United: Washington D.C. – Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. $1,085. Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Ho Chi Minh or Saigon as it is better known is a great entry point to 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:

  • March 13th – 21st

Fare Availability:

  • Valid for travel until April 30th or August 21st – November 30th for Monday through Thursday departures. We see availability beginning late March. Availability is best beginning late March. Use ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and flexible month search to see availability — enable advanced routing codes and enter “ua+” on both outbound and return advance routing code fields to search for this United fare. Must purchase at least 3 days advance of departure

Routing:

  • IAD – EWR (Newark) – HKG (Hong Kong) – SGN (Ho Chi Minh City) – HKG – NRT (Tokyo) – IAD

Mileage:

  • 18,603 miles or 5.8 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 = 20,833 VND

Tips for saving when using credit cards at international destinations:

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