Which day of the week is cheapest to fly?

Mid-week flights (Tuesday and Wednesday) are consistently 10-15% cheaper than weekend flights.

Should I use a VPN to find cheaper flights?

It is largely a myth. Clearing your browser cookies or using incognito mode is more effective than using a VPN to spoof your location.

Finding cheap flights to Southeast Asia

To get the best price, fly into major hubs like Bangkok, Singapore, or Kuala Lumpur rather than secondary cities. Use flight aggregators to track prices 3 to 6 months in advance and prioritize traveling during the shoulder seasons of May, June, September, and October.

Set up price alerts. Use Google Flights to track your preferred route. Set the 'Track prices' toggle to 'On' for your specific dates. If your dates are flexible, track a 6-month window to see the cheapest monthly trends.
Fly into the 'Big Three' hubs. Search for flights into Bangkok (BKK), Singapore (SIN), or Kuala Lumpur (KUL). These are major international gateways served by low-cost carriers, making them significantly cheaper to reach from North America or Europe than regional airports like Luang Prabang or Siem Reap.
Use the 'Hacker Fare' strategy. Don't book one round-trip ticket. Often, it is cheaper to book one-way tickets on different airlines. Fly into one hub (e.g., Bangkok) and out of another (e.g., Singapore) using an 'Open-Jaw' or 'Multi-city' search function.
Book regional legs separately. Once you arrive at your primary hub, use budget carriers like AirAsia, VietJet, or Scoot to reach your final destination. These regional tickets usually cost between $40 and $80 if booked 4 weeks out.

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly?: Mid-week flights (Tuesday and Wednesday) are consistently 10-15% cheaper than weekend flights.
Should I use a VPN to find cheaper flights?: It is largely a myth. Clearing your browser cookies or using incognito mode is more effective than using a VPN to spoof your location.