Are direct flights from Ko Samui to Phuket City always the best option?

Direct flights are often the most convenient option, saving time and avoiding layovers. However, connecting flights can sometimes be more affordable. Evaluate whether the time saved by a direct flight is worth a potential price difference for your trip.

Can flexible travel dates help on Ko Samui to Phuket City flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding cheaper flights. Prices for flights can vary significantly depending on the day of the week or specific dates. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may result in better deals.

What extra costs should I check before booking Ko Samui to Phuket City flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and payment processing fees. Some airlines may also charge for in-flight meals or entertainment. Factor these into your total travel budget.

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Ko Samui to Phuket City: Overview

Insights for flights from Ko Samui to Phuket City

For flights from Ko Samui to Phuket City, fares typically range from $220–$460, with a median of $304. Right now, fares are below the typical level, but currently 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price. New deals for this route are infrequent — a price alert helps.

When considering cheap flights from Ko Samui to Phuket City, the cheapest time to fly is often June, with a median fare of $157. Other more affordable months include November, where the median fare is $277, and September, with a median of $307.

The journey from Ko Samui to Phuket City is a short-haul route, covering a distance of 251 kilometers. This short distance means that even with connections, the overall travel time is manageable.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 23.2% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2.

A typical journey from Ko Samui to Phuket City takes approximately 1h 0m, including connections. For direct flights, the median flight time is also 1h 0m, while connecting flights have a significantly longer median duration of 9h 3m.

How much is a round trip from Ko Samui to Phuket City

Regular price: $70 - $136

Prices for flights from Ko Samui to Phuket City are currently above the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 70 USD and 136 USD. The current lowest deal is 162 USD with Bangkok Airways for travel from Oct 21-Oct 22.

now $162

Low $70

High $136

The cheapest time to fly from Ko Samui to Phuket City

The cheapest month to fly from USM to HKT is June, with a median price of $157. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $431. Prices are generally lower from June to November.

June

Cheapest

Flights from $157

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $431

Jun

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Ko Samui to Phuket City

Bangkok Airways

Last-minute flights going from Ko Samui to Phuket City

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

USM - Phuket City

Ko Samui (USM) - Phuket City (HKT)

Bangkok Airways

$94

$236

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

USM - Phuket City

Ko Samui (USM) - Phuket City (HKT)

Bangkok Airways

$100

$224

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

USM - Phuket City

Ko Samui (USM) - Phuket City (HKT)

Bangkok Airways

$123

$224

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

USM - Phuket City

Ko Samui (USM) - Phuket City (HKT)

Bangkok Airways

$122

$213

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

USM - Phuket City

Ko Samui (USM) - Phuket City (HKT)

Bangkok Airways

$100

$206

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

USM - Phuket City

Ko Samui (USM) - Phuket City (HKT)

Bangkok Airways

$85

$164

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Ko Samui to Phuket City

2 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 14

$114 → $155

36%

1 night

Oct 12 - Oct 13

$114 → $155

36%

1 night

Oct 13 - Oct 14

$111 → $155

40%

1 night

Apr 22 - Apr 23

$196 → $244

24%

Popular Airports to fly from Ko Samui to Phuket City

Ko Samui - Phuket City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Ko Samui to Phuket City are below the typical level, with a median of $304.

📅 Best time to fly

June is historically cheapest at $157

Historically, June offers the lowest median prices at $157, followed by November at $277.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 0m

Direct flights to Phuket City typically take 1h 0m, while connecting flights average 9h 3m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 76.8% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Bangkok Airways offers direct flights

Bangkok Airways is a direct flight provider for the Ko Samui to Phuket City route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare on this route

Deals on flights from Ko Samui to Phuket City are historically rare.

Ko Samui main airports to depart from

Samui (USM)

Cheapest

Samui Airport (USM) is a convenient departure point for flights to Phuket City.

