Flying from Bangkok to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Bangkok has two main airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Bangkok to Los Angeles leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
Step off your plane in Los Angeles at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Bangkok to Los Angeles.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. A good rule of thumb for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
If you have a passport from Thailand, you will need an embassy visa to visit United States. This applies when booking a cheap flight from Bangkok to Los Angeles for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you book and certainly before flying.
Flying from Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Bangkok to Los Angeles. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Suvarnabhumi Airport. Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok, BKK can be reached in approximately 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 6 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to Suvarnabhumi Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Bangkok to Los Angeles, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Break up your flight from Bangkok to Los Angeles with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Suvarnabhumi Airport and Los Angeles are:
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
DMK is around 27 kilometres from central Bangkok. It takes 30 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 5 minutes.
Start your vacation sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Bangkok to Los Angeles, take it easy in one of these hotels near Don Mueang International Airport:
Arriving in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles is roughly 32 kilometres. It'll take you around 32 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 54 minutes if you're using public transport.
If you have a late flight from Bangkok to Los Angeles, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near LAX:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Central Los Angeles is located around 32 kilometres from Van Nuys Airport (VNY). After your flight from Bangkok to Los Angeles has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 34 minutes.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take around 1 hour and 41 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near VNY. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from Bangkok to Los Angeles:
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Los Angeles
At the moment, C$606 is the best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Los Angeles. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,042. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap flights from Bangkok to Los Angeles if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Bangkok to Los Angeles across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Best time to go to Los Angeles
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Bangkok to Los Angeles. July is the busiest month for a trip to Los Angeles. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Bangkok to Los Angeles for August if you'd like to head to the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Los Angeles to range from 16ºC to 32ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Bangkok to Los Angeles in February when temperatures average between 6ºC and 26ºC.
More about Los Angeles
After booking your flight from Bangkok to Los Angeles, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Los Angeles:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are major attractions which should be on any good Los Angeles itinerary.
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