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✈️ Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Bangkok
Compare Los Angeles – Bangkok fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 13,291 km and takes around 16 h 40 min nonstop (most flights stop once).
📏 Distance13,291 km (8,258 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 16 h 40 min nonstop – most trips need one stop
🕒 Time differenceBangkok is 14 hours ahead of Los Angeles
🛫 AirportsLAX → BKK, DMK
💸 Cheapest monthJan 2027 – from $410
📅 Cheapest months to fly Los Angeles → Bangkok
- $480Oct 26
- $650Nov 26
- $694Dec 26
- $410Jan 27
- $721Feb 27
- $881Jul 27
- $867Sep 27
Lowest fares our Fare agent saw for each month. Prices change daily.
🌞 Best time to visit Thailand
Best: November to February – the cool, dry season brings sunshine and pleasant temperatures across most of the country.
Shoulder season: March to May – very hot, but still dry and good for beaches; the Gulf islands stay relatively dry into the summer.
Weather by month in Bangkok
- 32°Jan☀️
- 33°Feb☀️
- 34°Mar⛅
- 35°Apr⛅
- 34°May🌧
- 33°Jun🌧
- 33°Jul🌧
- 33°Aug🌧
- 32°Sep🌧
- 32°Oct🌧
- 32°Nov⛅
- 31°Dec☀️
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
📍 Things to do when you land
- Explore Bangkok's Grand Palace – Wander among glittering spires and the revered Emerald Buddha in the heart of the old city.
- Cruise the Chao Phraya River – Take a river boat past temples like Wat Arun as Bangkok's skyline lights up at dusk.
- Visit Ayutthaya's ruins – Cycle between crumbling brick temples and Buddha heads entwined in tree roots in the former royal capital.
- Take a Thai cooking class – Learn to make green curry, som tam and pad thai using fresh herbs from local markets.
💡 Tips for a cheaper ticket
Flights hackSearch one-way tickets on two airlines
Two one-way fares on different airlines are often cheaper than one return – and give you more freedom to change plans.
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Travel with one cabin bag and you skip baggage fees, check-in queues and the risk of lost luggage.
Los Angeles to Bangkok flights: questions
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Bangkok?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Bangkok takes about 16 h 40 min for the 13,291 km (8,258 miles) trip. Few airlines fly this distance nonstop, so most itineraries include one stop and take several hours longer.
How far is Bangkok from Los Angeles?
Bangkok is about 13,291 km (8,258 miles) from Los Angeles as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Bangkok?
Right now Bangkok is 14 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Bangkok?
Recently the lowest fares were in Jan 2027, from about $410. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve Los Angeles and Bangkok?
From Los Angeles: Los Angeles Intl (LAX). In Bangkok: Suvarnabhumi (BKK), Don Mueang Intl (DMK).
Do I need a visa for Thailand?
It depends on your passport – see our Thailand visa & entry guide.
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