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How to get fromSan Francisco to Bangkokby plane, train, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco to Bangkok by plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane SFO - BKK
    21h 13m
    ฿14,387–30,456

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane SFO - DMK
    20h 53m
    ฿13,327–35,396

  3. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane SJC - BKK
    26h 14m
    ฿15,454–39,516

  4. Fly Oakland International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane OAK - DMK
    23h 42m
    ฿18,192–47,255

  5. Fly Oakland International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane OAK - BKK
    23h 22m
    ฿16,252–41,315

  6. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane MRY - BKK
    28h 17m
    ฿15,391–47,862

  7. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Don Mueang International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane SJC - DMK
    25h 16m
    ฿15,394–55,456

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) flights

Calendar81Weekly Planes
Duration20h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket฿9,532Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,803.1 km
  • Duration: 21h 13m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Bangkok, Thailand?

Philippine Airlines, China Airlines, and 10 other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) every 2 hours.

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