The effects of the financial crisis are still being felt, many years on. Therefore, airlines have slashed fees and costs in order to fill some of the empty seats. Additionally, with the invasion of booking sites, aggregators and airline web sites, you can avoid being the person on the flight who paid the most if you’re willing to put in a little time and effort. Here are a few tips that can help you find cheap tickets to Vietnam:
1. Shop around: Remember not all search engines offer the same cheap tickets to Vietnam
Airfares go up and down all the time. So the only way to know for sure which carrier has the cheapest airfare on any given day is to compare prices whenever you shop for airfare. There are simply too many different airline and travel websites for you to make individual queries in each one. Always use a comparison search site, online travel providers, aggregator sites or consolidators and you will save money on cheap tickets to Vietnam.
Checking these sites will give you a preliminary idea of which airlines you want to fly with. Armed with this information, you can head directly to the airline Web site to see if the same flights are any cheaper. Just remember some airlines guarantee to offer the lowest possible fares on their own Web sites. While you're there, check to see if the airline is running any sales or promotions to Vietnam.
If you don't see anything in your preferred price range, don't be afraid to bide your time and watch the fares for a bit. Most major booking sites have alert features that will e-mail you when your fare drops to a price you're willing to pay.
2. Be flexible with your travel dates to Vietnam
It’s always cheaper to fly during the middle of the week than on a weekend because most people travel on the weekends and airlines hike up their prices then. If you fly after a major holiday, prices are also a bit cheaper. Early morning or late night flights are cheaper because fewer people want to travel then. Traveling when most people don’t want to fly is a recipe for savings. Even the difference of a day can mean hundreds of dollars in savings.
3. When to book your cheap tickets to Vietnam
Airfare sales typically launch late Monday or early Tuesday and to remain competitive, rival carriers will match the lower prices, a process usually completed by 3 p.m. Tuesday. Shop then for the biggest selection of the best prices! This way, you don’t need to gnash your teeth when Vietnam goes on sale the next day. You can either:
- Buy Early: Especially during peak travel periods, making reservations late in the game can cost you a lot of money. If you're planning ahead your trip to Vietnam, try to make the call before this deadline, from three to six months in advance, for the best deals.
- Buy Late: Often you can buy tickets at the very last minute for a great price, if the airlines have failed to fill their planes. Many airlines offer weekly newsletters that feature their best last-minute deals. You can also find many of them listed in our Travel Deals section, or at specialized sites like LastMinuteTravel.com.
4. When to fly
According to many scientific studies, the cheapest day to fly is Wednesday, followed by Tuesday and Saturday. Friday and Sunday are the most expensive -- naturally, as many seek weekend getaways and maximize their vacation time by flying on Friday and returning on Sunday, so that’s when airfare prices are almost always higher.
5. Where to fly: Sometime you have airport choices, and some can be cheaper than others
Big hubs are usually cheaper than smaller airports but not always, and when you have a choice in airports, compare prices. Most major cities have a smaller, secondary airport. Airports charge landing fees, and smaller airports charge smaller fees, which helps keep prices down for you.
6. Break up your itinerary
Sometimes booking a flight that has a connection as opposed to flying nonstop can save you money. Breaking your trip to Vietnam into segments allows you to search for deals that connect cities on the way to Vietnam which you can’t find on many online travel sites or airline website.
I hope this guide helps you find cheap tickets to Vietnam. Take the great tips in this guide and learn how to apply them so you don’t end up paying the most for your tickets.
Happy and safe travels to Vietnam!
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