Travelling from Bangkok to San Jose: what you need to know
Bangkok is home to two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for booking a flight from Bangkok to San Jose departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
Hop off the plane at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), the primary gateway of San Jose.
San Jose's timezone is UTC-7, which makes San Jose 14 hours behind Bangkok.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your Bangkok to San Jose flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to San Jose
To pick up cheap Bangkok to San Jose flights, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
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Flying from Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
BKK is around 27 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 the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Bangkok to San Jose? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near Suvarnabhumi Airport:
Of all flights departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport, 67.87% land on schedule at their destination.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
With public transport, you can travel from central Bangkok to DMK in around 1 hour 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 21 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 30 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Bangkok to San Jose, stay in one of these hotels close to Don Mueang International Airport:
Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time performance of 66.48%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on time.
Arriving in San Jose
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to central San Jose takes about 10 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 5 kilometres away.
It usually takes 45 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Bangkok to San Jose, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near SJC:
Grab a Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport rental car and explore San Jose and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car and Dollar are leading providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport about one week before your departure date.
You'll find SJC at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
Best time to go to San Jose
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Bangkok to San Jose. August is the most popular month to visit San Jose. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in May.
The warmest month in San Jose is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Bangkok to San Jose ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Look for cheap flights from Bangkok to San Jose around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about San Jose
After booking your flight from Bangkok to San Jose, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring San Jose:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art are attractions you won't want to skip in San Jose.
Explore more of United States
San Jose has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be discovered. Around 499 kilometres south-east of San Jose, a trip to Los Angeles will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in United States, consider San Francisco, roughly 64 kilometres north-west of San Jose. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street are key reasons to visit.
