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Best Thailand Flight Deals from San Diego

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Bangkok
Bangkok2 stops$792
Phuket City
Phuket City2 stops$977
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai3 stops$961
Ko Samui
Ko Samui3 stops$1,221
Krabi
Krabi2 stops$1,059
Bangkok
Bangkok2 stops$792
Phuket City
Phuket City2 stops$977
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai3 stops$961
Ko Samui
Ko Samui3 stops$1,221
Krabi
Krabi2 stops$1,059

Cheap Flights from San Diego to Thailand

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Thailand 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Thailand

Mon, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 22
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6:15 am - 7:40 amSAN-BKK
35h 25m2 stops
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10:25 pm - 10:48 amBKK-SAN
26h 23m2 stops
Mon, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 16
Korean Air Logo
7:30 am - 11:25 pmSAN-BKK
25h 55m2 stops
Korean Air Logo
9:40 pm - 6:11 pmBKK-SAN
34h 31m2 stops
$813Korean Air
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Wed, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 27
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12:18 pm - 10:55 amSAN-BKK
32h 37m2 stops
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11:55 pm - 8:40 amBKK-SAN
46h 45m2 stops
$818Asiana Airlines
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Wed, Aug 20 - Mon, Sep 15
Asiana Airlines Logo
7:59 pm - 10:55 amSAN-BKK
24h 56m2 stops
Asiana Airlines Logo
1:20 am - 11:44 pmBKK-SAN
36h 24m2 stops
$856Asiana Airlines
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Wed, Aug 6 - Tue, Aug 19
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 11:55 pmSAN-BKK
27h 40m2 stops
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7:00 am - 3:08 pmBKK-SAN
22h 08m2 stops
$877United Airlines
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Wed, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 27
United Airlines Logo
5:56 pm - 11:55 pmSAN-BKK
39h 59m3 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:35 am - 12:52 pmBKK-SAN
41h 17m2 stops
$887United Airlines
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Thu, Aug 21 - Thu, Sep 18
Japan Airlines Logo
8:27 am - 5:50 amSAN-BKK
31h 23m2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
8:05 am - 11:35 amBKK-SAN
17h 30m1 stop
$897Japan Airlines
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Thu, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 22
Japan Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 10:10 amSAN-USM
30h 35m2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:35 amUSM-SAN
42h 35m2 stops
$1,453Japan Airlines
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Wed, Dec 10 - Thu, Jan 8
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6:10 pm - 11:20 amSAN-HKT
50h 10m2 stops
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12:20 pm - 12:03 pmHKT-SAN
38h 43m2 stops
$1,757Air Canada
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Wed, Dec 10 - Sat, Jan 10
Air Canada Logo
6:10 pm - 11:20 amSAN-HKT
50h 10m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
12:20 pm - 12:03 pmHKT-SAN
38h 43m2 stops
$1,767Air Canada
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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Thailand flights

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Thailand?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Thailand, 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 Diego to Thailand is September, when tickets cost $1,007 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,617 and $1,564 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Thailand?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Diego to Thailand clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Thailand on a Monday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to San Diego, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Thailand?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Thailand, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to Thailand, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonJune
High seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$423
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 31% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 18% lower on average.
Flight from San Diego to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

FAQs - booking Thailand flights

  • What type of visa or passport will I need to travel to Thailand?

    If you are making your way to Thailand on vacation, you do not need to get a visa so long as you don't plan on staying in the country for more than 30 days. It is important to make sure you do have a valid passport, and the government of the United States recommends that this passport be valid for at least 180 days beyond the day you enter the country.

  • What are some of my choices for getting from the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport to Bangkok after my flight?

    One transportation option that is quick and cost-effective is to travel on the City Line light rail route offered by Airport Rail Link, that makes the journey in around 26 minutes. Another option is to travel aboard bus number S1 operated by Bangkok Mass Transit Authority, that makes the trip in about 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Where will I find my rental car company when I arrive at the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport?

