5 Travel Hacks to Get Cheap Flights to Phuket

1. Avoid peak travel months in Phuket

Peak Season in Phuket is from November to March. During this season, flight increases by about 16%. It is a good idea to avoid flying this time if you are looking for a cheap flight to Phuket. The cheapest month to fly to Phuket is in May, when the price drops with an average of 4%. The cheapest international round flight ticket to Phuket found is about 600USD. Do not forget to avoid booking during public holidays as well.

Flying to Phuket

2. Be flexible with your trip to Phuket

You can save a lot of money when booking a flight to Phuket if you are flexible on locations & time. Researches show the cheapest flight to Thailand is on Tuesdays (save:115 USD) and Thursdays except for international or national holidays. Flying at night is often cheaper than during day time. Additionally, you can book a flight to Bangkok, stay there for a few days, and then book a flight to Phuket. It can save about 200USD.

Phuket international airport

3. Befriend budget airlines to Phuket

Budget airlines offer cheaper flight tickets in comparison with others. There is less room for stretching your leg, no free drink/food onboard, or no checked luggage included. Remember to pay for your luggage allowance because some airlines will charge a hefty fee for overweight and overweight. There is always a warning of this fee in all capital letters in the first sentence of your e-confirmation, do not miss it.

4. Hunt for early-bird or last-minute tickets, promo codes to Phuket

Even though the recommended time to book a great fare is 1-3 months in advance for domestic flights and 2-8 months in advance for international flights, the cheapest tickets can be found in the last mins or early bird booking. Find your luck with a ticket to Phuket in airline websites like Jetstar, AirAsia, VietJet, TigerAir, and other Thai domestic brands or their social media channels, you may be able to get promo codes for the cheapest flight. Spending time researching and comparing different airlines may save your money.

5. Set a price drop alert for flight to Phuket

Most of the search engines use an alert system where you can set up an alert from your departure airport to Thailand or Phuket. They will automatically send you the notification when the prices drop. Another way is to sign up for the mail. You will get airline promotions, last-minute, or special deals to your email. Most of the promotion lasts for a short time, maybe within 24 hours, so book it and enjoy your time in Phuket. Once the flight ticket has been booked, you can unsubscribe.

 Setting a price drop alert for flight to Phuket

I hope that 5 Travel Hacks to Get Cheap Flights to Phuket is helpful. Good luck with finding the best deal. See you soon in Phuket!

Jenny Tran
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