Flights from New York (NYC) to Vietnam

Yes, meals are served on flights from New York to Vietnam. On the New York–Singapore long-haul sector, you can enjoy in-flight dining with curated multi-course meals and snacks suited to the time of day. Special meals are available if you request them in advance, and on eligible cabins you can use our Book the Cook service to choose selected main courses before departure. A full beverage service is offered, including soft drinks, juices, hot drinks, and alcoholic beverages, along with our signature Singapore Sling on many services.

Flights between the United States and Vietnam follow the piece-concept for checked baggage. In Economy Class, you can usually check at least one piece of baggage, while Premium Economy Class and Business Class include a higher checked baggage allowance with additional pieces or weight. Cabin baggage allowances also vary by cabin, with a larger combined cabin baggage allowance in Business Class. Exact entitlements depend on your ticket type and KrisFlyer status, which are shown during booking and on your e-ticket.

Wi-Fi is available on Singapore Airlines flights from New York to Vietnam once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. KrisFlyer members enjoy free and unlimited Wi-Fi; if you are travelling in Economy Class or Premium Economy Class, please add your membership number at least 1.5 hours before departure. Non-members and additional users can buy access plans on board. The connection is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

Across the New York–Vietnam routes, you can travel in Business Class, Premium Economy Class, or Economy Class. The New York–Singapore long-haul sector offers Business Class and Premium Economy Class, while the onward flights from Singapore to each Vietnamese city offer Business Class and Economy Class. The exact combination of cabins for your journey depends on your chosen flights.

In Economy Class, you can expect around a 32-inch seat pitch with up to a 19-inch seat width. Premium Economy Class offers about a 38-inch seat pitch with up to a 20-inch seat width. In Business Class, you have a fully flat bed with direct aisle access on long-haul sectors, and lie-flat or recliner seating on some shorter regional sectors, depending on aircraft configuration. Specific layouts can vary slightly by aircraft type and route between Singapore and each Vietnamese city.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections to Vietnam. 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 New York to Vietnam connect via Singapore Changi Airport, which is designed for easy transits. For longer layovers, you can explore the airports themed gardens, entertainment areas, and swimming pool, or consider a city transit tour if your schedule allows and you meet entry requirements. Shorter layovers are comfortably spent airside, where you will find rest areas, shower facilities, and a wide range of dining and shopping. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Vietnam operates on a single time zone, Indochina Time (UTC+7), and does not observe daylight saving time. New York is usually on Eastern Standard Time (UTC−5) and Eastern Daylight Time (UTC−4). This means Vietnam is typically 12 hours ahead of New York during Standard Time and 11 hours ahead when New York observes Daylight Saving Time, affecting Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, and Hanoi equally.

Yes, your baggage will typically be checked through to your final destination in Vietnam 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 Vietnam, 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.