A good fare to Ho Chi Minh City. Use it as a 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)

Sample Date:

• April 2nd – 11th, 2013

Fare Availability:

• Valid for travel January 7th, 2013 – April 24th, 2013 for Monday through Thursday departures. Availability best in March and April. Use ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and flexible month search to see availability — enable advanced routing codes and enter “ua+” to search only United Airlines’ availability. Must purchase at least 3 days in advance of departure and by December 19th.

Routing:

• BWI – EWR (Newark) – HKG (Hong Kong) – SGN (Ho Chi Minh City) – HKG – EWR – BWI

Mileage:

• 18,110 miles or 5.3 cents per mile

How to Book:

• 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. 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:

• 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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