Thailand Flight Planner: Find Direct Routes & Cheapest Airfare
Flight planning is the backbone of any Thailand itinerary. A 2-hour flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai saves an 18-hour bus journey and enables completely different trip structures. SHASA automates tracking 50+ daily flight options across 6 airlines.
Stop wasting 5-7 hours searching flight combinations. SHASA finds optimal routes balancing price, timing, and logistics in 60 seconds.
Why Flight Planning Matters for Thailand Trips
Arrive Chiang Mai 11am → visit Old City by afternoon. Arrive 6pm → straight to hotel, lose half day. SHASA optimizes arrival times to maximize your first day experiences.
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) vs Don Mueang (DMK): 25km apart, different airlines, price variations ฿500-1,000. Phuket (HKT) vs Krabi (KBV) for islands: 2-hour ferry difference. SHASA picks optimal airport for your itinerary.
Bad: Bangkok → Chiang Mai → Bangkok → Phuket (backtracking, ฿6,000 extra). Good: Bangkok → Chiang Mai → Chiang Rai → Phuket → Bangkok (linear, ฿3,800 total). SHASA routes minimize backtracking.
How SHASA's Flight Planner Works
SHASA monitors flight prices 24/7 across all airlines. Prices typically drop Tuesdays-Thursdays and 3-6 weeks before travel. When your Bangkok → Chiang Mai route hits ฿2,199 (your target), SHASA alerts immediately. You saved ฿1,100 by letting SHASA watch.
SHASA calculates fastest routes considering flights vs buses vs trains. Bangkok to Chiang Mai: 2-hour flight (฿1,999) vs 12-hour bus (฿650). SHASA recommends flight for time value. For shorter distances (Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai), bus makes sense.
Set your target price. SHASA monitors daily. Price drops 15%+ below average? Get instant alert. Example: You want Bangkok → Phuket ฿2,200 budget. June 1: ฿2,899. June 8: drops to ฿2,199. SHASA notifies. You book. June 10: rises to ฿3,299. Saved ฿1,100.
Thailand Flight Routes: Domestic & International
Bangkok (BKK) → Chiang Mai (CNX)
Distance: 720 km
Flight Time: 2h 15min
Frequency: 10+ flights/day
Airlines: Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways, Nok Air
Price Range: ฿1,499-3,499 ($43-100)
SHASA Optimization: Book 6am-8am flights for best prices. Evening flights drop after 5pm business rush.
Bangkok (BKK) → Phuket (HKT)
Distance: 990 km
Flight Time: 2h 45min
Frequency: 8-12 flights/day
Airlines: Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways, Nok Air, AirAsia
Price Range: ฿1,199-3,299 ($34-95)
SHASA Optimization: Morning flights 6am-10am cheaper. Saturday/Sunday noon flights discounted.
Bangkok (BKK) → Krabi (KBV)
Distance: 820 km
Flight Time: 2h 15min
Frequency: 4-6 flights/day
Airlines: Bangkok Airways, Thai Airways
Price Range: ฿1,699-2,899 ($49-83)
SHASA Optimization: Less crowded than Phuket. Better for Phi Phi Islands access via ferry.
Bangkok (BKK) → Chiang Rai (CEI)
Distance: 840 km
Flight Time: 2h 30min
Frequency: 2-3 flights/day
Airlines: Bangkok Airways, Thai Airways
Price Range: ฿1,999-3,099 ($57-89)
SHASA Optimization: 30min drive to Golden Triangle. Less touristy than Chiang Mai.
Bangkok (BKK) → Koh Samui (USM)
Distance: 750 km
Flight Time: 1h 20min
Frequency: 6-8 flights/day
Airlines: Bangkok Airways (monopoly)
Price Range: ฿2,499-4,299 ($71-123)
SHASA Optimization: Most expensive domestic route due to Bangkok Airways monopoly. Consider ferry alternatives.
For international flight options, visit our international flights to Thailand guide.
Regional Airline Comparison
| Airline | Price Level | Luggage | On-Time | Best For | SHASA Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Airways | Premium (฿2,500-3,500) | 2x 20kg free | 85% | Quality, convenience | Most reliable for connections |
| Bangkok Airways | Mid (฿1,800-2,800) | 1x 20kg free | 88% | Consistency | Best value for money |
| Nok Air | Budget (฿699-1,499) | 1x 7kg free | 82% | Price-conscious | Watch hidden fees; SHASA calculates total cost |
| AirAsia | Ultra-Budget (฿299-899) | 1x 7kg free | 80% | Extreme savings | High hidden fees; SHASA compares against competitors |
| Thai Smile | Mid (฿1,900-2,700) | 1x 20kg free | 86% | Regional routes | Good for Chiang Rai, smaller airports |
Tips for Booking Cheapest Thailand Flights
Book Tuesday 3pm EST for best deals
Airlines release sales Monday evening. By Tuesday afternoon, competitors match prices. SHASA monitors these windows and alerts you to Tuesday price drops.
Clear cookies or use incognito mode
Myth: Flight prices increase based on search history. Reality: Price changes are real-time supply/demand. SHASA searches from clean sessions to avoid any dynamic pricing attempts.
Fly into Bangkok, out of Phuket (multi-city)
Open-jaw tickets often same price as round-trip. Saves backtracking time and domestic flight cost (฿1,199-3,299). SHASA identifies when multi-city routing saves money.
Book domestic flights separately in Thailand
International + domestic bundle often overpriced. Book Bangkok-Chiang Mai (฿1,499-3,499) or Bangkok-Phuket (฿1,199-3,299) separately after international flight confirmed.
Set alerts 3-4 months before travel
SHASA monitors daily and alerts when prices drop 15%+ below average. Average alert saves ฿600-800 ($17-23) per ticket. Peak season requires earlier monitoring.
Flight Planning FAQs
Let SHASA Find Your Next Thailand Flight
Enter your preferred dates and cities—SHASA compares 50+ daily options and alerts you when prices hit your target. Stop searching manually across 20 websites. For budget options, check our cheap flights to Thailand page.