Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): what you need to know
The timezone in Ho Chi Minh City is UTC+7, which is 11 hours ahead of New York.
To ensure you get on your JFK to SGN flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between JFK and SGN:
San Francisco International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Right now, ر.ق. 1,416 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 2,661. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from JFK to SGN, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from JFK to SGN.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
74.1% of flights that depart John F. Kennedy International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
John F. Kennedy International Airport is around 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near JFK:
Arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a John F. Kennedy International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SGN instead:
Go beyond Ho Chi Minh City and discover places that aren't on most itineraries with your own wheels. You can grab a Tan Son Nhat International Airport rental car from Dichung Car Hire.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Tan Son Nhat International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices usually increase as your departure date approaches.
Getting from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
Tan Son Nhat International Airport to central Ho Chi Minh City has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
July is the busiest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Ho Chi Minh City in April.
Lock in your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for March if you'd like to explore Ho Chi Minh City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 38ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from JFK to SGN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 34ºC on average.
Explore more of Vietnam
Biên Hòan is just one of the many cities in Vietnam waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Ho Chi Minh City. Around 26 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Tú Phong Lan, Vinh Dư and mieu binh da.
Around 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho is another essential stop in Vietnam. Experience major highlights starting with Cai Rang Floating Market, Ong Temple and Can Tho Museum.
