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Flights from San Diego to Bangkok
There are no direct flights from San Diego to Bangkok. The fastest way is one stop via Munich or Los Angeles, about 22h 10m door to door (7 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 19h 20m
San Diego to Bangkok at a glance
Fastest journey19h 20mVia Munich, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Munich or Los Angeles
Best ways to fly from San Diego to Bangkok
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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SAN Munich (MUC) BKK
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, Thai Airways
Wed17:15 SAN13:03 MUC1h 12m connection14:15 MUC05:25 BKKLufthansa + Thai Airways
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SAN Los Angeles (LAX) BKK
Leg 1: United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
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SAN Tokyo (NRT) BKK
Leg 1: Japan Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Thai Airways
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
- 13,480 km8,371 miles
- Journey time
- 19h 20mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +15hBangkok vs San Diego
- Currency in Bangkok
- THB
- Airports
- SAN, CLD → BKK, DMK
Flights from San Diego to Bangkok: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Diego to Bangkok?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Munich, Los Angeles and Tokyo. 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 San Diego to Bangkok?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 20m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,480 km.
Where do you change planes between San Diego and Bangkok?
The best connecting points are Munich (MUC), Los Angeles (LAX), Tokyo (NRT) and Amsterdam (AMS). Lufthansa flies both legs via Munich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Diego and Bangkok?
San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Bangkok: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Bangkok?
Bangkok is 15 hours ahead of San Diego.
