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✈️ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Bangkok
Compare San Francisco – Bangkok fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 12,749 km and takes around 16 h 00 min nonstop.
📏 Distance12,749 km (7,921 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 16 h 00 min nonstop
🕒 Time differenceBangkok is 14 hours ahead of San Francisco
🛫 AirportsSFO → BKK, DMK
💸 Cheapest monthNov 2026 – from $774
📅 Cheapest months to fly San Francisco → Bangkok
- $870Oct 26
- $774Nov 26
- $982Dec 26
Lowest fares our Fare agent saw for each month. Prices change daily.
🌞 Best time to visit Thailand
Best: November to February – the cool, dry season brings sunshine and pleasant temperatures across most of the country.
Shoulder season: March to May – very hot, but still dry and good for beaches; the Gulf islands stay relatively dry into the summer.
Weather by month in Bangkok
- 32°Jan☀️
- 33°Feb☀️
- 34°Mar⛅
- 35°Apr⛅
- 34°May🌧
- 33°Jun🌧
- 33°Jul🌧
- 33°Aug🌧
- 32°Sep🌧
- 32°Oct🌧
- 32°Nov⛅
- 31°Dec☀️
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
📍 Things to do when you land
- Explore Bangkok's Grand Palace – Wander among glittering spires and the revered Emerald Buddha in the heart of the old city.
- Cruise the Chao Phraya River – Take a river boat past temples like Wat Arun as Bangkok's skyline lights up at dusk.
- Visit Ayutthaya's ruins – Cycle between crumbling brick temples and Buddha heads entwined in tree roots in the former royal capital.
- Take a Thai cooking class – Learn to make green curry, som tam and pad thai using fresh herbs from local markets.
💡 Tips for a cheaper ticket
Money hackUse free walking tours
Tip-based walking tours run in most big cities and are a great first-day introduction with a local guide.
Money hackAlways pay in the local currency
When a card machine offers to charge you in your home currency, say no – the conversion rate is almost always worse.
San Francisco to Bangkok flights: questions
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Bangkok?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Bangkok takes about 16 h 00 min for the 12,749 km (7,921 miles) trip. Flights with a connection take longer – usually 2 to 5 hours more.
How far is Bangkok from San Francisco?
Bangkok is about 12,749 km (7,921 miles) from San Francisco as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Bangkok?
Right now Bangkok is 14 hours ahead of San Francisco. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Bangkok?
Recently the lowest fares were in Nov 2026, from about $774. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Bangkok?
From San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO). In Bangkok: Suvarnabhumi (BKK), Don Mueang Intl (DMK).
Do I need a visa for Thailand?
It depends on your passport – see our Thailand visa & entry guide.
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