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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 Tokyo or Los Angeles, about 18h 40m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 18h 40m Prices checked 14 days ago
SJCBKKNRT

San Jose to Bangkok at a glance

Cheapest returnUS$988Sun 10 Jan – Wed 3 FebFastest journey18h 40mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Tokyo or Los Angeles

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
SJC Tokyo (NRT) BKK
Leg 1: ZIPAIR Tokyo · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Thai Airways
One airline, one ticket ~18h 40m
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SJC Los Angeles (LAX) BKK
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~20h 44m
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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
12,812 km7,956 miles
Journey time
18h 40mestimate
Time difference
+15hBangkok vs San Jose
Currency in Bangkok
THB
Airports
SJC → 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 Tokyo and Los Angeles. 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 18h 40m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,812 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Bangkok?
The best connecting points are Tokyo (NRT) and Los Angeles (LAX). ZIPAIR Tokyo flies both legs via Tokyo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and Bangkok?
San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Bangkok: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Bangkok?
Bangkok is 15 hours ahead of San Jose.

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