Travelling from Los Angeles to Phuket International Airport (HKT): What you need to know
Phuket International Airport is located in Phuket. The city is in the UTC+7 timezone and is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Los Angeles to HKT.
If you're travelling during a popular month like December, get to the terminal even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines are longer during high seasons like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Los Angeles to HKT that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LAX and HKT include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
LAX is around 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Los Angeles International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles to Phuket International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Los Angeles International Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from LAX make it to their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is around 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport the day before your Los Angeles to HKT flight:
About Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Have a late flight from Los Angeles to Phuket International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near HKT and be in snooze mode sooner:
Grab a Phuket International Airport rental car and discover Phuket and beyond with your own wheels. Asap car hire, Hertz and Chic Car Rent are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Los Angeles to Phuket International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Phuket. It takes around 45 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Right now, $731 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Phuket International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,403. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Los Angeles to HKT, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
Affordable Los Angeles to Phuket International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Los Angeles to Phuket International Airport. Choose the departure times, carriers and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when picking your flight dates. September is the quietest month to visit Phuket. January is when most people book flights from Los Angeles to Phuket International Airport (HKT), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Lock in a Los Angeles to HKT plane ticket departing in March if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Phuket to range from 25ºC to 32ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to Phuket International Airport in January when temperatures are between 24ºC and 30ºC.
More about Phuket
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Phuket right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Phuket International Airport:
There are loads of terrific things to do in Phuket when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your exploring at V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters followed by Sunrise Beach and Paradise Beach.
Explore more of Thailand
Phuket will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Thailand waiting to be explored. Around 161 kilometres northeast of Phuket, a visit to Surat Thani will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Masjid Jamek, Wat Tha Sai and Wat Nikon Prasart.
Around 193 kilometres east of Phuket, Nakhon Si Thammarat is another favourite stop in Thailand. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol.