Airfare Prices Cool Down for the September 2nd Holiday
As of August 22nd, various ticket-selling systems showed that multiple airlines such as Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet, Bamboo Airways, and Vietravel Airlines are offering an abundance of flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi for the upcoming September 2nd holiday, with prices seeing a significant drop compared to a few weeks prior.
Airfare Prices Drop
On the busiest route during this period, Vietnam Airlines is offering tickets starting from 2.2 million VND one-way in economy class, operated by Vietnam Airlines or Pacific Airlines, for travel from August 30th to September 3rd.
Common price ranges vary from 2.2 to 2.8 million VND one-way, depending on the departure time, a significant decrease from the 2.7 to 3.7 million VND range observed at the beginning of August.
Vietjet is also offering similar prices starting from 2.2 million VND one-way, targeting passengers from southern provinces traveling to Hanoi for the parade and celebration of the 80th National Day.
Bamboo Airways and Vietravel Airlines are following suit with equivalent pricing, providing additional options for travelers during this peak period.
Vietnam Airlines offers tickets for the Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi route at approximately 2.2 million VND, a significant decrease from a few weeks ago.
Mr. Le Nam, a passenger in Ho Chi Minh City, shared that he had just booked a business trip ticket to Hanoi for around 2 million VND, a much more affordable price compared to his group of friends who purchased tickets two weeks ago for their combined travel and National Day celebration plans.
Why Have Airfare Prices for the September 2nd Holiday Decreased Significantly?
According to the airlines, the drop in prices is attributed to the substantial increase in the number of flights. Vietnam Airlines, for instance, will provide nearly 600,000 seats across its entire network during the six-day peak period from August 29th to September 3rd, equivalent to nearly 2,900 flights—an increase of over 100,000 seats compared to the same period last year.
For domestic flights specifically, the carrier will offer approximately 418,000 seats, a 30% increase from last year’s holiday period, focusing on key routes such as Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi – Da Nang, and connections to popular destinations like Cam Ranh, Dalat, and Hue…
As of August 22nd, the lowest airfare for flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi during the September 2nd holiday period is approximately 2.2 million VND one-way.
Vietjet is also adding nearly 10,000 seats, equivalent to 50 extra flights, during the four-day extended holiday. These additional flights are evenly distributed across popular domestic tourist routes such as Ho Chi Minh City – Hanoi, Da Nang, Nha Trang, Phu Quoc, and Hue…, catering to both leisure and business travelers.
As of the morning of August 22nd, the lowest airfare for flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi during the September 2nd holiday period is approximately 2.2 million VND one-way, indicating that supply is adequately meeting the increased travel demand.
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Celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2nd, Vietjet is excited to offer an additional 10,000 seats for the extended four-day holiday from August 30th to September 2nd.
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