Best deal from LA to BK?

[Arsenal 0]

I think I saw $800 roundtrip on China Air.

 

Also, what's the minimum length suggested to justify the travel costs?

[Florida Guy 0]

My buddy flies out of L.A. and usually takes Eva ... I believe that may be China Air so I don't know if there's any price difference.

 

Just ONE day in Thailand is justification enough for travel expenses ... anything over that is a bonus!

 

Seriously, I'd plan on at least a couple weeks. It also depends on what you want to do there ... travel the country or stay in one place. Be forewarned though, if you make plans beforehand, expect them to go in the toilet once you get there!

 

Don't say I didn't warn you! Have fun.

[Arsenal 0]

Thanks! $573 for roundtrip. That's cheap. Never even heard of Evaair.

[Samsonite 181]

China Air, the national airline of Taiwan, and EVA Air, also from Taiwan, are two different airlines. China Air should not be confused with Air China from mainland China.

[racyjim 0]

China Air and Eva stop over in Taiwan, a great chance to take a shower, get cleaned up so when you hit BKK or Pattaya, you just have to throw your bags into the room, and hit the Soi's.

 

Just pack a throw away towel, single use soap, razor and tooth brush (if you aren't British), change of clothes, into your carry on, and follow the Intl Shower Sign. Very clean, private cubicles. Then when done, throw the wet stuff away, and head over to the gate for departure. As long as the layover is more than an hour, should be plenty of time to get cleaned up.

[MrMango 672]

I like EVA air - They are a lot better than JAL or China Air.

When I commute from Hawaii to Bangkok, the best thing about them is they leave at Midnight, rather than in the late morning, which gets you into Bangkok around noon, not midnight.

 

Also when you depart, they leave about 13:00 rather than 08:00 or so, which give you a good night sleep.

 

The other thing I look for is a short connection. I have seen flights with 12 hour layover times - Bummer...

[Tengotodo 52]

Just pack a throw away towel, single use soap, razor and tooth brush (if you aren't British),

[Tengotodo 52]

Thanks! $573 for roundtrip. That's cheap. Never even heard of Evaair.

I can't find this fare anywhere! What dates are you looking at?

[marcortez 0]

Don't forget to add all the taxes to that $573 fare......

[Arsenal 0]

Yeah I forgot the tax...700 and change after that. still not bad. thanks.

[jacko 8,866]

China Air and Eva stop over in Taiwan, a great chance to take a shower, get cleaned up so when you hit BKK or Pattaya, you just have to throw your bags into the room, and hit the Soi's.

 

Just pack a throw away towel, single use soap, razor and tooth brush (if you aren't British), change of clothes, into your carry on, and follow the Intl Shower Sign.  Very clean, private cubicles.  Then when done, throw the wet stuff away, and head over to the gate for departure.  As long as the layover is more than an hour, should be plenty of time to get cleaned up.

British people would have no need of flying via Taiwan to BKK.

As you have no need of cutlery in what you laughingly call restaurants.

 

It is also less of a problem to have poor teeth when you have been taught to chew with your mouth closed.

Edited July 31, 2006 by jacko

[BigDUSA 71]

Also, what's the minimum length suggested to justify the travel costs?

Shortest trip I've done is 7 nights and I fly out of Philly. I usually stay two to three weeks. It takes me two days to get over jet lag. Length of time is a tough question to answer. My wife and I flew Philly to Sydney, Australia for a long weekend.

[Arsenal 0]

Shortest trip I've done is 7 nights and I fly out of Philly. I usually stay two to three weeks. It takes me two days to get over jet lag. Length of time is a tough question to answer. My wife and I flew Philly to Sydney, Australia for a long weekend.

Thanks. Does anyone know the maximum length for a layover? Eg, stay in Tokyo for a week then goto Thailand then back to LA. I'm guessing it's not possible correct?

[too_mutt 10]

Also, there is the Thai Air, TG 795 from LAX (non-stop) to BKK on the A340-500 departing Monday, Thursday and Saturday I believe.

 

It is about 17 hours over and about 14.5 hours back.

