From bustling Bangkok to serene Bali — cheap flights across Asia
Asia offers incredible value for travelers, with low costs on the ground making even a slightly pricier flight worthwhile. Competition between Asian carriers has driven transpacific fares to historic lows, with multiple budget long-haul options now available. From the temples of Southeast Asia to the tech hubs of East Asia, flight deals to Asia appear regularly.
January through March and September through November offer the cheapest transpacific fares. Avoid Chinese New Year and summer peak.
Real deals from this week - subscribers get these and more, every Friday.
SFO to Taipei at $258 round-trip is 100% below typical - plus London for $283 and Cancun for $344 direct from SFO.
LAX to Seattle for $248 round-trip - 100% below the typical median price - plus Paris for $397 and Los Cabos for just $266 direct from LAX.
Miami to San Juan just hit $100 round-trip - 100% below typical - plus Atlanta to Cancun for $225 direct and Seattle to Amsterdam for $594.
IAD → Paris for $672 round-trip - 100% below typical - plus San Juan from $137 at BWI and Madrid from $444 at Dulles this week.
Round-trip to Tokyo for just $814 - 100% below typical prices from Logan - plus Zurich from $281 direct and Punta Cana from $316 this fall.
MAN to Athens for just £259 return - a remarkable fare for a direct November flight - plus Alicante from £29 and Toronto from £331 direct with Air Canada.
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What is the cheapest Asian country to fly to from the US?
Japan (Tokyo) and South Korea (Seoul) typically have the cheapest fares from the US West Coast, often $500-700 roundtrip. Thailand (Bangkok) and Taiwan (Taipei) also see frequent deals, especially with one-stop itineraries.
How long is the flight to Asia from the US?
Direct flights from the West Coast to East Asia take 10-13 hours. From the East Coast, expect 14-17 hours. Southeast Asian destinations typically require one stop and 18-24 hours of total travel time.
Is it cheaper to fly to Asia from the West or East Coast?
The West Coast is typically $200-500 cheaper for transpacific flights. If you're on the East Coast, consider a positioning flight to LA, SF, or Seattle, or look for deals via Middle Eastern carriers (Emirates, Qatar) which route through the other direction.
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