📍 ~7 km from Ko Samui (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$122

Phuket City main airports to arrive at

Phuket International (HKT)

Cheapest

Phuket International Airport is a convenient arrival airport for your trip to Phuket City.

📍 ~27 km from Phuket City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$160

Airports nearby Phuket City used as alternative

Krabi (KBV)

Cheapest

Krabi (KBV) is a practical alternative due to its proximity and similar flight network to Phuket.

📍 ~135 km from Phuket City (reachable by car, but road travel can take 2-3 hours).

💸 Flights from ~$171

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Oct 19

Phuket City, Thailand

65% AI deal score

$1,228

$904

Save $324

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From USM

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Oct 13

Phuket City, Thailand

49% AI deal score

$1,141

$904

Save $237

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From USM

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Oct 12

Phuket City, Thailand

49% AI deal score

$1,144

$904

Save $240

Bangkok Airways, +1

Business Class

From USM

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Oct 31

Phuket City, Thailand

49% AI deal score

$1,159

$904

Save $255

Bangkok Airways, +1

Business Class

From USM

Elite

Oct 29

Phuket City, Thailand

48% AI deal score

$1,169

$983

Save $186

Bangkok Airways, +1

Business Class

From USM

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Oct 16

Phuket City, Thailand

48% AI deal score

$1,180

$983

Save $197

Bangkok Airways, +1

Business Class

From USM

Elite

Oct 16

Phuket City, Thailand

48% AI deal score

$1,210

$983

Save $227

Bangkok Airways, +1

Business Class

From USM

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Oct 17

Phuket City, Thailand

48% AI deal score

$1,202

$983

Save $219

Bangkok Airways, +1

Business Class

From USM

Elite

Oct 17

Phuket City, Thailand

48% AI deal score

$1,186

$983

Save $203

Bangkok Airways, +1

Business Class

From USM

Elite

Oct 15

Phuket City, Thailand

48% AI deal score

$1,207

$983

Save $224

Bangkok Airways, +1

Business Class

From USM

Elite

Oct 20

Phuket City, Thailand

48% AI deal score

$1,199

$983

Save $216

Bangkok Airways, +1

Business Class

From USM

Elite

Oct 17

Phuket City, Thailand

48% AI deal score

$1,176

$983

Save $193

Bangkok Airways, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phuket City

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Using flight comparison websites can help you compare prices from various providers. Sometimes, booking in advance or looking at different days of the week may reveal better deals.

Booking flights in advance often provides more options and potentially better prices. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, though they are less common. Monitoring price trends for your desired travel period may help you decide when to book.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes uncover different flight options or prices. While it may add to your ground travel time, it could potentially lead to savings. Always consider the total cost and convenience when evaluating this option.

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Ko Samui to Phuket City: Overview

Insights for flights from Ko Samui to Phuket City

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 23.2% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2.

How much is a round trip from Ko Samui to Phuket City

Regular price: $70 - $136

Prices for flights from Ko Samui to Phuket City are currently above the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 70 USD and 136 USD. The current lowest deal is 162 USD with Bangkok Airways for travel from Oct 21-Oct 22.

now $162

Low $70

High $136

The cheapest time to fly from Ko Samui to Phuket City

The cheapest month to fly from USM to HKT is June, with a median price of $157. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $431. Prices are generally lower from June to November.

June

Cheapest

Flights from $157

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $431

Jun

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Ko Samui to Phuket City

Bangkok Airways

Last-minute flights going from Ko Samui to Phuket City

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

USM - Phuket City

Ko Samui (USM) - Phuket City (HKT)

Bangkok Airways

$94

$236

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

USM - Phuket City

Ko Samui (USM) - Phuket City (HKT)

Bangkok Airways

$100

$224

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

USM - Phuket City

Ko Samui (USM) - Phuket City (HKT)

Bangkok Airways

$123

$224

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

USM - Phuket City

Ko Samui (USM) - Phuket City (HKT)

Bangkok Airways

$122

$213

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

USM - Phuket City

Ko Samui (USM) - Phuket City (HKT)

