$421+ Cheap flights to Bangkok

Peak season Anyone booking cheap flights to Bangkok for the first time will find Thailand’s capital bustling, mesmerising and slightly overwhelming. From November to March is peak season when the weather is tropical and balmy and temperatures average in the late 20Cs; perfect for sightseeing The Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, and the Emerald Buddha. Most people search flight tickets within this cooler period, so book your flights to Bangkok early for the best savings. Events and festivals throughout the year can also cause a price hike for flights to Bangkok. Off Season March to May is Bangkok’s off season when most people avoid flights to Bangkok as it’s typically unbearably hot and humid. If you hate the heat then it’s best to give these months a miss. The Songkran Festival in April can cool down Bangkok’s hottest month with its water fights but you’ll need to book flight tickets and accommodation early, as there will be a huge influx of visitors.

Flights from Auckland to Bangkok – 12 hours Flights from Wellington to Bangkok – 14 hrs 45 mins Flights from Christchurch to Bangkok – 14 hrs 10 mins Flights from Dunedin to Bangkok – 16 hrs 40 mins

National carrier Thai Airways operates direct flights to Bangkok from Auckland, or you can travel via Kuala Lumpur with Malaysia Airlines, a slightly longer route. Other airlines operating flights to Bangkok include Qantas, Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific. You can also fly from Christchurch with Singapore Airlines and Qantas without a stopover in Auckland.

Bangkok International Airport (BKK) is 30km from the city centre. Heading in from the airport is convenient with the Airport Express bus service operating from level 1 near entrance 8 of the airport, it has four routes and tickets cost NZD$6. Taxi stands are also on level 1 but be prepared to haggle the cost of a ride to the city and make sure to agree on the fee before you get in. Alternatively, the Airport Rail Link City Line is a cheap way to travel into the city at NZD$2 for a single ticket. Trains leave every 15 minutes, and make six stops with a total journey time of 25 minutes, you’ll need to take a taxi from your stop to your final destination.

BKK stands for Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. Codes like this one are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Airport (DMK), Rayong Utapao Rayong Pattaya Airport (UTP), Hua Hin Airport (HHQ).

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Bangkok on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Bangkok.

A return flight to Bangkok will typically cost around $209, however they can be found for as little as $110.

For those looking to save time traveling to Bangkok, Christchurch offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 0 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Louis Tavern Dayrooms At Suvarnabhumi Airport is the closest property to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (0.0 km away from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi).