A good sale to Ho Chi Minh City for late Summer and Fall travel. Use this to visit the Mekong Delta and the rest of Vietnam.

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

Sample Date:

• October 1st – 10th. Valid for travel from September 4th – November 30th for Monday through Thursday departures. Use ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and flexible month search to see availability. Must purchase by July 10th

Routing:

• ORD – HKG (Hong Kong) – SGN (Ho Chi Minh City) – HKG – ORD

Mileage:

• 17,422 miles or 5.9 cents per mile

Booking:

• Use dates found on ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and book on United.com
• United’s risk free cancellation policy here

Background Information:

• Visa Requirements: US Citizens. Visa required prior to arrival. Prices vary. However, you may have an agent arrange a visa for pick-up upon arrival at Ho Chi Minh City Airport for a $20-25 handling fee paid upfront + $25 for the visa itself (also payable upon 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 = 20,820 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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