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Cheap Flights from New York to Kuwait

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Cheapest dealRs175,270
Cheapest monthJanuary
Average flight duration12 hours and 12 minutes
Most popular airlineKuwait Airways

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York to Kuwait? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kuwait.Rs83,503 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Feb.One-way flight with LEVEL.Outbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 4 Feb, arriving in Kuwait.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs83,503, select.
Kuwait.Rs83,944 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Jan.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 21 Jan, arriving in Kuwait.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs83,944, select.
Kuwait.Rs105,032 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Dec.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 2 Dec, arriving in Kuwait.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs105,032, select.
Kuwait.Rs109,541 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Mar.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 7 Mar, arriving in Kuwait.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs109,541, select.
Kuwait.Rs110,358 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Apr.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Kuwait.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs110,358, select.
Kuwait.Rs124,894 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Jan.One-way flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kuwait Airways departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 22 Jan, arriving in Kuwait.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs124,894, select.
Kuwait.Rs124,986 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Feb.One-way flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kuwait Airways departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 4 Feb, arriving in Kuwait.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs124,986, select.
Kuwait.Rs131,240 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Nov.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 30 Nov, arriving in Kuwait.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs131,240, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York to Kuwait

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York to Kuwait flights are currently cheapest in February.
Nov
from Rs131,240
Dec
from Rs105,032
Jan
from Rs83,944
Feb
from Rs83,503
Mar
from Rs109,541
Apr
from Rs110,358
May
from Rs143,671
Jun
from Rs178,187
Jul
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Aug
from Rs168,869
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Direct flights from New York to Kuwait

New York to Kuwait: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York to Kuwait below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Kuwait.

Finding cheap flights from New York to Kuwait: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York to Kuwait is Rs174,413. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
12 hours and 12 minutes is the average flight time from New York to Kuwait.
Kuwait Airways flies direct from New York to Kuwait.
As of November 2025, there are 8 flights per week flying from New York to Kuwait.
The cheapest month to fly from New York to Kuwait is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Kuwait Airport on Tuesday, 20 January 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 12 hours and 12 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kuwait but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kuwait is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from New York to Kuwait International Airport (KWI): What you need to know

  • You can choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from New York to Kuwait International Airport (KWI). Check out your options for taking off from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).

  • The average length of a direct New York to Kuwait International Airport flight is 11 hours 50 minutes.

  • The timezone in Kuwait is UTC+3, which is seven hours ahead of New York. Kuwait International Airport is located in Kuwait.

  • The busiest route is from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI). Choose from 6 direct services each week. Kuwait Airways operates a 5:45pm departure between JFK and KWI.

  • To ensure you get on your flight from New York to KWI, leave 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 the general travel rule.

  • If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.

Airports in New York

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • Get there in one go from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Nonstop flights from New York to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) can be booked from here.

  • Kuwait Airways is a leading airline that offers direct flights from New York to Kuwait International Airport departing from JFK.

  • The airline most travellers choose when flying between JFK and KWI is Kuwait Airways.

  • Kuwait Airways is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 79.41% of its services arriving on schedule.

  • Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from New York to KWI departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Top options include:

    • Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

    • Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)

  • The journey from central New York to JFK takes around 1 hour 20 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Booked an early flight from New York to Kuwait International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays near John F. Kennedy International Airport:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of John F. Kennedy International Airport, data shows 74.1% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • Break up your flight from New York to Kuwait International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Newark Liberty International Airport and KWI include:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Dubai Airport (DXB)

    • Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

  • EWR is about 24 kilometres from central New York. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your New York to KWI flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:

  • Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance of 73.3%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that take off from this airport land on time.

  • EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.

LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

  • From central New York, LGA is around 18 kilometres away. It takes roughly 25 minutes to arrive by car and 1 hour or so if you use public transport.

  • Make catching an early New York to Kuwait International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to LaGuardia Airport and get to your departure gate without rushing:

  • LGA has a solid on-time arrivals performance of 80.0%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on track and touch down when it should.

  • You'll find LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.

About Kuwait International Airport (KWI)

Getting from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to central Kuwait

  • Kuwait International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Kuwait. How long it'll take to get there in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.

  • Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.

How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)

  • Currently, Rs83,094 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Kuwait International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs175,270. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from New York to KWI. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.

  • Affordable New York to Kuwait International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.

  • Stay on top of deals for flight tickets from New York to KWI by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Lock in a cheap flight from New York to Kuwait International Airport by using filters. Choose your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from New York to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)

  • Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Kuwait. August is when most people book flights from New York to Kuwait International Airport (KWI), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.

  • Book a New York to KWI flight ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Kuwait to range from 32ºC to 46ºC.

  • Look for cheap tickets from New York to Kuwait International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC and 21ºC.

More about Kuwait

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Kuwait right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from New York to Kuwait International Airport:

  • There are plenty of exciting things to do in Kuwait when you're ready to see the sights. Kick things off at Kuwait Towers followed by The Grand Mosque of Kuwait City and Mubarakiya - سوق المباركية التاريخي.

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