{
  "response": {
    "Key": "MEL-VN",
    "orig": {
      "code": "MEL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Melbourne",
      "fullCity": "Melbourne, Australia",
      "airport": "Melbourne Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "VN",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Vietnam"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Vietnam can I fly to from Melbourne?",
        "answer": "From Melbourne you can fly non-stop to Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi, which are the main gateways. One-stop options via hubs like Singapore or Kuala Lumpur also serve Da Nang and Nha Trang. Ho Chi Minh City suits southern adventures, while Hanoi is better for northern Vietnam and Ha Long Bay."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Melbourne to Vietnam?",
        "answer": "Non-stop flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City take about 8 hours 45 minutes, and to Hanoi roughly 9 hours 15 minutes. One-stop journeys typically range from 11 to 15 hours depending on the layover, with westbound returns often slightly longer due to prevailing winds."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Vietnam?",
        "answer": "Yes, several airlines fly non-stop from Melbourne to Vietnam. Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City is operated by Vietnam Airlines and VietJet Air, while Melbourne to Hanoi is served by VietJet Air and Bamboo Airways. Flight time to Ho Chi Minh City is about 8 hours 30 minutes, and to Hanoi about 9 hours 30 minutes."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Melbourne to Vietnam?",
        "answer": "From Melbourne to Vietnam you can fly nonstop with VietJet, Jetstar or Vietnam Airlines, or one-stop via Singapore, Kuala Lumpur or Bangkok on full-service carriers."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Vietnam?",
        "answer": "From Melbourne to Vietnam, the shoulder seasons — roughly February through April and September through early November — tend to be cheaper than the peak Australian summer holidays (December–January) and the Vietnamese Tet/Lunar New Year period, when fares spike. Midweek departures, especially Mondays, and late-night flights offer the lowest prices, while Thursdays and midday travel are typically pricier. Booking a few months ahead usually yields the best value, as last-minute fares climb steeply.",
        "methodology": "The cheapest day of the week and time of day to depart are drawn from the same large sample of real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours, grouped by the day of the week and by the time-of-day window of the outbound departure, with the lowest and average price reported for each. Stop counts, connecting hubs, and per-airline prices are drawn from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. We group those fares by number of stops, by the hub airport a connection routes through, and by operating airline, and report each group's share of the sample alongside its lowest and median price. The typical price, the lowest fare, a 'great deal' threshold, and how fares are spread across price bands are summarized from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours, with a small fraction of extreme outlier fares excluded from the range."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Melbourne to Vietnam?",
        "answer": "As a U.S. citizen flying from Melbourne to Vietnam, you need a visa for entry. You can apply for an e-visa online, which is valid for single entry and stays up to 90 days, or arrange a visa on arrival with pre-approval. Always verify current requirements before travel, as rules can change."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Vietnam are best to fly into from Melbourne?",
        "answer": "From Melbourne to Vietnam, the two major gateways are Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Both offer a similar number of nonstop flights, but Ho Chi Minh City tends to have slightly more long-haul capacity and is a good base for exploring the Mekong Delta. Hanoi is more convenient for access to Halong Bay and the northern highlands, while Da Nang works well for beach resorts and central Vietnam, though you will usually connect through one of the two main cities."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Vietnam?",
        "answer": "For Vietnam, the best times are typically February to April and September to November, when weather is milder and crowds are lighter than during the peak summer months."
      }
    }
  }
}