Flying from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-8, which is 15 hours behind Phuket.
Your HKT to LAX flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Phuket Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between HKT and LAX include:
Guangzhou Airport
Incheon International Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
$643 is the best price for a one-way Phuket Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,089. These prices can change based on demand.
To find cheap tickets from HKT to LAX, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Phuket Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from HKT to LAX.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Phuket Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.
Handy information about Phuket Airport (HKT)
Of all flights leaving Phuket Airport, 73% touch down on time at their destination.
Phuket Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Phuket. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near HKT? If you've booked an early flight from Phuket Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
If you're arriving on a late Phuket Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near LAX:
Pick up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car and discover Los Angeles and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are leading providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
The street address for LAX is One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport to central Los Angeles has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 29 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Phuket Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Los Angeles. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Phuket Airport to Los Angeles International Airport for August if you want to visit Los Angeles during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HKT to LAX in February. Average temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
San Diego is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
San Jose is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. No trip is complete without dropping by Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.