SkyTeam member Vietnam Airlines is offering a premium economy deal from Paris to Melbourne, Australia starting at just €1,710. This deal includes 2×23 kg checked luggage. Departures are available from August 2024 to April 2025.
Our search form will redirect you to Skyscanner with your selected flight dates. From there, you can proceed to Vietnam Airlines or check what OTAs have to offer, as they may sell these tickets for up to €40 less. The fare is valid for travel between August 13, 2024 – December 16, 2024, and December 29, 2024 – July 6, 2025.
Both of your flights from Paris to Vietnam and Vietnam to Australia will be operated by Vietnam Airlines using Airbus A350 aircraft, featuring a 2-4-2 configuration in premium economy class. Depending on the day you are flying, you may experience a long layover in either Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi.
Search & Book
The fare is valid for travel between August 13, 2024 – December 16, 2024, and December 29, 2024 – July 6, 2025. The fare does not have an expiry date but can be withdrawn at any time. The minimum stay requirement is 3 days with no maximum stay applies.
Unfortunately, Vietnam Airlines fares do not work correctly on Google Flights. The best solution to search for dates that may suit you best is to use ITA Matrix.
First, you need to access ITA Matrix and select your travel dates and travel class, in this instance, premium economy.
After clicking on Search, you will access to the calendar where you can select the available options, and then you can review the dates that you can use on the search form above.
We recommend booking directly on Vietnam Airlines’ website, but you can find cheaper prices with Skyscanner. However, booking on OTAs has its downsides.
Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?
More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:
Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.
If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.
This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.
Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.
This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.
Miles & Points
This ticket is issued in booking class U. Here are the miles and points you can earn from this deal:
- 33,606 Miles on Xiamen Airlines Egret Club
- 26,104 Miles on Air Europa Suma
- 25,058 Miles on Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles
- 25,058 Award Miles + 200 Tier Points on Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- 22,970 Award Miles + 88 XP on Flying Blue
- 20,882 Miles on Korean Air Skypass
- 20,882 Miles on Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus
- 20,882 Miles on Aeromexico Club Premier
- 20,882 Miles on China Airlines Dynasty Flyer
- 20,882 Miles on Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles
- 20,882 Miles on MEA Cedar Miles
- 20,882 Miles on Saudia Alfursan
- 20,882 RDM + 4,176 MQD on Delta SkyMiles
Destination
Information & Tips for Australia
Australia, also know as ‘Down Under’, is an absolute dream destination because of its distance to Europe and its beautiful countryside. But because it’s so far away, the flights are costly. Nevertheless, there is always Dealz for less than 1.000€.
Best Time to Visit
Australia is a vast country with different climate zones. Summers (November to February) are hot and mostly dry, winters (June to September) are relatively mild.
Entry & Visa
Most European citizens require an eVisa which has to be issued before your arrival. You can apply online, and the process will be free of charge.
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