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Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Chicago
There are no direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Chicago. 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
Ho Chi Minh City to Chicago at a glance
Fastest journey20h 01mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Tokyo or Hong Kong
Best ways to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Chicago
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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SGN Tokyo (HND) CHI
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, VietJet Air · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, United Airlines
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SGN Hong Kong (HKG) CHI
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, United Airlines, VietJet Air · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific
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SGN Seoul (ICN) CHI
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Sun PhuQuoc Airways · Leg 2: Korean Air
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SGN Los Angeles (LAX) CHI
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier 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
- -13hChicago vs Ho Chi Minh City
- Currency in Chicago
- USD
- Airports
- SGN → ORD, MDW, RFD
Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Chicago: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Chicago?
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 Ho Chi Minh City to Chicago?
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 Ho Chi Minh City and Chicago?
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 Ho Chi Minh City and Chicago?
Ho Chi Minh City: Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Ho Chi Minh City and Chicago?
Chicago is 13 hours behind Ho Chi Minh City.





