Cheap airfare to Vietnam is mostly about timing and flexibility. Compare fares across airlines and nearby airports, shift your dates a few days either way, and book when the price looks right.
Vietnam Airlines is the national carrier, with low-cost competition from VietJet Air and others; travelers from North America often connect through Asian hubs on alliance partners of the major US airlines.
Tet (Lunar New Year, January or February) is the busiest and most expensive time to travel. Weather varies a lot from north to south, so shoulder months can offer both lower fares and decent conditions.
It depends on your plans — many travelers fly into one and out of the other. Compare fares to both, since one may be noticeably cheaper on your dates.
Most US and Canadian travelers need a visa, usually obtained as an e-visa online. Use Vietnam's official e-visa website and check current rules before you go.
Tet (Lunar New Year) is the busiest travel period, with high fares and many businesses closed. Book well ahead if you must travel then.
