Travelling from New York to Ko Samui International Airport (USM): What you need to know
Ko Samui International Airport is located in Koh Samui. The city runs on the UTC+7 timezone and is 12 hours ahead of New York.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from New York to USM.
With more travellers during busy months like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Thanksgiving.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Whether you'd like to explore another city along the way or just take a break, we make it a breeze to find a flight with a stopover. To compare your options departing from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from New York to USM.
Travelling from central New York to JFK takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from New York to Ko Samui International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to the on-time performance of New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, data shows 73% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from New York to Ko Samui International Airport. Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) is a popular option between Newark Liberty International Airport and USM.
You can reach EWR from the centre of New York in approximately 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour to travel the 24 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to USM flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 71%.
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is roughly 13 kilometres from central New York. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 30 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, you can expect a journey of around 55 minutes.
Make catching an early New York to Ko Samui International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels near New York LaGuardia Airport and get to your gate without rushing:
The on-time performance record of LGA is 69%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights departing this airport reach their final stop as planned.
New York LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Ko Samui International Airport (USM)
Have a late flight from New York to Ko Samui International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near USM and turn out the lights sooner:
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your New York to Ko Samui International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Ko Samui International Airport (USM) to central Koh Samui
Central Koh Samui is around 11 kilometres from Ko Samui International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Ko Samui International Airport (USM)
Rs146,050 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from New York to Ko Samui International Airport. A return flight starts from Rs314,231. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from New York to USM. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your New York to Ko Samui International Airport ticket.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from New York to USM.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from New York to Ko Samui International Airport.
The best time to fly from New York to Ko Samui International Airport (USM)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from New York to Ko Samui International Airport (USM). November is the busiest month to visit Koh Samui. If crowds aren't your thing, go in March.
Lock in a New York to USM plane ticket departing in May if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Koh Samui to range from 25ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from New York to Ko Samui International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC and 28ºC.
Explore more of Thailand
Koh Samui has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Thailand just waiting to be discovered. Around 129 kilometres south of Koh Samui, a trip to Nakhon Si Thammarat will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol.
Phuket is another standout destination in Thailand and is around 257 kilometres southwest of Koh Samui. No trip is complete without experiencing V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters, Sunrise Beach and Paradise Beach.
