One Way Plane Ticket

[Melrose Plant 1]

Does anybody know how I can buy a one-way plane ticket from Vietnam to the U.S.? AND have us on the same plane, hopefully in adjoining seats? I'm sure I'm far from the first to encounter this problem, can someone help?

[Teacher Mark 53]

I got mine (round trip) through United and got the best deal ($1196 from the East Coast). Believe me I researched it for a couple of months and they were the cheapest. So I would go to United's website united.com and get the quote and flight information, then call them and check on the available seats. If you chose to buy the ticket you have to get it through the website or you will have to pay $15 more. After I got the ticket I was able to go and check on the seating with my MileagePlus account. I was able to get a window seat on all of the flights except the one departing HCMC, it was packed. I also noticed that after late March the prices went up dramatically. The same ticket would cost me $1500.00, no matter when I left.

Hope any of the information helps MP.

[Robert & Van 0]

When I went to pick up my Wife in Vietnam and step daughter I bought 1 round trip ticket for myself flew with China Air lines. when I got to Vietnam I went to china airlines office and ask them that I needed 2 1 way ticket's to the US on same flight that I was taking back. no problem whats so ever with China airlines. and even saved about 400.00 buying the ticket there.

[Melrose Plant 1]

When I went to pick up my Wife in Vietnam and step daughter I bought 1 round trip ticket for myself flew with China Air lines. when I got to Vietnam I went to china airlines office and ask them that I needed 2 1 way ticket's to the US on same flight that I was taking back. no problem whats so ever with China airlines. and even saved about 400.00 buying the ticket there.

Thank you. That is just the sort of information I was looking for. Boy, I hate to leave it up to the last minute like that, but then again, what if she doesn't pass the interview? I don't see how she couldn't pass, but with HCM you never know.........

Oh, well, at least I know what I can do now. Thanks again.

[b_weeks 6]

When I went to pick up my Wife in Vietnam and step daughter I bought 1 round trip ticket for myself flew with China Air lines. when I got to Vietnam I went to china airlines office and ask them that I needed 2 1 way ticket's to the US on same flight that I was taking back. no problem whats so ever with China airlines. and even saved about 400.00 buying the ticket there.

Thank you. That is just the sort of information I was looking for. Boy, I hate to leave it up to the last minute like that, but then again, what if she doesn't pass the interview? I don't see how she couldn't pass, but with HCM you never know.........

Oh, well, at least I know what I can do now. Thanks again.

Think Positive!!!!

[PeterFB 0]

I had booked my flight on China Airlines. After Thi passed her interview on Wednesday, I called them about getting her a ticket on my flight back to US on 3/5. Originally they had no seats but put her on stand by. A day later they called saying they had a seat. After she picked up her visa on Friday we paid for her ticket at China Airlines which is just a couple of block from the Consulate. They will not book a ticket until they see the passport with the visa in it that's why we had to go after the Consualte. So it wasn't a sure thing but it worked out ok. I think China Airlines is familiar with k1 visas and try to help as much as possible. They were very nice and helpful to us anyway. The one way ticket was $698. 40 USD to the LAX.

Peter and Thi

I-129F Sent : 2007-05-26

I-129F NOA1 : 2007-06-11

I-129F RFE(s) :

RFE Reply(s) :

I-129F NOA2 : 2007-10-26

Touched: 2007-11-02

NVC Recieved: 2007-11-16

Consulate recieved ??????

Packet 3 sent 2007-12-11

Packet 3 received 2007-12-24

Packet 3 returned 2007-12-28

Packet 4 sent 2008-1-14

Email Reply with Interview Date 2008-1-23

Interview Date 2008-2-27

Passed Interview 2008-02-27

Visa Pick Up Date 2008-3-05

Received Visa 2008-2-29 (called to pick up earlier)

POE 2008-3-05 Los Angeles

[Niels Bohr 72]

Does anybody know how I can buy a one-way plane ticket from Vietnam to the U.S.? AND have us on the same plane, hopefully in adjoining seats? I'm sure I'm far from the first to encounter this problem, can someone help?

Try hooking up with tourism agency. They can give you cheaper rates than internet prices.

[griz30 0]

So...its ok to buy a one way ticket for my fiancee? I wasn't sure if customs required a round trip or it didn't matter????

[Niels Bohr 72]

If one way is cheaper go for it. It's highly unlikely that custom will turn her away.

