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Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$412
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 51% increase in price.
Flight from Los Angeles to Bangkok

Flights from California to Southeast Asia: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from California to Southeast Asia 
Verified travelerFlew with Singapore Airlines
SFO
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SIN
Jun 2026
Always book directly with the airlines and avoid aggregators and agents
ClaudiaFlew with United Airlines
SFO
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SIN
Jun 2026
Please be careful: 1,5 hrs for transfer in San Francisco might not be enough time in the future
selamatFlew with Singapore Airlines
LAX
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SIN
Dec 2024
Having comfortable clothing is the key for having a good trip and trying get some sleep.
Verified travelerFlew with Philippine Airlines
LAX
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MNL
Oct 2024
Do not do overweight on baggage. It's only 25 kg per luggage
Verified travelerFlew with Philippine Airlines
SFO
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MNL
May 2024
check in online be there early and complete etravel before going to counter
AjayFlew with Singapore Airlines
LAX
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SIN
Dec 2023
Although the flight is listed as 17 1/2 hours, actual flight time was only 16 1/2. Bring a sleep mask to ensure you rest during your flight - it helps reduce so e of the flight time and helps you arrive more refreshed.
Verified travelerFlew with Singapore Airlines
SFO
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SIN
Jan 2024
The Singapore Changi airport if huge. After getting of the aircraft, the walk to immigration control was long. Once you get to the control area, the process was quick and easy.

FAQs for booking flights from California to Southeast Asia

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to Southeast Asia?

    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 California to Southeast Asia.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to Southeast Asia?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from California to Southeast Asia 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 California to Southeast Asia?

    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 from California to Southeast Asia with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to Southeast Asia?

    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 from California to Southeast Asia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airlines fly most frequently to Southeast Asia?

    California and Southeast Asia are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Philippine Airlines (29 flights per week), United Airlines (28 flights per week), and Singapore Airlines (24 flights per week).

  • How many airports are there in Southeast Asia?

    There are 23 airports in Southeast Asia. The busiest airport is Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), with 17% of all flights arriving there.

  • Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Southeast Asia?

    Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Southeast Asia is Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport (MNL), with an average flight price of $605.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Southeast Asia?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Southeast Asia is Saturday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $873. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where round-trip prices are $1,352 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Southeast Asia?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Southeast Asia is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $1,036 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Southeast Asia is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,036.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Southeast Asia?

    The cheapest ticket to Southeast Asia from California found in the last 5 days was to Singapore, at $683 round-trip. The most popular route is Los Angeles (LAX) to Singapore (SIN) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $683.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from California to Southeast Asia?

    The cheapest month for flights from California to Southeast Asia is February, when tickets cost $409 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $800 and $688 respectively.

  • How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Southeast Asia?

    To get a below average price on the flight from California to Southeast Asia, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

  • How many cities have direct flights to Southeast Asia?

    From California, there are direct flights to Southeast Asia from 2 cities. The city with the most direct flights is San Francisco, with 53 direct flights each week.

  • How many direct flights to Southeast Asia are there each day?

    There are around 13 direct flights from within California to Southeast Asia every day. Most flights (54%) depart at night.

  • How many direct flights to Southeast Asia are there each week?

    Each week there are around 85 direct flights from within California to Southeast Asia. The most common day for departures is Wednesday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

  • How long is the flight to Southeast Asia?

    An average nonstop flight from California to Southeast Asia takes 20h 31m, covering a distance of 7867 miles. The shortest route is San Francisco (SFO) to Manila (MNL) with an average flight time of 13h 45m.

  • How many long-haul flights are there to Southeast Asia each week?

    There are not any medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to Southeast Asia. Instead, there are 85 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from San Francisco.

  • What are the most popular destinations in Southeast Asia?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Manila (34% of total searches to Southeast Asia). The next most popular destinations are Bangkok (29%) and Ho Chi Minh City (13%). Searches for flights to Angeles City (6%), to Singapore (4%) and to Denpasar (4%) are also popular.

Everything you need to know for your flight to Southeast Asia

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