How to get from Bangkok to San Francisco

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Taipei: about 18h 8m including the connection. Other options: via Tokyo, Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh City and Wuhan. Two tickets from $593.

Flights from Bangkok to San Francisco

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Prices by day: Bangkok to San Francisco

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Taipei
18h 8m
two tickets, via Tokyo
$593
connection options
5
straight-line distance
7,919 mi (12,745 km)
fastest
Via Taipei
Taiwan
18h 8m
with the connection
Bangkok to Taipei flight 3h 45m
Connection of about 3h
Taipei to San Francisco flight 11h 23m
Via Tokyo
Japan
18h 25m
with the connection
Bangkok to Tokyo flight 6h 5m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Haneda, Narita International. Departure to San Francisco: Haneda, Narita International.
Tokyo to San Francisco flight 9h 20m
two ticketsfrom $593
Via Hong Kong
Hong Kong
18h 25m
with the connection
Bangkok to Hong Kong flight 2h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Hong Kong to San Francisco flight 12h 30m
Via Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
18h 28m
with the connection
Connection of about 3h
two ticketsfrom $674
Via Wuhan
China
18h 40m
with the connection
Bangkok to Wuhan flight 3h 35m
Connection of about 3h
Wuhan to San Francisco flight 12h 5m

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit San Francisco

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +20° by day, sea +13° to +17°. In November it is +16° by day and +10° at night, sea +14°, with 8 rainy days.

Jan
+14° +8° +12° 8 days
Feb
+14° +8° +12° 9 days
Mar
+14° +8° +12° 11 days
Apr
+16° +9° +13° 3 days
May
+18° +11° +13° 2 days
Jun
+18° +12° +14° 0 days
Jul
+18° +13° +15° 0 days
Aug
+20° +14° +16° 0 days
Sep
+20° +14° +17° 2 days
Oct
+20° +13° +16° 3 days
Nov
+16° +10° +14° 8 days
Dec
+13° +8° +13° 13 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Bangkok to San Francisco?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Taipei.
What is the fastest way to fly from Bangkok to San Francisco?
Via Taipei: 3h 45m to the connection, 11h 23m after it, about 18h 8m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Bangkok to San Francisco with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Tokyo from $593. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Bangkok and San Francisco?
Taipei (18h 8m total), Tokyo (18h 25m total), Hong Kong (18h 25m total), Ho Chi Minh City (18h 28m total) and Wuhan (18h 40m total).
How far is San Francisco from Bangkok?
7,919 mi (12,745 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.