Travelling from New York to Koh Samui Airport (USM): What you need to know
When searching for your flight from New York to Koh Samui Airport (USM), there's a good range of airports you can jet off from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are New York's major terminals.
The timezone in Koh Samui is UTC+7, which is 11 hours ahead of New York. Koh Samui Airport is located in Koh Samui.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from New York to USM.
Travelling during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from New York to USM even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to explore stopover cities along the route. Changi International Airport (SIN) is an option when flying out of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
JFK is around 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from New York to Koh Samui Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of all flights departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% arrive on time at their destination.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Think about building a stopover into your journey at Changi International Airport (SIN). It's a key transfer point for flights from New York to Koh Samui Airport (USM) out of Newark Liberty International Airport.
You can get to EWR from central New York in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 24 kilometres or so.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to USM flight:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 73.3%.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The journey time to LGA from the centre of New York is around 1 hour by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 25 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early New York to Koh Samui Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to LaGuardia Airport and get to your gate with plenty of time to spare:
LGA has an on-time performance rating of 80.0%. This means the majority of its flights touch down on schedule and your trip goes off without a hitch.
LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Koh Samui Airport (USM)
Have a late flight from New York to Koh Samui Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near USM and hit the pillow fast:
Hit the road running by picking up a Koh Samui Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Drive Car Hire and explore beyond Koh Samui's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your New York to Koh Samui Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Koh Samui Airport (USM)
At the moment, R 7,521 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Koh Samui Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 18,079. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from New York to USM if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
Cheap New York to Koh Samui Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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 notify you the moment a better deal is available on plane tickets from New York to USM.
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Explore more of Thailand
Nakhon Si Thammarat is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be discovered once you've seen Koh Samui. Around 129 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol.
If you want to check out another corner of Thailand, head for Phuket, about 257 kilometres south-west of Koh Samui. V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters, Sunrise Beach and Paradise Beach are among the biggest draws.
