Ho Chi Minh City airport: ANA, China Airlines, Asiana Airlines, starlux airlines, Philippine Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, United, Cathay Pacific, EVA Air, Viva Macau, Delta and Alaska Airlines.

Data analysis:

Of the 60447 flights analyzed in previous years, ANA was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (19% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->Ho Chi Minh City route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Los Angeles -Ho Chi Minh City flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $49. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $71.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $35. Conversely, departing from Ho Chi Minh City on a friday may cost you an additional $60.


Top prices Los Angeles -Ho Chi Minh City

Round tripDatesPrice
Los Angeles → Ho Chi Minh City03-09 to 09-09-2024$ 806 
Los Angeles → Ho Chi Minh City10-09 to 24-09-2024$ 806 
Los Angeles → Ho Chi Minh City11-09 to 30-09-2024$ 806 
Los Angeles → Ho Chi Minh City08-10 to 30-10-2024$ 806 
Los Angeles → Ho Chi Minh City07-11 to 18-11-2024$ 806 
Los Angeles → Ho Chi Minh City12-11 to 18-11-2024$ 806 
Los Angeles → Ho Chi Minh City04-02 to 26-02-2025$ 704 
Los Angeles → Ho Chi Minh City10-02 to 17-02-2025$ 745 
Los Angeles → Ho Chi Minh City19-02 to 27-02-2025$ 783 
Los Angeles → Ho Chi Minh City17-03 to 24-03-2025$ 806 


When to book your flight Los Angeles - Ho Chi Minh City to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 9 to 10 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Los Angeles -Ho Chi Minh City flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Ho Chi Minh City, it is recommended to buy it 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 972 $, which is a saving of 60 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (145 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Los Angeles to Ho Chi Minh City flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 945 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1067), 4 to 5 months ($ 1059), 5 to 6 months ($ 1032), 6 to 7 months ($ 1001), 7 to 8 months ($ 983), 9 to 10 months ($ 965), 10 to 11 months ($ 988)

February

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 853 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 958), 2 to 3 months ($ 874), 3 to 4 months ($ 915), 5 to 6 months ($ 943), 7 to 8 months ($ 915), 8 to 9 months ($ 894)

March

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 815 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 886), 2 to 3 months ($ 819), 4 to 5 months ($ 876), 5 to 6 months ($ 877), 6 to 7 months ($ 879), 7 to 8 months ($ 867), 8 to 9 months ($ 857), 9 to 10 months ($ 869)

April

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 811 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 862), 4 to 5 months ($ 832), 5 to 6 months ($ 857), 6 to 7 months ($ 875), 8 to 9 months ($ 853), 9 to 10 months ($ 853)

May

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 844 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 921), 3 to 4 months ($ 888), 4 to 5 months ($ 884), 6 to 7 months ($ 918), 7 to 8 months ($ 930), 8 to 9 months ($ 876), 9 to 10 months ($ 897), 10 to 11 months ($ 919)

June

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1226 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1408), 4 to 5 months ($ 1352), 5 to 6 months ($ 1261), 6 to 7 months ($ 1306), 7 to 8 months ($ 1391), 8 to 9 months ($ 1379), 9 to 10 months ($ 1239), 11 to 12 months ($ 1262)

July

Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 1171 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1347), 4 to 5 months ($ 1307), 5 to 6 months ($ 1258), 6 to 7 months ($ 1203), 7 to 8 months ($ 1276), 8 to 9 months ($ 1269), 9 to 10 months ($ 1203), 10 to 11 months ($ 1224)

August

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 899 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1033), 4 to 5 months ($ 992), 5 to 6 months ($ 984), 6 to 7 months ($ 916), 7 to 8 months ($ 901), 9 to 10 months ($ 922), 10 to 11 months ($ 1029), 11 to 12 months ($ 956)

September

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 817 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 859), 2 to 3 months ($ 850), 3 to 4 months ($ 862), 4 to 5 months ($ 842), 5 to 6 months ($ 832), 6 to 7 months ($ 842), 8 to 9 months ($ 838), 9 to 10 months ($ 840)

October

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 801 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 827), 3 to 4 months ($ 839), 4 to 5 months ($ 839), 5 to 6 months ($ 841), 6 to 7 months ($ 824), 7 to 8 months ($ 829), 8 to 9 months ($ 814)

November

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 795 $)

Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 805), 7 to 8 months ($ 858), 8 to 9 months ($ 834), 9 to 10 months ($ 812), 10 to 11 months ($ 846)

December

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1078 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1197), 6 to 7 months ($ 1196), 7 to 8 months ($ 1161), 8 to 9 months ($ 1207), 9 to 10 months ($ 1183)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->Ho Chi Minh City are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $9. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $16 more.



Los Angeles to Ho Chi Minh City: flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
May 2024$ 1262
$1014 to $1508
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June 2024$ 1664
$1238 to $1925
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July 2024$ 1442
$1238 to $1724
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August 2024$ 962
$813 to $1369
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September 2024$ 817
$793 to $883
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October 2024$ 822
$742 to $879
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November 2024$ 832
$806 to $945
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December 2024$ 1201
$818 to $1687
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January 2025$ 960
$789 to $1232
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February 2025$ 836
$704 to $899
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March 2025$ 850
$806 to $930
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April 2025$ 850
$832 to $901
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, august, september, october, november, december, january, february, march and april are cheaper to travel to Ho Chi Minh City. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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