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Flights from San Francisco to Phuket
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Phuket. 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
San Francisco to Phuket at a glance
Fastest journey19h 15mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Shanghai
Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Phuket
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 Seoul (ICN) HKT
Leg 1: Air Premia, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Jin Air, Korean Air
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SFO Shanghai (PVG) HKT
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines
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SFO Hong Kong (HKG) HKT
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, United Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, HK Express
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SFO Guangzhou (CAN) HKT
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Spring 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
- +15hPhuket vs San Francisco
- Currency in Phuket
- THB
- Airports
- SFO → HKT
Flights from San Francisco to Phuket: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Phuket?
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 San Francisco to Phuket?
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 San Francisco and Phuket?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Shanghai (PVG), Hong Kong (HKG) and Guangzhou (CAN). Air Premia flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Phuket?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Phuket: Phuket International Airport (HKT).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Phuket?
Phuket is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco.
