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Flights from Southeast Asia to California: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Southeast Asia to California 
CarinaFlew with Philippine Airlines
MNL
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LAX
Jul 2026
NAIA check-in gate was smooth & quick. Be alert for gate changes ... my gate was changed only to find myself in a gate for Bangkok because the airport crew did not give clear instructions. A second security screen done at the original gate for carry-ons which I've not encountered before.
DrewFlew with Philippine Airlines
MNL
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SFO
Jun 2025
Pack a hoodie and wear pants. Don't purchase anything past initial security check- youll have to empty any drink- even a sealed cola can- before getting through a secondary screening at your gate.
DavidFlew with Philippine Airlines
MNL
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LAX
May 2025
Airport departure is a zoo. You have to show documents of travel just to gain entry. Confusing inside but staff very helpful in getting you lined up where you need to be. Immigration and security screening typical however when you arrive at departure gate you are not allowed to bring any drinks into the gate area and it is a long dry period until first service onboard. You can leave the gate area but must go through secondary screening again to return to the gate waiting area.
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
SIN
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SFO
Dec 2024
Book flight paths with only 2 flights rather than 3
Verified travelerFlew with Singapore Airlines
SIN
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LAX
Nov 2024
You can order your meal online if you fly business class form Singapore airlines
GordonFlew with United Airlines
SIN
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SFO
Apr 2024
Check your all or most of your luggage if you can. Take a small light carry for your must have items with you such as snacks, book and electronics on hand accessible during the flight.
SoukindaFlew with Singapore Airlines
SIN
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SFO
Feb 2024
Bring a sweater, a mask and wear socks. Although they provided a blanket, it’s very chilly on a long flight. I caught a nasty cold from the flight and wasn’t masked up. Other than that our flight was great and comfortable.
SoukindaFlew with Singapore Airlines
SIN
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SFO
Feb 2024
If you are flying with an elderly parent that needs to be near restroom, have an agent place you in the back. They will take care of you.
Verified travelerFlew with Philippine Airlines
MNL
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LAX
Feb 2024
Do not Fly Philippines air it will more then likely be late/cancelled has happened multiple times to me whether going to LA or Honolulu… best bet is to fly to Japan or Taiwan first then continue to USA

FAQs for booking flights from Southeast Asia to California

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Southeast Asia to California?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Southeast Asia to California.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Southeast Asia to California?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Southeast Asia to California is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Southeast Asia to California?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Southeast Asia to California with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Southeast Asia to California?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Southeast Asia to California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airlines fly most frequently to California?

    Southeast Asia and California are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Philippine Airlines (29 flights per week), United Airlines (28 flights per week), and Singapore Airlines (24 flights per week).

  • How many airports are there in California?

    There are 29 airports in California. The busiest airport is Los Angeles Airport (LAX), with 40% of all flights arriving there.

  • Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in California?

    Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in California is San Francisco Airport (SFO), with an average flight price of ฿32,644.

  • What is the cheapest flight to California?

    The cheapest ticket to California from Southeast Asia found in the last 5 days was to San Francisco, at ฿31,333 return. The most popular route is Manila (MNL) to San Francisco (SFO) and the cheapest return ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was ฿31,333.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Southeast Asia to California?

    The cheapest month for flights from Southeast Asia to California is October, when tickets cost ฿15,940 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and January, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is ฿23,302 and ฿22,187 respectively.

  • How far in advance should I book a flight from Southeast Asia to California?

    To get a below-average price on a flight from Southeast Asia to California, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 7% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

  • How many cities have direct flights to California?

    From Southeast Asia, there are direct flights to California from 3 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Manila, with 43 direct flights each week.

  • How many direct flights to California are there each day?

    There are around 13 direct flights from within Southeast Asia to California every day. Most flights (36%) depart in the evening.

  • How many direct flights to California are there each week?

    Each week there are around 85 direct flights from within Southeast Asia to California. The most common day for departures is Wednesday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

  • How long is the flight to California?

    An average direct flight from Southeast Asia to California takes 29h 47m, covering a distance of 21318 km. The shortest route is Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to San Francisco (SFO) with an average flight time of 14h 10m.

  • How many long-haul flights are there to California each week?

    There aren’t any medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to California. Instead, there are 85 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from Manila.

  • What are the most popular destinations in California?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Los Angeles (38% of total searches to California). The next most popular destinations are San Francisco (32%) and Ontario (8%). Searches for flights to Las Vegas (6%), to San Diego (3%), and to San Jose (3%) are also popular.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Southeast Asia to California

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Southeast Asia to California? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.8
STARLUX AirlinesOverall score based on 360 reviews
8.6Food
8.9Comfort
8.7Entertainment
9.1Crew
8.9Boarding
Airline reviews

Was not able to buy wifi on the plane given, not available for economy tickets. Was not clear when buying the ticket that this was the case.

8.0 Excellentjoseph, Jun 2026
TPE - SFO
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Was not able to buy wifi on the plane given, not available for economy tickets. Was not clear when buying the ticket that this was the case.

The overall experience with STARLUX was phenomenal. One of the best highlights for me was the smooth landing in LA(smoothest landing I’ve experienced ever) and the attentiveness of all your staff from check-in to boarding. Also, flight left and landed between airports on time. I highly recommend Starlux to my family and friends and I’m excited to fly with you again.

I liked everything but I flew business class and StarLux booked another passenger and a one year old , in business class The child cried 80 percent of the flight, the flight was a long 13 hour flight. I’m 75 and I have 10 grand children, I love kids But with that said it still made it not and enjoyable flight. Ask your great flight attendance what they think of the situation, they had to deal with. Let me know what they said Respectfully, Al Eaddy

Everything is smooth. Very good. Except flight arrived SFO 30min late.

Got dinner and breakfast! They had mahjong game in entertainment system. Current movies. Loved the slippers, sleeping mask packet. Great experience for a long flight

Th tray was dirty when pulled it out. Still oily and food stains can clearly see last trip cleaner did not clean well. The toilet sink water did not drain quickly enough.

Majority of the movie entertainment loaded in the aircraft were quite old.

Passengers were confused and freaking out coz the flight information wasn’t showing on the board that was running with all the departing flights. B9 gate was still showing Cathay Pacific bound for HK 15:50 was on until 22:07. STARLUX staff cameater but didn’t let the passengers go in to pre departure area until 22:45 for the 23:30 boarding time

The aircraft is fairly new. The screen is big and it's great to enjoy movies on a long haul flight. However, the food quality , and drink and snack selections, have room for improvement.

Preboarding food selection is an excellent idea. On the other end I did know the choice. People in my area know the choice. It ends with I got my meal till most of them are half way to finish their meal.

Crew was good. Sometimes food was eh. The spaghetti is gross for me. First time i got food, they didn’t provide utensils so i ate with my hands. I was hungry. They gave it to me 20 mins later when a crew member came by. I would fly with them again. Nobody is perfect

Eva air was fine - Trip.com via KAYAK sold my family access to a “VIP” lounge fo a layover in Taipei… i’m please look at my pictures. It was a scam, Trip.com knows it and they are perpetrating a fraud through your web site.

My flight was amazing smooth and the attendants were so friendly and nice

Crew are excellent. Food was good generally. Seats are small and there isn’t much leg room. Overhead bins are very small.

More seat space More bathrooms Charging outlets Plane was old

It was a pleasure to fly with EVA airlines from Taipei to San Francisco.

I love EVA airline, but the KAYAK website for not in emergency, urgency and personal issues. For instance, on January 5/2026 with already booked the flight, I have a 15 hours of delay between airport when booked before as my choice. But if I want to go back home (U.S) early, then I have to contact the KAYAK office at I was in other country without phone service and nothing that EVA can do for me. Even I offered to pay more to change from another flight to go to the U.S early, not wasting at15 hours of delay, but EVA could not help me until I call KAYAK at an Island of nation. No office of KAYAK from any nation and times of difference in the world. However, everything and everyone is the best. Therefore, please KAYAK making much more easy for both the airline and passenger in some issues at the middle of nowhere in some country when no need to call KAYAK for some emergency, urgency, sick, etc or personal reference. Please, please, please no need to call KAYAK office for any changes of flights from urgency or private.

My seat arrangement was good with Eva Air. The toilet sanitary was good ( hand wash, face moist spraying, fresh air spray, hair moisturizer). But the Asian movie selection was not great at all.

Don’t preorder the diabetic meal if you don’t have to. Whoever creates those meals thinks everyone loves fish, and hates seasoning. In a world where we can find diabetic friendly candy and low card bread, it’s surprising that places are still serving flavorless gelatin and rice cakes. Boarding in Taipei was chaos. They tried to form a line but didn’t manage it. So once the gate was opened, the line didn’t matter and everyone just mobbed to the front.

Flight was canceled was only given only a 8 hour lead time. Had to fight to be put on another airline (United Airlines) that was leaving earlier then the one EVA and rescheduled.

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