    There are roughly 8 different major rental car companies that operate at this airport, and each of the companies has a customer service desk in the arrivals hall of the airport right adjacent to the baggage claim area.

  • What is a good choice for a hotel that has a location right at the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport?

    There are a couple of hotel options that have a location right on the airport property, and they include the Boxtel and the Avagard Capsule Hotel.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to Thailand?

    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 Diego to Thailand.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from San Diego to Thailand 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 Diego to Thailand?

    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 San Diego to Thailand 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 San Diego to Thailand?

    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 San Diego to Thailand up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Thailand?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Thailand is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $1,140 on average. Morning departures are around 13% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Thailand is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,565.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Thailand

  • One of the most common destinations in Thailand for those traveling from San Diego International Airport (SAN) is to fly to the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK). On this route of flight, you will find one-stop flight options aboard Lufthansa Airlines.
  • One of the most convenient ways to get from downtown San Diego to the San Diego International Airport without having to drive your own car is to travel aboard the San Diego Metro Transit line 992 bus, which makes the trip in around 12 minutes. Another option is to travel on the San Diego Flyer bus that travels between the Old Town Transit center and the airport.
  • When you are taking a pet or a service animal through the San Diego International Airport, you'll find that this airport offers seven different pet relief areas. Most of the pet relief areas sit outside the terminal buildings, but there is one indoor relief area inside Terminal Two West. Each of the relief areas offers artificial turf and pet waste bags.
  • For nursing mothers traveling through the San Diego International Airport you will find a nursing mother's room in each terminal building just past the security checkpoints. Each of the nursing rooms includes a handwashing station, comfortable seating, a seat for small children, plus electrical outlets.
  • After a long flight to the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport, one of the best ways to get refreshed and revitalized is to use the showers available in both the Miracle Transit Hotel and the Miracle CIP First Class Lounge.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to Thailand

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Diego to Thailand? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.4
Korean AirOverall score based on 1109 reviews
8.1Food
8.2Entertainment
8.5Boarding
8.7Crew
8.2Comfort
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One of the flight attendants stepped on my foot. I was on the aisle seat. A lady inside needed to get out. So Instood. Just then, a flight attentendant came wuicklybtheoughbthe aisle and stepprd on my sock covered toes. I let out a small sound. She stopped momentarily, but didn’t ask how I was just took off of the aisle. Never came back to see how I was. Fortunately, I was not really hurt other than a slight soreness in my toes. But I found that to be very negligent.

6.0 GoodJohn, Jul 2025ICN - SEA
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One of the flight attendants stepped on my foot. I was on the aisle seat. A lady inside needed to get out. So Instood. Just then, a flight attentendant came wuicklybtheoughbthe aisle and stepprd on my sock covered toes. I let out a small sound. She stopped momentarily, but didn’t ask how I was just took off of the aisle. Never came back to see how I was. Fortunately, I was not really hurt other than a slight soreness in my toes. But I found that to be very negligent.

This was an amazing flight. The crew was great. The service was great. The food provided was great.

I was unable to select decent seats, and so I was stuck in the middle seat because it was selected for me

There was a lot of partial tv shows but not enough to last the flight. The food was incredible! The crew were so helpful and patient. Lots more space than what I usually get on an international flight. Very comfortable!

Stingy on the drinks - 15 hour direct flight and could barely get attention for some water

Unfortunately, there has been a boarding and departure delay. However, as usual, the flight arrived earlier than the scheduled. There has been a turbulence in-between, it’s unavoidable. I couldn’t complain them.

Not many people, so you can lay down on two seats

They did an excellent job helping me with a wheelchair. I couldn’t have asked for any better help.

The delay in Korea was a pain and set us back a day. I have to give big props to Korean Air for setting up a hotel with dinner and transportation to and from the hotel. I also needed assistance with a wheelchair and they did an outstanding job.

Great except for the delay in Korea. Korean Air did a great job setting up a hotel for the night. I also needed assistance with a wheelchair and they were outstanding.

Overall a great experience. One complain was the vegetarian food that my wife had which was mostly boiled vegetables with not much flavor.

We booked business class round trip from Delhi to San Diego and back. On our last leg from Bangalore to Delhi we were down graded to economy class which was big disappointment other than that everything was great.

Had an incident with a stewardess who insisted that I take a seat. I informed her that I came to use the restroom and to have some water. After using the restroom, I wanted to stretch my legs out a little cuz my knees were aching from sitting. I understood her concern for my concern and the potential turbulence (she said she knows this route and the turbulence and safety is not to be taken lightly) but I felt that her mood, tone, demeanor, and a lack of compassion for the pain in my knees were not the proper way to address a customer or anyone for that matter. This left a bitter taste in my mouth. It was her lack of professionalism that surprised me.

It was good but need mor amenities for toiletries and entertainment

This portion of the trip from HCMC to Dallas was operated by American Airline. Unfortunately they are 2 steps below JAL in overall quality. Regardless, AAStill got me where I needed to go on time.

First experience with JAL so was okay to pretty good. 10 hour flight in premium select seat. . Seats in that category should be better than pretty good. Seat pan a little short for tall people but plenty of leg room; I think JAL in process of new planes? Also, — they could have offered a bit more water throughout flight and meals not the greatest. That said, certainly 200 percent better than a very recent AK Air International flight in similar cabin class in comfort and meals.

We ordered for non vegetarian Hindu meal but instead they served us vegetarian Hindu meal. That was also not good. It was very annoying and aggravating. Hope our return from Tokyo to jfk on March 27 same is not repeated. Caterar should understand difference between non vegetarian Hindu meal and vegetarian Hindu meal.

Food was great, Entertainment was bad, movies were not current and just did not have good variety. Granted I was tired so cranky might have played into my evaluation. Overall based on cost I definitely would fly them again. I am a million mile flyer on another airline, the service on JAL really beats all airlines.

Was in premium economy. It is slightly better than economy, but the way the seat reclines actually makes it harder to sit (the seat slides forward and the foot rest comes up - you can lie fairly well reclined but you’ll have to sit cross legged because there is no place for your legs to stretch out. Food is basic economy. Service was great. All in all good, but may make more sense to pay more for business or save a bit and just sit in economy.

Seats in "Premium Economy" were noticeably more comfortable than those in "Economy" and worth the price. My only reservation is that the foot rest did not go higher up. If it did, it would have made the seat much more comfortable.

Love flying Asiana. Been using it for over a decade now.

Coming back to America was a peaceful flight everyone and everything was perfect

I had a bad experience coming from America to Thailand. On my connecting flight my check in suitcase was not put on the departing aircraft, I received my suitcase 24 hours after arriving in Bangkok and when I open my luggage my hand swelled up. The next morning when I put on an outfit from my suitcase my face swelled up and became numb. My entire vacation was ruined it seems that some kind of chemical was sprayed into suitcase and ruined my clothes and got me sick. The staff at my hotel called the airline and spoke to someone and they told me to file a complaint and gave my a website to do so. I did not file a complaint I felt like it would have fell on death ears. I had to throw away my brand new vacation clothes and suitcase and I had the worst vacation ever due to this happening to me.

The staff was courteous and the flight was very smooth. It was so nice to see the captain greeting the passengers at the end of the flights.

The beefsteak on the lunch menu was excellent! I usually do not eat airplane food. I loved it.

Flight was too cold. I wore a regular cotton tee and it wasn’t enough. It was a night time flight so I would have thought a blanket would be provided to passengers. A 4 hour flight and no options for a meal? I flew Asiana the next day from Seoul to Manilla. Same duration, 4 hours. They give everyone a pillow and blanket and serve a meal. Why is United so cheap and holding back meals and amenities? Also, they promote too much gay stuff and DEI in their advertisements. Please be mindful of other beliefs and don’t shove your gay ideology down my throat.

