Flying from Bangkok to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): What you need to know
Los Angeles International Airport is located in Los Angeles. The city operates on the UTC-8 timezone and is 15 hours behind Bangkok.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Bangkok to LAX.
During popular months like February, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Airports in Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Bangkok to LAX that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between BKK and LAX include:
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
Located around 31 kilometers from central Bangkok, BKK can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Bangkok to Los Angeles International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of the departures from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport, 73% arrive on time at their destination.
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Get the most out of your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Bangkok to Los Angeles International Airport. Check out these connections between Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport and LAX:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
DMK is around 24 kilometers from central Bangkok. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport the day before your Bangkok to LAX flight:
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time performance of 60%. This figure shows how often flights that leave from this airport land on time.
About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Have a late flight from Bangkok to Los Angeles International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near LAX and fast-forward to bedtime:
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Bangkok to Los Angeles International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport is around 29 kilometers from the center of Los Angeles. It takes around 35 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Traveling by public transport takes around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Los Angeles International Airport is AED 1,465. For a return flight on this route, the best price is AED 1,948. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Bangkok to LAX if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each 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 prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Bangkok to LAX.
Chase down a great fare on a flight from Bangkok to Los Angeles International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
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 when most people visit Los Angeles. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in December.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Bangkok to LAX plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Los Angeles International Airport in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about Los Angeles
Once you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Los Angeles International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Los Angeles:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Los Angeles itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
San Diego is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometers away to the southeast, its top attractions include San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
Around 161 kilometers north of Los Angeles, Bakersfield is another essential stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Kern County Museum, Rabobank Arena, Theater & Convention Center and Bakersfield Museum of Art.