Flying from Los Angeles to Koh Samui Airport (USM): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to jet off from in Los Angeles. Check out your options leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY) when planning your flight from Los Angeles to Koh Samui Airport (USM).
Koh Samui Airport is located in Koh Samui. The city runs on the UTC+7 timezone and is 14 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
For a smooth journey, arrive 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 Los Angeles to USM.
Heading off during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Whether you're eager to explore a new place on the way or just take a break, we make it a breeze to find a flight with a stopover. To check out your options taking off from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Changi International Airport (SIN) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Los Angeles to USM.
LAX is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Los Angeles International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Los Angeles to Koh Samui Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Los Angeles International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that take off from LAX arrive at their destination on time.
LAX's address is One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Los Angeles to USM flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Van Nuys Airport:
About Koh Samui Airport (USM)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Los Angeles to Koh Samui Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near USM instead:
Explore without limits with a Koh Samui Airport rental car. Book your wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Drive Car Hire and see more of Koh Samui and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle around four weeks before your Los Angeles to Koh Samui Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Koh Samui Airport (USM)
At the moment, ج.م. 20,718 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Koh Samui Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 41,428. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Los Angeles to USM, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Los Angeles to Koh Samui Airport tickets across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a better deal comes up on flight tickets from Los Angeles to USM.
Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Los Angeles to Koh Samui Airport. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
Explore more of Thailand
You've seen Koh Samui, now it's time to explore more of Thailand. Travel about 129 kilometres south to Nakhon Si Thammarat to check off its leading sights. From Wat Phra Phrom to Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 257 kilometres south-west of Koh Samui, Phuket is another essential stop in Thailand. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters, Sunrise Beach and Paradise Beach.
