Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is 14 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Leave enough time to catch your LAX to HKT flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Phuket International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LAX and HKT:
Beijing Capital International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight is $572. A return fare right now is $1,098. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LAX to HKT if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Phuket International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from LAX to HKT.
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Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX's address is One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from LAX arrive at their destination as scheduled 81.05% of the time.
To reach Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 55 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near LAX? If you're boarding an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Phuket International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Los Angeles International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HKT instead:
Grab a Phuket International Airport rental car and discover Phuket and beyond with your own set of wheels. Asap car hire, Hertz and Chic Car Rent are top outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Phuket International Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Phuket. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The quietest month for a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Phuket International Airport is April, while February is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Phuket based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Phuket is March, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Phuket International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LAX to HKT in January. Temperatures average between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Thailand
Phuket has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Thailand waiting to be explored. About 177 kilometres north-east of Phuket, a trip to Surat Thani will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Thailand, consider Nakhon Si Thammarat, about 177 kilometres east of Phuket. Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well are among its highlights.