Flying from Bangkok to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): What you need to know
The timezone in New York is UTC-5, which is 12 hours behind Bangkok. New York John F. Kennedy International Airport is located in New York.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Bangkok to JFK.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like February and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Bangkok to JFK. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular airports:
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
BKK is around 31 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Bangkok to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
73% of flights that depart Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Break up your flight from Bangkok to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Some great stopovers between Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport and JFK are:
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
DMK is about 24 kilometres from central Bangkok. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Bangkok to JFK flight? Kick back in a hotel near Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 60%.
About New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Bangkok to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near JFK instead:
To get the best deal, book your ride around two weeks in advance of your Bangkok to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport flight.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Getting from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York
From New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, central New York is around 24 kilometres away. It takes about 45 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport is ₹ 43,648. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 70,294. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Bangkok to JFK. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Bangkok to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's a better deal on plane tickets from Bangkok to JFK.
Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Bangkok to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Bangkok to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding the best time to fly. December is the quietest month to go to New York. July is when most people book flights from Bangkok to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in New York is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 30ºC. Book your Bangkok to JFK plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Bangkok to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport in January when temperatures are between -6ºC and 8ºC.
More about New York
Start your New York trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Bangkok to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
You'll find loads of awesome things to do in New York when you're in the mood to sightsee. Head straight for Central Park followed by Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Explore more of the United States
Philadelphia is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of New York. Around 137 kilometres away to the southwest, check out popular attractions including Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Baltimore is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 290 kilometres southwest of New York. No trip is complete without experiencing National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.