International route
Cheap flights from Ho Chi Minh City to New York
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). 8,881 miles, connecting flights only.
SGN to JFK at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 8,881 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 17h 25mif flown nonstop
- Nonstop airlines
- None (connecting only)
- Nonstop flights per day
- 0connections available
- Cheapest month
- February 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday16% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 11h behindNew York vs Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City to New York
Round trips from $534
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Feb 9.
Cheapest month: February 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Ho Chi Minh City to New York
No nonstop service: 7 airlines offer one-stop itineraries.
- AIAir IndiaStar AllianceConnecting via DEL, BOM · first checked bag included
- NHANA All Nippon AirwaysStar AllianceConnecting via HND, NRT · first checked bag included
- OZAsiana AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ICN · first checked bag included
- CXCathay PacificoneworldConnecting via HKG · first checked bag included
- CIChina AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- BREVA AirStar AllianceConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- JLJapan AirlinesoneworldConnecting via HND, NRT · first checked bag included
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Tokyo (HND)JLNH2 airlines
- Tokyo (NRT)JLNH2 airlines
- Taipei (TPE)BRCI2 airlines
- Seoul (ICN)OZ1 airline
- Hong Kong (HKG)CX1 airline
Which airport should I use?
Ho Chi Minh CityNew York has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- There is no scheduled nonstop between SGN and JFK. Every itinerary connects, most often through HND, NRT or TPE, so sort results by total travel time rather than price alone.
- February 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $534; September 2026 is the most expensive at $717 and up, a difference of $183 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 16% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- New York is 11 hours behind Ho Chi Minh City. A morning departure lands in New York with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
Destination guide
New York: Three airports, five boroughs, endless reasons to go
New York is the most-flown destination in the US, served by JFK, LaGuardia and Newark. Fares are competitive year-round thanks to nonstop service from nearly every major airport, and the subway makes a car unnecessary.
Best time to visit: April–June and September–early November bring mild weather and manageable crowds. December is magical but expensive; January and February have the lowest fares and hotel rates.
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Search Ho Chi Minh City to New YorkHo Chi Minh City to New York: common questions
How long is the flight from Ho Chi Minh City to New York?
There are no nonstop flights, so the trip from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to New York (JFK) takes 17h 25m of flying plus a layover, usually 20h 25m or more door to door across 8,881 miles.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SGN to JFK?
No airline currently flies nonstop between Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and New York (JFK). The most common connections are through HND, NRT and TPE.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to New York?
Over the next six months, February 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to New York (JFK), starting at $534 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Ho Chi Minh City to New York flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Ho Chi Minh City and New York?
New York is 11 hours behind Ho Chi Minh City. SGN is on Asia/Ho Chi Minh time and JFK on America/New York time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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