There's exactly one nonstop flight between the United States and Vietnam, and right now you can fly it in a lie-flat seat for a fraction of the cash price. Vietnam Airlines operates the route between San Francisco (SFO) and Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), and we're currently seeing business class award space open up for June and July 2027.

The catch, and it's a good one, is that you won't book through Vietnam Airlines' own program. You'll need Air France-KLM Flying Blue miles, which happen to be one of the easiest currencies to stockpile if you're already collecting points with a major bank program.

The Deal Details

Business class is pricing at 95,000 Flying Blue miles plus roughly $313 in taxes and fees each way, with up to two seats bookable together on select dates. If your budget doesn't stretch that far, economy is available for 47,500 miles one-way, still a solid redemption on a route where cash fares regularly climb past $4,000 one-way for the nonstop option.

Award space like this doesn't sit around. Vietnam is a long haul from the West Coast, and a lie-flat seat makes a real difference on a flight this length, so if your travel window matches June or July 2027, it's worth booking sooner rather than waiting.

How to Book It

Search Flying Blue's site directly, or use Seats.aero to scan multiple dates at once before you commit. Flying Blue miles transfer instantly, or close to it, from most major transferable points currencies, including Amex Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou Points, and Capital One miles. That flexibility means you likely don't need a Flying Blue-branded card to make this redemption work. If you're new to transferable points, our beginner's guide to points and miles walks through how transfer partners work.

Best Cards for Stocking Up

If you're starting from zero, the American Express® Gold Card is a strong pick thanks to its 1:1 Membership Rewards transfer and everyday bonus categories at restaurants and supermarkets. Travelers who want lounge access to soften the long flight to Asia might instead lean on the American Express® Platinum Card, since the transfer ratio is the same and the card adds Centurion Lounge access on the SFO side of the trip.

Bottom Line

A nonstop lie-flat seat to Vietnam for 95,000 miles is a rare combination, and it won't last. If June or July 2027 works for your calendar, start pricing this one out now. This article contains affiliate links. If you apply through our links, we may earn a commission at no cost to you, which helps us continue sharing points and miles strategies with the community.