International route
Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Bangkok
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). 8,259 miles, 16h 50m nonstop.
LAX to BKK at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 8,259 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 16h 50mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AAUAAS3 airlinesAmerican, United, Alaska
- Nonstop flights per day
- 3all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday21% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 14h aheadBangkok vs Los Angeles
Los Angeles to Bangkok
Round trips from $509
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Los Angeles to Bangkok
3 airlines fly nonstop with 3 departures a day combined, plus 21 more with one stop.
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YVR, YUL, YYC · first checked bag from $35
- AIAir IndiaStar AllianceConnecting via DEL, BOM · first checked bag included
- NHANA All Nippon AirwaysStar AllianceConnecting via NRT · first checked bag included
- OZAsiana AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ICN · first checked bag included
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR · first checked bag from $75
- CXCathay PacificoneworldConnecting via HKG · first checked bag included
- CIChina AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via SLC, BOS · first checked bag from $35
- BREVA AirStar AllianceConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- IBIberiaoneworldConnecting via MAD · first checked bag from $70
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via FCO · first checked bag from $70
- JLJapan AirlinesoneworldConnecting via HND, NRT, KIX · first checked bag included
- B6JetBlueConnecting via BOS · first checked bag from $40
- KEKorean AirSkyTeamConnecting via ICN · first checked bag included
- LHLufthansaStar AllianceConnecting via MUC · first checked bag from $75
- NONorse Atlantic AirwaysLow-costConnecting via LGW · first checked bag from $80
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via CPH · first checked bag from $70
- SQSingapore AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via SIN · first checked bag included
- LXSWISSStar AllianceConnecting via GVA · first checked bag from $75
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via TIJ · first checked bag from $45
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Boston (BOS)DLB62 airlines
- Tokyo (NRT)JLNH2 airlines
- Seoul (ICN)KEOZ2 airlines
- Taipei (TPE)BRCI2 airlines
- Salt Lake City (SLC)DL1 airline
Which airport should I use?
Los Angeles has 5 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Los Angeles
- Santa Ana (SNA) to Bangkok (BKK)Connecting flights only · John Wayne Airport, Orange County
- Burbank (BUR) to Bangkok (BKK)Connecting flights only · Hollywood Burbank Airport
- Ontario (ONT) to Bangkok (BKK)Connecting flights only · Ontario International Airport
- Long Beach (LGB) to Bangkok (BKK)Connecting flights only · Long Beach Airport
Tips for this route
- American, United and Alaska all fly LAX to BKK nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $509; September 2026 is the most expensive at $678 and up, a difference of $169 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 21% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Bangkok is 14 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Expect to lose 14 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
Destination guide
Bangkok: Temples, street food and the doorway to Southeast Asia
Bangkok is the cheapest big city in the world to enjoy once you land: $2 street meals, $40 hotel rooms and a river of golden temples. Reach it with one stop from most US cities via Tokyo, Seoul, Taipei or Doha, then fan out to Chiang Mai and the islands.
Best time to visit: November–February is the cool, dry season and the best time. March–May is very hot; June–October is the monsoon with short heavy downpours, lower prices and green countryside.
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Search Los Angeles to BangkokLos Angeles to Bangkok: common questions
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Bangkok?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Bangkok (BKK) takes about 16h 50m gate to gate, covering 8,259 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to BKK?
American Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines operate nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Bangkok (BKK), with 3 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through BOS, NRT and ICN.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Bangkok?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Los Angeles (LAX) to Bangkok (BKK), starting at $509 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Los Angeles to Bangkok flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Bangkok?
Bangkok is 14 hours ahead of Los Angeles. LAX is on America/Los Angeles time and BKK on Asia/Bangkok time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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