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How to get fromSan Francisco to Phuketby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Phuket by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Phuket International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane SFO - HKT
    23h 12m
    ฿11,392–30,496

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Krabi Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane SFO - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang to Rassada Pier Phuketferry ferry
    29h 16m
    ฿18,257–47,666

  3. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Hat Yai, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane SFO - HDY
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Phuket Transferbus bus
    31h 22m
    ฿23,327–58,396

  4. Fly Oakland International Airport to Phuket International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane OAK - HKT
    26h 21m
    ฿18,257–60,355

  5. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Surat Thani, Bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane SFO - URT
    2. Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Phuketbus bus
    31h 57m
    ฿17,927–46,996

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration20h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket฿11,255Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,467 km
  • Duration: 23h 12m

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

Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, and seven other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) every 4 hours.

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