Gadling

If you've got any business that you haven't booked in Southeast Asia, now might be the time to buy tickets. Prices to Hong Kong, Saigon, Beijing and a host of other spots recently dropped resulting in a few gems, especially for short term travel.

I'm seeing prices in the 5-600$ range departing from various spots on the left coast, with LAX-SGN being as low as 511$. Assorted city pairs are on sale, so its worth checking out Farecompare (FC) for your city to see where the best deals are. Be aware though, that while the FC tool is nifty, it's got some unresolved problems with international taxes and fees, so you may have to tinker around with tickets until you find something bookable.

Furthermore, most of the availability is for shortly approaching departures; ticket prices seem to rise significantly after March. And most of us just can't take a week of to visit Asia at a moment's notice. But hey: if you've got a flexible schedule or some business to take care of, this could save you some significant green.

Filed under: Asia, Airlines, Transportation, Budget Travel