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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 Los Angeles or Amsterdam, about 24h 36m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 24h 36m
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Bangkok to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey24h 36mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Amsterdam

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.

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BKK Los Angeles (LAX) SJO
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~24h 36m
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2
BKK Amsterdam (AMS) SJO
Leg 1: KLM, Thai Airways, EVA Air · Leg 2: KLM, Xiamen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~25h 21m
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3
BKK Paris (CDG) SJO
Leg 1: Air France, Aircalin, Thai Airways · Leg 2: Air France
One airline, one ticket ~25h 29m
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4
BKK Madrid (MAD) SJO
Leg 1: Evelop Airlines · Leg 2: Evelop Airlines, Iberia
One airline, one ticket ~25h 52m
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5
BKK Frankfurt (FRA) SJO
Leg 1: Condor, Thai Airways · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Same alliance ~25h 26m
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BKK Zurich (ZRH) SJO
Leg 1: SWISS, Thai Airways · Leg 2: Edelweiss Air
Self-transfer likely ~26h 34m
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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
17,333 km10,764 miles
Journey time
24h 36mestimate
Time difference
-13hSan Jose vs Bangkok
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
BKK, DMK → SJO

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 Los Angeles, Amsterdam and Paris. 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 24h 36m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 17,333 km.
Where do you change planes between Bangkok and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), Amsterdam (AMS), Paris (CDG) and Madrid (MAD). United Airlines flies both legs via Los Angeles, 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: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
What is the time difference between Bangkok and San Jose?
San Jose is 13 hours behind Bangkok.

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