Question 1

How much is a flight to Thailand?

Accepted Answer

Brokepackr tracks Thailand flights from 18+ departure cities. Round-trip fares start around $450-550 from West Coast hubs (LAX, SFO) and $550-700 from the East Coast. Most routes connect through Tokyo, Seoul, or Taipei with 15-18 hours total travel time.

Question 2

What is the cheapest month to fly to Thailand?

Accepted Answer

February and March are the cheapest months for flights to Thailand in Brokepackr's data — 15-20% below the July-August summer peak. It's also dry season, which means you get the best weather and the best price.

Question 3

How much does it cost to backpack Thailand for a month?

Accepted Answer

Brokepackr's Cost Index estimates about $1,590 total for 30 days including flights. Daily ground costs run $33 — that covers a dorm bed, three meals (pad thai from a cart is $1.50), local transport, and a temple or night market.

Question 4

Is Thailand still cheap for backpackers?

Accepted Answer

Thailand is no longer "ultra-cheap" — Brokepackr's data shows costs rose 12% year-over-year. But at $33/day, it's still very affordable. Chiang Mai is the best value; Bangkok and islands are pricier. It's cheap-but-comfortable, not Southeast Asian prices of 2015.

Question 5

Do you need a visa for Thailand?

Accepted Answer

US, Canadian, UK, EU, and Australian passport holders get 60 days visa-free. You can extend 30 more days at immigration for 1,900 THB ($55) — that's 90 days total without applying for a visa in advance.

Question 6

Should I fly into Bangkok or Chiang Mai?

Accepted Answer

Bangkok (BKK/DMK) gets cheaper international fares and has more connections. Chiang Mai (CNX) is better if heading straight north. Brokepackr tip: Don Mueang (DMK) is Bangkok's budget airline hub — AirAsia and VietJet operate from there, not the main Suvarnabhumi (BKK).

Passport	Status	Duration	eVisa / Notes
US	visa_free	60 days	No
CA	visa_free	60 days	No
PT	visa_free	60 days	No
AL	visa_free	60 days	No
GT	visa_free	60 days	No
HK	visa_free	60 days	No
TR	visa_free	60 days	No
TW	visa_free	60 days	No
EC	visa_free	60 days	No
ID	visa_free	60 days	No

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