Flying from Bangkok to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Bangkok is home to a couple of airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Bangkok to Los Angeles leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
When working out where to land in Los Angeles, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are the chief entry points.
Los Angeles is 14 hours behind Bangkok and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your Bangkok to Los Angeles flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Los Angeles
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap Bangkok to Los Angeles flight. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the nearer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
Finding cheap plane tickets from Bangkok to Los Angeles is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and bag an incredible deal.
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Flying from Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing Bangkok to Los Angeles flights departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok, BKK can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want a handy hotel near Suvarnabhumi Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Bangkok to Los Angeles, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Of the departures from Suvarnabhumi Airport, 67.87% land on schedule at their destination.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your Bangkok to Los Angeles flight, check out these options when setting off from Don Mueang International Airport:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
DMK is around 23 kilometres from central Bangkok. It'll take you 30 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Bangkok to Los Angeles? Relax in a hotel near Don Mueang International Airport before your trip officially starts. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time performance of 66%. This figure shows how frequently flights departing from this airport land at their destination on time.
Arriving in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is approximately 19 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes.
Book a hotel near LAX if you have a late flight from Bangkok to Los Angeles. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and see more of Los Angeles and beyond.
Booking your ride from Los Angeles International Airport around one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is roughly 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. After your flight from Bangkok to Los Angeles, it'll take you approximately 35 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Bangkok to Los Angeles, kick back at a hotel near VNY. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Budget, Dollar and Hertz make collecting a Van Nuys Airport rental car simple. These companies are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Pick the vehicle you actually want, not just what's available, by securing your ride from VNY in advance. You'll also avoid paying more than you have to, especially when the airport is busy.
Best time to go to Los Angeles
July is the most popular month for flights from Bangkok to Los Angeles. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Los Angeles in May.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Bangkok to Los Angeles ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Search for cheap flights from Bangkok to Los Angeles in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
More about Los Angeles
Once you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Los Angeles, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Los Angeles:
Griffith Observatory and The Broad are just a couple of the top attractions to put on your Los Angeles to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States you'll want to see. Around 177 kilometres south-east of Los Angeles, a trip to San Diego will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
If you're looking to explore another side of United States, head for San Jose, roughly 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art are the start of reasons to visit.
