Flying from New York to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK): What you need to know
Bangkok is 12 hours ahead of New York. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport is located in Bangkok, which is in the UTC+7 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from New York to BKK. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Getting away during a peak month like July? Popular periods (like Christmas/New Year and spring break) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from New York to BKK with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between JFK and BKK include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of New York, JFK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from New York to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport:
Of the departures from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, 73% land on schedule at their destination.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Split up your flight from New York to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Some great stopovers between Newark Liberty International Airport and BKK include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Using public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in around 1 hour. The terminal is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your New York to BKK flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 71%.
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The journey time to LGA from central New York is around 55 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 30 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near New York LaGuardia Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early New York to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport flight:
The on-time performance record of LGA is 69%. To put it simply, that's how often flights from this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
The street address of New York LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
If you're coming in on a late flight from New York to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near BKK:
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your New York to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport flight.
Getting from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport is around 31 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok. It takes around 35 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport is R 6,701. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 13,349. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from New York to BKK, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
Affordable New York to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
Locking in a cheap plane ticket from New York to BKK is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a better deal is available.
Find a cheap flight from New York to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred 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 Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning the timing of your trip. May is the quietest month to go to Bangkok. February is when most people book flights from New York to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a New York to BKK plane ticket departing in April if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Bangkok to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from New York to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport in January when temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
More about Bangkok
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Bangkok right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from New York to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew and Songkran Festival Silom are must-do's during your Bangkok adventure.
Explore more of Thailand
Nakhon Ratchasima is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be discovered after you've seen Bangkok. Around 209 kilometres away to the northeast, its best attractions include Night Safari Korat, Wat Chai Mongkol and Wat Na Pha That.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Thailand, head for Rayong, roughly 129 kilometres southeast of Bangkok. Saeng Chan Beach, Mae Rumphueng Beach and Mae Ramphueng Beach are among the biggest draws.