Flying from New York to Bangkok: what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when organising your flight from New York to Bangkok. Check out your options for flying out of New York from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
Step off your plane in Bangkok at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
Leave enough time to make your flight from New York to Bangkok. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
If you hold a passport from United States, you will need an e-visa to enter Thailand. This applies when booking a cheap flight from New York to Bangkok for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and definitely before flying.
Flying from New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your flight from New York to Bangkok. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Newark Liberty International Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The journey from central New York to EWR takes about 1 hour and 11 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 28 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from New York to Bangkok? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Break up your flight from New York to Bangkok with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Newark Liberty International Airport and Bangkok are:
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
With public transport, you can travel from central New York to JFK in about 1 hour and 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 48 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not spend an additional night away? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near John F. Kennedy International Airport the day before your flight from New York to Bangkok:
Arriving in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to the centre of Bangkok is around 35 minutes by car. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 6 minutes if you're using public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel close to BKK if you have a late flight from New York to Bangkok. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
The centre of Bangkok is about 27 kilometres from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Once your flight from New York to Bangkok has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 30 minutes.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take roughly 1 hour and 5 minutes.
There are some comfortable stays to drop your things at near DMK. Unwind after your flight from New York to Bangkok at any of these perfectly located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Bangkok
ر.ق. 1,428 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from New York to Bangkok. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 2,606. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from New York to Bangkok. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the departure date.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your ticket from New York to Bangkok.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from New York to Bangkok. You don't need to check back in every day to see whether fares have dropped. We'll tell you when the price changes.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from New York to Bangkok.
Best time to go to Bangkok
April is the quietest month for flights from New York to Bangkok, while July is the busiest. Find the best time to visit Bangkok based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Bangkok is April, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from New York to Bangkok in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from New York to Bangkok in December if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC on average.
More about Bangkok
Start your Bangkok trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from New York to Bangkok, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Bangkok itinerary.
Complete your Bangkok trip with a car rental
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