Let’s face it, even though we love living in Thailand, sometimes we just need to get away from it all.
And what better time to get away than during the holiday season?
This guide shows you how to score last-minute deals out of Thailand during the holidays.
You can apply the tips and tricks in this guide to help you fly back home or visit a nearby country.
Where to Look for Tickets During the Holidays
Assuming you have a place to stay when you get to where you’re going, let’s focus on scoring cheap airline tickets.
The go-to source for airline tickets is usually Expedia. And although you might find some last-minute deals on the website, your best bet is to look elsewhere first.
If you want to compare flying times and costs, check out Kayak Flights before you book.
After entering a holiday flight from Bangkok to New York City, you’ll see that current fares can change quickly depending on your dates, route, airline, and baggage needs.
You can check out lastminute.com flights as well. It’s a good choice if you want to escape Thailand for the holidays but have no destination in mind.
In this case, compare current flight deals to places all over the world.
And hey, maybe your home city will be one of them.
When to Fly Home for the Holidays
Plenty of travelers have their superstitions on when the best time to buy airline tickets is.
You often hear them say: fly on a Wednesday; depart in the mornings; take the redeye. But rarely are their beliefs supported with numbers.
In a nutshell, historical airfare trends from Google Flights and other fare tools show that holiday prices vary by route, but waiting until the last week is usually risky.
When Flying Home for Christmas
- waiting until one week out from Christmas is usually one of the riskiest times to buy because seats are limited and fares can rise
- compare fares several weeks or months in advance and set price alerts, especially for long-haul international routes
- if you absolutely have to fly out Christmas week, compare the 24th and 25th of December with nearby dates because flying on the holiday itself can sometimes be cheaper, but not always
When Flying Home for New Year’s
- waiting until one week out from New Year’s can be expensive and can leave you with fewer flight choices
- compare prices as early as you can and keep checking flexible dates because New Year’s demand can change by route
- if you absolutely have to fly out New Year’s week, compare the 30th and 31st of December with nearby dates instead of assuming those are always the cheapest days
You can also check out Hopper for price alerts and booking through its app.
But you can download their app and sign up for notifications on when your route is at its cheapest.
This way, when you plan your flight back home next year you’ll know in advance when to buy.
Now, on to You
Don’t let the stress of flying home—or escaping Thailand—for the holidays put off your trip. Use the tools above to find cheap last-minute flights.
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