✈️ Cheap flights from New York to Ho Chi Minh City

Compare New York – Ho Chi Minh City fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 14,292 km and takes around 17 h 55 min nonstop (most flights stop once).

📏 Distance14,292 km (8,881 miles)

⏱️ Flight timeabout 17 h 55 min nonstop – most trips need one stop

🕒 Time differenceHo Chi Minh City is 11 hours ahead of New York

🛫 AirportsJFK, EWR, LGA → SGN

💸 Cheapest monthNov 2026 – from $798

📅 Cheapest months to fly New York → Ho Chi Minh City

$868Oct 26
$798Nov 26
$1,159Dec 26
$799Jan 27

Lowest fares our Fare agent saw for each month. Prices change daily.

🌞 Best time to visit Vietnam

Best: February to April and September to November – pleasant temperatures and lower rainfall across much of the country.

Shoulder season: December to January – cool in the north but dry and sunny in the south; May to August suits the central coast.

Weather by month in Hanoi

19°Jan☀️
20°Feb⛅
23°Mar⛅
28°Apr⛅
32°May🌧
33°Jun🌧
33°Jul🌧
32°Aug🌧
31°Sep🌧
29°Oct⛅
26°Nov☀️
22°Dec☀️

Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.

📍 Things to do when you land

Cruise Hạ Long Bay – Sail overnight among thousands of jungle-topped limestone islands rising from emerald water.
Eat street food in Hanoi – Perch on a tiny stool in the Old Quarter for steaming phở, bún chả and egg coffee.
See Hội An by lantern light – Wander the riverside old town as silk lanterns glow and paper candles float downstream.
Explore imperial Huế – Roam the walled Citadel and the elegant royal tombs scattered along the Perfume River.

Vietnam travel guide → All flights to Vietnam →

💡 Tips for a cheaper ticket

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Money hackKeep two cards in two places

Carry one card in your wallet and hide a backup in your bag, so one lost wallet never ends the trip.

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Money hackUse free walking tours

Tip-based walking tours run in most big cities and are a great first-day introduction with a local guide.

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Flights hackCarry-on only

Travel with one cabin bag and you skip baggage fees, check-in queues and the risk of lost luggage.

New York to Ho Chi Minh City flights: questions

How long is the flight from New York to Ho Chi Minh City?

A nonstop flight from New York to Ho Chi Minh City takes about 17 h 55 min for the 14,292 km (8,881 miles) trip. Few airlines fly this distance nonstop, so most itineraries include one stop and take several hours longer.

How far is Ho Chi Minh City from New York?

Ho Chi Minh City is about 14,292 km (8,881 miles) from New York as the plane flies.

What is the time difference between New York and Ho Chi Minh City?

Right now Ho Chi Minh City is 11 hours ahead of New York. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Ho Chi Minh City?

Recently the lowest fares were in Nov 2026, from about $798. Prices change daily.

Which airports serve New York and Ho Chi Minh City?

From New York: John F. Kennedy Intl (JFK), Newark Liberty Intl (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA). In Ho Chi Minh City: Tan Son Nhat Intl (SGN).

Do I need a visa for Vietnam?

It depends on your passport – see our Vietnam visa & entry guide.

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