Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Ho Chi Minh City (from: New York City)

The average price to go to Ho Chi Minh City from New York City airport is $ 1178 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 981 (in october) and $ 1486 (in july), which is a saving of $ 197 or a surplus of $ 309 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $914 to $968 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Ho Chi Minh City before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Ho Chi Minh City plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Ho Chi Minh City from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

Data analysis:

By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 981, saving $ 197 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1178). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1486).

Flight New York City-Ho Chi Minh City: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1049 $ 1244 fair price
February$ 947 $ 1082 good price
March$ 908 $ 1032 good price
April$ 900 $ 1027 good price
May$ 906 $ 1059 good price
June$ 1128 $ 1380 high price
July$ 1229 $ 1486 very high price
August$ 1104 $ 1359 high price
September$ 897 $ 988 good price
October$ 884 $ 981 very good price
November$ 912 $ 1069 good price
December$ 1118 $ 1431 high price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from New York City to Ho Chi Minh City

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from New York City to Ho Chi Minh City range from $699 to $1720. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $699 to $753), 1% at the maximum price (from $1666 to $1720). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $968 to $1021 (13% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Ho Chi Minh City flight

There are 14 companies that serve New York City from Ho Chi Minh City airport: Singapore Airlines, ANA, Qatar Airways, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, United, Cathay Pacific, Turkish Airlines, Delta, jetBlue, Asiana Airlines, China Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Etihad Airways.

Data analysis:

Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Singapore Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (18% of the time) on the New York City->Ho Chi Minh City route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, New York City-Ho Chi Minh City flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $35. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $53.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Ho Chi Minh City to New York City departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $22. Conversely, departing from Ho Chi Minh City on a friday may cost you an additional $28.


Top prices New York City-Ho Chi Minh City

Round tripDatesPrice
New York City → Ho Chi Minh City12-09 to 26-09-2024$ 847 
New York City → Ho Chi Minh City04-10 to 11-10-2024$ 834 
New York City → Ho Chi Minh City06-10 to 31-10-2024$ 822 
New York City → Ho Chi Minh City08-10 to 28-10-2024$ 743 
New York City → Ho Chi Minh City02-12 to 14-12-2024$ 856 
New York City → Ho Chi Minh City03-12 to 14-12-2024$ 856 
New York City → Ho Chi Minh City04-02 to 24-02-2025$ 767 
New York City → Ho Chi Minh City09-02 to 18-02-2025$ 817 
New York City → Ho Chi Minh City01-03 to 15-03-2025$ 772 
New York City → Ho Chi Minh City11-03 to 29-03-2025$ 733 


When to book your flight New York City - Ho Chi Minh City to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 9 to 10 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a New York City-Ho Chi Minh City flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to Ho Chi Minh City, it is recommended to buy it 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 988 $, which is a saving of 190 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (196 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your New York City to Ho Chi Minh City flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 925 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1181), 5 to 6 months ($ 1045), 6 to 7 months ($ 991), 7 to 8 months ($ 974), 8 to 9 months ($ 999), 10 to 11 months ($ 941)

February

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 891 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1020), 3 to 4 months ($ 1050), 4 to 5 months ($ 1057), 5 to 6 months ($ 1005), 6 to 7 months ($ 985), 7 to 8 months ($ 911), 8 to 9 months ($ 980), 10 to 11 months ($ 984)

March

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 906 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 964), 3 to 4 months ($ 930), 4 to 5 months ($ 981), 6 to 7 months ($ 969), 7 to 8 months ($ 930), 8 to 9 months ($ 950), 10 to 11 months ($ 914)

April

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 843 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 975), 3 to 4 months ($ 947), 4 to 5 months ($ 947), 5 to 6 months ($ 1012), 6 to 7 months ($ 1006), 7 to 8 months ($ 975), 8 to 9 months ($ 893)

May

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 930 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1027), 3 to 4 months ($ 980), 4 to 5 months ($ 944), 5 to 6 months ($ 941), 6 to 7 months ($ 1006), 7 to 8 months ($ 999), 8 to 9 months ($ 976), 10 to 11 months ($ 965)

June

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1034 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1281), 3 to 4 months ($ 1278), 4 to 5 months ($ 1236), 5 to 6 months ($ 1139), 6 to 7 months ($ 1188), 7 to 8 months ($ 1265), 8 to 9 months ($ 1266), 9 to 10 months ($ 1229)

July

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1221 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1331), 4 to 5 months ($ 1300), 5 to 6 months ($ 1286), 6 to 7 months ($ 1230), 8 to 9 months ($ 1293), 9 to 10 months ($ 1271)

August

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1082 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1345), 4 to 5 months ($ 1232), 5 to 6 months ($ 1257), 6 to 7 months ($ 1160), 8 to 9 months ($ 1125), 9 to 10 months ($ 1229), 10 to 11 months ($ 1216)

September

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 833 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 979), 3 to 4 months ($ 980), 4 to 5 months ($ 965), 5 to 6 months ($ 911), 6 to 7 months ($ 884), 7 to 8 months ($ 867), 9 to 10 months ($ 864)

October

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 885 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 931), 5 to 6 months ($ 945), 7 to 8 months ($ 886), 8 to 9 months ($ 921), 9 to 10 months ($ 902)

November

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 911 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1059), 3 to 4 months ($ 1010), 5 to 6 months ($ 972), 7 to 8 months ($ 917), 8 to 9 months ($ 956), 9 to 10 months ($ 934), 10 to 11 months ($ 920)

December

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1134 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1325), 5 to 6 months ($ 1201), 6 to 7 months ($ 1143), 7 to 8 months ($ 1171), 9 to 10 months ($ 1165), 10 to 11 months ($ 1367)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Ho Chi Minh City are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $11. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $13 more.



New York City to Ho Chi Minh City: flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
May 2024$ 1369
$1135 to $1845
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June 2024$ 1389
$1160 to $1750
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July 2024$ 1709
$1388 to $3114
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August 2024$ 1456
$1325 to $1805
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September 2024$ 961
$805 to $1200
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October 2024$ 883
$713 to $1088
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November 2024$ 1027
$901 to $1242
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December 2024$ 1885
$856 to $2805
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January 2025$ 1017
$897 to $1311
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February 2025$ 926
$767 to $1031
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March 2025$ 838
$733 to $930
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, september, october, november, january, february and march are cheaper to travel to Ho Chi Minh City. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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