Australia’s bargain hunters are about to have a field day in the clouds. Vietjet has fired the starting gun on its highly anticipated 9/9 Mega Sale, dangling the sort of discounts that would make even the most seasoned budget traveller blink twice: up to 99% off base fares on flights from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth to Ho Chi Minh City.
And just when you thought it couldn’t get better, the airline has tossed in a 20kg free checked baggage allowance on selected international routes—ideal for anyone who thinks “packing light” is a lifestyle choice best left to monks.
The Countdown Sale
The rules are simple but sharp: log on to www.vietjetair.com or the Vietjet Air app from 3:00 a.m. AEST on 9 September 2025 until 2:00 a.m. AEST on 10 September 2025. Enter promo code SUPERSALE99, and watch Eco ticket prices melt away like gelato on a Saigon footpath.
The sale covers Vietjet’s entire flight network, so while Australia–Vietnam routes are the headliners, savvy travellers can also stitch together onward adventures across Asia. Travel is valid from 1 October 2025 through 27 May 2026 (subject to blackout dates).
For those booking between 10 and 23 September 2025, the deal sweetens further: select Eco fares from Australia to Vietnam (for flights between 20 October and 20 November 2025) come with the 20kg baggage bonus at no extra charge. Click the option at checkout.
Why Vietnam, Why Now?
Vietnam is, quite simply, having a moment. Ho Chi Minh City, with its neon buzz and scooter swarms, is the gateway to a country brimming with heritage, street food, beaches, and culture as layered as a good bowl of pho.
From the southern deltas to the northern karst mountains, Vietjet’s expanded network lets Australians hopscotch from the Mekong to Hanoi, Da Nang, Nha Trang, and beyond—with onward links into bustling Asian hubs.
Vietjet’s Fleet Flex
To handle the anticipated rush, Vietjet is quietly ramping up its Australian services. From 11 November, Melbourne jumps to six weekly flights, with daily service from 6 December. Sydney follows suit from 13 November, hitting daily status by 7 December. Not to be outdone, Brisbane climbs to five weekly flights from 6 December.
Perth may yet be next in line for an upgrade, though for now, its current links remain a solid bridge into the heart of Vietnam.
The airline’s message is clear: Australians want Vietnam, and Vietjet is happy to oblige daily.
Lanterns at 30,000 Feet
Vietjet isn’t just selling cheap seats. The carrier is also embracing cultural touches. Mid-Autumn Festival flights will be dressed for the occasion with lanterns, in-flight performances, and thoughtful gifts, bringing Vietnamese tradition aloft.
That’s one way to make a low-cost cabin feel decidedly high in spirit.
The Fine Print (Read Before You Pack)
As ever, the devil is in the details. Discounts apply to base fares only, so taxes and fees still tag along for the ride. Blackout dates apply, and the baggage giveaway does not cover every route. Always check Vietjet’s terms and conditions before you click “book now”, but at up to 99% off, few will quibble.
Final Boarding Call
Vietjet’s 9/9 Mega Sale is a shot across the bow of the budget travel market. With airfares stripped down to pocket change, daily flights linking Australia to Vietnam, and cultural flourishes that charm as much as they surprise, the carrier is rewriting the rulebook on what low-cost aviation looks like.
For Australians, it’s a call to pack that extra suitcase (because it’s free, for once) and set course for the lively streets of Ho Chi Minh City and beyond.
As Vietjet might say: don’t just dream it, 99% off is begging you to book it.
By My Thanh Pham
