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Cheap Flights and Travel to Thailand from US?
I am going to Thailand at the end of June through July. Does anyone have advice for the cheapest place to find tickets to Thailand from FL without flying 40+ hours?
In country, we are interested in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and a quieter beach not too far from Bangkok. Any suggestions on hotels, sites, and activities? Thank you in advance!
Thai Air flies direct to Thailand from several places in the U.S. Thai Air is also probably the most expensive carrier to use too!
You don't mention where you are flying from. If you are on the West Coast you have more airlines to choose from. Several Asian carriers fly from SFO and LAX. From Boston to BKK it is about 23 hours of flying going through Japan/Korea or Taiwan. (Not including the time waiting in airports for your flights!) If you are on the East Coast and fly through Europe it is a little shorter flying time but costs more money! You did ask for cheap flights - cheaper flights take longer than more direct flights like Thai Air!
You can help yourself to get a cheaper ticket by being flexible on your departure date. Check the price a few days before and a few days after your desired date for any price changes. Flights leaving on Fridays, weekends and holidays may be more expensive too! June through early September are the most expensive for flights to Asia but in Thailand the hotels are on low season pricing.
Always check the airline's websites for any special prices. You should check the airline's websites to establish a price that the wholesalers and bucket shops have to beat - otherwise you wouldn't know if you got a good deal or not! There are some good prices when there are cancellations because tour groups cancel out and the airline wants to fill those seats quickly! Check the websites often!
Remember to choose your seats ahead of time so you don't get the crappy seats. Get up often during the flight and bring a couple books to read. Complaining about the long flight doesn't make the flying any easier. If you have an elite card (silver or gold, etc. frequent flier card) use that airline so you can get bonus miles and more perks like priority boarding and better seats and free upgrades!
Plan on spending a few days in Bangkok at the beginning of your trip and end up there the last night of your trip so you don't have any conflicts with connecting flights. In Bangkok get a hotel near the Skytrain route so you can use that transportation service.
You can take the overnight sleeper train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai if you want. This will save you from paying for another night in a hotel in Bangkok. Nearest beach to Bangkok is Pattaya/Jomtien. The bus to Pattaya leaves from the Ekamai bus station (off the Skytrain stop) and will cost around 118 baht and take 2 hours. Only buy your ticket from the bus station.
Read up on Thailand on some of the travel links below for more detailed info.
Good luck.
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