Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.For more TPG news and deals delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter here: https://thepointsguy.com/mailing-list//Flights on ANA and United from both the East and West coasts to Bangkok in premium economy are currently available for as low as $1,044 round-trip from various U.S. cities. We first spotted the deal to Bangkok thanks to Loyalty Lobby.Thailand is the perfect place to visit if you’re looking for great food and lots of low-cost activities. However, be sure to watch out for these common mistakes tourists make when visiting. Bangkok is also notorious for having unbelievably affordable luxury hotels — like the Waldorf Astoria Bangkok for $230 per night — so you can vacation like the rich and famous without hurting your wallet.Photo courtesy of Waldorf Astoria Bangkok.To search, head to Google Flights or the American Express travel portal and enter your origin and destination cities. Scroll through the calendar function to find dates and prices that work for you. Finally, click through to book directly with the airline or an OTA.Airline: ANA, UnitedRoutes: EWR/JFK/LAX/ORD/IAH/IAD/SFO/SEA to BKKCost: $1,044 in premium economyDates: January - April 2020, depending on routePay With: The Platinum Card® from American Express (5x on airfare booked directly with the airline), Citi Prestige® Card (5x on airfare), Citi Premier® Card, Chase Sapphire Reserve (3x on airfare), American Express® Gold Card (3x on airfare when booked directly with the airline) or Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on travel)The information for the Citi Prestige card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.Here are a few examples of what you can book:Newark (EWR) to Bangkok (BKK) for $1,044 round-trip in premium economy on ANA:Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.New York (JFK) to Bangkok (BKK) for $1,078 round-trip in premium economy on United:Los Angeles (LAX) to Bangkok (BKK) for $1,081 round-trip in premium economy on United:Chicago (ORD) to Bangkok (BKK) for $1,082 round-trip in premium economy on United:Houston (IAH) to Bangkok (BKK) for $1,084 round-trip in premium economy on United:Washington D.C. (IAD) to Bangkok (BKK) for $1,120 round-trip in premium economy on United:San Francisco (SFO) to Bangkok (BKK) for $1,133 round-trip in premium economy on United:Seattle (SEA) to Bangkok (BKK) for $1,146 round-trip in premium economy on United:Maximize your purchaseDon’t forget to use a credit card that earns additional points on airfare purchases, such as The Platinum Card® from American Express (5x on flights booked directly with airlines or American Express Travel), Chase Sapphire Reserve, American Express® Gold Card, Citi Premier® Card, Citi Prestige Card (5x on airfare) or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on all travel purchases). To learn more, check out our post on the best cards for airfare purchases.
