Flying from Phuket Airport (HKT) to New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK): what you need to know
New York is 12 hours behind Phuket and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your HKT to JFK flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as January, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Phuket Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport. These are the top stopovers between HKT and JFK:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Zayed International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket Airport (HKT) to New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
Currently, R 8,859 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Phuket Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 15,650. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from HKT to JFK, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Phuket Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from HKT to JFK.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Phuket Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport.
Handy information about Phuket Airport (HKT)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Phuket Airport, data shows 73% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Phuket Airport from central Phuket, it takes about 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near HKT? If you're boarding an early flight from Phuket Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Phuket Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near JFK instead:
Grab a New York John F. Kennedy Airport rental car and explore New York and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Dollar and Sixt are top providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from New York John F. Kennedy Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to central New York
The street address for JFK is JFK Airport.
New York John F. Kennedy Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from the centre of New York. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
The quietest month for a flight from Phuket Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to New York based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Phuket Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport for July if you'd like to visit New York during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from HKT to JFK in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
You've done New York, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Travel about 129 kilometres south-west to Philadelphia to check off its leading sights. From Independence Hall to Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in the United States, head for Boston, about 306 kilometres north-east of New York. Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum are highlights.
