United Airlines is set to resume service to Thailand for the first time in over a decade, becoming the first U.S. national carrier to do so. The airline will launch daily direct flights between Los Angeles (LAX) and Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), with a stopover in Hong Kong (HKG), beginning October 26, 2025. The inaugural flight departs Los Angeles on October 24 and arrives in Bangkok on October 26.
This route marks United’s return to Thailand after suspending service in March 2014—more than 11 years ago. Delta Air Lines was the last U.S. national airline to operate flights to Thailand, ending its service on October 30, 2014.
United will operate this route using the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, offering passengers a comfortable and modern long-haul experience. While the flights make a stop in Hong Kong, they retain the same flight number from origin to destination, which classifies them as direct flights under industry standards. This is different from a non-stop flight, which would not include any stopovers.
Flight Schedule (effective October 26, 2025):
Los Angeles (LAX) – Hong Kong (HKG) – Bangkok (BKK)
• Flight UA820
Departs Los Angeles at 11:15 AM
Arrives in Hong Kong at 7:00 AM (two days later)
Departs Hong Kong at 9:20 AM
Arrives in Bangkok at 11:25 AM (two days after initial departure)
Operates daily
Bangkok (BKK) – Hong Kong (HKG) – Los Angeles (LAX)
• Flight UA821
Departs Bangkok at 4:55 PM
Arrives in Hong Kong at 8:45 PM
Departs Hong Kong at 10:45 PM
Arrives in Los Angeles at 8:25 PM (same day, local time)
Operates daily
Note: Flight times are based on the winter schedule starting October 26. Slight time variations may occur during the summer schedule (October 24–25), and adjustments will be made after November 3 when Daylight Saving Time ends in California.
With this launch, United Airlines re-establishes a vital air link between the U.S. and Thailand, offering travelers a convenient and consistent daily option for travel between the two countries.
