Which airports can I use when flying from Raleigh to Ko Samui?

Flights from Raleigh to Ko Samui usually depart from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) and arrive at Ko Samui (USM).

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Raleigh to Ko Samui?

On the Raleigh to Ko Samui route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 23%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $1,684 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $2,167: a $483 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Ko Samui?

Some of the most popular sights in Ko Samui are Lamai Beach, Chaweng Beach and Fishermans Village. These are among the most viewed places in Ko Samui on KAYAK.

Do I need a passport to fly from Raleigh to Ko Samui?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Raleigh to Ko Samui changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,307 to $3,002. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

What is the time difference between Raleigh and Ko Samui?

Ko Samui is 11 hours ahead of Raleigh (Indochina Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Ko Samui Airport (USM)?

Ko Samui Airport (USM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 for economy cars. Top options include: · Drive Car Rental · Alamo · Sixt · Enterprise Rent-A-Car · Hertz

How much should I expect to pay for a Raleigh to Ko Samui flight?

Round-trip flights from Raleigh to Ko Samui range from $1,725 to $2,145, with an average of $1,732 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,725 counts as a good deal.

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Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10

4:57 pm - 7:40 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-USM Ko Samui

39h 43m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Hong Kong Intl

3:50 pm - 8:39 pmUSM Ko Samui-RDU Raleigh-Durham

39h 49m3 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Hong Kong Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,307Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7

9:40 am - 8:35 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-USM Ko Samui

35h 55m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Tokyo Haneda Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

6:00 am - 11:37 pmUSM Ko Samui-RDU Raleigh-Durham

28h 37m3 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Tokyo Haneda New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,606Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7

9:40 am - 8:35 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-USM Ko Samui

35h 55m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Tokyo Haneda Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

6:00 am - 11:37 pmUSM Ko Samui-RDU Raleigh-Durham

28h 37m3 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Tokyo Haneda New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,631Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 8

7:13 pm - 1:10 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-USM Ko Samui

30h 57m3 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

2:00 pm - 4:19 pmUSM Ko Samui-RDU Raleigh-Durham

37h 19m3 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,644Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Fri, Oct 9

8:04 pm - 3:45 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-USM Ko Samui

32h 41m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

8:50 pm - 7:43 pmUSM Ko Samui-RDU Raleigh-Durham

33h 53m3 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Doha Hamad Intl Philadelphia

$1,693Qatar Airways

Fri, Oct 2 - Fri, Oct 9

8:04 pm - 3:45 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-USM Ko Samui

32h 41m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

8:50 pm - 7:43 pmUSM Ko Samui-RDU Raleigh-Durham

33h 53m3 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Doha Hamad Intl Philadelphia

$1,698Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7

6:45 pm - 10:30 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-USM Ko Samui

28h 45m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl Phuket City

9:00 pm - 7:43 pmUSM Ko Samui-RDU Raleigh-Durham

33h 43m3 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Doha Hamad Intl Philadelphia

$1,724Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7

6:45 pm - 9:10 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-USM Ko Samui

39h 25m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Istanbul Singapore Changi

1:30 pm - 11:41 pmUSM Ko Samui-RDU Raleigh-Durham

45h 11m3 stops Singapore Changi Istanbul New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,735Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10

6:45 pm - 11:40 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-USM Ko Samui

29h 55m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

8:50 pm - 7:43 pmUSM Ko Samui-RDU Raleigh-Durham

33h 53m3 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Doha Hamad Intl Philadelphia

$1,764Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7

6:45 pm - 11:40 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-USM Ko Samui

29h 55m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

7:00 pm - 5:47 pmUSM Ko Samui-RDU Raleigh-Durham

33h 47m3 stops Phuket City Doha Hamad Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,777Qatar Airways

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Which airports can I use when flying from Raleigh to Ko Samui?
Flights from Raleigh to Ko Samui usually depart from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) and arrive at Ko Samui (USM).
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Raleigh to Ko Samui?
On the Raleigh to Ko Samui route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 23%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $1,684 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $2,167: a $483 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
What popular places can I visit in Ko Samui?
Some of the most popular sights in Ko Samui are Lamai Beach, Chaweng Beach and Fishermans Village. These are among the most viewed places in Ko Samui on KAYAK.
Do I need a passport to fly from Raleigh to Ko Samui?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
Have flight prices from Raleigh to Ko Samui changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,307 to $3,002. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Ko Samui?
Ko Samui is 11 hours ahead of Raleigh (Indochina Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What car rental options are available at Ko Samui Airport (USM)?
Ko Samui Airport (USM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Drive Car Rental
· Alamo
· Sixt
· Enterprise Rent-A-Car
· Hertz
How much should I expect to pay for a Raleigh to Ko Samui flight?
Round-trip flights from Raleigh to Ko Samui range from $1,725 to $2,145, with an average of $1,732 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,725 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Sunday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Sunday flights average $1,684 - about $483 less than Monday (22% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Ko Samui Airport.
- Melia Koh Samui
- Ozo Chaweng Samui - Sha Extra Plus
- Amari Koh Samui

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