Least Expensive Way to Get to Asia over Christmas?

1st-Amendment on 15/07/2022 - 12:05

So for cheap options to Asia I always check out Scoot to Singapore then onwards, or Jetstar to Bali, Phuket or Ho Chi Minh as these are usually the cheapest entry points.

I did a quick price check and I'm looking at about $1400 return which is nuts (but expected for peak season). For comparison my last trip was $450 return.

So the question, does anyone have any hot tips for a cheaper entry and exit path into Asia over Christmas? I'm planning on traveling around once there so am flexible on the first and last stop.

Travel Asia

Comments

  • 87percent on 15/07/2022 - 12:06
    +6

    stow away in a cargo

    • Transient on 15/07/2022 - 15:20
      +1

      Or post yourself in a crate Mr Bean style (although stowing away is cheaper)

  • Fredfloresjr on 15/07/2022 - 12:11
    +4

    Start kayak-ing now.

  • Drakesy on 15/07/2022 - 12:13
    +1

    Maybe hitch a ride with Albanese?

    But in all seriousness i fully support what he's doing.

  • holdenmg on 15/07/2022 - 12:14
    +1

    Fess up to DIAC and let them deport you. lol

  • WreckTangle on 15/07/2022 - 12:18
    +3

    Air Asia through KL or Bamboo Air thru Hanoi?

  • fredz0r on 15/07/2022 - 12:21
    +5

    swim.

  • steven6 on 15/07/2022 - 12:35
    +7

    With all the news about China expanding its territories, Asia will come to you.

    • orangetrain on 15/07/2022 - 13:03

      Not any more, Labor is stopping the dominoes after kicking out the CCP supporters.

      • Drakesy on 15/07/2022 - 13:50
        +2

        Remember the time that Scomo stood up to China?

        i don't

  • capslock on 15/07/2022 - 12:36
    +3

    Darwin to Bali around Christmas seems to be the cheapest way out of the country at $341.

  • El cheepo on 15/07/2022 - 13:05
    +1

    Wait for a sale?…

  • stirlo on 15/07/2022 - 13:12
    +1

    You can use SkyScanner to search for flights to "Everywhere" which will allow you to find the cheapest way to Asia if you don't care what airport… https://www.skyscanner.com.au/transport/flights-from/syd/

    • capslock on 15/07/2022 - 13:26

      Skyscanner's weakness is that someone before you had to have searched that specific route and date for it to come up on your "Everywhere" search.

  • cupcake on 15/07/2022 - 13:55
    +1

    Can't help you if you don't know where you are going.

    • 1st-Amendment on 18/07/2022 - 10:01
      -2

      Can't help you if you don't know where you are going.

      Oh so you didn't read the question… here it is again in case you missed: "I'm planning on traveling around once there so am flexible on the first and last stop."

  • CyberMurning on 15/07/2022 - 15:27
    +5

    Q: Least Expensive Way to Get to Asia over Christmas?
    A: go to chinatown, koreantown, thaitown, cabramatta, hurstville, strathfield

  • KaTst3R on 15/07/2022 - 16:15
    +1

    Hitch a ride on an oil vessel. Next stop, Jurong Port Oil Terminal in Singapore.

  • AustriaBargain on 15/07/2022 - 16:57
    +1

    Become Albanese's assistant.

  • SF3 on 15/07/2022 - 17:47
    +1

    Google street view.

  • sakurakiks on 15/07/2022 - 17:48
    +1

    Not sure if the sale is still on, but a few months ago there was a Singapore scoot sale for $170 one way, then a few weeks ago another sale for $162. And then a third deal for approx the same price. Even if it's not on anymore, seems like it goes on offer pretty often? I paid $352 return with no add-ons, absolute bargain in my books!

    • 1st-Amendment on 18/07/2022 - 10:03
      -1

      I paid $352 return with no add-ons, absolute bargain in my books!

      Yeah I've flown Scoot a few time for that reason. The SYD-SIN leg can be had for about $400 ret, if you time it right, then use cheap local carriers from that point on

  • Mechz on 15/07/2022 - 19:51
    +1

    Australasia, you're in it!

  • lainey13 on 15/07/2022 - 20:07
    +1

    There are no hot tips for travel over Christmas. Cheapest day will be Christmas Day. That's about it…

  • Tomhaigh1 on 15/07/2022 - 20:18
    +1

    you are 1 month late, scoot had sale to asian countries for $450, maybe it will happen again.

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