How to Find Cheap flights to Bangkok

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The Best Ways to Find Cheap Flights to Bangkok
Thailand, also known as the Land of Smiles, is one of the destinations you must experience in this life. It is called the Land of Smiles because it seems that every local you meet here wears a smile. But you will enjoy your experience in this land of beautiful beaches, warm weather, rich history, great food, and exciting nightlife by finding cheap flights to Thailand. To reach Thailand requires a long flight for many travelers which is why it even more important to find the best deal on airfare possible. Here are a few tips on how to find cheap flights to Thailand.

Look for cheap flights to Bangkok in the low season.
Even though there is a low season in Thailand, it really is hard to tell the difference between it and the peak season. The low season runs between roughly March and the end of October. This is the period that sees the hottest temperatures and the most rainfall. However, there is still plenty of sunshine and rainstorms usually only last from a few minutes to a couple of hours in the worst cases. You can still enjoy Thailand and plane fares as well as hotel prices are cheaper during this time.

You can also get good deals on airfare during the peak season. The peak season in Thailand runs from November until February and is characterized by cooler (but still warm) temperatures, breezy conditions, and little rainfall. It actually gets cool in the northern part around Chiang Mai. Of course the Christmas and New Year timeframes are the most expensive periods to depart from your home country to Thailand. However, if you book your flight around the end of November until the first part of December you can get fares close to those of the low season. The rule of thumb is that you can save by booking 21 days ahead of a major holiday.

It is the little things that count towards saving you air fare. These are things like not flying 7 days prior to or following a holiday, departing on Monday through Wednesday, booking for an early morning or late night departure, and going on flights with longer layovers.

Cheap Flights to Bangkok comparison websites.
These are travel websites where you can put in your arrival and departure information and they will return results listing all airlines with flights available within those parameters. Usually, the listing will be in order of least expensive to most expensive but it allows you to compare and get the best deal.

Ask a travel agent. Travel agents have access to deals that are not listed on websites. Travel agents sometimes have promotional packages that include hotel and rental car in addition to air fare. Sometimes, the air fare is cheaper if you buy one of these packages.

Go directly to the airline’s website. The airline itself may be having its own promotion that allows you to get a better deal. Along the subject of airlines, you can also save money by not changing air carriers at a layover.

Use flag carriers from other countries. Their prices might reflect the price their nationals can pay. Be cautious of low air fare carriers from other countries and check their safety records. Sometimes, these cheap flight airlines have been known to cut corners on safety and have a few accidents under their belt.