Vietnam Airlines Fare Types — Complete Comparison

Pick the right fare for your trip — compare baggage, cancellation, seat, meal and miles across all Vietnam Airlines (VN) fare classes. Last verified 2026-07-05.

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Vietnam Airlines is Vietnam's full-service flag carrier and a SkyTeam member — not a low-cost airline. It flies Delhi and Mumbai to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, plus the internal-Vietnam network Indian tourists connect onto. Economy comes in three branded fares (Lite, Classic, Flex) plus Premium Economy and Business; unlike VietJet, meals, a 23 kg checked bag and Lotusmiles are included even on the cheapest Economy Lite. The branded fares differ on change/refund flexibility, not baggage.

Quick Pick — Which Vietnam Airlines Fare Should You Choose?

Cheapest
Economy Lite
Price-first travellers who won't change plans
Best Value
Economy Classic
Typical India–Vietnam travellers
Most Flexible
Premium Economy
Comfort travellers wanting more than Economy
Fare details verified on 2026-07-05 from official Vietnam Airlines sources. Airlines update fare structures periodically — always confirm at www.vietnamairlines.com before booking.

Vietnam Airlines Fare Types — Side-by-Side Comparison

This comparison shows the typical inclusions for each Vietnam Airlines fare class. Inclusions can vary by route — the fare comparison shown at booking is always authoritative.

  Economy Lite Economy Economy Classic Economy Economy Flex Economy Premium Economy Premium Economy Business Business
Description The lowest Economy fare — full-service inclusions (meal + 23 kg checked) but the most restrictive, highest-fee changes and refunds.Mid Economy fare — lower change/refund fees than Lite, complimentary standard seat.The most flexible Economy fare — free change before departure and the lowest refund fee.A separate cabin (A350/787) with wider seats, more pitch and 2×23 kg checked — sold in Classic and Flex tiers.Lie-flat/recliner Business cabin (by aircraft) with lounge access, priority and 2×32 kg checked.
Cabin baggage 10 kg (1 piece + 1 accessory)10 kg (1 piece + 1 accessory)10 kg (1 piece + 1 accessory)10 kg (1 piece + 1 accessory)18 kg (2 pieces + 1 accessory)
Checked baggage 1 × 23 kg (piece concept)1 × 23 kg (piece concept)1 × 23 kg (piece concept)2 × 23 kg (piece concept)2 × 32 kg (piece concept)
Seat selection Standard (chargeable for preferred)Free standard seatFree standard seatPremium Economy seatFree Business seat
Meals Complimentary mealComplimentary mealComplimentary mealEnhanced mealFull Business dining
Cancellation fee Refundable, high fee (~USD 100-170)Refundable (~USD 75 before / 100+ after)Refundable (~USD 50 before / 75+ after)Refundable (~USD 50-100 by tier)Refundable (~USD 170 before / 250 after)
Reschedule fee ~USD 75-140 + fare difference~USD 50-80 + fare differenceFree before departure (~USD 50 after) + fare differenceFree before departure (Flex) / ~USD 50 (Classic) + difference~USD 120 before / 170 after + fare difference
Refundability Refundable to original payment minus fee; taxes always refundableRefundable to original payment minus fee; taxes always refundableRefundable to original payment minus low fee; taxes always refundableRefundable to original payment minus fee; taxes always refundableRefundable to original payment minus fee; taxes always refundable
Miles earning Lotusmiles ~25% (international)Lotusmiles ~65% (international)Lotusmiles ~110% (international)Lotusmiles ~120-130%Highest Lotusmiles + tier bonus
Ideal for Price-first travellers who won't change plansTypical India–Vietnam travellersTravellers who value flexibility + full milesComfort travellers wanting more than EconomyPremium India–Vietnam travellers

Vietnam Airlines Fare Classes — Detailed Breakdown

Economy Lite Economy

The lowest Economy fare — full-service inclusions (meal + 23 kg checked) but the most restrictive, highest-fee changes and refunds.

10 kg (1 piece + 1 accessory)
1 × 23 kg (piece concept)
Standard (chargeable for preferred)
Complimentary meal
Refundable, high fee (~USD 100-170)
~USD 75-140 + fare difference
Refundable to original payment minus fee; taxes always refundable
Lotusmiles ~25% (international)
Price-first travellers who won't change plans
Meal + 23 kg includedLotusmiles earn
Economy Classic Economy

Mid Economy fare — lower change/refund fees than Lite, complimentary standard seat.

10 kg (1 piece + 1 accessory)
1 × 23 kg (piece concept)
Free standard seat
Complimentary meal
Refundable (~USD 75 before / 100+ after)
~USD 50-80 + fare difference
Refundable to original payment minus fee; taxes always refundable
Lotusmiles ~65% (international)
Typical India–Vietnam travellers
Lower change feesFree seatHigher miles
Economy Flex Economy

The most flexible Economy fare — free change before departure and the lowest refund fee.

10 kg (1 piece + 1 accessory)
1 × 23 kg (piece concept)
Free standard seat
Complimentary meal
Refundable (~USD 50 before / 75+ after)
Free before departure (~USD 50 after) + fare difference
Refundable to original payment minus low fee; taxes always refundable
Lotusmiles ~110% (international)
Travellers who value flexibility + full miles
Free change before departureLowest refund fee110% miles
Premium Economy Premium Economy

A separate cabin (A350/787) with wider seats, more pitch and 2×23 kg checked — sold in Classic and Flex tiers.

