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Flights from San Jose to Bangkok

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Bangkok. 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
SJOBKKLAX

San Jose to Bangkok at a glance

Fastest journey24h 36mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Amsterdam

Best ways to fly from San Jose to Bangkok

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
SJO Los Angeles (LAX) BKK
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~24h 36m
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2
SJO Amsterdam (AMS) BKK
Leg 1: KLM, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: KLM, Thai Airways, EVA Air
One airline, one ticket ~25h 21m
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3
SJO Paris (CDG) BKK
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France, Aircalin, Thai Airways
One airline, one ticket ~25h 29m
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4
SJO Madrid (MAD) BKK
Leg 1: Evelop Airlines, Iberia · Leg 2: Evelop Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~25h 52m
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5
SJO Frankfurt (FRA) BKK
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Condor, Thai Airways
Same alliance ~25h 26m
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SJO Zurich (ZRH) BKK
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: SWISS, Thai Airways
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
+13hBangkok vs San Jose
Currency in Bangkok
THB
Airports
SJO → BKK, DMK

Flights from San Jose to Bangkok: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Bangkok?
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 San Jose to Bangkok?
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 San Jose and Bangkok?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), Amsterdam (AMS), Paris (CDG) and Madrid (MAD). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and Bangkok?
San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Bangkok: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Bangkok?
Bangkok is 13 hours ahead of San Jose.

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