Most cost effective way and shortest travel time from Edmonton to Thailand ? Family of 5 with 3 kids under 10 ?
Anyone have experience with something similar location and family ? I assume no direct flights from Edmonton? Closest direct flight would be vancouver ?
Any advise or insight would be appreciated! Thanks in advance.

Probably have to transit via a hub like Hong Kong, Tokyo, etc. Easier to get to Asia via Vancouver first.

Elissa can you give any insight

Highly recommend going through Korean Air. Had a great flight and amazing service. The food on the flight was amazing and they kept us well fed. We flew air canada to Vancouver, Korean air to Seoul, then to Bangkok. Our flight was 24 hours headed to Thailand and about 21 hours back.
Flying with Korean air they gave us each a blanket, bottled water, and a little package that included: slippers, toothbrush and toothpaste.
If you have any questions feel free to PM and ask. I just came back home about 2 weeks ago and I was in Thailand for 3.5 weeks.

What prices were you all looking like return per person ?

William we paid about $1000. I’ve seen them quite a bit higher and even lower. We went with slightly higher price for a shorter flight home

Carlene Watts Wolen We flew EVA to Bali last year. Thought the plane and service were very good. Their hub is Taipei, so most flights from Vancouver land there and then you move on to most places in SE Asia, including Thailand. Pricing was very comparable and for the level of service, the price was very good.

Korean Air is great! Years ago I was flying back from Thailand and had a long delay in Korea. They provided a Hyatt hotel with food at NO charge so I can nap, shower and eat before my next flight home. Was fantastic!

No direct flights through Vancouver either. There are often flight deals posted but you have to act quickly. Accommodation is tricky for families of 5 in Thailand.

rome2rio.com will give you the various routes and times

We did Edmonton-Vancouver-Hong Kong-Bangkok in 21h 55min total travel time on cathay pacific (amazing service, food, and snacks)

My daughter did that one just a few weeks ago and really liked flying with them

Did that one too and loved cathay pacific!

Lots of carriers stopping in many places throughout the world. If you are travelling with children I would suggest you stay over night in Amsterdam to break up the trip. I have traveled from Edmonton to Vancouver or San Francisco, to Seoul, South Korea, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Amsterdam, eventually landing in Bangkok. Pre plan well in advance if you do not have anyone meeting you at the other end or if this is your first trip. klm first class can be just a bit higher in price than some of the regular flights.. JAL, Korean Air and cathay pacific are good carriers with lots of leg room. Good luck. (Almost all hotel rooms in Thailand are super big).

No direct flights. Check Skyscanner.com used this site when I booked my trip to Asia. Also used Agoda.com to book hotels.

Avoid Flying through China. I’ve had the displeasure of flying China southern and eastern. The food was horrible no one spoke English and someone in first class was smoking in first class and everyone seemed cool with it. The airports were worse. The expiereince is still Fresh because It was 2 weeks ago. I’m still in Thailand and dreading flying back on China east. If I ever do Thailand again I’m definitely going through Korea air. Either way make sure you get to the boardinghouse desk early And request a bassinet even if you don’t need it it’s good to have the extra leg room.

MM Diaz
Edmonton-Vancouver-Taipei-Bangkok. Affordable and adequate service with China Airlines.