I always use Skyscanners to find flights (mostly to Thailand) even internal flights.

Has anyone found a better option?

I use Kayak to see what's available, then usually go to the airlines site to book directly 

For Thai domestic I only look at Bangkok Airways , I have always been happy with their flights 

 

I use Skyscanners as a final choice but take suggestions from ..

- https://matrix.itasoftware.com/search

- https://www.kiwi.com/en/

 

My last four or five flights I've contacted Airlines directly and not use it agent or a search site

I got once got stung by an agent(Thai) in the UK so now go direct with the airlines.

I use several (Google search for them) and compare. Based on the results I check with the various airlines. Depending on the destination, I might also check the website of one agency I've found to be completely reliable (used them on and off for about thirty years).

I use Skyscanner to get an idea of availability, but always book direct with the airline.

I use Google Flights as I like their date grid and price graph features. I had a look just now at Skyscanner and unless I missed it, I didn't see those features on that site. After finding the flight I want to book I then book directly with the airline.

38 minutes ago, coxyhog said:

I got once got stung by an agent(Thai) in the UK so now go direct with the airlines.

 

41 minutes ago, Yesitisdakid said:

My last four or five flights I've contacted Airlines directly and not use it agent or a search site

Most Airline booking sites don't have monthly selection options which is why I use search engines that do offer the service, first.

If you already know your dates for flying because of work/schools/specific celebration, or you have a preferred Airline for whatever reason, then fill yer boots.

For me I might want to identify the cheapest days for flying in MAY and JUNE for example, so I use search engines that can provide me the best dates, prices and airlines within those two months ..Also I like to view YT Vlogs on my choices to spot potential disasters ....

It helps if you have a lot of time on your hands of course !!!

5 minutes ago, forcebwithu said:

. I had a look just now at Skyscanner and unless I missed it, I didn't see those features on that site.

I usually look at Kayak then book directly with the airline. I’ve never risked using an agent 

Like seemingly the majority here, I check on skyscanner, or travelsupermarket, or whatever, then go to the airlines website and book there. Yes, it might be slightly more expensive, but it's much easier to change if you need to

Booking.Com for me as a general rule to have a look..booked directly with JAL for a flight back home in June, then booked directly with Thai for an upcoming trip to Tokyo in a few weeks. 

Most of the time, i found booking directly although a bit more expensive, they by far, had the best times as far as options. 

Momondo.   Grid view as mentioned above.

I used to use momondo.com but for the last few years I have just used the airline companies own websites.

Flightaware               Not sure why

 

 

I think many in here are confusing flight booking sites with actual flight data info.

 

*** Always best to do the final booking directly with the airlines site.

Edited August 15, 20242 yr by Glasseye

2 hours ago, Glasseye said:

I think many in here are confusing flight booking sites with actual flight data info.

No - only you so far. 🙂

 

5 hours ago, KWA said:

No - only you so far. 🙂

 

My deepest apologies.

On 8/14/2024 at 4:43 PM, Stillearly said:

.......

For Thai domestic I only look at Bangkok Airways , I have always been happy with their flights 

 

Really?

When I have looked at Bangkok Airways, they seemed expensive. They used to be the only option for Koh Samui. I have found much better domestic prices with Thai Smiles. Granted Thai Smiles is not a high class operation, but most domestic flights are about 1 hour.

I use Orbitz to get an idea of prices etc. for my desired dates, but then drill the individual airline sites.

3 minutes ago, ChiFlyer said:

Really?

When I have looked at Bangkok Airways, they seemed expensive. They used to be the only option for Koh Samui. I have found much better domestic prices with Thai Smiles. Granted Thai Smiles is not a high class operation, but most domestic flights are about 1 hour.

if I am in Pattaya I prefer flying from Utapao to Samui , shorter journey to Airport , usually no queue at check in or security 

4 minutes ago, Stillearly said:

if I am in Pattaya I prefer flying from Utapao to Samui , shorter journey to Airport , usually no queue at check in or security 

Cool.

I also live in the Pattaya area. 20 years ago I loved Samui. We went about 4 years back and I will never go again. Samui, IMO, has become over developed.

My domestic flights tend to be to such places as Khon Kaen, Krabi, Phuket etc. And increasingly I choose to drive to those locales.

 

12 hours ago, ChiFlyer said:

Really?

When I have looked at Bangkok Airways, they seemed expensive. They used to be the only option for Koh Samui. I have found much better domestic prices with Thai Smiles. Granted Thai Smiles is not a high class operation, but most domestic flights are about 1 hour.

For domestic flights they still are the only option, and Thai Smile ceased all operations a while back (January 2024 IIRC).

I've been lucky recently in that both Emirates and Qatar frequent flier miles can be used on Bangkok Airways so helped keep the costs down and saved the miles from expiring.

I just checked out skyscanners for the first time. Looks really good.

Bangkok Airways owns and operates three airports:

Not for certain but I recall at one time they had a monopoly on use of the Samui Airport until the government (?) intervened. 

• Samui Airport (25 April 1989 – present)^[31]
• Sukhothai Airport (12 April 1996 – present)
• Trat Airport (8 April 2003 – present)