BKK-PER
Jan 11, 2017, 6:25 pm
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BKK-PER
I am spending three weeks in Thailand in March. I have some family in Perth and am thinking about doing a one-week side trip to Australia.
I have been to Thailand once, and I've never been to Australia before. So I don't really know how to shop for good deals on plane tickets in the region, nor do I have status with any of the airlines in that part of the world.
Can anyone give me some ideas on the best way to get a good deal BKK-PER round trip? Not just who to fly, but also how to book?
I have been to Thailand once, and I've never been to Australia before. So I don't really know how to shop for good deals on plane tickets in the region, nor do I have status with any of the airlines in that part of the world.
Can anyone give me some ideas on the best way to get a good deal BKK-PER round trip? Not just who to fly, but also how to book?
Last edited by txviking; Jan 11, 2017 at 8:23 pm
Jan 11, 2017, 10:56 pm
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If you're flying to perth, and sticking to lcc(plan now), you'll either go through SIN or KUL. It's up to your choice of where to transfer, though I personally prefer SIN for the resting area and entertainment.
Airline wise, Scoot/Jetstar/Airasia are your top budget options. the first two transfer in SIN and latter has their hub in KUL. If you want to see the combinations, could also try out Hellowings to see which dates of your three week has the best combo
Airline wise, Scoot/Jetstar/Airasia are your top budget options. the first two transfer in SIN and latter has their hub in KUL. If you want to see the combinations, could also try out Hellowings to see which dates of your three week has the best combo
Jan 12, 2017, 7:17 am
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I am spending three weeks in Thailand in March. I have some family in Perth and am thinking about doing a one-week side trip to Australia.
I have been to Thailand once, and I've never been to Australia before. So I don't really know how to shop for good deals on plane tickets in the region, nor do I have status with any of the airlines in that part of the world.
Can anyone give me some ideas on the best way to get a good deal BKK-PER round trip? Not just who to fly, but also how to book?
I have been to Thailand once, and I've never been to Australia before. So I don't really know how to shop for good deals on plane tickets in the region, nor do I have status with any of the airlines in that part of the world.
Can anyone give me some ideas on the best way to get a good deal BKK-PER round trip? Not just who to fly, but also how to book?
Jan 12, 2017, 11:23 am
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Can you recommend a travel agent in Bangkok that I'd be able to contact remotely via phone/email?
Jan 12, 2017, 1:51 pm
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I'm finding that out – currently I'd be looking at paying more for BKK-PER than for DFW-BKK. I also know prices tend to be higher if you book close to the time of travel, and I won't be in Bangkok until about 10 days before my trip.
Can you recommend a travel agent in Bangkok that I'd be able to contact remotely via phone/email?
Can you recommend a travel agent in Bangkok that I'd be able to contact remotely via phone/email?
I'm seeing $250-350 depending on dates/carrier
Jan 12, 2017, 4:09 pm
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Was looking at something like 3/12 until 3/17 or 18. I can be a bit flexible with the dates, but I have two constraints:
3/11 I'm attending a wedding in Bangkok
3/19 I'm flying back to the United States – and I want to have enough of a margin that I don't risk missing that flight if the return flight from Australia gets delayed/cancelled
3/11 I'm attending a wedding in Bangkok
3/19 I'm flying back to the United States – and I want to have enough of a margin that I don't risk missing that flight if the return flight from Australia gets delayed/cancelled
Jan 13, 2017, 7:35 am
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$300 -$325 for AirAsia/Air AsiaX depending on timing for DMK - KUL - PER - KUL - DMK but no overnight layovers just potentially long layover's followed by overnight flights.
$295 for Scoot DMK - SIN - PER - SIN - DMK. Decent layover on the outbound though return requires an overnight in Singapore.
Combination fare:
$135 - $150 for DMK - KUL - PER on AirAsia/AirAsiaX
$154USD ($204AUD) for PER - SIN - PER on JetStar for the return
All bookable and searchable directly from google.com/flights
$295 for Scoot DMK - SIN - PER - SIN - DMK. Decent layover on the outbound though return requires an overnight in Singapore.
Combination fare:
$135 - $150 for DMK - KUL - PER on AirAsia/AirAsiaX
$154USD ($204AUD) for PER - SIN - PER on JetStar for the return
All bookable and searchable directly from google.com/flights
Jan 31, 2017, 5:26 pm
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Thanks to all who responded! I managed to get a direct flight booked with FF miles from United + 1000 extra FF miles transferred from Chase UR; booking it through United's web portal let me get the direct Thai Airways flight. Cost me under $96, which was government fees split roughly 2/3 Australia and 1/3 Thailand.
Jan 31, 2017, 8:30 pm
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Thanks to all who responded! I managed to get a direct flight booked with FF miles from United + 1000 extra FF miles transferred from Chase UR; booking it through United's web portal let me get the direct Thai Airways flight. Cost me under $96, which was government fees split roughly 2/3 Australia and 1/3 Thailand.
Feb 7, 2017, 2:06 am
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Feb 19, 2017, 7:13 am
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