Despite volatility in aviation fuel prices triggered by tensions in the Middle East, flexible government policies, particularly measures by the Ministry of Construction to cut fuel-related taxes, fees and infrastructure costs, helped maintain stable operations across the sector. As a result, no broad ticket shortages emerged.
The proximity of the two holidays created an extended break, allowing travelers to better plan their itineraries. That helped spread demand more evenly and eased peak-day pressure compared with previous years.
In the early days of the holiday period (April 25, 26, 29 and 30), booking rates on routes from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City stayed generally low, leaving a relatively large number of available seats.
On the key route between Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, load factors ranged from just 20 – 40%.
Certain routes to niche tourist destinations, however, posted high occupancy exceeding 90%. Those included Ho Chi Minh City – Tuy Hoa, Ho Chi Minh City – Con Dao, Hanoi – Tuy Hoa, Hanoi – Chu Lai and Hanoi – Dong Hoi.
Return travel demand picked up toward the end of the holiday as passengers headed back to major cities, especially Ho Chi Minh City. Even so, overall booking rates on routes into Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City remained moderate. Only a few routes, such as Con Dao – Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Hoi – Hanoi, exceeded 80% occupancy during the period.
Airfares in the early phase (April 25 – 29) for economy-class tickets on the Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh City route typically ranged between VND3.6 – 4.2 million (US$137-159).
Vietnam Airlines and Bamboo Airways quoted the highest fares at VND3.9 – 4.2 million, followed by Vietjet Air at VND3.2 – 3.9 million and Vietravel Airlines at VND3.3 – 3.8 million.
Those prices were comparable to those seen during the 2026 Lunar New Year period and reflected a 8 – 10% year-on-year increase, driven by higher operational costs but still within regulated limits.
Fares also stayed high in the days leading up to the holiday. On April 29, Ho Chi Minh City – Da Nang economy tickets were priced at VND2.7 – 3.2 million on Vietnam Airlines, while Vietjet Air and Bamboo Airways offered VND1.8 – 2.6 million.
Hanoi – Da Nang fares ranged from VND2.6 – 3.8 million on Vietnam Airlines and VND2.1 – 2.9 million on other carriers.
On longer-haul leisure routes, Hanoi – Phu Quoc fares peaked near VND4.8 million on Vietnam Airlines and VND3 – 4.6 million on Vietjet Air. Ho Chi Minh City – Phu Quoc tickets ranged from VND1.8 – 3 million, and Hanoi – Cam Ranh from VND3.5 – 4.2 million.
On return legs, ticket prices rose sharply toward the end of the holiday. A survey on May 3 showed Cam Ranh – Hanoi fares reaching VND3.9 – 4.2 million on Vietjet Air, while many economy-class seats on other airlines were already sold out.
Similarly, Cam Ranh – Ho Chi Minh City fares stood at VND2 – 2.3 million on Vietjet Air and VND2.6 – 3.1 million on Vietnam Airlines. Most economy seats on Phu Quoc – Hanoi flights for May 3 were sold out, while Phu Quoc – Ho Chi Minh City fares ranged from VND2.1 – 3 million on Vietnam Airlines and about 1.9 – VND2.3 million on other carriers.
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