Travelling from Bangkok to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Bangkok is home to two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Bangkok to Los Angeles leaving from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang Airport (DMK).
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Los Angeles Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are Los Angeles's major gateways.
The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-8, which is 15 hours behind Bangkok.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your Bangkok to Los Angeles flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as January? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Los Angeles
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap Bangkok to Los Angeles flight. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
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Flying from Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing Bangkok to Los Angeles flights leaving from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok, BKK can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Bangkok to Los Angeles, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Of the flights that depart from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, 73% touch down on time at their destination.
Don Mueang Airport (DMK)
Get more out of your holiday with a stopover on your Bangkok to Los Angeles flight. Visit friends or family or cross another city off your list. Whatever you choose to do, check out these stops between Don Mueang Airport and Los Angeles:
Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE)
With public transport, you can travel from central Bangkok to DMK in around 1 hour 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 21 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 35 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Bangkok to Los Angeles? Relax in a hotel near Don Mueang Airport before your break officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
60% of flights leaving Don Mueang Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Arriving in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles takes around 35 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour to get there on public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Bangkok to Los Angeles. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:
Grab a Los Angeles International Airport rental car and discover Los Angeles and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are top outlets you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Los Angeles International Airport around one week in advance of your Bangkok to Los Angeles flight.
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Los Angeles Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
After your flight from Bangkok to Los Angeles has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Los Angeles is roughly 27 kilometres from Los Angeles Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 15 minutes or so.
After your flight from Bangkok to Los Angeles, kick back at a hotel close to VNY. These are some great options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Los Angeles Van Nuys Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Budget, Dollar or Hertz and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Avoid filling out forms on the spot and save time at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Reserve your ride from VNY in advance so you can simply get the keys and go.
Best time to go to Los Angeles
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Bangkok to Los Angeles. July is the busiest month for a trip to Los Angeles. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in a Bangkok to Los Angeles ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Los Angeles to range from 16ºC to 32ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Bangkok to Los Angeles in February when temperatures average between 6ºC and 26ºC.
More about Los Angeles
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Los Angeles right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Los Angeles:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl are attractions you won't want to skip in Los Angeles.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Los Angeles, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Travel around 177 kilometres southeast to San Diego to check off its top sights. From San Diego Zoo to Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
San Jose is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 499 kilometres northwest of Los Angeles. No trip is complete without a visit to Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.