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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Los Angeles to Phuket flights are currently cheapest in September.

Los Angeles to Phuket: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Los Angeles to Phuket below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Phuket.

Los Angeles to Phuket: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found648 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to Phuket: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles to Phuket is 648 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Los Angeles to Phuket. But we found flights with one stop from 648 €.
As of June 2025, there are no flights flying from Los Angeles to Phuket.
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Phuket is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Phuket Airport on Monday, 1 September 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Los Angeles and Phuket Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Phuket but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Phuket is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Phuket is Cathay Pacific .

Travelling from Los Angeles to Phuket International Airport (HKT): What you need to know

  • There are a couple of airports to jet off from in Los Angeles. Explore your options departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY) when organising your flight from Los Angeles to Phuket International Airport (HKT).

  • The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is 14 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Phuket International Airport is located in Phuket.

  • To ensure you get on your flight from Los Angeles to HKT, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • With more travellers during peak seasons, you'll want to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues.

Airports in Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Los Angeles to HKT leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:

    • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

    • Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

    • Incheon International Airport (ICN)

  • LAX is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Los Angeles to Phuket International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to Los Angeles International Airport:

  • 81.05% of flights leaving Los Angeles International Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, delays are unlikely when taking off from LAX.

  • You'll find LAX at One World Way.

Van Nuys Airport (VNY)

  • Using public transport, you can travel from central Los Angeles to VNY in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 32 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 35 minutes.

  • Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your Los Angeles to HKT flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Van Nuys Airport:

About Phuket International Airport (HKT)

  • Have a late flight from Los Angeles to Phuket International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near HKT and shut your eyes sooner:

  • Grab a Phuket International Airport rental car and discover Phuket and beyond with your own set of wheels. Asap car hire, Hertz and Chic Car Rent are popular providers to choose from here.

  • Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Los Angeles to Phuket International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.

Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket

  • Central Phuket is around 27 kilometres from Phuket International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of time.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Phuket International Airport (HKT)

  • At the moment, 322 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Phuket International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 648 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Los Angeles to HKT if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.

  • Cheap Los Angeles to Phuket International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a better deal is available on plane tickets from Los Angeles to HKT.

  • Find a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Phuket International Airport by using filters. Select your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Phuket International Airport (HKT)

  • Think about the pace you're looking for when planning the timing of your trip. April is the quietest month to go to Phuket. July is when most people book flights from Los Angeles to Phuket International Airport (HKT), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.

  • Book a Los Angeles to HKT plane ticket departing in March if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Phuket to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Phuket International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

More about Phuket

  • Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Phuket International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Phuket:

  • Your trip to Phuket should come with a side of sightseeing. Top attractions you won't want to miss include V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters, Sunrise Beach and Paradise Beach.

Explore more of Thailand

  • Phuket is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Thailand just waiting to be explored. Around 161 kilometres north-east of Phuket, a visit to Surat Thani will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Masjid Jamek, Wat Tha Sai and Wat Nikon Prasart.

  • Nakhon Si Thammarat is another favourite destination in Thailand and is around 193 kilometres east of Phuket. No trip is complete without seeing Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol.

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