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Cheapest round-trip
$656
Typical prices: $872-$1,620
Etihad Airways
Sun 11/25Sun 12/9
JFK - KWI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$357
Typical prices: $562-$1,052
Etihad Airways
Fri 10/5
JFK - KWI • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
1 day a week
You can fly direct with Kuwait Airways. Average duration is 12h 40m
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Kuwait Airways
Most flights • 1 per week
Turkish Airlines
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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Top routes
NYC - KWI
Cheapest • 38% average savings
CHI - KWI
Most popular
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When to book
12 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 12 weeks in advance save around 27% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
April
Cheapest • 31% price drop
November
Most popular
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Cheap Flights to Kuwait City

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Kuwait City

Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 9
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3:00 pm - 9:25 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-KWI Kuwait City
22h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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10:25 am - 3:05 pmKWI  Kuwait City-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
36h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$656Etihad Airways
Tue, Nov 24 - Mon, Dec 7
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3:00 pm - 3:15 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-KWI Kuwait City
16h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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4:20 am - 3:05 pmKWI  Kuwait City-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
18h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$656Etihad Airways
Sun, Oct 11 - Fri, Oct 16
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12:10 am - 7:55 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-KWI Kuwait City
24h 45m2 stops Athens Eleftherios V. Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
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10:20 am - 4:00 pmKWI  Kuwait City-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
36h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$681Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Sat, Oct 17
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3:45 pm - 9:00 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-KWI Kuwait City
34h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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6:45 pm - 9:25 amKWI  Kuwait City-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 40m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
$686Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 29 - Tue, Dec 15
Gulf Air Logo
11:55 am - 5:45 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-KWI Kuwait City
21h 50m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
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6:35 pm - 9:00 amKWI  Kuwait City-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 25m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
$698Gulf Air
Sun, Nov 29 - Tue, Dec 15
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11:55 am - 5:45 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-KWI Kuwait City
21h 50m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
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6:35 pm - 9:00 amKWI  Kuwait City-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 25m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
$708Gulf Air
Tue, Jan 19 - Wed, Mar 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 1:00 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-KWI Kuwait City
28h 15m1 stop Istanbul
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2:00 am - 7:20 pmKWI  Kuwait City-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 20m1 stop Istanbul
$903Turkish Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 10
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9:15 pm - 1:00 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-KWI Kuwait City
18h 45m1 stop Istanbul
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2:00 am - 6:20 pmKWI  Kuwait City-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 20m1 stop Istanbul
$925Turkish Airlines
Mon, Oct 5 - Thu, Oct 8
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7:00 am - 5:45 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-KWI Kuwait City
51h 45m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl
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7:15 pm - 11:54 pmKWI  Kuwait City-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
35h 39m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Philadelphia
$925Qatar Airways
Tue, Jan 5 - Tue, Jan 19
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1:53 pm - 3:05 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-KWI Kuwait City
29h 12m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl
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4:35 am - 8:03 pmKWI  Kuwait City-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
23h 28m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$927Qatar Airways
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for flights to Kuwait City

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Kuwait City?

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kuwait City is the cheapest route at $656 round-trip, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Kuwait City?

On average, a round-trip flight from the United States to Kuwait City costs $1,143, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Round-trip fares from New York average $841, while Boston runs a bit higher at $870.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Kuwait City?

Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Kuwait City at $1,010 round-trip on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at $1,431.

What’s the cheapest month to fly to Kuwait City?

•April is the cheapest month to fly to Kuwait City with an average price of $794 round-trip.
•May ($1,677) and December ($1,659) are the most expensive.

Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Kuwait City?

Afternoon flights to Kuwait City are the cheapest at $1,174 round-trip on average. Night flights are the most expensive at $1,236.

What is a good deal for flights to Kuwait City?

Flights under $872 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found round-trip flights to Kuwait City at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•New York $740
•Washington, D.C. $754
•Boston $760.

When are flights to Kuwait City the cheapest?

Flights to Kuwait City are cheapest 12 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 27% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight to Kuwait City

 
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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

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Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Joe Cortez is a seasoned managing editor in aviation with over a decade of industry experience. His work has been featured on prominent platforms such as FlyerTalk and TripSavvy, establishing him as a respected voice in aviation journalism.

