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Flight deals from San Francisco International to Bangkok

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International to Bangkok? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Bangkok.$1,082 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 May, returning Sun, 25 May.Return flight with Air Premia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Premia, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 18 May, arriving in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.Inbound indirect flight with Air Premia, departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Sun, 25 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,082, select.
Bangkok.$1,116 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Aug, returning Tue, 28 Oct.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 14 Aug, arriving in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Tue, 28 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,116, select.
Bangkok.$1,118 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Sep, returning Sun, 26 Oct.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 25 Sep, arriving in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Sun, 26 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,118, select.
Bangkok.$1,119 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Sep, returning Tue, 4 Nov.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 18 Sep, arriving in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Tue, 4 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,119, select.
Bangkok.$1,137 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Aug, returning Mon, 8 Sep.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 28 Aug, arriving in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Mon, 8 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,137, select.
Bangkok.$1,138 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Oct, returning Mon, 13 Oct.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 2 Oct, arriving in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Mon, 13 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,138, select.
Bangkok.$1,152 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Apr, returning Mon, 12 May.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 29 Apr, arriving in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Mon, 12 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,152, select.
Bangkok.$1,153 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Aug, returning Sun, 31 Aug.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 21 Aug, arriving in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Sun, 31 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,153, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Bangkok

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Bangkok flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
from $1,474
May
from $1,082
Jun
from $1,260
Jul
from $1,473
Aug
from $1,153
Sep
from $1,157
Oct
from $1,138
Nov
from $1,158
Dec
from $1,196
Jan
from $1,232
Feb
from $1,158
Mar
from $1,222

Alternative San Francisco International to Bangkok routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from San Francisco International to Bangkok? You could fly into the following airports instead.

San Francisco to Bangkok: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,082
Cheapest month to flyMay

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Bangkok: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Bangkok: Don Mueang and Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.
The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Bangkok is $1,082. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Francisco International to Bangkok. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,082.
As of April 2025, there are no flights flying from San Francisco International to Bangkok.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Bangkok is usually April 2025.
If you're flying from San Francisco International Airport, the cheapest airport near Bangkok is Bangkok Suvarnabhumi – which is 28.5 km away from the centre of Bangkok. We've found flights into this airport from $1,082.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Bangkok on Sunday, 18 May 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Francisco International Airport and Bangkok. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Bangkok but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Bangkok is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 31°C. April is typically the warmest month in Bangkok, when it usually averages around 35°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is November, with temperatures averaging 22°C. The rainiest month is September.
Currently, Air Premia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Bangkok.

Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bangkok: what you need to know

  • Bangkok is 14 hours ahead of San Francisco, where San Francisco International Airport is located. Bangkok operates on the UTC+7 timezone.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from SFO to Bangkok.

  • Travelling during a peak month like August? High seasons (like summer, Christmas and New Year) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing flights from SFO to Bangkok, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:

    • Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)

    • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

    • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

  • You'll need an e-visa for Thailand if you hold a passport from United States and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can be subject to change. So before you book your cheap ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Bangkok, check with your airline and the destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest information.

  • SFO is around 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 47 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Bangkok? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near SFO:

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bangkok

  • $580 is the best price for a one-way ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Bangkok. Return flights start at $1,082. These prices may change depending on demand.

  • It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from SFO to Bangkok. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.

  • Getting cheap tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Bangkok is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to show the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.

  • Create a Price Alert for flight tickets from SFO to Bangkok. There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Bangkok.

Airports in Bangkok

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)

  • Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to the centre of Bangkok takes about 35 minutes by car. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour and 6 minutes.

  • Book a hotel close to BKK if you're catching a late flight from San Francisco International Airport to Bangkok. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)

  • As soon as your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Bangkok has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in about 30 minutes by car. Central Bangkok is approximately 27 kilometres from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).

  • You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour and 5 minutes on public transport.

  • Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near DMK. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from SFO to Bangkok:

Best time to go to Bangkok

  • July is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Bangkok. To avoid the crowds, travel to Bangkok in April when things are quieter.

  • The warmest month in Bangkok is April, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Bangkok in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • December sees average temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC. Search for cheap flights from SFO to Bangkok sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Bangkok

  • After locking in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Bangkok, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bangkok:

  • Grand Palace and Wat Arun are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Bangkok travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Wat Phra Kaew.

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