A solid deal to Ho Chi Minh City. Southeast Asia is best in the Spring. Use Ho Chi Minh City as the springboard to visit the rest of Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Photo: David McKelvey, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)

Sample Date:

• May 1st – 7th. Valid for travel from April 22nd – June 9th for Monday through Thursday departures. Use ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and flexible month search to see availability. Must purchase by January 31st.

Routing:

• JFK – NRT (Tokyo) – SGN (Ho Chi Minh City) – NRT – JFK

Mileage:

• 18,896 miles or 5.2 cents per mile

Booking:

• Use dates found at ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and book on AA.com.
• Use the 10% off Costco AA Gift Cards to save more
• AA’s risk free cancellation policy here

Background Information:

• Visa Requirements: US Citizens. Visa required prior to arrival. Prices vary. However, you can have an agent arrange a visa for pickup at arrival at Ho Chi Minh City Airport for $20-25 handing fee paid upfront + $25 for the Visa payable on arrival. The Flight Deal team has used VietnamStay.com in the past for this service. It is much better than sending away your passport.
• Currency: Vietnamese Dong (VND). $1USD = 21,009 VND.

Tips for saving when using credit cards at international destinations:

• No Foreign Transaction Fee Credit Cards to save on international purchases
• Don’t get hit with Dynamic Currency Conversion
• Get your taxes refunded when shopping

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