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Gabriel Leigh

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Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on Kuwait Airways and SAUDIA

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Key details for flights to Kuwait City

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$357
Beat the crowds with an average 51% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 51% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kuwait City

When to book flights to Kuwait City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Kuwait City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Kuwait City, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Kuwait City is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Kuwait City is around $872 round-trip. This fare is in the lowest 25% of round-trip prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How long is a nonstop flight to Kuwait City?

    Nonstop flights to Kuwait City are available from New York, with a flight time of about 12h 40m.

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to Kuwait City?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Kuwait City are from:
    • New York, from $656 round-trip
    • Chicago, from $903 round-trip
    • Detroit, from $925 round-trip

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Kuwait City?

    Last-minute fares to Kuwait City (booked within 2 weeks of departure) are typically 17% lower than the average round-trip fare of $1,143. Booking late can sometimes save money, but availability is limited.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Kuwait City?

    Kuwait Airways operates the most flights from the United States to Kuwait City at 1 per week, while Qatar Airways is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United States to Kuwait City. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveler choice.

  • How many flights serve Kuwait City?

    Kuwait City receives 0 flights per day and 1 per week from across the world. New York has the most flights to Kuwait City, with 1 weekly flight.

  • Does Kuwait Airport have an onsite hotel?

    Transit travelers can stay at Safir Airport Hotel situated between Amiri terminal and the airport’s main terminal. Travelers can access this airport hotel from the runway.

  • Does Kuwait Airport offer kid-friendly facilities?

    If you are traveling through Kuwait Airport with kids, you can let them have fun and burn off some energy at the children’s play area in the departure hall. You can also temporarily leave your kids at the nursery in the terminal building.

  • Does Kuwait Airport have handicapped facilities?

    There are lifts all over the airport to ensure disabled travelers can easily move from one location to another. Travelers with reduced mobility can also request wheelchairs and receive wheelchair and special assistance at the airport. Disabled drivers can park at the designated accessible parking spaces.

  • Does Kuwait Airport have work areas for business travelers?

    Kuwait Airport’s VIP lounges offer work necessities like fax machines, telephones, internet, and conference facilities. Alternatively, travelers can use the business facilities, offering secretarial and courier service, or the conference room at the onsite Safir Airport Hotel.

  • Does Kuwait Airport provide travelers with parking spaces?

    There are several parking lots with ample parking spaces for travelers departing from Kuwait Airport. Travelers can park at the multi-story car park next to the center, at the long-term lot situated a short distance away from the terminal, or at the short-term lot near the terminal. The long-term lot charges around $6.64 for 24h while the short-term lot charges around $0.66 to park for an hour.

Your guide to booking Kuwait City flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Kuwait City, book around 12 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 27% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to Kuwait City, a good round-trip fare is around $872. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Kuwait City in April. Round-trip fares historically average $794, making April the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat-selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to noon to save up to $62 per round-trip. Noon flights to Kuwait City average $1,174 compared to $1,236 for evening flights.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class and route. On flights to Kuwait City, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Kuwait Airways includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • Whether you wish to relax or work as you wait for your flight, Al Mubarakiya Lounge, located in T4 right next to gate B5, has a perfect atmosphere and all the amenities you may need. You can access the lounge if you have a premium ticket. You can also spend quality time at the cozy Dasman Premier Lounge in terminal M, which charges a walk-in rate of around $20, or at the Pearl Lounge in terminal M that charges around $34 for a 4h stay.
  • If you want to indulge in some delicious meals or do some last-minute shopping for travel necessities, you will find various dining options, retail stores, and a duty-free shop at the vast Kuwait Airport (KWI) mall. The mall is accessible from the departures area and the arrivals hall.
  • If you feel unwell while at Kuwait Airport, you can receive professional medical attention at the medical clinic located within the airport’s mall. You can alternatively get medication from the pharmacy also situated in the mall.
  • If you need to shower after landing at the airport or before your flight, you can use the showers in the airport lounges. However, you will have to purchase a lounge pass to use the showers.
  • The most economical transportation means from Kuwait Airport is the Kuwait public transport bus. You can hop onboard bus lines 99, 501, or 13 from the airport to the city center. The buses take approximately 45min to reach the city and charge around $0.80.
  • You can fly into Kuwait Airport if your travel destination is Al Farwaniyah City, located approximately 11.8 miles away, Hawalli City, located 7.9 miles away, or Al Zahra, located 18.7 miles away.

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