Pick the right fare for your trip — compare baggage, cancellation, seat, meal and miles across all Vietjet Air (VJ) fare classes. Last verified 2026-05-14.
Vietjet operates a low-cost-carrier model on India routes with four fare bundles: Eco (cabin-only basics), Deluxe (bundled baggage + meal), SkyBoss (premium-value: lounge + priority with a standard seat) and Business (its top cabin, relaunched Jan 2026, with leather seats/private cabin). Note: India-Vietnam is VietJet Air (VJ); India-Bangkok is usually Thai VietJet (VZ).
Quick Pick — Which Vietjet Air Fare Should You Choose?
Cheapest
Eco
Cabin-bag-only travellers on short trips
Best Value
Deluxe
Indo-Vietnam tourists wanting baggage included
Most Flexible
Deluxe
Indo-Vietnam tourists wanting baggage included
Fare details verified on 2026-05-14 from official Vietjet Air sources. Airlines update fare structures periodically — always confirm at www.vietjetair.com before booking.
Vietjet Air Fare Types — Side-by-Side Comparison
This comparison shows the typical inclusions for each Vietjet Air fare class. Inclusions can vary by route — the fare comparison shown at booking is always authoritative.
Eco
Economy (Saver)
Deluxe
Economy (Flex bundle)
SkyBoss
Business
Business
Business
Description
The lowest Vietjet fare — cabin baggage only, chargeable seats, meals and checked baggage. Pure LCC model for travellers happy to fly bare-bones.
Bundled fare with checked baggage, meal and standard seat. Best value if you would buy these add-ons separately.
VietJet's premium-value bundle — priority check-in/boarding, lounge access, a larger baggage allowance and free changes, on a standard seat (not a lie-flat). The top cabin is the separate Business class below.
VietJet's top cabin (relaunched 1 Jan 2026, "Wings for Leaders") — leather seats in a private forward cabin, refined dining and the largest allowances. Distinct from SkyBoss.
Cabin baggage
7 kg + 1 personal item (typical)
7 kg + 1 personal item
10 kg + 1 personal item
18 kg + 1 personal item
Checked baggage
Cabin only (chargeable to add 20-40 kg)
20 kg (typical, varies by route)
30 kg (standard; 40-50 kg on some Australia routes only)
60 kg
Seat selection
Chargeable
Free standard seat
Free front-cabin SkyBoss seat
Free Business cabin seat
Meals
Chargeable (pre-order via web)
1 complimentary meal
Complimentary premium meal
Business dining
Cancellation fee
Largely non-refundable
Lower change/cancel fees
Non-refundable for change of mind; changes free up to 3h before
Non-refundable for change of mind; taxes reclaimable
Reschedule fee
Chargeable change fee + fare difference
Reduced rescheduling fee
Free changes up to 3h before departure (fare difference only)
Free changes (fare difference only)
Refundability
Credit shell only (with deduction)
Partial refund (with deduction)
Non-refundable (change of mind); taxes reclaimable
Non-refundable (change of mind); taxes reclaimable
Miles earning
SkyJoy points
SkyJoy points
Higher SkyJoy points
Highest SkyJoy points + tier bonus
Ideal for
Cabin-bag-only travellers on short trips
Indo-Vietnam tourists wanting baggage included
Travellers wanting priority + lounge without a full business fare
Premium travellers wanting VietJet's top cabin
Vietjet Air Fare Classes — Detailed Breakdown
EcoEconomy (Saver)
The lowest Vietjet fare — cabin baggage only, chargeable seats, meals and checked baggage. Pure LCC model for travellers happy to fly bare-bones.
7 kg + 1 personal item (typical)
Cabin only (chargeable to add 20-40 kg)
Chargeable
Chargeable (pre-order via web)
Largely non-refundable
Chargeable change fee + fare difference
Credit shell only (with deduction)
SkyJoy points
Cabin-bag-only travellers on short trips
Lowest VJ fare
DeluxeEconomy (Flex bundle)
Bundled fare with checked baggage, meal and standard seat. Best value if you would buy these add-ons separately.
