On this page, you can find and book flights from Kuwait City to New York. The 10,219 km route is served regularly, with a frequency of about 5 flights per week.
The main carrier on this route is airline KU. Flight prices vary by date, so we recommend using the low-price calendar and checking information on how to get to Kuwait City Airport and how to reach the city from New York airports.
The table shows direct flights Kuwait City → New York City on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 17 h 15 min. Regular flights are operated by Kuwait Airways. Departures from Kuwait International Airport airports, arrivals at John F. Kennedy International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and LaGuardia Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Kuwait City — New York City by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 1,581 in y, and the most expensive are around AED 2,044 in a. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Kuwait City → New York City, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 3,551 | low | May | AED 4,143 | medium | Sep | AED 3,946 | medium |
| Feb | AED 3,551 | low | Jun | AED 4,538 | high | Oct | AED 3,749 | medium |
| Mar | AED 3,749 | medium | Jul | AED 4,735 | high | Nov | AED 3,551 | low |
| Apr | AED 3,946 | medium | Aug | AED 4,538 | high | Dec | AED 4,538 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
Weather conditions in New York are most comfortable in July, when temperatures rise to 29.6°C. The coldest month is January, with an average low of -2.2°C, and the peak of precipitation occurs in mid-summer.
From a budget perspective, the most cost-effective month for flying is July, with tickets starting AED 1,491. Peak price levels are recorded in January, starting AED 2,283.
October is the optimal choice: a mild temperature around 19.1°C is combined with a moderate fare starting AED 1,764. It is best to avoid trips in January due to the severe cold and high flight costs.
Kuwait Airways (KU) is the main carrier on the flight route from Kuwait City to New York. There are about 5 flights per week in total, providing regular service between the cities. To see the exact flight schedule and connection options, check the interactive timetable below.
Flights Kuwait City — New York City depart from Kuwait International Airport and arrive at John F. Kennedy International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, LaGuardia Airport and Westchester County Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The distance between the cities is 10,219 km. The approximate travel time for a direct flight is about 12 hours, depending on weather conditions and aircraft type.
Regular flights between the cities are operated by KU (Kuwait Airways). On average, there are about 5 departures per week on this route.
Yes, direct service is available and operated by Kuwait's national carrier. You can check seat availability for specific dates in the search block.
Ticket prices are dynamic and seasonal. Current minimum prices for different months are shown in the price dynamic chart on this page.
Flights from Kuwait arrive at New York airports (NYC). Most transatlantic flights are serviced at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
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