There was a time when an airline seat under $200 sounded like a yarn your uncle told after two schooners at the RSL. But Vietjet, ever the bold disruptor in an increasingly beige aviation world, has done just that—and then some.
With the southern winter on the horizon and family WhatsApp groups abuzz with half-baked holiday plans, Vietjet has landed a head-turner deal: one-way fares from Australia to Vietnam starting at just AUD$199, all-in. Yes, that includes taxes. Yes, that includes six direct routes. And yes, before you ask, it also includes a whopping 40 kilograms of free checked baggage, which is more than some of us weigh after Tet.
🎟️ Fare Enough? More Than.
Running until 2 am AEST on 19 May 2025, Vietjet’s winter promotion applies to flights between 1 June 2025 and 28 March 2026. Blackout dates apply, naturally, because even low-cost carriers need to keep the accountants smiling.
And there’s a little something for the Friday faithful, too. Like clockwork, select Australia–Vietnam routes will unveil fresh $199 fare batches every Friday. Forget Friday night footy—this might be your new ritual.
🧳 Pack Like a King, Fly Like a Student
In an era where some airlines charge you extra to blink, Vietjet is handing out 40kg of free checked luggage like Christmas in July. This isn’t limited to a rogue flash sale either—every direct flight between Australia and Vietnam qualifies. Travelling further afield? Passengers jetting off to India, China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia can still snag a respectable 20kg.
These baggage perks are valid for new bookings or Eco ticket changes made until 31 May 2025, with travel valid through 31 July. In other words, there’s still time to overpack for your mid-year noodle pilgrimage to Hanoi.
Vietjet cabin crew
🧢 Souvenirs Before You’ve Even Left
Now here’s where things get delightfully, unmistakably Vietjet. Those savvy enough to book during the promo period will be handed a limited-edition travel kit that Wes Anderson could have dreamed up on a bender through Ben Thanh Market.
Think bucket hats, luggage tags, bandanas, passport covers, badges, and trinkets that toe the line between adorable and absurd—in the best possible way. They’re the quirky keepsakes your nieces will fight over at Christmas, or your dad will quietly claim for fishing trips.
Meanwhile, pint-sized passengers are looked after too, with Vietjet’s Kids’ Combo delivering a hot in-flight meal alongside playful, pint-sized souvenirs designed to distract and delight. And yes, they’re “never-before-seen,” which is PR-speak for “strangely irresistible.”
🌏 More Than Just Vietnam
Lest we forget, Vietjet’s ambitions stretch far beyond the banks of the Mekong. This winter sale touches a wide swathe of its growing international network, meaning you could just as easily end up temple-hopping in Kyoto, market-haggling in Delhi, or street-feasting through Bangkok.
And with its youthful, fuel-efficient fleet, Vietjet is doing all this while climbing global safety scores. Earlier this year, AirlineRatings once again named Vietjet among the world’s safest low-cost carriers—a feat that proves you can keep standards sky-high without sending prices through the overhead bin.
🪂 Hospitality at 10,000 Metres
Vietjet isn’t just about price tags and perks. The airline’s inflight experience—though unpretentious—is quietly charming. There’s a breezy confidence in their cabin crew, a whiff of nostalgia in their service ethos, and a cheeky wink in their approach to onboard announcements.
Add loyalty perks via SkyJoy, insurance comforts through SkyCare, and a cabin full of genuinely excited travellers, and you’ve got something approaching the golden age of air travel, just without the cigarette smoke and dry chicken.
✈️ A Timely Nudge to Get Moving
There’s something reassuring about a well-timed airfare sale. It whispers to the weary worker, “Go on. Book the flight. Have the trip.” And with the world tilting back towards long-haul reunions, spontaneous escapes, and second chances at postponed holidays, this Vietjet promo feels like more than another sale.
It feels like a gentle push towards joy, delivered with a wink, a hat, and a suitcase you’ll need both hands to carry.
By My Thanh Pham
