Vietnam Airlines is offering return fares from Ho Chi Minh City to Danang at about VND 3.45 million per passenger (Photo: Vietnam Airlines).
Airfares on domestic routes across Vietnam have declined in recent weeks as lower global oil prices reduce operating costs for airlines during the busy summer travel period.
Crude oil prices have continued to retreat, falling about 22 per cent from record highs of nearly USD 120 per barrel reached in the first quarter of the year.
Jet A1 aviation fuel prices have also dropped sharply to around USD 141 per barrel, down from approximately USD 240 per barrel in April.
The decline has eased cost pressures on Vietnamese carriers at a time when domestic air travel demand is rising during the 2026 summer peak season.
Hanh Thao, a resident of An Khanh Ward in Ho Chi Minh City, recently booked Vietnam Airlines tickets for her family on the Ho Chi Minh City-Hanoi route for travel in July.
She said round-trip fares ranged from VND 4.5-4.8 million (approximately USD 173-185) per passenger, significantly lower than the VND 6-7 million (approximately USD 231-269) commonly seen in April.
On major leisure routes including Danang, Hue, Nha Trang, Phu Quoc and Quy Nhon, travellers can still find competitively priced tickets despite the peak holiday period.
Airlines have also launched promotional campaigns aimed at stimulating tourism demand during the summer season.
Vietnam Airlines is currently offering round-trip fares between Hanoi and Danang, as well as between Ho Chi Minh City and Danang, from about VND 3.45 million (approximately USD 133) per passenger.
The carrier said it is implementing various promotional programmes across domestic routes, including discounts for early bookings, weekday sales, special offers for tickets purchased through its mobile application and fare reductions for group travellers.
According to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, average daily flight movements during the 2026 summer peak season are expected to reach around 720 arrivals and departures, up about 15 per cent from current schedules.
Most of the increase will be concentrated on domestic routes to accommodate higher passenger demand.
During the busiest period, from July 1 to August 15, daily operations are projected to rise to approximately 730 flights, serving around 125,000 passengers per day.
