Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Phuket is 14 hours ahead of San Francisco and follows the UTC+7 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SFO to HKT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Phuket International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SFO and HKT include:
Kempegowda International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight is R 6,257. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 11,206. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from SFO to HKT. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Finding cheap flights from SFO to HKT is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new deal comes up.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.36% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near SFO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Phuket International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
If you're arriving on a late San Francisco International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near HKT:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Phuket International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and explore beyond Phuket's main sights.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Phuket International Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport to the centre of Phuket has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
February is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Phuket International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Phuket in April.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Phuket International Airport for March if you want to explore Phuket during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to HKT in January. Average temperatures are between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Thailand
You've done Phuket, now it's time to explore other corners of Thailand. Travel around 177 kilometres north-east to Surat Thani to tick off its leading sights. From Wat Tha Sai to Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Thailand, consider Nakhon Si Thammarat, roughly 177 kilometres east of Phuket. Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well are key reasons to visit.