Flying from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Phuket is 11 hours ahead of New York and observes the UTC+7 timezone.
Your LGA to HKT flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
R 8,061 is the lowest price for a one-way LaGuardia Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 15,138. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from LGA to HKT, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from LaGuardia Airport to Phuket International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LGA to HKT by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from LaGuardia Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Handy information about LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
You'll find LGA at Hangar 7 Centre.
LaGuardia Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from LGA land on schedule 80.0% of the time.
LaGuardia Airport is around 18 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Have an early flight from LaGuardia Airport to Phuket International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near LGA:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
If you're arriving on a late LaGuardia Airport to Phuket International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near HKT:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Phuket International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and venture far and wide through Phuket and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Phuket International Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
From Phuket International Airport, Phuket is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from LaGuardia Airport to Phuket International Airport. February is the busiest month to visit Phuket. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Phuket is March, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from LaGuardia Airport to Phuket International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from LGA to HKT in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Thailand
You've visited Phuket, now it's time to explore other parts of Thailand. Travel about 177 kilometres north-east to Surat Thani to check off its top sights. From Wat Tha Sai to Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 177 kilometres east of Phuket, Nakhon Si Thammarat is another essential stop in Thailand. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well.