10 kg (1 piece + 1 accessory)
2 × 23 kg (piece concept)
Premium Economy seat
Enhanced meal
Refundable (~USD 50-100 by tier)
Free before departure (Flex) / ~USD 50 (Classic) + difference
Refundable to original payment minus fee; taxes always refundable
Lotusmiles ~120-130%
Comfort travellers wanting more than Economy
Wider seat + more pitch2 × 23 kg checkedHigh miles
Business Business

Lie-flat/recliner Business cabin (by aircraft) with lounge access, priority and 2×32 kg checked.

18 kg (2 pieces + 1 accessory)
2 × 32 kg (piece concept)
Free Business seat
Full Business dining
Refundable (~USD 170 before / 250 after)
~USD 120 before / 170 after + fare difference
Refundable to original payment minus fee; taxes always refundable
Highest Lotusmiles + tier bonus
Premium India–Vietnam travellers
Lounge accessPriority2 × 32 kg checked

General Cancellation & Reschedule Notes

No Vietnam Airlines fare is truly "non-refundable" — every branded fare is refundable minus a cancellation fee that rises as you go down (Flex → Classic → Lite; Economy ~USD 50-170, Business ~USD 170-250). Unlike the LCCs, refunds go to your ORIGINAL payment method (card/bank ~15 working days; cash purchases refunded at a VN office), and unused government taxes/surcharges are refundable even on the cheapest fare. Fees are date-tiered and were stepped up during 2026 — confirm at booking.

You pay a change fee + any fare difference; the change fee is non-refundable and rises down the fare ladder (Economy ~USD 50-140, Business ~USD 120-170). Economy Flex and Premium Economy Flex allow a free change before departure. Internal-Vietnam (domestic) sectors use VN's domestic fee table (lower VND fees).

Consumer protections: Statutory government taxes are typically refundable on request even for non-refundable fares. EU261 (for EU departures), US DOT rules (for US departures) and similar consumer-protection regulations may also apply to your booking.

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Vietnam Airlines Fare Types — Frequently Asked Questions

The cheapest Vietnam Airlines fare is Economy Lite — The lowest Economy fare — full-service inclusions (meal + 23 kg checked) but the most restrictive, highest-fee changes and refunds. It includes 1 × 23 kg (piece concept) of checked baggage with 10 kg (1 piece + 1 accessory) cabin baggage. Seat selection is standard (chargeable for preferred) and meals are complimentary meal. Cancellation: refundable, high fee (~usd 100-170).
Economy Lite is the lowest Vietnam Airlines fare that typically includes a complimentary meal — The lowest Economy fare — full-service inclusions (meal + 23 kg checked) but the most restrictive, highest-fee changes and refunds. Higher tiers above this fare also include meals. Lower fares charge separately for in-flight meals.
Economy Lite is typically the least refundable Vietnam Airlines fare — refundable to original payment minus fee; taxes always refundable. Statutory government taxes (PSF, UDF, GST on taxes) are always refundable on request even on non-refundable fares. For full refundability, choose Premium Economy or above.
Economy Lite on Vietnam Airlines typically includes 10 kg (1 piece + 1 accessory) of cabin baggage and 1 × 23 kg (piece concept) of checked baggage. Allowances can vary by route — international flights typically have higher allowances than domestic short-haul. Confirm the exact allowance at booking.
Seat selection on Vietnam Airlines Economy Lite is standard (chargeable for preferred). Vietnam Airlines usually charges separately for advance seat selection on this fare. For free seat selection, look at Premium Economy or higher fare tiers, which typically include standard seat selection.
Premium Economy typically has free before departure (flex) / ~usd 50 (classic) + difference. Fare difference still applies if the new flight is more expensive. Refundable to original payment minus fee; taxes always refundable. Change fees vary by route, time-to-departure and destination — confirm exact fees in the fare rules at booking.
For long-haul business trips on Vietnam Airlines, Business is the strongest pick — Lie-flat/recliner Business cabin (by aircraft) with lounge access, priority and 2×32 kg checked. For shorter sectors or budget-conscious business travel, Premium Economy delivers maximum flexibility in economy with 2 × 23 kg (piece concept) of baggage and refundable to original payment minus fee; taxes always refundable.
Vietnam Airlines does not usually allow direct fare-tier upgrades after booking. To change to a more flexible fare, you would typically need to cancel the existing booking (subject to the original fare's cancellation rules) and book the new fare. Some airlines offer paid upgrades at check-in subject to availability — confirm at the Vietnam Airlines website.
No — Vietnam Airlines fare-class inclusions can vary between domestic and international routes, and between short-haul and long-haul flights. Baggage allowances are typically higher on international routes; meals and seat selection rules may also differ. Always check the fare comparison shown at booking before paying.
The most authoritative source for Vietnam Airlines fare-class rules is the official Vietnam Airlines website at https://www.vietnamairlines.com/vn/en/buy-tickets-other-products/fare-conditions/fare-types/fare-VN-NEA-eco. The fare comparison page shows current inclusions at the time of booking. The data on this page was last verified on 2026-07-05.