Bangkok Airways

$100

$206

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

USM - Phuket City

Ko Samui (USM) - Phuket City (HKT)

Bangkok Airways

$85

$164

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Ko Samui to Phuket City

2 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 14

$114 → $155

36%

1 night

Oct 12 - Oct 13

$114 → $155

36%

1 night

Oct 13 - Oct 14

$111 → $155

40%

1 night

Apr 22 - Apr 23

$196 → $244

24%

Popular Airports to fly from Ko Samui to Phuket City

Ko Samui - Phuket City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Ko Samui to Phuket City are below the typical level, with a median of $304.

📅 Best time to fly

June is historically cheapest at $157

Historically, June offers the lowest median prices at $157, followed by November at $277.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 0m

Direct flights to Phuket City typically take 1h 0m, while connecting flights average 9h 3m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 76.8% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Bangkok Airways offers direct flights

Bangkok Airways is a direct flight provider for the Ko Samui to Phuket City route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare on this route

Deals on flights from Ko Samui to Phuket City are historically rare.

Ko Samui main airports to depart from

Samui (USM)

Cheapest

Samui Airport (USM) is a convenient departure point for flights to Phuket City.

📍 ~7 km from Ko Samui (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$122

Phuket City main airports to arrive at

Phuket International (HKT)

Cheapest

Phuket International Airport is a convenient arrival airport for your trip to Phuket City.

📍 ~27 km from Phuket City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$160

Airports nearby Phuket City used as alternative

Krabi (KBV)

Cheapest

Krabi (KBV) is a practical alternative due to its proximity and similar flight network to Phuket.

Phuket City, Thailand

48% AI deal score

$1,176

$983

Save $193

Bangkok Airways, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phuket City

Cheap Flights from Ko Samui to Phuket City

Today’s best flight deals from Ko Samui to Phuket City

Ko Samui to Phuket City: Overview

Insights for flights from Ko Samui to Phuket City

How much is a round trip from Ko Samui to Phuket City

The cheapest time to fly from Ko Samui to Phuket City

Direct flights from Ko Samui to Phuket City

Last-minute flights going from Ko Samui to Phuket City

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Ko Samui to Phuket City

Popular Airports to fly from Ko Samui to Phuket City

Ko Samui - Phuket City route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

June is historically cheapest at $157

Direct flights take 1h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant

Bangkok Airways offers direct flights

Deals are rare on this route

Ko Samui main airports to depart from

Phuket City main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Phuket City used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Phuket City

Best Elite deals to Phuket City

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Oct 13

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Oct 31

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phuket City

How can I find cheap flights from Ko Samui to Phuket City?

When should I book flights from Ko Samui to Phuket City?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Ko Samui to Phuket City?

Are direct flights from Ko Samui to Phuket City always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Ko Samui to Phuket City flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Ko Samui to Phuket City flights?

Related routes

More routes from Ko Samui

Flights to Phuket City from other cities

Ko Samui to Phuket City: Overview

Insights for flights from Ko Samui to Phuket City

How much is a round trip from Ko Samui to Phuket City

The cheapest time to fly from Ko Samui to Phuket City

Direct flights from Ko Samui to Phuket City

Last-minute flights going from Ko Samui to Phuket City

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Ko Samui to Phuket City

Popular Airports to fly from Ko Samui to Phuket City

Ko Samui - Phuket City route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

June is historically cheapest at $157

Direct flights take 1h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant

Bangkok Airways offers direct flights

Deals are rare on this route

Ko Samui main airports to depart from

Phuket City main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Phuket City used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Phuket City

Best Elite deals to Phuket City

Oct 19

Oct 13

Oct 12

Oct 31

Oct 29

Oct 16

Oct 16

Oct 17

Oct 17

Oct 15

Oct 20

Oct 17

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phuket City

How can I find cheap flights from Ko Samui to Phuket City?

When should I book flights from Ko Samui to Phuket City?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Ko Samui to Phuket City?