Fare help to BKK
Nov 15, 2006, 5:49 pm
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Fare help to BKK
I would like to make my first visit to BKK the end of Jan or early Feb. I would depart from the midwest through MSP. I have been noting the fares on the NWA site (my prefered airline) and they have been running about $1,400. I am use to flying to China for $800 and thought this quite a bit more expensive. Do I need to use a consolidator (any suggestions) or will there be a fare sale coming after Christmas? Would appreciate any tips or suggestions.
Nov 15, 2006, 7:44 pm
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Check Malaysia Airlines. They are usually $700 or so plus tax. You can see their offers at their website. Its much easier to call to book and get fares. I usually cannot get the cheap fares online but am successful calling.
Nov 15, 2006, 8:06 pm
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Try Cathay Pacific. Their website is advertising a discount fare to BKK. However, you would have to get to NYC or the west coast, I imagine.
Also, try the consolidator (I think its a consolidator) website: bt-store.com
They have some pretty cheap fares via American to BKK.
Good luck.
Also, try the consolidator (I think its a consolidator) website: bt-store.com
They have some pretty cheap fares via American to BKK.
Good luck.
Nov 16, 2006, 12:44 pm
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Fly to LAX and get a separate ticket for LAX-BKK. LAX has the cheapest fares to BKK because of all the competition. You could also try thaifly.com but remember in Feb is Chinese New Year which is a huge travel time in Asia.
If you are a gambler, you can keep checking the NW fares. Promo fares may appear for a few days closer to your departure date.
If you are a gambler, you can keep checking the NW fares. Promo fares may appear for a few days closer to your departure date.
Nov 16, 2006, 12:51 pm
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Originally Posted by SaigonCyclo
You're flying during the prime tourist months for Thailand. Difficult to find a good fare coming from the USA. And don't forget, BKK is 3-6 hours flying time from China depending on where in China you go. You might also try EVA Air.
Malaysia low rates are good all winter-they end in May when US people start going on Summer vacations.
I find in Jan and Feb good airfare but higher hotel prices.