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✈️ Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Phuket
Compare Los Angeles – Phuket fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 13,945 km and takes around 17 h 30 min nonstop (most flights stop once).
📏 Distance13,945 km (8,665 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 17 h 30 min nonstop – most trips need one stop
🕒 Time differencePhuket is 14 hours ahead of Los Angeles
🛫 AirportsLAX → HKT
💸 Cheapest monthDec 2026 – from $686
📅 Cheapest months to fly Los Angeles → Phuket
- $813Oct 26
- $729Nov 26
- $686Dec 26
- $813Jan 27
- $820Feb 27
- $839Apr 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
Money hackUse free walking tours
Tip-based walking tours run in most big cities and are a great first-day introduction with a local guide.
Money hackEat your big meal at lunch
Many restaurants serve a cheaper set lunch menu – the same food as dinner for a fraction of the price.
Los Angeles to Phuket flights: questions
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Phuket?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Phuket takes about 17 h 30 min for the 13,945 km (8,665 miles) trip. Few airlines fly this distance nonstop, so most itineraries include one stop and take several hours longer.
How far is Phuket from Los Angeles?
Phuket is about 13,945 km (8,665 miles) from Los Angeles as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Phuket?
Right now Phuket 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 Phuket?
Recently the lowest fares were in Dec 2026, from about $686. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve Los Angeles and Phuket?
From Los Angeles: Los Angeles Intl (LAX). In Phuket: Phuket Intl (HKT).
Do I need a visa for Thailand?
It depends on your passport – see our Thailand visa & entry guide.
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