Multiple departure cities on the Pacific Coast and destinations to Southeast Asia are available for March – May. Vancouver has the lowest departure price, but San Francisco and Los Angeles are very close; Thai destinations include Bangkok and the resort town of Phuket as well as Ho Chi Minh City city in Vietnam, with for all 3 below $450. If you are positioning to Thailand, 1-way fares can be found for as little as $150. China Southern is the primary airline providing these flights but, as it is transitioning away from Skyteam, mileage earning is up in the air. All fares include carry-on bags though seat selection is an extra charge.
Sample Route
- Departure: LAX
- Stops: CAN
- Arrival: BKK
How to Book
- Follow link for sample dates or search Google Flights optional for departure and destination
Travel Dates
- Selected dates March through May, 2019
- 5 or 7-day stay required, depending on dates
Things to Do in Thailand
- Temple of the Reclining Buddha in Bangkok
- Monkey Hill in Phuket
- Soi Dog Foundation in Phuket
- Jim Thompson House on Bangkok
Good luck, and happy flying!
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China Southern transitioned away from *Skyteam*, not Star Alliance.
China Southern is transitioning out of SkyTeam not Star Alliance. As they’re strengthening a relationship with American Airlines, I’m guessing they may move to One World. This makes sense as Air China is Star Alliance and China Eastern is SkyTeam. One World has Cathay Pacific, but HKG isn’t mainland China.