Statistics on New York City-Koh Samui flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Koh Samui (from: New York City)
The average price to go to Koh Samui from New York City airport is $ 1390 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1203 (in october) and $ 1706 (in december), which is a saving of $ 187 or a surplus of $ 317 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $829 to $885 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Koh Samui before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Koh Samui plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 9322 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Koh Samui from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1203, saving $ 187 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1390). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1706).
Flight New York City-Koh Samui: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1178 | $ 1411 | fair price |
| February | $ 1048 | $ 1328 | fair price |
| March | $ 1023 | $ 1262 | good price |
| April | $ 1138 | $ 1356 | fair price |
| May | $ 1101 | $ 1262 | good price |
| June | $ 1207 | $ 1437 | fair price |
| July | $ 1394 | $ 1657 | high price |
| August | $ 1353 | $ 1573 | fair price |
| September | $ 1039 | $ 1255 | good price |
| October | $ 1017 | $ 1203 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 981 | $ 1213 | good price |
| December | $ 1291 | $ 1706 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from New York City to Koh Samui
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Koh Samui range from $718 to $2045. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $719 to $774), 1% at the maximum price (from $1990 to $2045). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1382 to $1437 (6% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Koh Samui flight
There are 21 companies that serve New York City from Koh Samui airport: Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, Air China, EVA Air, China Eastern, Air India, Saudia, Turkish Airlines, China Southern, United, Kuwait Airways, Korean Air, ANA, norse atlantic airways, IndiGo, China Airlines, Asiana Airlines and Emirates.
Data analysis:
Of the 9322 flights analyzed in previous years, Singapore Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (13% of the time) on the New York City->Koh Samui route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-Koh Samui flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $91. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $81.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Koh Samui to New York City departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $79. Conversely, departing from Koh Samui on a friday may cost you an additional $61.
Top prices New York City-Koh Samui
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Koh Samui | 19-04 to 26-04-2025 | $ 1472 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways |
| New York City → Koh Samui | 20-04 to 26-04-2025 | $ 1382 | layover flight with ANA |
| New York City → Koh Samui | 05-05 to 12-05-2025 | $ 1117 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| New York City → Koh Samui | 07-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 1153 | layover flight with IndiGo |
| New York City → Koh Samui | 21-05 to 26-05-2025 | $ 1364 | layover flight with IndiGo |
| New York City → Koh Samui | 04-10 to 08-10-2025 | $ 1255 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| New York City → Koh Samui | 01-12 to 07-12-2025 | $ 1485 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| New York City → Koh Samui | 03-02 to 10-02-2026 | $ 902 | layover flight with Japan Airlines |
| New York City → Koh Samui | 16-02 to 27-02-2026 | $ 1134 | layover flight with Japan Airlines |
| New York City → Koh Samui | 08-03 to 15-03-2026 | $ 1070 | layover flight with Korean Air |
When to book your flight New York City - Koh Samui to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 8 to 9 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a New York City-Koh Samui flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to Koh Samui, it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 1213 $, which is a saving of 177 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (106 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City to Koh Samui flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1278 $) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1187 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1220) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1047 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1209), 2 to 3 months ($ 1058) |
| April | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1170 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1268), 4 to 5 months ($ 1206) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1239 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1250) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1282 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1373), 2 to 3 months ($ 1337) |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1424 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1580) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1282 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1448), 4 to 5 months ($ 1309) |
| September | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 964 $) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1088 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1143) |
| November | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1112 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1143) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1664 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1684) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Koh Samui are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $26. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $34 more.
New York City to Koh Samui: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 1560 $1320 to $1826 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1292 $1117 to $1535 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1646 $1550 to $1696 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1738 $1562 to $1913 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1697 $1565 to $1836 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1255 $1255 to $1255 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1485 $1485 to $1485 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 1018 $902 to $1134 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 1125 $1070 to $1180 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, february and march are cheaper to travel to Koh Samui. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!