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Flights from Chicago to Ho Chi Minh City
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Ho Chi Minh City. The easiest way is one stop via Tokyo or Hong Kong, about 20h 33m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 20h 01m
Chicago to Ho Chi Minh City at a glance
Fastest journey20h 01mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Tokyo or Hong Kong
Best ways to fly from Chicago to Ho Chi Minh City
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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CHI Tokyo (HND) SGN
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, VietJet Air
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CHI Hong Kong (HKG) SGN
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, United Airlines, VietJet Air
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CHI Seoul (ICN) SGN
Leg 1: Korean Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Sun PhuQuoc Airways
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CHI Los Angeles (LAX) SGN
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 13,976 km8,679 miles
- Journey time
- 20h 01mestimate
- Time difference
- +13hHo Chi Minh City vs Chicago
- Currency in Ho Chi Minh City
- VND
- Airports
- ORD, MDW, RFD → SGN
Flights from Chicago to Ho Chi Minh City: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chicago to Ho Chi Minh City?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Seoul. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Ho Chi Minh City?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 20h 01m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,976 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Ho Chi Minh City?
The best connecting points are Tokyo (HND), Hong Kong (HKG), Seoul (ICN) and Taipei (TPE). All Nippon Airways flies both legs via Tokyo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Ho Chi Minh City?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Ho Chi Minh City: Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City is 13 hours ahead of Chicago.
