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What are the best flight options from Chicago to Bangkok with layovers on JAL or ANA?

Feb 13, 2021
5 years ago
Gary *******
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The flight with Qatar with reasonable layover in Doha is no longer offered. Anybody fly JAL or ANA ? Flying out of Chicago so lots of air time..
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The discussion revolves around flight options from Chicago to Bangkok, particularly via Japanese airlines such as JAL and ANA. Several users share their experiences and recommendations for these airlines, highlighting good service, acceptable layover durations, and personal anecdotes of their travels. Users also mention alternatives and tools for searching flights, especially considering current travel restrictions due to Covid-19.
Terary **********
Last time I was looking at USA-Thailand routes I found an interesting option, 28 hour layover in Tokyo (or nearby). I don't know if its available or even worthwhile with Covid restrictions.

If you're not familiar, google.com/flights allow you to look at several different options, days, layover, prices, etc.
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Tony ******
I always fly ANA from either SFO or LAX via Narita always great service with normally about a two hour layover.
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Gary *******
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@Anthony *****
they fly ORD to SFO-NARITA or ORD direct to Narita.
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Tony ******
@Gary ******
They have a morning nonstop to NRT from ORD.
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Bob ***********
I flew JAL from LAX to NRT then NRT to BKK a few days ago. Great service, good prices, and plenty of room to spread out. (I laid down across 4 seats and slept on both legs).
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Tomas **********
Have a few days layover in Doha, great place! Happy travels!
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Fern **********
Yes can transit In doha certainly, but not able to stay for a few days as Tomas suggested.
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Fern **********
Doha is only open to Qtr residents and Qatari passport holders at moment
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Tomas **********
@Fern *********
understandable
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Janne ***********
my friend just flew ANA from LAX yday and conx to BKK,,28 pax onboard first flight and 20 on second leg,,good conx at nrt,,good luck
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