Staff always with a smile and very helpful with my mom who has mobility issues.

It was amazing. I was not expecting the phenomenal customer service Asiana provides.

It was all perfect and very pleasant for such long flights

The seats felt very small. We were supplied with pillows and blankets, which was nice. Lots of noise from the bathroom, plus exterior noise. Made it hard to hear the entertainment system, even using my own noise-cancelling headphones. The food was really bad. I generally request a vegetarian meal and one was supplied, but the pasta was cold and hard and there was nothing pleasant about it. Two meals were served on this flight; one was a repeat of the meal I had had on the flight immediately preceding this one, which was bad enough I didn't even try it. Drinks were very limited. All I wanted was water, and on a 10.5 hour flight, I was given 3 cups of about 3 ounces each.

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

The best airline I have ever travel , really good customer service, attention and service !!

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

Not a great experience. We paid for the upgrade for premium economy seats and seated ourselves in very comfortable seats. Someone came along with the same seat on their boarding pass. The aircraft had been changed and as a result we were booted out and sent further back to small uncomfortable seats. After complaining we were moved to emergency row seats, which gave us more leg room but the seats don’t recline. For people in our 70’s we found having to sit upright from California to NJ very uncomfortable. Not sure why they chose to move senior citizens instead of the two people that were allowed to take the more comfortable seats. Not happy.

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

Really good 😊 the woman at the gate entrance was a little rude checking in our carry-on but i dont think she worked for the airline, she worked for the airport at sacramento, other than that amazing.

it was so bad. I tried to board my flight from vancouver to saskatoon. And to my surprise they did not board me cause the flight was changed and no email was send to me. and on my boarding pass which i got from seattle says different flight. I did not knew anyone from Vancouver, air canada crew was rude, i asked for today flight but they were rude and i had early morning dental appointment in saskatoon. I was so much in pain and my whole day is wasted today. and i suffered alot. They did provide me hotel but they did not provide me any food. I am really really disappointed first time had so bad experience with air canada. I may think twice to book it again. If i can get any reply or any composition that would be great. Thanks

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

Bad experience boarding and flight got delayed didn’t make it to my next flight

The food on the trip Toronto to Athens could be better: the chicken didn’t taste good.

Before final boarding, my husband and I — both seniors — were told that we could not bring our carry-on bags with us due to being in Zone 6. The staff took our bags with little explanation, stating it was policy. While we understand boarding procedures may vary by zone, the way we were spoken to was unnecessarily rude and dismissive. We felt disrespected and singled out, and the interaction left us deeply uncomfortable. As seniors, we expect to be treated with courtesy and dignity, especially during travel when accommodations and communication matter most. We hope you will look into this matter and ensure better training for staff in handling such situations with more empathy and professionalism.

Easy boarding and comfortable seating were plusses. Enjoyed the experience and good service from the captain and crew. Many thanks...!

Somehow, my booking was under my preferred name instead of my legal name so they almost didn’t let me board the plane at LAX. This problem should have been notified to me when I was still in Toronto.

Short flight so no food or entertainment. Good landing at SFO and on time. We were told no carryon luggage yet lots of people were puting bags in overhead compartments. The rules need to be made more clear. I was on the first leg of an international flight and this is the first time I could not have carryon luggage.

Poor air traffic controller staffing led to a 50%reduction on flights so we got to wait 4 hrs for our flight! Very disorganized at the gate Poor communication with customers

No Charging ports for personal electronics, which were required to use wifi entertainment.

They are a great airline, and i enjoying flying with them. However my experience with booking through Kayak was a horrible experience. With all the restrictions and glitches of website. My entire bookings by kayak was wrong. And there was no possible way of fixing anything with them, because they hand over responsibility to the airline after purchase is made. Will not be booking through Kayak again and will inform my family and friends not to as well.

I liked nothing about this flight nor the incredible lack of service and communication on this flight from the Captain to every staff member. Arrogant, entitled and lacking any kind of basic customer service

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