Travelling from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Phuket's timezone is UTC+7, making Phuket 14 hours ahead of San Diego.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your SAN to HKT flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
At the moment, Rs135,609 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs274,103. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from SAN to HKT, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from San Diego International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
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Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)
You'll find SAN at Airport Drive.
Of the departures from San Diego International Airport, 71.38% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to San Diego International Airport from central San Diego, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near SAN? If you're boarding an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Phuket International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Book a hotel close to HKT if you're taking a late San Diego International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Phuket International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and find adventure across Phuket and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Phuket International Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport to central Phuket has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
February is the most popular month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Phuket International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Phuket in April.
Before locking in your flight from San Diego International Airport to Phuket International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Phuket, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 24ºC and 30ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SAN to HKT around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
Surat Thani is just one of the many cities in Thailand waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Phuket. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another standout destination in Thailand and is around 177 kilometres east of Phuket. No trip is complete without a visit to Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well.
