Statistics on Los Angeles -Ho Chi Minh City flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
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 $ 998 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 815 (in october) and $ 1397 (in june), which is a saving of $ 183 or a surplus of $ 400 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $782 to $834 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Ho Chi Minh City before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Los Angeles -Ho Chi Minh City plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60153 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Ho Chi Minh City from Los Angeles and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 815, saving $ 183 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 998). Conversely, june will be the most expensive ($ 1397).
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 | $ 886 | $ 957 | good price |
| February | $ 831 | $ 909 | good price |
| March | $ 799 | $ 865 | good price |
| April | $ 804 | $ 869 | good price |
| May | $ 824 | $ 931 | good price |
| June | $ 1220 | $ 1397 the most expensive | very high price |
| July | $ 1176 | $ 1335 | high price |
| August | $ 884 | $ 1015 | fair price |
| September | $ 777 | $ 826 | good price |
| October | $ 772 | $ 815 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 791 | $ 838 | good price |
| December | $ 1004 | $ 1201 | 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 $677 to $1511. 5% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $678 to $730), 1% at the maximum price (from $1459 to $1511). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $782 to $834 (18% 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: China Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Philippine Airlines, starlux airlines, ANA, Singapore Airlines, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, EVA Air, Cathay Pacific, Viva Macau, United, Delta and Alaska Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 60153 flights analyzed in previous years, China Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (21% 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 $36. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $68.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $24. Conversely, departing from Ho Chi Minh City on a friday may cost you an additional $29.
Top prices Los Angeles -Ho Chi Minh City
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → Ho Chi Minh City | 04-12 to 22-12-2024 | $ 667 | layover flight with Viva Macau |
| Los Angeles → Ho Chi Minh City | 10-12 to 23-12-2024 | $ 677 | layover flight with Viva Macau |
| Los Angeles → Ho Chi Minh City | 02-04 to 24-04-2025 | $ 699 | layover flight with Asiana Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Ho Chi Minh City | 06-04 to 17-04-2025 | $ 693 | layover flight with Asiana Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Ho Chi Minh City | 08-04 to 16-04-2025 | $ 694 | layover flight with Asiana Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Ho Chi Minh City | 09-04 to 21-04-2025 | $ 695 | layover flight with Asiana Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Ho Chi Minh City | 13-04 to 20-04-2025 | $ 701 | layover flight with Asiana Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Ho Chi Minh City | 14-04 to 28-04-2025 | $ 693 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Los Angeles → Ho Chi Minh City | 23-04 to 28-04-2025 | $ 702 | layover flight with Asiana Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Ho Chi Minh City | 06-10 to 23-10-2025 | $ 702 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
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 6 to 7 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 saturday.
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 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 909 $, which is a saving of 89 $ 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 (176 $ 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: 918 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 949), 6 to 7 months ($ 936), 7 to 8 months ($ 951), 9 to 10 months ($ 931) |
| February | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 826 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 881), 4 to 5 months ($ 871), 5 to 6 months ($ 846), 6 to 7 months ($ 878), 7 to 8 months ($ 835), 8 to 9 months ($ 845) |
| March | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 803 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 838), 3 to 4 months ($ 835), 4 to 5 months ($ 814), 5 to 6 months ($ 805), 6 to 7 months ($ 811), 7 to 8 months ($ 806), 9 to 10 months ($ 838) |
| April | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 787 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 845), 3 to 4 months ($ 808), 4 to 5 months ($ 811), 6 to 7 months ($ 800), 7 to 8 months ($ 852), 8 to 9 months ($ 797), 9 to 10 months ($ 793), 10 to 11 months ($ 831) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 786 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 893), 3 to 4 months ($ 879), 4 to 5 months ($ 812), 6 to 7 months ($ 849), 7 to 8 months ($ 851), 8 to 9 months ($ 823), 9 to 10 months ($ 825), 10 to 11 months ($ 886) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1166 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1365), 4 to 5 months ($ 1358), 5 to 6 months ($ 1203), 7 to 8 months ($ 1261), 8 to 9 months ($ 1286), 9 to 10 months ($ 1279), 10 to 11 months ($ 1231), 11 to 12 months ($ 1349) |
| July | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1165 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1305), 4 to 5 months ($ 1267), 5 to 6 months ($ 1236), 6 to 7 months ($ 1183), 7 to 8 months ($ 1216), 8 to 9 months ($ 1173), 10 to 11 months ($ 1189) |
| August | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 918 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 992), 3 to 4 months ($ 966), 4 to 5 months ($ 958), 5 to 6 months ($ 954), 7 to 8 months ($ 932), 8 to 9 months ($ 919), 9 to 10 months ($ 929), 11 to 12 months ($ 969) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 792 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 805), 3 to 4 months ($ 792), 4 to 5 months ($ 804), 5 to 6 months ($ 806), 6 to 7 months ($ 816), 7 to 8 months ($ 810), 8 to 9 months ($ 817), 9 to 10 months ($ 824) |
| October | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 780 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 787), 3 to 4 months ($ 789), 4 to 5 months ($ 788), 5 to 6 months ($ 807), 6 to 7 months ($ 799), 7 to 8 months ($ 804), 8 to 9 months ($ 804) |
| November | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 791 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 837), 4 to 5 months ($ 820), 5 to 6 months ($ 813), 7 to 8 months ($ 831), 8 to 9 months ($ 809), 9 to 10 months ($ 795), 10 to 11 months ($ 836) |
| December | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1148 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1162), 4 to 5 months ($ 1157), 5 to 6 months ($ 1176), 6 to 7 months ($ 1155), 7 to 8 months ($ 1156), 8 to 9 months ($ 1192) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->Ho Chi Minh City are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $17. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $15 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 | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 913 $836 to $1011 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1009 $667 to $2063 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 876 $654 to $1436 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 796 $709 to $942 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 790 $708 to $1938 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 730 $681 to $883 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 781 $727 to $892 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1175 $1069 to $1304 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1151 $988 to $1315 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 909 $857 to $1003 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 807 $762 to $874 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 832 $702 to $952 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august and september are cheaper to travel to Ho Chi Minh City. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!