How do you get cheap airfare around Asia?

I am looking to do some traveling around Asia and these flight prices are ridiculously high. I find it hard to believe that from Tokyo to Beijing one way is $1200 and roundtrip is $1200 as well. All the while JFK to Tokyo is $1300.

Can anyone help me out here, it is very annoying. Where do you get cheap airfare ?

You can also try checking out another budget airline, Tiger Airways - you can get really cheap tickets, especially in the low seasons. That airline should get you around popular destinations around asia and they are pretty reliable as well. My family flew from Saigon to Singapore and return for around $100 inclusive of taxes (each person) about 3 months ago, and it would be even cheaper now.

Hi, I travel around South East Asia reguarly . I don't know if you have any particular places in mind that you want to go, but if you are interested in areas like Singapore, Malaysia, Phillipines, Thailiand, Indonesia, Macau etc..... check out the website of "Air Asia". They are owned by Malaysian Airlines, and seem to be very professional and safe. I have flown from Kuala Lumpar (Malaysia) to Singapore for US $3 + tax and K.L to Manila for $20 + tax. They also fly to Beijing and Shanghai. It's a budget airline, so you have to purchase food and drink onboard if you want them (no freebies), but the flights are short and the aircraft very good. I am not aware of Japan having budget airlines unfortunately, I know China does, but I recommend researching their safety history if you are considering booking a flight with them.

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