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Flights from Bangkok to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Bangkok to San Jose. The easiest way is one stop via Tokyo or Los Angeles, about 18h 40m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 18h 40m
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Bangkok to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey18h 40mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Tokyo or Los Angeles

Best ways to fly from Bangkok to San Jose

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
BKK Tokyo (NRT) SJC
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Thai Airways · Leg 2: ZIPAIR Tokyo
One airline, one ticket ~18h 40m
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BKK Los Angeles (LAX) SJC
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~20h 44m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
12,812 km7,956 miles
Journey time
18h 40mestimate
Time difference
-15hSan Jose vs Bangkok
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
BKK, DMK → SJC

Flights from Bangkok to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bangkok to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Tokyo and Los Angeles. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Bangkok to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 40m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,812 km.
Where do you change planes between Bangkok and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Tokyo (NRT) and Los Angeles (LAX). All Nippon Airways flies both legs via Tokyo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Bangkok and San Jose?
Bangkok: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
What is the time difference between Bangkok and San Jose?
San Jose is 15 hours behind Bangkok.

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