How long is the flight from United States to North Sumatra?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in United States you fly out of and what airport in North Sumatra you fly into. For example, flying from Los Angeles to Medan Kuala Namu Intl takes 32h 50m on average. On the other hand, flying from Miami to Medan Kuala Namu Intl takes 46h 20m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

$417 Cheap Flights to North Sumatra in 2025/26

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Flights to Medan

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Multiple Airlines

Jan 16

LAX

26h 45m

2 stops

KNO

Jan 23

KNO

25h 55m

2 stops

LAX

$758

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Etihad Airways

Apr 15

ORD

28h 25m

1 stop

KNO

May 1

KNO

36h 10m

1 stop

ORD

$900

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Multiple Airlines

Jan 15

ORD

35h 20m

2 stops

KNO

Jan 29

KNO

40h 10m

2 stops

ORD

$940

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Multiple Airlines

Apr 22

ORD

36h 50m

2 stops

KNO

May 7

KNO

35h 15m

2 stops

ORD

$1,002

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Etihad Airways

Apr 15

ORD

38h 00m

2 stops

KNO

May 1

KNO

36h 10m

1 stop

ORD

$1,019

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Etihad Airways

Apr 19

JFK

37h 15m

2 stops

KNO

May 13

KNO

42h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$1,058

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Multiple Airlines

Jan 15

ORD

40h 10m

2 stops

KNO

Jan 29

KNO

37h 25m

2 stops

ORD

$1,061

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Multiple Airlines

Jan 15

SFO

34h 50m

2 stops

KNO

Jan 22

KNO

37h 45m

2 stops

SFO

$1,077

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Multiple Airlines

Apr 19

JFK

34h 05m

2 stops

KNO

May 13

KNO

27h 55m

2 stops

JFK

$1,077

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Multiple Airlines

Jan 15

ORD

35h 20m

2 stops

KNO

Jan 29

KNO

44h 55m

2 stops

ORD

$1,094

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Etihad Airways

Apr 22

ORD

28h 25m

1 stop

KNO

May 7

KNO

26h 45m

2 stops

ORD

$1,123

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Apr 15

ORD

36h 50m

2 stops

KNO

May 1

KNO

36h 15m

2 stops

ORD

$1,134

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2:00 pm - 6:25 am

ORD

KNO

28h 25m1 stop

8:35 am - 8:45 am

KNO

ORD

36h 10m1 stop

$900Etihad Airways

Wed, Apr 15 - Fri, May 1

8:20 pm - 8:40 pm

ORD

KNO

35h 20m2 stops

6:55 am - 10:05 am

KNO

ORD

40h 10m2 stops

$940Multiple Airlines

Thu, Jan 15 - Thu, Jan 29

7:50 pm - 8:40 pm

ORD

KNO

36h 50m2 stops

10:25 am - 9:40 am

KNO

ORD

35h 15m2 stops

$1,002Multiple Airlines

Wed, Apr 22 - Thu, May 7

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

ORD

KNO

38h 00m2 stops

8:35 am - 8:45 am

KNO

ORD

36h 10m1 stop

$1,019Etihad Airways

Wed, Apr 15 - Fri, May 1

3:45 pm - 4:00 pm

JFK

KNO

37h 15m2 stops

8:35 am - 4:05 pm

KNO

JFK

42h 30m1 stop

$1,058Etihad Airways

Sun, Apr 19 - Wed, May 13

11:50 am - 5:00 pm

ORD

KNO

40h 10m2 stops

6:00 pm - 6:25 pm

KNO

ORD

37h 25m2 stops

$1,061Multiple Airlines

Thu, Jan 15 - Thu, Jan 29

9:40 am - 8:00 am

SFO

KNO

31h 20m1 stop

8:50 am - 8:50 am

KNO

SFO

38h 00m1 stop

$1,253Singapore Airlines

Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9

8:40 pm - 8:00 am

LAX

KNO

21h 20m1 stop

8:45 am - 9:50 pm

KNO

LAX

27h 05m1 stop

$1,257Singapore Airlines

Fri, May 22 - Wed, Jun 3

3:10 pm - 8:30 am

LAX

KNO

50h 20m2 stops

9:20 am - 12:50 pm

KNO

LAX

42h 30m2 stops

$1,320Qatar Airways

Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26

7:15 pm - 4:00 pm

MIA

KNO

32h 45m2 stops

4:50 pm - 9:50 am

KNO

MIA

53h 00m2 stops

$2,011Qatar Airways

Fri, Jan 23 - Tue, Jan 27

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoMedan

ORD - KNO

ORDKNO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/15

2:00 pm-6:25 am

1 stop28h 25m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Fri 5/1

8:35 am-8:45 am

1 stop36h 10m

$900

ChicagoMedan

ORD - KNO

ORDKNO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/15

8:20 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops35h 20m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Thu 1/29

