Statistics on New York City-Phuket 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 Phuket (from: New York City)

The average price to go to Phuket from New York City airport is $ 1311 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1109 (in september) and $ 1670 (in july), which is a saving of $ 203 or a surplus of $ 360 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $995 to $1050 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a wednesday 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 Phuket 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-Phuket plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Phuket 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

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Data analysis:

By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1109, saving $ 203 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1311). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1670).

Flight New York City-Phuket: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1125 $ 1338 fair price
February$ 1045 $ 1204 good price
March$ 1009 $ 1135 good price
April$ 1066 $ 1222 good price
May$ 1017 $ 1161 good price
June$ 1262 $ 1445 fair price
July$ 1430 $ 1670 very high price
August$ 1306 $ 1537 high price
September$ 984 $ 1109 very good price
October$ 1014 $ 1128 good price
November$ 1018 $ 1155 good price
December$ 1316 $ 1625 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 Phuket

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from New York City to Phuket range from $829 to $1879. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $829 to $885), 1% at the maximum price (from $1824 to $1879). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1106 to $1161 (9% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Phuket flight

There are 17 companies that serve New York City from Phuket airport: Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, ANA, Saudia, United, IndiGo, Air India, Korean Air, Delta, norse atlantic airways, norse atlantic airways (uk), EVA Air, Japan Airlines and Emirates.

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Data analysis:

Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Singapore Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (29% of the time) on the New York City->Phuket route.

Which day of the week to leave?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, New York City-Phuket 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 $51. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $47.

Which day of the week to come back?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Phuket to New York City departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $63. Conversely, departing from Phuket on a friday may cost you an additional $59.

Top prices New York City-Phuket

Round tripDatesPrice
New York City → Phuket07-09 to 17-09-2025$ 901 
New York City → Phuket23-09 to 29-09-2025$ 869 
New York City → Phuket07-10 to 21-10-2025$ 861 
New York City → Phuket14-10 to 20-10-2025$ 896 
New York City → Phuket05-01 to 26-01-2026$ 903 
New York City → Phuket13-01 to 19-01-2026$ 901 
New York City → Phuket06-02 to 18-02-2026$ 861 
New York City → Phuket02-03 to 09-03-2026$ 881 
New York City → Phuket05-03 to 19-03-2026$ 903 
New York City → Phuket10-03 to 17-03-2026$ 903 

When to book your flight New York City - Phuket to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 9 to 10 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-Phuket flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

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Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to Phuket, it is recommended to buy it 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 1069 $, which is a saving of 242 $ 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 (182 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your New York City to Phuket 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: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1035 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1317), 4 to 5 months ($ 1239), 5 to 6 months ($ 1176), 6 to 7 months ($ 1131), 7 to 8 months ($ 1145), 8 to 9 months ($ 1037)
February

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 975 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1133), 3 to 4 months ($ 1175), 4 to 5 months ($ 1140), 6 to 7 months ($ 1064), 7 to 8 months ($ 995), 8 to 9 months ($ 985), 10 to 11 months ($ 980)
March

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 978 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1068), 3 to 4 months ($ 1044), 4 to 5 months ($ 1119), 5 to 6 months ($ 1087), 6 to 7 months ($ 1093), 7 to 8 months ($ 1070), 8 to 9 months ($ 1038), 9 to 10 months ($ 1018)
April

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1019 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1152), 4 to 5 months ($ 1149), 5 to 6 months ($ 1202), 7 to 8 months ($ 1166), 8 to 9 months ($ 1078), 9 to 10 months ($ 1062)
May

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1001 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1145), 3 to 4 months ($ 1151), 4 to 5 months ($ 1130), 5 to 6 months ($ 1046), 6 to 7 months ($ 1079), 7 to 8 months ($ 1059), 8 to 9 months ($ 1050), 9 to 10 months ($ 1029)
June

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1080 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1355), 4 to 5 months ($ 1362), 5 to 6 months ($ 1358), 6 to 7 months ($ 1287), 7 to 8 months ($ 1232), 8 to 9 months ($ 1229), 9 to 10 months ($ 1140)
July

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1269 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1492), 5 to 6 months ($ 1437), 6 to 7 months ($ 1422), 7 to 8 months ($ 1339), 8 to 9 months ($ 1279), 9 to 10 months ($ 1327)
August

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1192 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1461), 5 to 6 months ($ 1312), 6 to 7 months ($ 1281), 7 to 8 months ($ 1256), 9 to 10 months ($ 1226), 10 to 11 months ($ 1356)
September

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1033 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1099), 4 to 5 months ($ 1097), 5 to 6 months ($ 1070), 6 to 7 months ($ 1039), 8 to 9 months ($ 1038), 9 to 10 months ($ 1033)
October

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1041 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1122), 2 to 3 months ($ 1065), 3 to 4 months ($ 1055), 4 to 5 months ($ 1108), 5 to 6 months ($ 1098), 7 to 8 months ($ 1100), 8 to 9 months ($ 1108), 11 to 12 months ($ 1113)
November

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 995 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1143), 3 to 4 months ($ 1106), 4 to 5 months ($ 1047), 5 to 6 months ($ 1038), 6 to 7 months ($ 1018), 7 to 8 months ($ 1007), 8 to 9 months ($ 1012), 10 to 11 months ($ 1011)
December

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1249 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1560), 5 to 6 months ($ 1514), 6 to 7 months ($ 1428), 7 to 8 months ($ 1450), 8 to 9 months ($ 1344), 10 to 11 months ($ 1348), 11 to 12 months ($ 1600)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Phuket are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $13. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $9 more.

New York City to Phuket: 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
April 2025$ 1267
$918 to $2330		Find a flight
May 2025$ 1071
$901 to $1646		Find a flight
June 2025$ 1235
$988 to $1342		Find a flight
July 2025$ 1286
$1203 to $1513		Find a flight
August 2025$ 1246
$991 to $1998		Find a flight
September 2025$ 982
$869 to $1297		Find a flight
October 2025$ 1056
$861 to $3084		Find a flight
November 2025$ 1004
$906 to $1151		Find a flight
December 2025$ 1316
$955 to $1835		Find a flight
January 2026$ 929
$901 to $991		Find a flight
February 2026$ 1002
$861 to $1207		Find a flight
March 2026$ 911
$881 to $962		Find a flight

Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december, january, february and march are cheaper to travel to Phuket. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!

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