Answereda year ago
What are some recommended airlines for traveling from the USA to Thailand at a mid-range price?
Any recommendations on an airline from USA to Thailand. Not a low budget airline but not the most expensive, but something in the middle.
Answer summary
Travelers are seeking recommendations for mid-range airlines for flights from the USA to Thailand. Suggestions include ANA for excellent service, Delta for connections via Atlanta, and Korean Air for frequent flights. Other airlines mentioned include EVA Air, STARLUX, Japan Airlines (JAL), and major Middle Eastern carriers like Qatar Airways and Emirates.
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Mike **********
I always fly Korean
Lots of daily flights
Typically if you time it right
They will have some of the lowest fares
Lots of daily flights
Typically if you time it right
They will have some of the lowest fares
Danny *******
ANA, Korean Air, Qatar, Emirates , and Etihad
Bill *********
Agree with those suggesting ANA since can get Star Alliance points. Second choice would be JAL. I'd like to give StarLux a try but not on my route.
John ***********
@Bill ********
I like Japan Airlines. What is ANA?John ***********
@Bill ********
yes the Airbus 380 is a great plane. The 21 hour flight for me isn't a big issue. Im not clostraphobic. So big plane small plane not a big deal but when an airline adds more seats and takes away leg room and isle space, I won't ever fly them again. So delta lost my business.Bill *********
@John **********
Welcome. I like JAL too; great service. But I prefer ANA for getting points and the A380 is super cool! Safe travels.John ***********
@Bill ********
ahh ha, I should have known. Ive had good service with jal. I'll check them out. Thanks.
Aaron *******
I recently flew STARLUX from the west coast to Bangkok. Great experience.
Melissa *********
@Aaron ******
I second this !
Alison *******
@Melissa ********
i will be flying Starlux for the first time in December. I am so excited because it lands at Ontario Airport (California) so i can avoid the nightmare that is LAX!!
Chance ********
I use Korean air and / or Delta
Pedro ********
OP@Chance *******
I've flown Korean Air / Delta, and it was a great experience. I will that on my top 3 😁. Thanks Chance. Are you living as an expat in Asia?Chance ********
@Pedro *******
I am heading in that direction. I love that with Delta / Korean I can go from Detroit or Chicago to chiang mai Thailand with only one layover.
Adam ********
I’ve heard zipair to Tokyo (lay flat seats), and then a cheap flight from Tokyo to Thailand may be a good way to go.
Robbie *******
Zipair charges for a checked bag and charges you for anything that you want to eat or drink in flight , even water .
They’re cheap but take food and drink on the plane with you , I flew Narita to BKK , it was a nice new plane though .
They’re cheap but take food and drink on the plane with you , I flew Narita to BKK , it was a nice new plane though .
Pedro ********
OPRobbie Bowen I'm thinking, it may be better to spend the extra $100 and not worry about baggage & meals, water...
Robbie *******
@Pedro *******
, I agree , my checked bag cost about $50 but you pay by the weight , some people with a lot of luggage could pay a lot more , they’re like the Frontier airlines of Asia , but with much prettier flight attendants . 😃Pedro ********
OPI read that... you pay for your meals etc.
Pedro ********
OPLay flat seats! That sounds like a combo. I wouldn't mind a cheap flight for a short flight.
Kim *******
@Pedro *******
Tokyo to Bangkok is almost 7 hours flying time. Not exactly a 'short' flight.Brenda *********
I go delta to Atlanta then S Korea to Bangkok
Kevin **********
@Brenda ********
There's a non stop from Atlanta to BKK?Brenda *********
@Kevin *********
Atlanta to s Korea then to BangkokKevin **********
@Brenda ********
Got it. For some reason I misread it. ThanksPedro ********
OP@Kevin *********
Kevin Connolly I belive Sisi stated the direct flight originates from LAX, Los Angeles.Kevin **********
@Pedro *******
Where'd she say that? Anyway I reread and she takes a non-stop from So. Korea. I misread it as Korean airlines non-stop to BKK. I've taken that flight before.JAL has a non-stop to Narita, Japan from Dallas I usually take. It's 17 hours but it goes pretty fast. What I don't like is a bunch of short flights connected with long layovers.
Pedro ********
OP@Brenda ********
I have flown Korean Air and was impressed. Is Korean Air used flown from S Korea, I don't want to assume. -Thanks Brenda.Brenda *********
@Pedro *******
yes
Tony **********
Book through united which will get you on ANA, EVA or other quality airlines. 2 bag allowance too.
Chuck **********
@Tony *********
true except for Eva. Have not seen 1 codeshare with Eva to bkk!Tony **********
@Chuck *********
they are a star alliance member and I've flown them before. I fly from west coast, usually SFO and sometimes LAX. Final leg might be Thai Airways from KoreaPedro ********
OP@Tony *********
I search using Kayak, the ANA, United looked like a great option. -Thanks Tony. Are you an expat living in Asia?Tony **********
@Pedro *******
yes. Hua Hin ThailandPedro ********
OP@Tony *********
That is so cool. I hear the best kite surfing is in Hua Hin. And the air is cleaner than Bang Kok?
Jay *******
I usually use American airlines which is usually partnered with Korean for the final leg of the trip.
Pedro ********
OP@Jay ******
I'm in Texas. We love our American Airlines. Someone else recommended partnering g with Korean Air.-Thanks Jay. Are you an Asian expat?
Stanley **********
@Pedro *******
i usually fly out of Houston on united operated by ANA. I do not know when you are flying, but I did find an $750 in April on thai airways a couple weeks back.Jay *******
@Pedro *******
i am living in Thailand these daysChuck **********
ANA, great airline and service is #1. Usually always on time.
Corey ******
@Chuck *********
ANA legroom, even in economy, is unmatched 👍🏻😎Chuck **********
Ana great choice, I’m taking I have a ticket and flying to bkk near future.
Pedro ********
OP@Chuck *********
Chuck Stringer I did a search and picked ANA -(by United). Thanks for the confirmation. Lunch on mexwhen I arrive in Bangkok. I will look for a place in Thailand the has better internet, oceanside (fresh seadood), and clean(er) air. I will travel between Thailand & Vietnam.Activity
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