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$556+ Cheap flights from Boston (BOS) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BOS — SGN
Jul 11 — Jul 181
Sat 7/11
Sat 7/18
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Boston to Ho Chi Minh City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 11, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/316:00 am
BOS
-
SGN
2 stops27h 50m
ANA
Fri 1/297:30 am
SGN
-
BOS
2 stops26h 12m
ANA
Deal found 6/7$1,113
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/256:00 am
BOS
-
SGN
2 stops29h 05m
United Airlines
Tue 8/2511:15 pm
SGN
-
BOS
2 stops35h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,114
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/165:45 am
BOS
-
SGN
3 stops29h 20m
United Airlines
Wed 10/287:30 am
SGN
-
BOS
3 stops27h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,115
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/112:30 am
BOS
-
SGN
1 stop30h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 11/2311:35 am
SGN
-
BOS
1 stop22h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 6/10$1,116
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/38:00 am
BOS
-
SGN
2 stops29h 15m
United Airlines
Thu 8/2711:15 pm
SGN
-
BOS
2 stops33h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,117
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/228:25 am
BOS
-
SGN
2 stops26h 40m
United Airlines
Sat 9/197:00 am
SGN
-
BOS
2 stops35h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,119
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/235:05 pm
BOS
-
SGN
2 stops42h 05m
Korean Air
Sun 9/2011:45 pm
SGN
-
BOS
1 stop21h 25m
Korean Air
Deal found 6/7$1,120
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/16:00 am
BOS
-
SGN
2 stops29h 05m
United Airlines
Sun 8/3011:15 pm
SGN
-
BOS
2 stops35h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,122
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/25:44 pm
BOS
-
SGN
2 stops43h 31m
United Airlines
Sat 8/2911:15 pm
SGN
-
BOS
2 stops35h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,123
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/16:26 pm
BOS
-
SGN
2 stops40h 39m
United Airlines
Mon 8/3111:15 pm
SGN
-
BOS
2 stops33h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,124
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/16:26 pm
BOS
-
SGN
2 stops40h 39m
United Airlines
Thu 9/37:00 am
SGN
-
BOS
2 stops25h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,125

Find flight deals from Boston to Ho Chi Minh City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Boston (BOS) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,114
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$556
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,591
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($282 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Boston to Ho Chi Minh City that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Boston to Ho Chi Minh City that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

