Finding Best Rates

[Jamie]

Hi everyone...

I am planning on coming to Thailand next year (earlier part of the year) but am having trouble finding some good deals. Since I am located in the central part of the US, my only real option is North West Airlines. I've tried Orbitz but most prices are over $1300 for only a few days and this doesn't include hotel. I've tried North West's vacation planner and depending on what day I leave, the cost is between $1300 to $2500. These prices do include hotel.

Would I be better off going through a travel agent? I can generally get halfway decent prices for flights to Europe, but Thailand and Asia in general are high.

Jamie

[jdinasia]

If you are coming during high season then ticket prices will be high!

You may look at a budget carrier to LAX or SFO and then China Air or EVA.

Also look in your local newspaper (or that of the closest MAJOR city) and look for the bucket-shops/consolidators operating there. A cautionary note --- if you do pick this option please check with the local BBB and pick one that has been operating more than a couple of years!