Cheap Flights to Bangkok
Thailand • BKK
Adults
+12 years old
Children
2-11 years old
Infants
Under 2 years
Flights to Bangkok (BKK)
Bangkok is a city that thrives on contrasts. Glittering Buddhist temples sit beside towering skyscrapers. Street food carts serve dishes that rival Michelin-starred restaurants. And ancient floating markets coexist with mega malls. It is chaotic, colorful, and completely captivating.
The Grand Palace and Wat Pho (home of the reclining Buddha) are essential visits, but Bangkok rewards those who wander beyond the guidebook. Explore Chinatown after dark for the best street food in Asia. Take a longtail boat through the Thonburi canals to see how locals live along the water. Visit Chatuchak Weekend Market, one of the largest open-air markets in the world with over 15,000 stalls.
Bangkok is served by two airports. Suvarnabhumi (BKK) handles most international flights, while Don Mueang (DMK) serves budget carriers. From the US, expect connections through Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, or Middle Eastern hubs. Total travel time is typically 17 to 22 hours depending on the layover.
The best time to visit is November through February when the weather is cooler and drier. The hot season (March-May) can be brutally humid, while the rainy season (June-October) brings daily downpours but also fewer tourists and lower prices. The Thai baht offers excellent value for American travelers.
Airports serving Bangkok
Fares between Bangkok's airports can differ by $50 to $150 on the same dates, and ground transport times vary too. Ask us to price all of them before you book.
Top things to do in Bangkok
- Grand Palace
- Wat Pho and the reclining Buddha
- Chatuchak Weekend Market
- Chinatown street food
- Thonburi canals
- Wat Arun
- Jim Thompson House
Travel tips for Bangkok
- Remove your shoes before entering any temple.
- The BTS Skytrain and MRT avoid Bangkok’s legendary traffic entirely.
- Street food is safe where locals eat and turnover is high.
- Insist on the meter in taxis, or agree the fare before getting in.
About flights to Bangkok
Fares into BKK move with the season and with how far ahead you book. Flying midweek instead of Friday or Sunday, shifting your dates by a day or two, and booking four to eight weeks out all reduce the price. Bangkok is served by 2 airports, and fares between them can differ substantially — ask us to price all of them. Our agents also hold consolidator and unpublished fares that do not appear in online results.
November through February, when the weather is cooler and drier. The rainy season from June to October brings lower prices and fewer tourists.
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Fares and ground transport times differ between them, so it is worth comparing before you book.
Grand Palace, Wat Pho and the reclining Buddha, Chatuchak Weekend Market, Chinatown street food, Thonburi canals are among the highlights, along with Wat Arun and Jim Thompson House.