 

 

Regards

Edited August 1, 2006 by SoCalGuy

[BigDUSA 71]

Thanks. Does anyone know the maximum length for a layover? Eg, stay in Tokyo for a week then goto Thailand then back to LA. I'm guessing it's not possible correct?

Long layover is no problem. Airline reservations can sort that out for you.

[too_mutt 10]

China Air and Eva stop over in Taiwan, a great chance to take a shower, get cleaned up so when you hit BKK or Pattaya, you just have to throw your bags into the room, and hit the Soi's.

 

Just pack a throw away towel, single use soap, razor and tooth brush (if you aren't British), change of clothes, into your carry on, and follow the Intl Shower Sign. Very clean, private cubicles. Then when done, throw the wet stuff away, and head over to the gate for departure. As long as the layover is more than an hour, should be plenty of time to get cleaned up.

That sounds like a good idea, although it seems strange that you wouldn't be able to rent a bath towel for the shower. I guess bringing a throw away towel isn't too tough though.

 

Regards

[midlifecrisis 4,048]

Just ONE day in Thailand is justification enough for travel expenses ... anything over that is a bonus!

If only I could afford something better than coach for a close to 20 hour trip.

 

[wallyc 0]

Midlifecrisis:

 

Look into Eva Air's Evergreen Deluxe Class ( evaair.com ). Seats are alittle wider and more leg room. Some seating is 2-4-2, but up in front it is 2 on one side and 2 on the other.

Approx $300 more than Econo for the RT from SFO to BKK. My flight in late Oct is $1053 - all in, bought the tickets last Feb - on-line. Last I checked, same dates the cost is now $ 1111 - all in.

Third trip, all on Eva and see no reason to change airlines. No problems. Flight leaves at 1:30 am and arrives in BKK at 11:05 am the next day. Stop in Tapei for about 2 1/2 hours. Leaves BKK at 16:55 arriving in SFO around 7pm, missing the rush hour traffic for my 2 hr drive to Stockton.

 

wallyc

[Arsenal 0]

Midlifecrisis:

 

Look into Eva Air's Evergreen Deluxe Class ( evaair.com ). Seats are alittle wider and more leg room. Some seating is 2-4-2, but up in front it is 2 on one side and 2 on the other.

Approx $300 more than Econo for the RT from SFO to BKK. My flight in late Oct is $1053 - all in, bought the tickets last Feb - on-line. Last I checked, same dates the cost is now $ 1111 - all in.

Third trip, all on Eva and see no reason to change airlines. No problems. Flight leaves at 1:30 am and arrives in BKK at 11:05 am the next day. Stop in Tapei for about 2 1/2 hours. Leaves BKK at 16:55 arriving in SFO around 7pm, missing the rush hour traffic for my 2 hr drive to Stockton.

 

wallyc

Small world. I was in Stockton last week. Took the bar exam in Sac and a friend lives in Stockton.

 

Another question, are these flights usually full or are they sometimes half capacity?

[pinstriper 0]

Arsenal....fly smf-lax...korean...inc...bkk..cost now 1042 usd...have been on most other airlines eva , china ,nw,japan, thai.singapore,ua, .....its all about the price and time you get there......staying in bankok or going on to pattaya...as far as cost ..lowest 434 usd in 91....512 in 96 ......you get the idea........lax always seams to be cheaper than sfo

[eddydb 0]

I just booked my for my October trip.

Eva Delux from SFO-BKK for $695 plus tax for a total of $890.

The conomy flight is $492 plus tax for a total of $695.

 

Great rates right now.......I love Eva and never fly anything else anymore.

[MrMango 672]

Thanks. Does anyone know the maximum length for a layover? Eg, stay in Tokyo for a week then goto Thailand then back to LA. I'm guessing it's not possible correct?

The rule used to be your connection within 4 hours of your arrival, or the the next available flight out to your destination, otherwise it is considered a stopover.

 

I have taken advantage of this rule many times flying to the Orient. I would book my flight SFO-TPE with a stop in hong Kong using Cathy Pacific. The flight arrived in Hong Kong after the last flight to Taipei left Hong Kong, so they would put me up in a Hotel for the night, gratis.