Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bangkok: what you need to know
The timezone in Bangkok is UTC+7. The city is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco, where San Francisco International Airport is located.
To avoid rushing for your SFO to Bangkok flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from SFO to Bangkok with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. The most sought-after stopovers include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Travelling from central San Francisco to SFO takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Bangkok? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near SFO:
When it comes to the on-time performance of San Francisco International Airport, data shows 78% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bangkok
Rs97,222 is currently the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Bangkok flight. A return plane ticket starts from Rs187,051. These fares may change depending on availability.
To find cheap flights from SFO to Bangkok, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
Finding cheap tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Bangkok is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to get the lowest fares across the month and score a sweet deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's an extra saving on cheap flights from SFO to Bangkok.
Snag an affordable flight from San Francisco International Airport to Bangkok with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
Airports in Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
The distance from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok is roughly 31 kilometres. It'll take you about 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
Think about booking a hotel close to BKK if you're coming in on a late flight from San Francisco International Airport to Bangkok. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport around four weeks in advance of your flight from SFO to Bangkok.
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) is around 24 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok. Following your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Bangkok, it'll take you around 35 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
The trip will take about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Following your SFO to Bangkok flight, kick back at a hotel near DMK. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from DMK three weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Bangkok
February is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Bangkok. To skip the crowds, visit Bangkok in May.
Lock in a San Francisco International Airport to Bangkok plane ticket with a departure in April to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 26ºC to 37ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SFO to Bangkok in January when temperatures average between 19ºC and 34ºC.
More about Bangkok
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Bangkok right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Bangkok:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Wat Phra Kaew, Grand Palace and Songkran Festival Silom are major attractions which should feature on every Bangkok itinerary.
Explore more of Thailand
Bangkok has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Thailand waiting to be discovered. Around 467 kilometres northeast of Bangkok, a visit to Udon Thani will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Thai-Chinese Cultural Centre, Wat Pho Chai and Wat Burapa Wanaram.
Around 225 kilometres northeast of Bangkok, Nakhon Ratchasima is another essential stop in Thailand. Start your sightseeing at Night Safari Korat, Wat Chai Mongkol and Wat Na Pha That.