Travelling from Phuket Airport (HKT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco is 15 hours behind Phuket and observes the UTC-8 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your HKT to SFO flight.
Travelling during a peak time like January? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Phuket Airport to San Francisco International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between HKT and SFO include:
Guangzhou Airport
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket Airport (HKT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Currently, $704 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Phuket Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,201. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HKT to SFO if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Phuket Airport to San Francisco International Airport across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from HKT to SFO by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Phuket Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Phuket Airport (HKT)
When it comes to Phuket Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Phuket Airport from central Phuket, it takes around 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to HKT? If you're boarding an early flight from Phuket Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're landing on a late Phuket Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near SFO:
Grab a San Francisco International Airport rental car and explore San Francisco and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport around one week before your trip.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Phuket Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit San Francisco in March.
Lock in your flight from Phuket Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you want to explore San Francisco during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HKT to SFO around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
San Jose is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
If there's time to check out another major destination in the United States, consider Fresno, about 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo are key highlights.