BostonHo Chi Minh City

BOS - SGN

BOSSGN

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 7/29

6:05 am-10:05 pm

3 stops29h 00m

Ho Chi Minh City

Fri 8/28

7:00 am-5:59 am

3 stops33h 59m

$1,128

BostonHo Chi Minh City

BOS - SGN

BOSSGN

Boston Logan Intl

Fri 8/28

6:05 am-10:10 pm

2 stops29h 05m

Ho Chi Minh City

Tue 9/22

11:45 pm-10:10 am

1 stop21h 25m

$1,138

BostonHo Chi Minh City

BOS - SGN

BOSSGN

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 8/13

12:55 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Ho Chi Minh City

Sun 8/30

11:45 pm-11:41 pm

2 stops34h 56m

$1,139
Quickest round-trip

BostonHo Chi Minh City

BOS - SGN

BOSSGN

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 10/7

12:55 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Ho Chi Minh City

Mon 11/9

11:50 pm-8:40 am

1 stop20h 50m

$1,146

BostonHo Chi Minh City

BOS - SGN

BOSSGN

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 8/4

6:00 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops31h 35m

Ho Chi Minh City

Tue 8/25

11:45 pm-1:25 am

2 stops36h 40m

$1,157

BostonHo Chi Minh City

BOS - SGN

BOSSGN

Boston Logan Intl

Fri 10/30

8:00 am-10:55 pm

2 stops27h 55m

Ho Chi Minh City

Fri 11/13

11:05 pm-4:26 pm

2 stops29h 21m

$1,164

BostonHo Chi Minh City

BOS - SGN

BOSSGN

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 7/9

1:37 pm-10:05 pm

3 stops45h 28m

Ho Chi Minh City

Mon 7/20

7:00 am-2:07 pm

3 stops42h 07m

$1,193

BostonHo Chi Minh City

BOS - SGN

BOSSGN

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 8/4

11:05 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop28h 25m

Ho Chi Minh City

Tue 10/6

11:50 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop25h 20m

$1,234

BostonHo Chi Minh City

BOS - SGN

BOSSGN

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 10/7

5:45 am-9:55 pm

2 stops29h 10m

Ho Chi Minh City

Mon 11/9

7:30 am-11:54 pm

3 stops28h 24m

$1,265

BostonHo Chi Minh City

BOS - SGN

BOSSGN

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 7/25

6:00 am-10:05 pm

2 stops29h 05m

Ho Chi Minh City

Sat 8/22

11:15 pm-1:14 am

2 stops36h 59m

$1,363

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Boston to Ho Chi Minh City in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BusinessClassPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Boston-Ho Chi Minh City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Boston-Ho Chi Minh City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Boston-Ho Chi Minh City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Boston-Ho Chi Minh City flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Boston-Ho Chi Minh City flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Boston to Ho Chi Minh City

How far ahead should I book a flight from Boston to Ho Chi Minh City?

The best time to book flights from Boston to Ho Chi Minh City is 51 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Boston to Ho Chi Minh City?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Boston to Ho Chi Minh City (average of $920). Flying from Boston to Ho Chi Minh City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,591). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Boston to Ho Chi Minh City?

Reviews of airlines servicing Ho Chi Minh City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ho Chi Minh City. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Reviews last updated June 11, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Korean Air,Japan Airlines, andDelta from Boston to Ho Chi Minh City to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,218 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,218 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,218 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,837 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,218 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,397 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,218 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,370 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,218 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,808 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,218 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Boston to Ho Chi Minh City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Boston to Ho Chi Minh City?

    There are many flights that can get you from Boston to Ho Chi Minh City in 22h 15m. Fly via United Airlines, Korean Air, or Delta to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 8753 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Boston to Ho Chi Minh City round-trip?

    Korean Air, at $742, was found to be the cheapest airline from Boston to Ho Chi Minh City.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Cathay Pacific and ANA. You may be able to fly from Boston to Ho Chi Minh City for 35% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Boston to Ho Chi Minh City one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Korean Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $392. Users have also found prices from $393 and $413 on Cathay Pacific and United Airlines, respectively.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Boston to Ho Chi Minh City?

    Flights departing from Boston and landing in Ho Chi Minh City layover in Hong Kong most frequently. Hong Kong is followed by Seoul in terms of the most popular layover location on flights from Boston to Ho Chi Minh City. Tokyo sees the third most layovers on flights from Boston to Ho Chi Minh City.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Hong Kong?

    Hong Kong travelers tend to visit Shatin Baptist Church, Fa Yeun Street Market, and Temple Street Night Market more than anywhere else. Shatin Baptist Church, Fa Yeun Street Market, and Temple Street Night Market can be accessed by traveling approximately 18.3 mi, 16.2 mi, and 16.1 mi, respectively from Hong Kong Intl.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Seoul?

    The majority of Seoul visitors spend their time at Dongdaemun Market, Lotte World, and Gwanghwamun. Dongdaemun Market, Lotte World, and Gwanghwamun can be visited by traveling about 31.6 mi, 35.7 mi, and 30.1 mi respectively from Incheon Intl. Those landing in Seoul looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $46 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Tokyo?

    If you're on a layover in Tokyo and looking for things to do, consider visiting Akihabara Electric Town, Kanda Myoujin Shrine, or Tsukiji Outer Market. Travelers on a layover in Tokyo can visit Akihabara Electric Town, Kanda Myoujin Shrine, and Tsukiji Outer Market, by traveling 34.6 mi, 34.9 mi, and 35.3 mi, respectively after landing at Tokyo Narita. Those looking to explore during their layover in Tokyo can rent a car from Tokyo Narita for about $47 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Boston to Ho Chi Minh City flights?

    Boston to Ho Chi Minh City flights that have layovers will least frequently stop in Tokyo. Doha follows Tokyo in terms of the least common layover location on Boston to Ho Chi Minh City flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Boston to Ho Chi Minh City that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Boston to Ho Chi Minh City flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Boston to Ho Chi Minh City?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Boston to Ho Chi Minh City.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Boston to Ho Chi Minh City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Boston to Ho Chi Minh City by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Boston to Ho Chi Minh City?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Boston to Ho Chi Minh City (average of $920). Flying from Boston to Ho Chi Minh City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,591). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Boston to Ho Chi Minh City

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Boston to Ho Chi Minh City. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Korean AirCheapest$742Average$1,048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$743Average$1,062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
ANACheapest$748Average$1,044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$748Average$1,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$757Average$1,046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$799Average$1,321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$828Average$981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$885Average$1,167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$968Average$1,155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$975Average$1,239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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