Cheap Flights to Thailand from $538

Q: When is the best time to fly to Thailand?

Peak season Cheap flights to Thailand land in bustling Bangkok, a scintillating city that mixes the past and present, where ancient palaces and temples reside alongside modern skyscrapers. Bangkok’s peak season is November to March when flights to Thailand and hotel prices can be twice as high as in the off season, and hotels are often fully booked. But Thailand is much more than Bangkok so be sure to explore the countryside with its breathtaking views and abundance of wildlife, as well as a few of the many tropical islands offering pristine sandy shores and beachfront bungalows. Of these Phuket is Thailand’s largest island, and a popular reason for travellers to book flight tickets. It has a wide range of hotels that cater to every beach goers budget from bungalows to luxury resorts. These fill up during Phuket’s peak season (November to April) so plan and book your flight tickets and accommodation well in advance to avoid disappointment. On the opposite coast, Ko Samui offers scuba diving, parasailing, forest and hill treks, as well as a lively nightlife, and is particularly busy around Christmas and July/August. Ko Pha-ngan just to the north is famous for its full-moon beach party and is most crowded from November to March, and August. Off season Thailand’s monsoon season lasts from July to November in the north and central regions, and in the south it can rain intermittently all through the year. If you don’t mind the humid and wet weather there are deals on cheap flights to Thailand to be found.

Flights to Thailand in 2021

Popular in	December	High demand for flights, 27% potential price rise
Cheapest in	May	Best time to find cheap flights, 7% potential price drop
Average price	$657	Average for round-trip flights in March 2021
Round-trip from	$721	From Sydney to Bangkok
One-way from	$538	One-way flight from Sydney to Bangkok

When is the best time to fly to Thailand?

Peak season

Cheap flights to Thailand land in bustling Bangkok, a scintillating city that mixes the past and present, where ancient palaces and temples reside alongside modern skyscrapers. Bangkok’s peak season is November to March when flights to Thailand and hotel prices can be twice as high as in the off season, and hotels are often fully booked.

But Thailand is much more than Bangkok so be sure to explore the countryside with its breathtaking views and abundance of wildlife, as well as a few of the many tropical islands offering pristine sandy shores and beachfront bungalows. Of these Phuket is Thailand’s largest island, and a popular reason for travellers to book flight tickets. It has a wide range of hotels that cater to every beach goers budget from bungalows to luxury resorts. These fill up during Phuket’s peak season (November to April) so plan and book your flight tickets and accommodation well in advance to avoid disappointment. On the opposite coast, Ko Samui offers scuba diving, parasailing, forest and hill treks, as well as a lively nightlife, and is particularly busy around Christmas and July/August. Ko Pha-ngan just to the north is famous for its full-moon beach party and is most crowded from November to March, and August.

Off season

Thailand’s monsoon season lasts from July to November in the north and central regions, and in the south it can rain intermittently all through the year. If you don’t mind the humid and wet weather there are deals on cheap flights to Thailand to be found.

When is the best time to book a flight to Thailand?

The cool season (November to February) is the best time of year to book a flight to Thailand, though it can still reach temperatures of up to 30°C in the middle of the day. It’s not surprising then that most travellers choose to factor water sports of some kind into their visit, and with Thailand’s array of beautiful beaches and variety of water based activities tourists are well catered for. The cool season is also the busiest season, so forward planning is essential to take advantage of the cheapest flights to Thailand on offer.

Which day is cheapest to fly to Thailand?

The cheapest day to fly to Thailand is usually Monday. At the moment, Saturday is the most expensive.

What time of day is cheapest to fly to Thailand?

Flights at midday are typically the cheapest time of the day to fly to Thailand. Flights in the morning are usually the most expensive.

How long is the flight to Thailand?

Flights from Sydney to Thailand – 9 hrs 10 mins

Flights from Melbourne to Thailand – 9 hrs 5 mins

Flights from Brisbane to Thailand – 9 hrs

Flights from Perth to Thailand – 6 hrs 55 mins

Which airlines operate flights to Thailand?

Cheap flights to Thailand are readily available from Australia, and this is a popular flight route with competitive prices. Thai Airways offers direct flights to Bangkok from Sydney and Melbourne seven days a week. Qantas, Emirates and Jetstar also offer direct flights to Bangkok. There’s also the option of a cheaper but longer flight via a stopover in Singapore or Kuala Lumpur with Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines or Vietnam Airlines. Once you’ve landed in Bangkok there are plenty of low-cost convenient domestic Thailand airlines that fly to regional airports including Phuket and Koh Samui.

How to get from the airport to the city centre?

Busy Bangkok International Airport (BKK) is situated 25 km east of downtown Bangkok, and the quickest and convenient mode of ground transport is the Airport Rail Link which runs from 6am to 12am and reaches a speed of 160 km/hr. There are three city bus services that run regularly from the airport terminal. Taxis are available and charge a fare by distance plus a 50 baht fee for the driver, or if there is a group of you there are shuttle buses which run certain fixed routes.