$668+ Cheap flights to Koh Samui

Peak season In the 1970s Thailand’s third largest island was known as a haven for backpackers arriving on cheap flights to Koh Samui. But recent developments of luxury resorts and health spas, plus shops, restaurants and bars, has opened up Koh Samui as a destination of choice for many Australian travellers. Located in the Gulf of Thailand, Koh Samui has a warm, dry climate for most of the year with temps averaging 30C and only a short, wet season. It is blessed with all the trappings of a tropical paradise, white sand beaches with crystal-clear waters, lush tropical rainforest and coral reefs with plentiful fish. Koh Samui’s high season runs from December to August, peaking in the months of July and August. The Christmas holiday period is also very busy and when cheap flights to Koh Samui are harder to find. Off Season Koh Samui’s off season is from September to November as these are the rainy months and sightseeing can be interrupted by afternoon downpours. November is the wettest and windiest month, though surfers should look for cheap flights to Koh Samui at this time as the waves are at their largest.

Flights From Sydney to Koh Samui – 12 hrs 30 mins Flights From Melbourne to Koh Samui – 12 hrs 35 mins Flights From Brisbane to Koh Samui – 11 hrs 45 mins Flights From Perth to Koh Samui – 8 hrs 40 mins

Thai Airways is the national carrier and operates indirect flights to Koh Samui from Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney via Bangkok. Along with Bangkok Airways, Thai Airways services 17 flights per day to the island. Other airlines that offer indirect flights to Koh Samui from Australia are Etihad Airways, Jetstar and Qantas.

Koh Samui Airport (USM) is located approximately 3 km north of Chaweng Beach, the main tourist town. The fifteen minute journey can be undertaken by airport shuttle bus, or private and shared minivans, which can seat up to six passengers. The transport counter in the arrivals area handles information and bookings. There are a few car rental companies in the arrivals area if you wish to hire a car for the duration of your stay.

Booking a flight to Ko Samui (USM) is your only option if you intend on flying to Koh Samui. It is only a 3.3 km journey from Ko Samui to Koh Samui’s city centre.

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Koh Samui on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Scoot is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Koh Samui.

Ko Samui is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Koh Samui. One-way flights to Ko Samui typically cost $104, while return flights cost around $223.

A return flight to Koh Samui will typically cost around $203, however they can be found for as little as $145.

For those looking to save time traveling to Koh Samui, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 30 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Ko Samui can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Ko Samui has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Diamond Pool Villa Samui is the closest property to Ko Samui (0.0 km away from Ko Samui).