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Flights from Phuket to San Francisco
There are no direct flights from Phuket to San Francisco. The easiest way is one stop via Seoul or Shanghai, about 19h 15m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 19h 15m
Phuket to San Francisco at a glance
Fastest journey19h 15mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Shanghai
Best ways to fly from Phuket to San Francisco
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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HKT Seoul (ICN) SFO
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, Jin Air, Korean Air · Leg 2: Air Premia, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air
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HKT Shanghai (PVG) SFO
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines
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HKT Hong Kong (HKG) SFO
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, HK Express · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, United Airlines
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HKT Guangzhou (CAN) SFO
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Spring Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
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
- 13,404 km8,324 miles
- Journey time
- 19h 15mestimate
- Time difference
- -15hSan Francisco vs Phuket
- Currency in San Francisco
- USD
- Airports
- HKT → SFO
Flights from Phuket to San Francisco: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Phuket to San Francisco?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Shanghai and Hong Kong. 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 Phuket to San Francisco?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 15m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,404 km.
Where do you change planes between Phuket and San Francisco?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Shanghai (PVG), Hong Kong (HKG) and Guangzhou (CAN). Asiana Airlines flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Phuket and San Francisco?
Phuket: Phuket International Airport (HKT). San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
What is the time difference between Phuket and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 15 hours behind Phuket.





