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$454 Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Bangkok

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Bangkok departing on 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Bangkok, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Bangkok, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Bangkok (SFO-BKK)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Bangkok that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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11:30 pm - 12:40 amSFO-BKK
35h 10m1 stop
2:00 am - 3:10 pmBKK-SFO
27h 10m1 stop
$767Asiana Airlines
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Tue, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 23
12:15 am - 4:30 pmSFO-BKK
26h 15m1 stop
8:10 am - 10:45 pmBKK-SFO
28h 35m1 stop
$771Cathay Pacific
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Sun, May 5 - Mon, Jun 3
11:50 pm - 9:50 pmSFO-BKK
32h 00m1 stop
1:30 pm - 8:50 pmBKK-SFO
21h 20m1 stop
$774Philippine Airlines
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Tue, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 10
11:50 pm - 12:15 pmSFO-BKK
22h 25m1 stop
1:30 pm - 8:50 pmBKK-SFO
21h 20m1 stop
$777Philippine Airlines
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Thu, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 21
1:20 am - 3:30 pmSFO-BKK
24h 10m1 stop
9:35 am - 4:30 pmBKK-SFO
20h 55m1 stop
$804ANA
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Tue, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 10
11:45 am - 11:55 pmSFO-BKK
22h 10m1 stop
9:35 am - 4:30 pmBKK-SFO
20h 55m1 stop
$806ANA
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Wed, Oct 2 - Thu, Oct 10
7:15 am - 11:35 pmSFO-BKK
26h 20m2 stops
9:40 pm - 10:40 amBKK-SFO
27h 00m1 stop
$827Korean Air
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Mon, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 21
12:50 pm - 11:35 pmSFO-BKK
20h 45m1 stop
9:50 am - 7:18 pmBKK-SFO
23h 28m2 stops
$828Korean Air
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Thu, Oct 10 - Wed, Oct 16
1:05 am - 9:45 amSFO-BKK
18h 40m1 stop
2:40 am - 7:55 pmBKK-SFO
31h 15m1 stop
$841China Airlines
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Wed, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 15
1:05 am - 12:10 pmSFO-BKK
21h 05m1 stop
5:30 pm - 7:55 pmBKK-SFO
16h 25m1 stop
$846China Airlines
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Wed, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 17

Flights from San Francisco to Bangkok - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Bangkok to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Bangkok?

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Bangkok clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Bangkok on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to San Francisco, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Bangkok?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Bangkok, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Bangkok is September, where tickets cost $895 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is $1,764 and $1,482 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Bangkok?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Bangkok, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Bangkok, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 83 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Bangkok?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from San Francisco to Bangkok found on KAYAK was with Cathay Pacific for $454. Asiana Airlines proposed a round-trip connection from $767 and Cathay Pacific from $771.

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$454
Flight from San Francisco to Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

When to book flights from San Francisco to Bangkok

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Bangkok based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Bangkok

  • Does San Francisco International Airport (SFO) provide amenities for business passengers?

    For passengers going on a business-inspired trip to Bangkok from San Francisco, you can catch up on some work at SFO. SFO’s Triptel Business Center is in the Main Hall of the International Terminal and features faxing and copying machines, mobile phone rentals, and internet access tailored for business passengers.

  • Are there any parking facilities at San Francisco International Airport?

    If you are driving to San Francisco Airport, you can park your car at their short or long-term facilities. The International Parking Garages are adjacent to the International Terminal and provide daily and hourly parking. The Domestic Terminal inside the airline hub provides short-term parking services. 801 South Airport Boulevard hosts long-term parking.

  • Does San Francisco International Airport provide adapted facilities for special needs passengers?

    Yes. San Francisco Airport welcomes all guests. The airline hub has invested in accessible designs like elevator lobbies close to the parking garages plus accessible restrooms. Curb ramps are found in all public areas as well as visual paging systems. Be sure to ask your provider for any specific necessities like wheelchair assistance.

