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 $ 1194 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 970 (in october) and $ 1582 (in july), which is a saving of $ 224 or a surplus of $ 389 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $919 to $973 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday 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 ($ 970, saving $ 224 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1194). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1582).

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$ 1048 $ 1236 fair price
February$ 961 $ 1067 good price
March$ 929 $ 1023 good price
April$ 936 $ 1048 good price
May$ 942 $ 1083 good price
June$ 1250 $ 1427 high price
July$ 1351 $ 1582 very high price
August$ 1197 $ 1398 fair price
September$ 886 $ 971 very good price
October$ 899 $ 970 very good price
November$ 938 $ 1058 good price
December$ 1176 $ 1461 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 $756 to $1784. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $757 to $811), 1% at the maximum price (from $1730 to $1784). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $919 to $973 (15% of tickets).

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

There are 15 companies that serve New York City from Ho Chi Minh City airport: ANA, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Korean Air, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, Delta, United, jetBlue, Air India, China Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Etihad Airways.

Data analysis:

Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, ANA was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (15% 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 $34. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $65.

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 wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $29. Conversely, departing from Ho Chi Minh City on a saturday may cost you an additional $39.


Top prices New York City-Ho Chi Minh City

Round tripDatesPrice
New York City → Ho Chi Minh City11-11 to 18-11-2024$ 843 
New York City → Ho Chi Minh City12-11 to 28-11-2024$ 847 
New York City → Ho Chi Minh City13-11 to 20-11-2024$ 844 
New York City → Ho Chi Minh City18-11 to 26-11-2024$ 843 
New York City → Ho Chi Minh City03-03 to 10-03-2025$ 847 
New York City → Ho Chi Minh City05-03 to 12-03-2025$ 830 
New York City → Ho Chi Minh City12-03 to 23-03-2025$ 845 
New York City → Ho Chi Minh City17-04 to 23-04-2025$ 835 
New York City → Ho Chi Minh City22-04 to 30-04-2025$ 845 
New York City → Ho Chi Minh City20-05 to 27-05-2025$ 856 


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 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 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 1023 $, which is a saving of 171 $ 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 (213 $ 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: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 947 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1173), 5 to 6 months ($ 1066), 6 to 7 months ($ 1023), 7 to 8 months ($ 1023), 8 to 9 months ($ 1021), 9 to 10 months ($ 977)

February

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 912 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1026), 3 to 4 months ($ 1061), 4 to 5 months ($ 1053), 5 to 6 months ($ 1006), 6 to 7 months ($ 987), 7 to 8 months ($ 943), 8 to 9 months ($ 970), 10 to 11 months ($ 1017)

March

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 920 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 966), 3 to 4 months ($ 941), 4 to 5 months ($ 990), 6 to 7 months ($ 958), 7 to 8 months ($ 960), 8 to 9 months ($ 996), 9 to 10 months ($ 939)

April

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 911 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1012), 3 to 4 months ($ 979), 4 to 5 months ($ 942), 5 to 6 months ($ 1019), 6 to 7 months ($ 1018), 7 to 8 months ($ 1001), 8 to 9 months ($ 929)

May

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 941 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1064), 3 to 4 months ($ 983), 4 to 5 months ($ 983), 5 to 6 months ($ 958), 6 to 7 months ($ 1020), 7 to 8 months ($ 994), 9 to 10 months ($ 963), 10 to 11 months ($ 1022)

June

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1163 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1388), 4 to 5 months ($ 1297), 5 to 6 months ($ 1212), 6 to 7 months ($ 1222), 7 to 8 months ($ 1281), 8 to 9 months ($ 1266), 9 to 10 months ($ 1206)

July

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1248 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1412), 5 to 6 months ($ 1321), 6 to 7 months ($ 1311), 8 to 9 months ($ 1318), 9 to 10 months ($ 1304), 10 to 11 months ($ 1488)

August

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1103 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1396), 4 to 5 months ($ 1342), 5 to 6 months ($ 1264), 6 to 7 months ($ 1181), 8 to 9 months ($ 1129), 9 to 10 months ($ 1257), 10 to 11 months ($ 1231)

September

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 861 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 969), 2 to 3 months ($ 933), 5 to 6 months ($ 937), 6 to 7 months ($ 902), 7 to 8 months ($ 879), 9 to 10 months ($ 872)

October

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 889 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 923), 4 to 5 months ($ 944), 5 to 6 months ($ 930), 6 to 7 months ($ 910), 7 to 8 months ($ 918), 8 to 9 months ($ 942)

November

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 953 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1038), 3 to 4 months ($ 1006), 5 to 6 months ($ 995), 6 to 7 months ($ 971), 8 to 9 months ($ 997), 9 to 10 months ($ 960), 10 to 11 months ($ 992)

December

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1217 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1449), 4 to 5 months ($ 1385), 5 to 6 months ($ 1286), 6 to 7 months ($ 1295), 7 to 8 months ($ 1391), 9 to 10 months ($ 1221), 10 to 11 months ($ 1399)

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 $6. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $5 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
November 2024$ 957
$837 to $1335
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December 2024$ 1445
$863 to $2947
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January 2025$ 1241
$1023 to $1637
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February 2025$ 1012
$853 to $1241
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March 2025$ 907
$830 to $1020
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April 2025$ 899
$835 to $1033
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May 2025$ 961
$856 to $1185
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June 2025$ 1119
$1085 to $1173
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July 2025$ 1432
$1331 to $1504
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August 2025$ 1328
$1277 to $1368
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September 2025$ 1083
$869 to $1618
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, november, december, february, march, april, may, june, july and august 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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