According to travel companies, domestic airfares fell 10 to 15% between the beginning of 2026 and the peak holiday period of Reunification Day and International Workers' Day (April 30–May 1).
Ticket prices on routes from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to popular destinations like Da Nang, Nha Trang, Phu Quoc, and Quy Nhon have become less expensive, particularly on early morning and late-night flights.
The lower fares are already influencing many families' summer travel plans. Nguyen Thi Mai Phuong said: "Over the past few days, I've checked ticket prices and found they’ve dropped quite significantly. Even flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc are now much more affordable for people planning a holiday."
Airfares typically account for 35–50% of a tour package's total cost, so the decline in ticket prices at the start of the peak travel season is being welcomed as great news for the tourism industry.
Pham Anh Vu, Deputy General Director of Vietnam Travel Media Joint Stock Company, said: "More reasonable airfares are a very positive signal for the tourism business during the peak season. They give travel companies greater flexibility to keep tour prices unchanged while upgrading service quality and enhancing the customer experience. Or we may lower prices of tours and introduce attractive promotions to stimulate demand, especially among families traveling during the summer."
Travel agencies report that, as soon as airfares began to fall, inquiries and booking conversion rates improved noticeably, particularly for flight-and-hotel packages with beach destinations, which remain the top choice for summer holidays.
Tran Phuong Linh, Marketing and Information Technology Director at Ben Thanh Tourist, said: "The recent drop in airfares is unlikely to immediately affect the prices of summer tour packages that are already on sale. However, it’s a very encouraging sign for travel companies. As airfare costs continue to decline, travel products will become more competitively priced and better suited to customers who prefer flexible itineraries while keeping travel expenses under control."
