There is a chance that you will be able to plan a trip to Asia in 2023. The airline has slashed flights from Los Angeles to Taiwan and Thailand.

It is possible to fully immerse yourself in the rich cultures and histories of Taiwan and Thailand, from night markets to some of the world's tallest skyscrapers.

The cheapest fares to Thailand start at $686. Many cities in East and Southeast Asia will get discounts on Black Friday. The fares from Los Angeles to Taipei and Bangkok were some of the cheapest in the bundle.

The sale ends at 9:59 p.m. You'll have some time to plan your trip.

Wat Arun on the Chao Phraya river in Bangkok. MATTEO COLOMBO/GETTY IMAGES

Deal basics

There is an airline called Cathay Pacific. There are flights from LA. You can book your tickets on the website of the airline. From January to May, there is scattered availability. The book is due by the end of November. There is a time period known as the Pacific Standard Time.

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Sample flights

If you live in the area, you can still take advantage of the Cathay Pacific Black Friday deal, even though it's only available from Los Angeles.

You can take a discounted flight from Los Angeles.

  • Cathay Pacific: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), starting at $680 (includes a layover in Hong Kong).
  • Cathay Pacific: LAX to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), starting at $686 (includes a layover in Hong Kong).

You have until November to book your tickets, and you can take a trip from January to May.

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The weeks of January 29 and February 5 have the lowest fares.

A calendar of fares for flights from Los Angeles to Taipei. CATHAYPACIFIC.COM

Economy class fares are cheap.

The lowest fare is offered by the Cathay Pacific Light option. If you change your ticket, you will have to pay an additional fee. One carry-on and one checked bag can be brought with you.

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Standard seats can cost from $12 to $45. The standard seats are more expensive from Los Angeles to Hong Kong than from Hong Kong to Taiwan.

An extra-legroom seat can be purchased for as much as $195. For flights between Los Angeles and Hong Kong, the more expensive seats are available.

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Bottom line

While the cheapest fares to places like Taipei and Bangkok are only available from Los Angeles, Cathay Pacific has other offers to places like Singapore and Ho Chi Minh City.

The best time to book flights to Taiwan and Thailand is on Black Friday, when the fares to those cities are as low as 41%.