Airfare Deal – United: Seattle – Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. $902. Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Ho Chi Minh City is a good springboard to visit the rest of the Mekong Delta and Vietnam.

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

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

Sample Travel Date:

  • October 2nd – 10th

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel from August 26th – November 30th or January 31st, 2014 – May 15th, 2014 for Monday through Thursday departures. Use ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and flexible month search to see availability — enable advanced routing codes and enter “sfo hkg” on the outbound field and “hkg sfo” on the return field to search for  availability. There is more availability if you use “ua+” for the advanced routing code. However, most of those flights route through Tokyo which has a higher connection fee than connecting in Hong Kong. Must purchase at least 3 days in advance of departure and by September 11th
  • Beginner’s Guide on How to Use Matrix by ITA Software
  • How to Read Airfare Rules and Use It to Your Advantage

Routing:

  • SEA – SFO (San Francisco) – HKG (Hong Kong) – SGN (Ho Chi Minh City) – HKG – SFO – SEA

Stopover:

Global Premier Upgrade Fare:

  • W Class
  • $1,653

Mileage:

  • 17,032 miles or 5.4 cents per mile

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How to Book:

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 + $45 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. Other nationals, check the TIMATIC Visa Database.
  • Currency: Vietnamese Dong (VND). $1USD = 21,074 VND

Tips for saving when using credit cards at international destinations:

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