7 kg + 1 personal item
20 kg (typical, varies by route)
Free standard seat
1 complimentary meal
Lower change/cancel fees
Reduced rescheduling fee
Partial refund (with deduction)
SkyJoy points
Indo-Vietnam tourists wanting baggage included
Best bundle valueMeal included
SkyBossBusiness
VietJet's premium-value bundle — priority check-in/boarding, lounge access, a larger baggage allowance and free changes, on a standard seat (not a lie-flat). The top cabin is the separate Business class below.
10 kg + 1 personal item
30 kg (standard; 40-50 kg on some Australia routes only)
Free front-cabin SkyBoss seat
Complimentary premium meal
Non-refundable for change of mind; changes free up to 3h before
Free changes up to 3h before departure (fare difference only)
Non-refundable (change of mind); taxes reclaimable
Higher SkyJoy points
Travellers wanting priority + lounge without a full business fare
Lounge accessPriority boardingFree changes (3h)
BusinessBusiness
VietJet's top cabin (relaunched 1 Jan 2026, "Wings for Leaders") — leather seats in a private forward cabin, refined dining and the largest allowances. Distinct from SkyBoss.
18 kg + 1 personal item
60 kg
Free Business cabin seat
Business dining
Non-refundable for change of mind; taxes reclaimable
Free changes (fare difference only)
Non-refundable (change of mind); taxes reclaimable
Every VietJet fare — Eco, Deluxe, SkyBoss and Business — is non-refundable for a change of mind; only unused statutory taxes can be reclaimed via the refund form. Changes are allowed up to 3 hours before departure (Eco/Deluxe pay a rebooking fee + fare difference; SkyBoss/Business change free, fare difference only). DGCA refund rules do not govern VietJet as a foreign carrier (it operates no domestic India flights).
Eco/Deluxe changes need a rebooking fee + fare difference, up to 3 hours before departure. SkyBoss and Business change free up to 3 hours before, paying only any fare difference.
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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Vietjet Air Fare Types — Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Vietjet Air fare is Eco — The lowest Vietjet fare — cabin baggage only, chargeable seats, meals and checked baggage. Pure LCC model for travellers happy to fly bare-bones. It includes cabin only (chargeable to add 20-40 kg) of checked baggage with 7 kg + 1 personal item (typical) cabin baggage. Seat selection is chargeable and meals are chargeable (pre-order via web). Cancellation: largely non-refundable.
Deluxe is the lowest Vietjet Air fare that typically includes a complimentary meal — Bundled fare with checked baggage, meal and standard seat. Best value if you would buy these add-ons separately. Higher tiers above this fare also include meals. Lower fares charge separately for in-flight meals.
Eco is typically the least refundable Vietjet Air fare — credit shell only (with deduction). Statutory government taxes (PSF, UDF, GST on taxes) are always refundable on request even on non-refundable fares. For full refundability, choose Deluxe or above.
Eco on Vietjet Air typically includes 7 kg + 1 personal item (typical) of cabin baggage and cabin only (chargeable to add 20-40 kg) 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 Vietjet Air Eco is chargeable. Vietjet Air usually charges separately for advance seat selection on this fare. For free seat selection, look at Deluxe or higher fare tiers, which typically include standard seat selection.
Deluxe typically has reduced rescheduling fee. Fare difference still applies if the new flight is more expensive. Partial refund (with deduction). 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 Vietjet Air, SkyBoss is the strongest pick — VietJet's premium-value bundle — priority check-in/boarding, lounge access, a larger baggage allowance and free changes, on a standard seat (not a lie-flat). The top cabin is the separate Business class below. For shorter sectors or budget-conscious business travel, Deluxe delivers maximum flexibility in economy with 20 kg (typical, varies by route) of baggage and partial refund (with deduction).
Vietjet Air 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 Vietjet Air website.
No — Vietjet Air 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 Vietjet Air fare-class rules is the official Vietjet Air website at https://www.vietjetair.com. The fare comparison page shows current inclusions at the time of booking. The data on this page was last verified on 2026-05-14.