[Etrnaly 0]

My wife booked her ticket for China Airlines for $640 I think about 2 weeks before her flight. My uncle's wife ended up going back from Viet Nam on the same flight and they were able to get seats together when they met at the airport. I would suggest talking to a travel agent to see if they can get you a better deal than getting the ticket from the airline directly.

[Dan J 277]

So...its ok to buy a one way ticket for my fiancee? I wasn't sure if customs required a round trip or it didn't matter????

Its not customs but immigration. Round trip is not required for fiance or spousal visas, so one way tickets are fine.

[PeterFB 0]

So...its ok to buy a one way ticket for my fiancee? I wasn't sure if customs required a round trip or it didn't matter????

Customs doesn't care if she has a one way or round trip ticket. They do want you to follow the law about your visa.

Also please fill in your timeline. It will help us help you and it's helpful for others to see who are just starting their journey.

Peter and Thi

I-129F Sent : 2007-05-26

I-129F NOA1 : 2007-06-11

I-129F RFE(s) :

RFE Reply(s) :

I-129F NOA2 : 2007-10-26

Touched: 2007-11-02

NVC Recieved: 2007-11-16

Consulate recieved ??????

Packet 3 sent 2007-12-11

Packet 3 received 2007-12-24

Packet 3 returned 2007-12-28

Packet 4 sent 2008-1-14

Email Reply with Interview Date 2008-1-23

Interview Date 2008-2-27

Passed Interview 2008-02-27

Visa Pick Up Date 2008-3-05

Received Visa 2008-2-29 (called to pick up earlier)

POE 2008-3-05 Los Angeles

Wedding 2008-4-26

Edited April 22, 2008 by PeterFB

[Melrose Plant 1]

Now that we've done this, I will tell our experiences in hopes that it will help other people.

I have a round trip ticket on Korean Air. We went to the main Korean Air office after the interview and inquired about purchasing a ticket for June 3, one way. The lady said it couldn't be done, because I had purchased my ticket through Delta (a ticket-sharing arrangement). I called BS, and asked a different way, can we buy a ticket on this specific airplane? Yes, you can. But not the last leg of your flight because it is on United. Fine. We'll deal with that later. Also, you can't buy the ticket without a visa. Fine, can we reserve it? Yes, no problem. Also, you must pay in VN dong, we can't accept U.S. cash. Fine. Well, not really.

After an unnecessarily long discussion, we got our ticket all the way to Des Moines, and we paid in U.S. dollars, and we got the thing without a visa. When in Vietnam, just keep needling, keep pressing, and someone will eventually help you. The Vietnamese will not generally give out helpful information unsolicited. Get used to it, and just accept it.

For curious folks, $965.00 from Hanoi to Seoul to Chicago to Des Moines (the Des Moines portion is on United). The lady said if we show up really early to the airport, we might even get to sit together. That would be wonderful.

[Melrose Plant 1]

P.S. I forgot to mention that the first time, they got the date wrong on 2 out of the 3 flights. Dot every I and cross every T!

[Tyrobe 1]

Now that we've done this, I will tell our experiences in hopes that it will help other people.

I have a round trip ticket on Korean Air. We went to the main Korean Air office after the interview and inquired about purchasing a ticket for June 3, one way. The lady said it couldn't be done, because I had purchased my ticket through Delta (a ticket-sharing arrangement). I called BS, and asked a different way, can we buy a ticket on this specific airplane? Yes, you can. But not the last leg of your flight because it is on United. Fine. We'll deal with that later. Also, you can't buy the ticket without a visa. Fine, can we reserve it? Yes, no problem. Also, you must pay in VN dong, we can't accept U.S. cash. Fine. Well, not really.

After an unnecessarily long discussion, we got our ticket all the way to Des Moines, and we paid in U.S. dollars, and we got the thing without a visa. When in Vietnam, just keep needling, keep pressing, and someone will eventually help you. The Vietnamese will not generally give out helpful information unsolicited. Get used to it, and just accept it.

For curious folks, $965.00 from Hanoi to Seoul to Chicago to Des Moines (the Des Moines portion is on United). The lady said if we show up really early to the airport, we might even get to sit together. That would be wonderful.

Thanks for the info! I also plan to get a one-way ticket for my wife involving more than one airline in either June or September.