Statistics on Chicago-Ho Chi Minh City flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?

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

The average price to go to Ho Chi Minh City from Chicago airport is $ 1225 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 969 (in october) and $ 1600 (in july), which is a saving of $ 256 or a surplus of $ 375 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $922 to $976 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday 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 Chicago-Ho Chi Minh City plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 32195 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Ho Chi Minh City from Chicago 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

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Data analysis:

By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 969, saving $ 256 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1225). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1600).

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

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1055 $ 1270 fair price
February$ 1017 $ 1098 good price
March$ 966 $ 1098 good price
April$ 952 $ 1078 good price
May$ 960 $ 1136 good price
June$ 1349 $ 1566 high price
July$ 1390 $ 1600 very high price
August$ 1125 $ 1358 fair price
September$ 925 $ 1006 good price
October$ 891 $ 969 very good price
November$ 899 $ 1002 good price
December$ 1192 $ 1513 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 Chicago to Ho Chi Minh City

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Chicago to Ho Chi Minh City range from $758 to $1843. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $759 to $813), 1% at the maximum price (from $1789 to $1843). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $922 to $976 (13% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Ho Chi Minh City flight

There are 14 companies that serve Chicago from Ho Chi Minh City airport: ANA, Japan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Delta, United, EVA Air, Cathay Pacific, Korean Air, Qatar Airways, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Etihad Airways, jetBlue and Air Canada.

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Data analysis:

Of the 32195 flights analyzed in previous years, ANA was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (24% of the time) on the Chicago->Ho Chi Minh City route.

Which day of the week to leave?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, Chicago-Ho Chi Minh City flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $40. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $32.

Which day of the week to come back?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Chicago departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $36. Conversely, departing from Ho Chi Minh City on a friday may cost you an additional $57.

Top prices Chicago-Ho Chi Minh City

Round tripDatesPrice
Chicago → Ho Chi Minh City02-09 to 16-09-2025$ 825 
Chicago → Ho Chi Minh City03-09 to 07-09-2025$ 824 
Chicago → Ho Chi Minh City07-09 to 21-09-2025$ 836 
Chicago → Ho Chi Minh City15-09 to 23-09-2025$ 825 
Chicago → Ho Chi Minh City01-10 to 13-10-2025$ 860 
Chicago → Ho Chi Minh City02-10 to 14-10-2025$ 873 
Chicago → Ho Chi Minh City07-10 to 22-10-2025$ 821 
Chicago → Ho Chi Minh City08-10 to 20-10-2025$ 871 
Chicago → Ho Chi Minh City09-10 to 20-10-2025$ 871 
Chicago → Ho Chi Minh City13-10 to 27-10-2025$ 869 

When to book your flight Chicago - 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 11 to 12 months 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 Chicago-Ho Chi Minh City flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

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Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Ho Chi Minh City, it is recommended to buy it 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 1013 $, which is a saving of 212 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (309 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Chicago 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: 865 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1240), 4 to 5 months ($ 1222), 5 to 6 months ($ 1073), 6 to 7 months ($ 1015), 7 to 8 months ($ 973), 8 to 9 months ($ 965), 10 to 11 months ($ 951)
February

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 914 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1082), 4 to 5 months ($ 1055), 5 to 6 months ($ 1012), 6 to 7 months ($ 995), 7 to 8 months ($ 1022), 8 to 9 months ($ 981)
March

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 897 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1072), 2 to 3 months ($ 1048), 3 to 4 months ($ 1021), 4 to 5 months ($ 1044), 5 to 6 months ($ 1025), 6 to 7 months ($ 962), 8 to 9 months ($ 1017), 9 to 10 months ($ 993)
April

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 975 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1043), 2 to 3 months ($ 1001), 3 to 4 months ($ 981), 4 to 5 months ($ 994), 6 to 7 months ($ 1015)
May

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 918 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1065), 3 to 4 months ($ 999), 4 to 5 months ($ 1009), 5 to 6 months ($ 1057), 6 to 7 months ($ 1033), 7 to 8 months ($ 964)
June

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1362 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1565), 3 to 4 months ($ 1438), 4 to 5 months ($ 1386), 5 to 6 months ($ 1426), 7 to 8 months ($ 1468)
July

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1389 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1524), 4 to 5 months ($ 1447), 5 to 6 months ($ 1497), 6 to 7 months ($ 1481)
August

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1138 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1291), 2 to 3 months ($ 1324), 3 to 4 months ($ 1215), 4 to 5 months ($ 1173), 6 to 7 months ($ 1251)
September

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 903 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 966), 2 to 3 months ($ 982), 3 to 4 months ($ 959), 4 to 5 months ($ 951), 6 to 7 months ($ 915), 7 to 8 months ($ 926)
October

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 874 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 951), 2 to 3 months ($ 910), 3 to 4 months ($ 934), 4 to 5 months ($ 924), 5 to 6 months ($ 905), 6 to 7 months ($ 897), 7 to 8 months ($ 897), 9 to 10 months ($ 886)
November

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 856 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 985), 2 to 3 months ($ 989), 3 to 4 months ($ 938), 4 to 5 months ($ 980), 6 to 7 months ($ 933), 8 to 9 months ($ 923), 9 to 10 months ($ 933)
December

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1273 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1333), 4 to 5 months ($ 1406), 6 to 7 months ($ 1430), 9 to 10 months ($ 1315)

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

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Data analysis:

Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Ho Chi Minh City are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $10. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $10 more.

Chicago 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
April 2025$ 1055
$864 to $1273		Find a flight
May 2025$ 1081
$846 to $1416		Find a flight
June 2025$ 1162
$1043 to $1627		Find a flight
July 2025$ 1106
$1002 to $1176		Find a flight
August 2025$ 1068
$892 to $1274		Find a flight
September 2025$ 847
$824 to $930		Find a flight
October 2025$ 873
$821 to $918		Find a flight
November 2025$ 925
$892 to $956		Find a flight
December 2025$ 1355
$957 to $1790		Find a flight
January 2026$ 999
$965 to $1064		Find a flight
February 2026$ 1317
$908 to $4992		Find a flight

Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, april, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december and january 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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