Flying from Bangkok to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Bangkok to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) are the main airports in Bangkok.
Los Angeles is 14 hours behind Bangkok. Los Angeles International Airport is located in Los Angeles, which is in the UTC-7 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Bangkok to LAX. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more people on the move during high season, you'll want to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Bangkok to LAX. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
BKK is about 32 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Suvarnabhumi Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Bangkok to Los Angeles International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
67.87% of flights that depart Suvarnabhumi Airport reach their destination on time.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Bangkok to Los Angeles International Airport. Check out these connections between Don Mueang International Airport and LAX:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
You can arrive at DMK from the centre of Bangkok in approximately 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to travel the 27 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Don Mueang International Airport the day before your Bangkok to LAX flight:
Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 66.48%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Bangkok to Los Angeles International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near LAX:
Pick up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car and discover Los Angeles and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Bangkok to Los Angeles International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Los Angeles. How long it takes to get there by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Los Angeles International Airport is ر.ق. 1,001. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 2,125. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Bangkok to LAX, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Bangkok to Los Angeles International Airport ticket.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a better deal comes up on flight tickets from Bangkok to LAX.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Bangkok to Los Angeles International Airport.
The best time to fly from Bangkok to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Bangkok to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). July is the busiest month to travel to Los Angeles. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in May.
Before locking in your Bangkok to LAX flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 32ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Bangkok to Los Angeles International Airport in February when temperatures are between 6ºC and 26ºC.
More about Los Angeles
Start your Los Angeles trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Los Angeles International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Hollywood Sign and Griffith Observatory are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Los Angeles must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Hollywood Bowl.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Los Angeles, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel around 177 kilometres south-east to San Diego to tick off its top sights. From San Diego Zoo to San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 161 kilometres north of Los Angeles, Bakersfield is another essential stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Kern County Museum, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.
