Travelling from Sacramento to Bangkok: what you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll leave from in Sacramento. Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Sacramento to Bangkok jetting off from here.
Touch down in Bangkok at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
The timezone in Bangkok is UTC+7, which is 14 hours ahead of Sacramento.
To ensure you make your Sacramento to Bangkok flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
If you're going away during a popular month like August, get to the terminal even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Expect lines to be longer during high seasons like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Bangkok
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Flying from Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Finding a stopover on your Sacramento to Bangkok flight is simple. Whether you'd like to potentially save money on your fare or break up your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to explore your options. A key stop when departing from Sacramento International Airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
Located around 14 kilometres from central Sacramento, SMF can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
Get your flight from Sacramento to Bangkok off to a relaxed start. Only a quick drive from Sacramento International Airport, spend the night at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas and you'll be well-rested for the journey ahead.
82.15% of flights leaving Sacramento International Airport land at their destination as planned. Given its dependable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when taking off from SMF.
SMF is located at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Arriving in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok is approximately 27 kilometres. It'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Sacramento to Bangkok, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near BKK:
Hit the road running by picking up a Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and explore beyond Bangkok's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Suvarnabhumi Airport about four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
After your flight from Sacramento to Bangkok has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in about 30 minutes by car. Central Bangkok is approximately 21 kilometres from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near DMK. Kick back after your Sacramento to Bangkok flight at any of these well-located options:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Don Mueang International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and set off in the blink of an eye.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Reserving your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at DMK will help you stay within budget.
Best time to go to Bangkok
July is the most popular month for flights from Sacramento to Bangkok. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Bangkok in April.
Lock in a Sacramento to Bangkok ticket departing in April if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Bangkok to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Sacramento to Bangkok in December if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF) on average.
More about Bangkok
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Bangkok right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Sacramento to Bangkok:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Bangkok itinerary.
Explore more of Thailand
You've seen Bangkok, now it's time to explore other parts of Thailand. Travel about 467 kilometres north-east to Udon Thani to tick off its popular sights. From Nong Prajak Public Park to Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Chon Buri is another standout destination in Thailand and is around 64 kilometres south-east of Bangkok. No trip is complete without seeing Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall.