Flying from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to Samui International Airport (USM): what you need to know
The timezone in Koh Samui is UTC+7, which is 12 hours ahead of New York.
Leave plenty of time to catch your EWR to USM flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you'd like to tour another city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from New York Newark Airport to Samui International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Singapore Changi Airport is a popular stop between EWR and USM.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to Samui International Airport (USM)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way New York Newark Airport to Samui International Airport flight is Rs153,437. A return fare right now is Rs342,970. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from EWR to USM. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from New York Newark Airport to Samui International Airport.
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Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from New York Newark Airport to Samui International Airport.
Handy information about New York Newark Airport (EWR)
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
71% of flights that depart New York Newark Airport land at their destination on time.
Central New York to New York Newark Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near EWR? If you've booked an early flight from New York Newark Airport to Samui International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Samui International Airport (USM)
If you're coming in on a late New York Newark Airport to Samui International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near USM:
Explore without limits with a Samui International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from asap car rental, Hertz or Drive Car Rental and see more of Koh Samui and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Samui International Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Samui International Airport (USM) to central Koh Samui
Samui International Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Koh Samui. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Samui International Airport (USM)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from New York Newark Airport to Samui International Airport. December is the most popular month to visit Koh Samui. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in May.
Before locking in your flight from New York Newark Airport to Samui International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Koh Samui, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC to 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 23ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from EWR to USM sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Thailand
Bangkok is just one of the many cities in Thailand waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Koh Samui. Around 467 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew and Songkran Festival Silom.