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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Bangkok from US$289
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Bangkok. The fastest way is one stop via Taipei or Vancouver, about 19h 00m door to door (20 connections a week on current schedules), with fares from US$289.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 25m Cheapest in November Prices checked 14 days ago
San Francisco to Bangkok at a glance
Cheapest one-wayUS$289Air Premia · 1 stop · Sat 28 NovCheapest returnUS$817Sun 10 Jan – Wed 3 FebFastest journey17h 25mEVA Air · 1 stop
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Taipei or Vancouver
Best ways to fly from San Francisco 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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SFO Taipei (TPE) BKK
Leg 1: China Airlines, EVA Air, Starlux Airlines · Leg 2: China Airlines, EVA Air, Starlux Airlines
Tue01:30 SFO05:59 TPE2h 01m connection08:00 TPE10:30 BKKEVA Air + Thai Airways
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SFO Vancouver (YVR) BKK
Leg 1: Air Canada, Flair Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada
Sat19:30 SFO21:35 YVR1h 55m connection23:30 YVR04:41 BKKAir Canada
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SFO Seoul (ICN) BKK
Leg 1: Air Premia, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Air Premia, Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air
Sat03:45 SFO08:11 ICN1h 49m connection10:00 ICN13:24 BKKKorean Air
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SFO Tokyo (NRT) BKK
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Thai Airways
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SFO Shanghai (PVG) BKK
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines
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SFO Hong Kong (HKG) BKK
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, United Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, HK Express, Hong Kong 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.
Cheapest dates from San Francisco to Bangkok
The lowest one-way fares found recently, cheapest first. Prices change; click through for the live fare.
Air Premia1 stop via ICNSat 28 Nov
One-way fromUS$289
Air Premia1 stop via ICNSun 17 Jan
One-way fromUS$312
CZChina Southern Airlines1 stop via CAN
Tue 9 Feb
One-way fromUS$363
Singapore Airlines1 stop via SINTue 26 Jan
One-way fromUS$399
Singapore Airlines1 stop via SINTue 2 Feb
One-way fromUS$400
Singapore Airlines1 stop via SINFri 5 Feb
One-way fromUS$423
Philippine Airlines1 stop via MNLThu 26 Nov
One-way fromUS$435
Cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Bangkok
Lowest one-way fare found for each month: November is cheapest, December the most expensive.
Good to know
- Distance
- 12,745 km7,915 miles
- Journey time
- 17h 25mfastest found
- Time difference
- +15hBangkok vs San Francisco
- Currency in Bangkok
- THB
- Airports
- SFO → BKK, DMK
Flights from San Francisco to Bangkok: questions answered
How much is a flight from San Francisco to Bangkok?
The cheapest one-way fare we found recently is US$289 with 1 stop, departing in November. Return trips start from US$817. Prices change constantly, so search your dates for the live fare.
Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Bangkok?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Taipei, Vancouver and Seoul. 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 Francisco to Bangkok?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,745 km.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Bangkok?
November has the lowest fare we found (US$289), while December is the most expensive (US$464).
Where do you change planes between San Francisco and Bangkok?
The best connecting points are Taipei (TPE), Vancouver (YVR), Seoul (ICN) and Tokyo (NRT). China Airlines flies both legs via Taipei, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Bangkok?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Bangkok: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Bangkok?
Bangkok is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco.
