San Francisco to Bangkok (SFO–BKK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 33 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between SFO and BKK. Nearest airports to SFO with scheduled service: San Carlos Airport (SQL, 10 mi) · San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK, 11 mi) · Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC, 30 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
TPE Taoyuan 17h 32m ASAVBR → AIBRCI Taoyuan (TPE) to Bangkok flights
HKG Hong Kong 18h 5m CXMHUA → AYCXEK Hong Kong (HKG) to Bangkok flights
NRT Narita 18h 8m JLMHNH → 6EETJL Narita (NRT) to Bangkok flights
MNL Manila (Pasay) 18h 10m PRUA → 5JOSPG Manila (Pasay) (MNL) to Bangkok flights
ICN Seoul 18h 45m APZK4KE → 7CETKE Seoul (ICN) to Bangkok flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 18h 53m MUUA → 9CFMKQ Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Bangkok flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 19h 40m CZ → 9CAQCZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Bangkok flights
SIN Singapore 19h 40m SQUA → ACETLX Singapore (SIN) to Bangkok flights
PEK Beijing 19h 53m CAUA → CAHUPG Beijing (PEK) to Bangkok flights
YVR Vancouver 20h ACAVCM → AC Vancouver (YVR) to Bangkok flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Francisco to Bangkok
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+14h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and BKK, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to BKK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
TPE ~17h 32m HKG ~18h 5m NRT ~18h 8m MNL ~18h 10m XMN ~18h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,137
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFO → BKK
27%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
27%
Return
BKK → SFO
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+14h
Bangkok is 14 hours ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · BKK: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 8:00 AM (next day) in Bangkok.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

Getting from BKK

Airport Rail Link runs to Phaya Thai in 30 minutes (฿45). Runs 6am to midnight. Connect to BTS Skytrain at Phaya Thai for onward travel to Sukhumvit, Silom, or Siam.Taxis from the arrivals level are metered; add the ฿50 airport surcharge and expressway tolls to the meter reading. Total to central Bangkok typically ฿300–450. Grab is reliable and avoids negotiation. Limousine services (฿800–1,500) are available from the arrival hall. Buses are cheap but slow given Bangkok's traffic.

Bangkok Climate

Tropical monsoon climate. Hot season (March–May) reaches 38–40°C with high humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily heavy rains and occasional flooding. Thunderstorms cause flight delays regularly. Suvarnabhumi sits in a flood-prone area east of Bangkok. The 2011 floods came close to the airport perimeter.

Cool season (November–February) is the most comfortable for travel (25–32°C) with lower humidity and good flying weather. Haze from agricultural burning occasionally reduces visibility in March–April.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

SFO–BKK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Bangkok route.
Route details
Time difference+14 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: BKK
Full nameSuvarnabhumi Airport
IATA / ICAOBKK / VTBS
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Passengers/yr62.2M
Elevation5 ft / 2 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to BKK flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Taiwan Taoyuan, Hong Kong and Narita.
Bangkok is 14 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Taiwan Taoyuan, Hong Kong and Narita. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.