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Flights from New York to Phnom Penh

There's no nonstop from New York: you connect once, most often in Hong Kong, Seoul, Taipei or Singapore. The fastest trip seen, on Cathay Pacific, takes 20h 40m. You land at Techo, Phnom Penh's new airport, about 20 km south of the city.

By Pierre-Marie Coupry · updated · sources

Phnom Penh's Royal Palace on the riverfront, seen from the opposite bank, with the city's towers behind

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Boarding pass · at least one stop

round trip · New York, from

$1,253

fare checked October 12, 2026; it changes with your dates

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Nonstop
none from New York
Stops
at least one
Total travel time
20h 40m to 22h 45m by connection
Round-trip fare
from $1,253
Arrival airport
Techo (KTI), since 2025

New York to Phnom Penh: where to connect

Ten airlines fly nonstop from JFK or Newark to a hub with its own flight to Phnom Penh. Singapore, Hong Kong and Dubai are the busiest connections.

Connecting in the Gulf? Check your flight close to departure. Europe's aviation safety agency advises its airlines to avoid parts of Gulf airspace until at least November 16, 2026. Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad keep flying through their hubs, but schedules can change at short notice.

Via Hong Kong

Cathay Pacific

  1. New York
  2. Hong Kong
  3. Phnom Penh

Hong Kong: 21 New York flights a week, then 2 nonstops a day to Phnom Penh. 20h 40m, the fastest seen

Right for you if you want the shortest trip.

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Via Seoul

Korean Air or Asiana

  1. New York
  2. Seoul
  3. Phnom Penh

Seoul Incheon: 14 New York flights a week on each airline, then a daily nonstop on each. ≈ 22h 45m

Right for you if you collect Delta (Korean Air) or United (Asiana) miles.

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Via Taipei

EVA Air or China Airlines

  1. New York
  2. Taipei
  3. Phnom Penh

Taipei: a daily EVA flight from JFK, then EVA's daily nonstop to Phnom Penh

Right for you if you like EVA's service; Kayak rates Taipei the quickest connection on average.

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Via Singapore

Singapore Airlines

  1. New York
  2. Singapore
  3. Phnom Penh

Singapore: 14 flights a week from Newark and JFK, then 3 flights a day to Phnom Penh

Right for you if you want the most flights to choose from.

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Via Abu Dhabi

Etihad

  1. New York
  2. Abu Dhabi
  3. Phnom Penh

Abu Dhabi: 14 New York flights a week, then a nonstop to Phnom Penh, 6 a week

Right for you if you're watching the price: it had the cheapest round trip seen.

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Via Dubai

Emirates

  1. New York
  2. Dubai
  3. Singapore (stop)
  4. Phnom Penh

Dubai: 14 JFK flights a week, then the daily Phnom Penh flight, which stops in Singapore

Right for you if you want one airline end to end, any day of the week.

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How long from New York?

  • Cathay Pacific, via Hong Kong

    20h 40m

  • Average, via Taipei

    21h 49m

  • Korean Air, via Seoul

    22h 45m

One-way flying time, connection included. Source: Kayak, October 12, 2026.

New York to Phnom Penh flight prices by month

Google Flights puts typical November round trips at $1,400 to $2,300; Kayak's typical range is lower, $943 to $1,406.

Lowest fare seen

  1. January : $1,253
  2. February : –
  3. March : –
  4. April : –
  5. May : –
  6. June : –
  7. July : –
  8. August : –
  9. September : –
  10. October : –
  11. November : –
  12. December : –
January
$1,253
February
–
March
–
April
–
May
–
June
–
July
–
August
–
September
–
October
–
November
–
December
–

Source: Aviasales via Travelpayouts, lowest fares seen in recent days, checked October 12, 2026. “–”: no fare seen for that departure month.

From Techo Airport to central Phnom Penh

Techo replaced the old airport, which was in town. It's farther out: factor the transfer into your arrival plans.

Express bus

1,500 riel

The Phnom Penh city bus line, 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., makes 4 stops as far as the train station. Cash, riel only; 1 to 2 hours depending on traffic.

Taxi or ride-hailing

$10 to $20

Desks in the arrivals hall, or Grab, PassApp and WowNow. The fare depends on the neighborhood. Allow 45 minutes to 1.5 hours for about 20 km.

Pre-booked taxi

from about $15

On 12Go, a private sedan can be booked ahead from about $15, an SUV for around $40. Handy for a night arrival or with family.

Once in Phnom Penh, the Mekong

Phnom Penh sits where the Mekong meets the Tonle Sap. Head upriver to Kratie, or down to the delta in Vietnam.

New York to Phnom Penh flights: FAQ

Which connection is fastest from New York?
Cathay Pacific via Hong Kong was the fastest seen, at 20h 40m. Kayak rates Taipei the quickest connection on average, at 21h 49m, and Korean Air via Seoul took 22h 45m.
Why do Kayak and Google Flights show such different fares?
They measure different things. Kayak's typical round trip runs $943 to $1,406, while Google Flights puts typical November fares at $1,400 to $2,300. Compare the same dates on both before booking.
Can US citizens get a visa on arrival in Phnom Penh?
Yes, at Techo, paid in US dollars; or apply online for the $30 tourist e-Visa. Your passport must be valid six months beyond arrival, and the free e-Arrival card is due within 7 days before you land.

Sources: routes, times and fares seen, Kayak and Google Flights (October 12, 2026); flights to Techo, AeroRoutes (2025-2026) and EVA Air (August 2025); Gulf airspace, EASA CZIB-2026-07R3 (September 30, 2026); transfers, Techo International Airport, Nomad Lawyer and GeckoRoutes (2026), 12Go (checked October 11, 2026); e-Visa, Mekong Tourism (January 2025) and the US State Department. Updated October 12, 2026 by Pierre-Marie Coupry.