  • What are the eco-friendliest airlines flying from San Francisco to Bangkok?

    On average, 13755 lbs. of carbon is released on flights from San Francisco to Bangkok, with one-stop flights being eco-friendlier than trips with two stops. Eco-savvy passengers on this route should consider reserving flights with ANA, Japan Airlines, or American Airlines. They are the eco-friendliest, releasing 45% less carbon respectively.

  • Where are the car rental facilities at Suvarnabhumi International Airport?

    If you are planning a road trip across Bangkok and its neighborhood, obtaining a rental car at BKK as soon as you land is more convenient. The car rental facility hosts major suppliers like Budget, Avis, National, Hertz, and SIXT and is close to the Arrivals on the terminal’s first floor. Foreigners should be at least 21 and have an International Driver’s License.

  • Do the airports in Bangkok provide facilities for families with kids?

    For travelers planning a Bangkok vacation with their kids, BKK hosts play areas to keep them occupied. These are found in Concourses B and D near the transfer lounges and on Concourses C and D’s first floor. Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) has a play area in Terminal 1’s Floor 3.

  • Are there kid and pet amenities at San Francisco Airport?

    If you're traveling with kids and pets, you'll be glad to know that you're well taken care of at SFO. The airport features baby care facilities, several interactive Kids'Spots play zones, self-guided tours for older children, and medical facilities. You'll find several animal relief areas in Terminal 1, 2, and 3.

  • How do you travel from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Bangkok city center?

    Suvarnabhumi Airport has a Rail Link with two SA Express routes that can get you from the airport to Downtown Bangkok in about 15min. Alternatively, you can use the Airport Express Bus located at Entry Gate 8 and take about 45min to the city, or use a metered taxi from entry Gate 4. If you're looking to use public buses or vans, you'll find the Public Transport Center outside the main terminal building.

  • Are there lounges at Suvarnabhumi Airport?

    Several airlines have lounges at BKK Airport, including Bangkok Airways, Air France, Thai Airways, Singapore Airlines, China Airways, EVA Air, Emirates Airlines, Japan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Oman Air. Most of these lounges offer premium food, beer and wine, TV, Wi-Fi, and showers.

  • What are my travel options from Don Muang Airport (DMK) to Bangkok City?

    You have two options, by taxi or by bus. Taxis are more convenient and the taxi stand is located outside arrivals. The trip will take you about 20min to the city. If you opt to travel by bus, you can choose between the Airport Limo Bus Express and the A1. Both depart from Door 6 Terminal 1, but you’ll need to transfer after reaching Mo Chit and use the MRT Subway or BTS Skytrain to reach Bangkok.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Bangkok?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Bangkok was $454 for a one-way ticket and $767 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Bangkok?

    A passport is required to fly from San Francisco to Bangkok.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Bangkok?

    When flying out of San Francisco you will be using San Francisco. You will be landing at one of these airports: Bangkok Suvarnabhumi or Bangkok Don Mueang Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Bangkok?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Bangkok?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Bangkok, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Bangkok from San Francisco?

    Taipei City is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Bangkok.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Bangkok?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Bangkok.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Bangkok?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Bangkok from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Bangkok?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Bangkok with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Bangkok?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Bangkok from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Bangkok

  • Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is a major base for Thai Airways and a focus city for EVA Air. Consider booking flights with these airlines for easy connections to cities like Hanoi, Delhi, and Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Trips from San Francisco to Bangkok have layovers depending on your carrier. Philippine Airlines has a layover at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), while ANA stops at Haneda Airport (HND). EVA Air stops at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).
  • Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) is home to several lounges for passengers arriving at the airline hub and looking for quiet places to await their pick-up. These include Terminal 1’s Coral Executive Lounge on the 2nd and Miracle Lounge on the 3rd Floors. You will be granted access with a lounge membership program or pass.
  • If you're looking to travel from San Francisco to Bangkok, Thailand, you can book your flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), which is about 13 miles away from the city center. To reach San Francisco International Airport from the San Francisco city center, you can use the BART rapid rail or the SamTrans buses that connect directly to the airport. The BART station is located in the International Terminal.
  • When booking your flight, you can choose one of two Bangkok airports, Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). BKK airport is approximately 19 miles away from Downtown Bangkok, while DMK Airport is approximately 14 miles away.
  • Some of the airlines that fly from San Francisco Airport to Bangkok include Alaska Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, and American Airlines. San Francisco International Airport is a hub for Alaska Airlines and United Airlines.
  • San Francisco International Airport has special complimentary services, including the Airport Butler that offers customized assistance, yoga rooms, spa services at XpresSpa, a SkyTerrace where you can chill, and museum exhibits that offer historical, scientific, cultural, and art exhibits.
  • If you’d like to spend the night at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), you'll find the Miracle Transit Hotel on the fourth floor of the airport. Alternatively, you can stay at the Avagard Capsule Hotel.
  • If you arrive at Don Muang Airport (DMK), you can stay at Sleep Box by Miracle, located in Terminal 2 on the fourth floor of the airport, or the Amari Don Muang Airport Hotel, also on-site and connected to the airport by a walkway.
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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Bangkok found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/1Sun
1 stopCathay Pacific
27h 25mSFO-DMK
$454
9/1Sun
1 stopCathay Pacific
27h 25mSFO-DMK
$455
5/3Fri
1 stopAsiana Airlines
33h 40mSFO-BKK
$492
5/7Tue
2 stopsANA
25h 36mSFO-BKK
$493
5/7Tue
1 stopJapan Airlines
27h 50mSFO-BKK
$494
5/1Wed
1 stopChina Airlines
25h 15mSFO-BKK
$500
5/2Thu
1 stopAsiana Airlines
33h 40mSFO-BKK
$501
4/28Sun
1 stopANA
23h 45mSFO-BKK
$505
5/9Thu
2 stopsJapan Airlines
26h 40mSFO-BKK
$509
4/30Tue
1 stopChina Airlines
34h 20mSFO-BKK
$524

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Bangkok

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Bangkok that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/29Mon
multi-stopCathay Pacific
30h 20mSFO-BKK
6/3Mon
multi-stopCathay Pacific
25h 45mBKK-SFO
$776
4/30Tue
multi-stopCathay Pacific
19h 45mSFO-BKK
5/12Sun
multi-stopCathay Pacific
17h 20mBKK-SFO
$806
4/30Tue
multi-stopAsiana Airlines
33h 40mSFO-BKK
5/28Tue
multi-stopAsiana Airlines
27h 10mBKK-SFO
$824
4/30Tue
multi-stopAsiana Airlines
35h 10mSFO-BKK
5/13Mon
multi-stopAsiana Airlines
28h 00mBKK-SFO
$832
4/29Mon
multi-stopANA
23h 45mSFO-BKK
5/29Wed
multi-stopANA
21h 00mBKK-SFO
$840
4/28Sun
multi-stopChina Airlines
34h 20mSFO-BKK
5/8Wed
multi-stopChina Airlines
22h 55mBKK-SFO
$849
4/29Mon
multi-stopKorean Air
31h 55mSFO-BKK
5/12Sun
multi-stopKorean Air
27h 00mBKK-SFO
$852
4/29Mon
multi-stopKorean Air
31h 55mSFO-BKK
5/22Wed
multi-stopKorean Air
18h 50mBKK-SFO
$861
4/30Tue
multi-stopChina Airlines
25h 15mSFO-BKK
5/8Wed
multi-stopChina Airlines
19h 40mBKK-SFO
$873
4/28Sun
multi-stopANA
23h 45mSFO-BKK
5/22Wed
multi-stopANA
21h 00mBKK-SFO
$888

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