Travelling from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to New York Newark Airport (EWR): what you need to know
New York's timezone is UTC-5, which makes New York 12 hours behind Ho Chi Minh City.
Leave plenty of time to make your SGN to EWR flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to New York Newark Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between SGN and EWR include:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Incheon International Airport
Tokyo Narita Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to New York Newark Airport (EWR)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ho Chi Minh City Airport to New York Newark Airport flight is R 7,916. A round-trip ticket is currently R 15,188. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SGN to EWR if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to New York Newark Airport.
Landing cheap flights from SGN to EWR is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to New York Newark Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
Of the flights that depart from Ho Chi Minh City Airport, 61% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Ho Chi Minh City Airport from central Ho Chi Minh City, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Have an early flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to New York Newark Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near SGN:
Arriving at New York Newark Airport (EWR)
Consider staying in a hotel near EWR if you're taking a late Ho Chi Minh City Airport to New York Newark Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a New York Newark Airport rental car and explore New York and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Budget and Thrifty are popular outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from New York Newark Airport around three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to New York Newark Airport (EWR)
The quietest month for a flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to New York Newark Airport is September, while December is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit New York based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to New York Newark Airport for July if you'd like to visit New York during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SGN to EWR in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
New York has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of the United States you'll want to see. Around 129 kilometres south-west of New York, a trip to Philadelphia will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Around 306 kilometres north-east of New York, Boston is another essential stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.
