Flying from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN): what you need to know
The timezone in Ho Chi Minh City is UTC+7, which is 12 hours ahead of New York.
Leave enough time to make your JFK to SGN flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between JFK and SGN include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight is R 6,677. A return ticket right now is R 12,549. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from JFK to SGN. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Picking up cheap flights from JFK to SGN is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport.
Handy information about New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
73% of flights taking off from New York John F. Kennedy Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To reach New York John F. Kennedy Airport from central New York, it'll take around 45 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to JFK? If you're catching an early flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SGN instead:
Travel where the road takes you with a Ho Chi Minh City Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dichung Car Rental to explore parts of Ho Chi Minh City that don't always get the spotlight.
Increase your likelihood of scoring a great price by booking as early as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Ho Chi Minh City Airport several weeks in advance is a wise move.
When to fly to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
The quietest month for a flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport is March, while June is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Ho Chi Minh City based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport, consider the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JFK to SGN in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF) then.
Explore more of Vietnam
Biên Hòa is just one of the many places in Vietnam waiting to be discovered once you've seen Ho Chi Minh City. Around 26 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Cat Tien National Park, Ecotourism Dream Garden and Lâm Viên Biên Hoà.
Can Tho is another sought-after destination in Vietnam and is around 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City. No trip is complete without dropping by Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Chợ Nổi Cái Răng.
