Flights from Vietnam to New York (NYC)

Yes, meals are served on flights from Vietnam to New York. You can enjoy our in-flight dining with regional and international dishes, plus snacks on longer sectors. A range of special meals can be requested in advance to suit different needs. On eligible flights, Book the Cook in premium cabins lets you pre-select main courses before departure. Throughout the journey, you can enjoy a full beverage service including juices, soft drinks, tea, coffee, and a choice of wines and spirits, as well as our signature Singapore Sling on selected flights.

For flights between Vietnam and the United States, the piece concept usually applies. In Economy Class and Premium Economy Class, you can typically check in two pieces of baggage, while Business Class generally allows a higher checked baggage allowance. All passengers may bring cabin baggage within size and weight limits suitable for overhead bins or under-seat storage. Exact allowances depend on your booking class and KrisFlyer status, so please check your e-ticket or our website before you travel.

Wi-Fi is available on most flights from Vietnam to New York once the aircraft reaches above 10,000 feet. KrisFlyer members enjoy free and unlimited Wi-Fi; if you are travelling in Economy Class or Premium Economy Class, please ensure your membership number is added to your booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Non-members and additional users can choose from paid plans suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing. Connections may not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

On routes from Vietnam to New York, you will find Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class across different sectors. Flights between Vietnam and Singapore may offer Business Class and Economy Class, or Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class depending on the aircraft, while the long-haul Singapore to New York sector offers Business Class and Premium Economy Class. Cabin availability can vary by departure city and flight, so please check when booking.

In Economy Class, you can expect around a 32-inch seat pitch with up to 19-inch seat width, designed for comfort on long journeys. Premium Economy Class, where available, offers about a 38-inch seat pitch with up to 20-inch seat width, plus enhanced recline. In Business Class, your seat converts into a fully flat bed, with direct aisle access on the Airbus A350-900 long-haul sectors. Aircraft and configurations may differ between Vietnam–Singapore and Singapore–New York flights, but each cabin is designed to provide generous space and support.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections from Vietnam to New York. Eligibility is based on your class of travel or KrisFlyer and Star Alliance status, determined by the flight departing the layover airport. Other options such as purchasing a day pass are also available.

Lounge Access Eligibility
Cabin Class: Complimentary for Suites, First, and Business Class passengers. Premium Economy and Economy travellers do not have access unless they hold eligible status.

Frequent Flyer Status: PPS Club and KrisFlyer Elite Gold (or Star Alliance Gold) members have access regardless of cabin class.

The Next Segment Rule: Eligibility is based on the flight immediately departing that airport.

Most flights from Vietnam to New York connect via Singapore Changi Airport, which is designed for comfortable and engaging transit. For short layovers, you can enjoy themed gardens, rest zones, and a wide range of dining and shopping airside. With longer transit times, you might visit the airport’s attractions such as walking trails, play areas, and quiet lounges, or book an airport hotel room for rest. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Vietnam operates on Indochina Time (UTC+7) and does not observe daylight saving time. New York follows Eastern Time, which is typically UTC-5 during standard time (roughly November to March) and UTC-4 during daylight saving time (roughly March to November). This means New York is usually 12 hours behind Vietnam during standard time and 11 hours behind during daylight saving time for Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, and Hanoi.

Yes, your baggage will typically be checked through to New York when flying via the layover airport on a single booking with Singapore Airlines, provided both flight segments are under the same booking reference (PNR), the connection is under 24 hours, and, for partner-operated onward flights, a through-check agreement is in place.

You may be able to plan a stopover at the layover city on your journey to New York, subject to your ticket conditions and availability. When booking, you can search for multi-city options or speak with our customer service team or your travel agent, who can advise whether a stopover can be added to your itinerary.