Flights from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to New York (NYC)

In-flight Dining
You will be served meals on all sectors between Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore, and New York, with menus designed to reflect both regional flavours and international favourites suitable for long-haul travel.

Special Meals
We offer a variety of special meals to meet different dietary needs, which you can request in advance through our Manage Booking portal or with your travel agent before departure.

Book the Cook
Eligible premium cabin passengers on selected sectors of this route can use our Book the Cook service from Singapore, choosing from a wider range of main courses that are prepared and served on board.

Beverage Service
Throughout your journey, you can enjoy a selection of hot and cold drinks, including juices, soft drinks, teas, and coffees. Our signature Singapore Sling is also available on board.

For flights between Ho Chi Minh City and New York, the piece concept applies for checked baggage. For Economy Class, you may check in 2 pieces, each up to 23kg. For Premium Economy Class, you may check in 2 pieces, each up to 23kg. For Business Class, you may check in 2 pieces, each up to 32kg. Each checked piece must not exceed 32kg. For cabin baggage, Economy Class and Premium Economy Class customers may bring 1 piece up to 7kg, while Business Class customers may bring 2 pieces, each up to 7kg. Your exact allowance will be shown on your e-ticket, and KrisFlyer Elite Gold and PPS Club members enjoy additional allowances.

Wi-Fi is available on Singapore Airlines flights on this route once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. It is free and unlimited for KrisFlyer members; Economy Class and Premium Economy Class customers should add their membership number to the booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Non-members can purchase access plans. The connection is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

On the Ho Chi Minh City to Singapore sector operated by the Airbus A350-900, Economy Class offers a seat pitch of 32 inches with up to 19 inches of seat width, while Premium Economy Class, where available, offers a 38-inch pitch and up to 20 inches of width; Business Class provides a fully flat bed with direct aisle access. On the Boeing 787-10 service between Ho Chi Minh City and Singapore, Economy Class offers similar 32-inch pitch with up to 19-inch seat width, and Business Class again offers a fully flat bed. On the long-haul Singapore to New York sector operated by the Airbus A350-900, Premium Economy Class offers a 38-inch pitch and up to 20-inch seat width, while Business Class features a fully flat bed at every seat with direct aisle access.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers with a layover in Singapore. Your eligibility is based on your class of travel or your KrisFlyer and Star Alliance status, and it is determined by your flight leaving Singapore. Other options, like purchasing a day pass at a pay-per-use lounge, are also available.

Singapore Changi Airport offers an official transit tour for passengers with longer layovers, typically requiring at least around 5.5 to 6 hours between flights, subject to eligibility and operating times. For shorter layovers, you can enjoy airside facilities such as themed gardens, quiet rest areas, and curated retail and dining options across the terminals. Airport hotels and nap facilities allow you to rest and freshen up without leaving the transit area. Your time at Singapore Changi Airport is more than just a wait - it is an integral part of your journey.

When departing from Ho Chi Minh Citys Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), eligible Singapore Airlines passengers may be invited to use the Le Saigonnais Lounge before their flight to Singapore. Lounge access depends on your cabin class and frequent flyer status, as shown on your boarding pass.

During your layover at Singapore Changi Airport, eligible passengers travelling on Singapore Airlines flights to New York may have access to the SilverKris Lounge (First Class), SilverKris Lounge (Business Class), or the KrisFlyer Gold Lounge, depending on cabin class and KrisFlyer or Star Alliance status. Your lounge entitlement will be indicated at check-in or on your boarding pass.

Ho Chi Minh City follows Indochina Time, which is UTC+7 and does not observe daylight saving time. New York follows Eastern Time, which is UTC-5 in winter (roughly November to March) and UTC-4 in summer (roughly March to November). This means New York is 12 hours behind Ho Chi Minh City in winter and 11 hours behind in summer.

Singapore Airlines flights from Ho Chi Minh City to New York, via Singapore, operate to a designated New York airport as shown on your booking confirmation and e-ticket. We recommend checking your itinerary carefully before travel so you can plan your onward ground transport and connections.

For flights from Ho Chi Minh City to New York via Singapore, we recommend arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled departure time. This gives you enough time for check-in, security checks, and immigration, and to make the most of any pre-flight facilities.

If your flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Singapore and onwards to New York are on a single Singapore Airlines or partner booking, we will usually check your bags through to New York. You can confirm your baggage tag and final destination at check-in in Ho Chi Minh City.

Transit visa requirements depend on your nationality and travel documents. Many passengers can remain in the transit area at Singapore Changi Airport without a visa, but some may need one even for a short connection. We recommend checking the latest requirements with the relevant authorities or your local Singapore mission before travel.