cjnst2 Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Ok. I've procrastinated on getting my airline tickets back to America. I've been all over the internet at all the main websites dealing with tickets(Kayak, cheaptickets.com, etc) and all of them have prices higher than expected. I flew out here using EVA airways and they seem to have a special promotion going on right now that I'm considering but I'd like to know if any one knows of better options. Facts: I am in Chiang Mai right now. I'm have to get to Pittsburgh, PA. I'll travel via plains, trains, and or automobiles....whatever is the most economical. My travel dates are flexible within reason. I can leave between March 26 and April 2......and I'd like to return in late April sometime. Right now my best option seems to be: Bangkok to Los Angeles for ~20,000...give or take 3,000 baht. EVA's website isn't very clear on the promotion. Then I'd get either another ticket from Los Angeles to Pittburgh round trip or a just go greyhound(bus) for about $230 round trip. I'd like to know if anyone knows of a good travel agent or another way that can get me a better deal. Also realize I wouldn't mind going to New York via flight as it is closer to my home. I flew out here threw New York. Basically I'm looking to get from where I'm at now(Chiang Mai) to Pittsburgh for ~$1000 to $1100US round trip. I'm a cheapskate when it comes to spending money on stuff like this. I hope it's possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crouton Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 I'm by no means an expert but this place got me the best prices for my trip to BKK. It searches a bunch of airlines and was surprisingly cheaper than every where else I checked http://www.airlineconsolidator.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jberry Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 This is what I found for you: Delta Air LinesFlight 7918 773 BKK - Bangkok ICN - Seoul Incheon 01:45am - 02Apr, Mon 08:45am - 02Apr, Mon Nonstop Coach 5hr 00min Delta Air LinesFlight 7855 744 ICN - Seoul Incheon JFK - New York Kennedy 11:00am - 02Apr, Mon 11:55am - 02Apr, Mon Nonstop Coach 13hr 55min Connecting flight wait time 5 hours 15 minutesDelta Air LinesFlight 5983 DH8 JFK - New York Kennedy PHL - Philadelphia 05:10pm - 02Apr, Mon 06:55pm - 02Apr, Mon Nonstop Coach 1hr 45min Total Trip Time: 20hr 40min Delta Air LinesFlight 721 738 PHL - Philadelphia ATL - Atlanta 08:40am - 30Apr, Mon 11:00am - 30Apr, Mon Nonstop Coach 2hr 20min Delta Air LinesFlight 7850 744 ATL - Atlanta ICN - Seoul Incheon 01:10pm - 30Apr, Mon 05:10pm - 01May, Tue Nonstop Coach 15hr 00min Delta Air LinesFlight 7917 773 ICN - Seoul Incheon BKK - Bangkok 08:25pm - 01May, Tue 11:55pm - 01May, Tue Nonstop Coach 5hr 30min Total Trip Time: 22hr 50min Total cost $2000.50(Tax included) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shah Jahan Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 I don't know about getting to Pitsburg, but i just booked today a China airlines Chaing Mai - SFO and back again for about 33k. and really I have flown most of the airlines and China Airlines wins hands down for nicest white skin and long legs on an air hostess contest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pumpuiman Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 In the future start looking for tickets more than 21 days in advance. The prices seem to drop considerably. Also, travel on Tue., Wed, or Thu...never Friday through Monday. Enter alternate airports and flexible dates in your searches. Try calling airlines direct.....I have actually got some great deals this way. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pumpuiman Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 (edited) $866 + $205 taxes & fees = $1,071 per person Originally selected flight Leave Tue, Mar 27 Etihad Airways 401 Etihad Airways Depart: 8:55pm Arrive: 12:05am Bangkok, Thailand (BKK) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (AUH) 1 stop * Economy * 6hr 10min * Boeing 777 Change planes. Time between flights: 1hr 55min Etihad Airways 101 Etihad Airways Depart: 2:00am Arrive: 8:30am Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (AUH) New York, NY (JFK) * Economy * 14hr 30min * Airbus A345 Total duration: 22hr 35min This is an overnight flight. Return Wed, Apr 25 Etihad Airways 100 Etihad Airways Depart: 11:10am Arrive: 7:40am New York, NY (JFK) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (AUH) 1 stop * Economy * 12hr 30min * Airbus A345 Change planes. Time between flights: 1hr 20min Etihad Airways 408 Etihad Airways Depart: 9:00am Arrive: 6:25pm Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (AUH) Bangkok, Thailand (BKK) * Economy * 6hr 25min * Boeing 777 Total duration: 20hr 15min This is an overnight flight. Found on Orbitz......happy trails Edited March 23, 2007 by pumpuiman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noungning Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 i might be late. BKK-JFK-BKK by NH Detail : From : Bangkok To : New York (John F Kennedy) Airline : All Nippon Airways Cabin Class : Economy Ticketing period : 1 February 2007 - 31 March 2007 Travel period : 1 February 2007 - 30 April 2007 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Available : Departure Day : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Departure Time : Any Time Destination Day : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Destination Time : Any Time -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fare : PAX Amount (Per Person) Return Adult 30,000.00 THB Child 22,750.00 THB -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- thaifly.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiestyle1983 Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 I found the cheapest deal for myself flying to Texas was a combination of EVA plus United. BKK ot LAX return on EVA. The LAX to SAT return on United. But there are many possibilites and combinations to choose from, as different airlines use different hubs in the US. But if you go through LA, you will get a good deal from BKK on EVA then just searc hfor a cheap flight within the US. If you go over Europe, i'd have no idea................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomatopo Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Ok. I've procrastinated on getting my airline tickets back to America. Basically I'm looking to get from where I'm at now(Chiang Mai) to Pittsburgh for ~$1000 to $1100US round trip. I'm a cheapskate when it comes to spending money on stuff like this. I hope it's possible. Your procrastination has not served you well. And it doesn't help that you are traveling Peak (outbound) and Shoulder (return). You've basically excluded yourself from any inexpensive fares as you cannot meet the APEX (Advanced Purchase Excursion) requirements. I'd say you'd be lucky to geto CNX-PIT-CNX for less than 2x your current budget. And even that will be a stretch. With a bit of planning, in the future, you could meet that budget. ITA Software really has the best engine as it shows true availability. BKK-PIT-BKK for 2 Apr/24 Apr is showing 60,000 THB on several carriers/routes. These are base fares, exclusive of taxes and fees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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