6:55 am-10:05 am

2 stops40h 10m

$940

ChicagoMedan

ORD - KNO

ORDKNO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/22

7:50 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops36h 50m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Thu 5/7

10:25 am-9:40 am

2 stops35h 15m

$1,002

ChicagoMedan

ORD - KNO

ORDKNO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/15

2:00 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops38h 00m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Fri 5/1

8:35 am-8:45 am

1 stop36h 10m

$1,019

New YorkMedan

JFK - KNO

JFKKNO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/19

3:45 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops37h 15m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Wed 5/13

8:35 am-4:05 pm

1 stop42h 30m

$1,058

ChicagoMedan

ORD - KNO

ORDKNO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/15

11:50 am-5:00 pm

2 stops40h 10m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Thu 1/29

6:00 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops37h 25m

$1,061

San FranciscoMedan

SFO - KNO

SFOKNO

San Francisco

Thu 3/5

9:40 am-8:00 am

1 stop31h 20m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Mon 3/9

8:50 am-8:50 am

1 stop38h 00m

$1,253

Los AngelesMedan

LAX - KNO

LAXKNO

Los Angeles

Fri 5/22

8:40 pm-8:00 am

1 stop21h 20m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Wed 6/3

8:45 am-9:50 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$1,257

Los AngelesMedan

LAX - KNO

LAXKNO

Los Angeles

Thu 1/22

3:10 pm-8:30 am

2 stops50h 20m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Mon 1/26

9:20 am-12:50 pm

2 stops42h 30m

$1,320

MiamiMedan

MIA - KNO

MIAKNO

Miami

Fri 1/23

7:15 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops32h 45m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Tue 1/27

4:50 pm-9:50 am

2 stops53h 00m

$2,011

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to North Sumatra?

The cheapest day to depart from United States to North Sumatra is on a Sunday when prices can be found for as low as $1,184. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Wednesday because tickets tend to average around $1,335. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to North Sumatra.

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Summary info about North Sumatra flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$417
Best Round-Trip Price	$900
Fastest flight time	26h 45m

The best one-way flight price to North Sumatra from United States in the last 72 hours is $417 (Los Angeles to Medan Kuala Namu Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to North Sumatra from United States in the last 72 hours is $900 (Chicago O'Hare Intl to Medan Kuala Namu Intl).

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The fastest flight to North Sumatra from United States takes 26h 45m (Los Angeles to Medan Kuala Namu Intl).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to North Sumatra

What is the cheapest flight I can find to North Sumatra?

For prices as low as $33/pp, you can find flights to North Sumatra depending on where you are departing from. On average, flights to North Sumatra cost $126/pp.

What is the best airport to fly into to visit Medan?

The majority of momondo users who fly to North Sumatra tend to spend time in Medan, which is visited 95% more often than other cities. When flying to Medan, the most popular airport to fly into is Medan Airport.

I plan on visiting Istana Maimun. Which airport is the quickest drive?

The closest airport to Istana Maimun is Medan Airport, and would make for the quickest drive. For those interested in a secondary airport to fly into, consider looking at flights heading to Siborong-Borong Airport.

What is the weather like in North Sumatra?

Temperatures in North Sumatra can vary between 78.8 °F and 80.6 °F based on the time of year. Typically, the coldest month in North Sumatra will be January, and the warmest month will be February. It is also worth noting that those looking to avoid rain and/or snow should consider traveling to North Sumatra in February, March, and January, as that is when precipitation is least likely.

What is the best day of the week to fly to North Sumatra?

Flying to North Sumatra on a Sunday or Friday is your best option since this is when flight prices tend to be at their lowest for the week. The most expensive day of the week to fly to North Sumatra is on a Wednesday.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to North Sumatra?

Prices for flights to North Sumatra are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to North Sumatra?

The number of operators available for flights to North Sumatra is 10 as of December 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly to North Sumatra?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to North Sumatra.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to North Sumatra?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to North Sumatra can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at North Sumatra. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to North Sumatra?

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Can I find flights to North Sumatra with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for flights to North Sumatra to just show those with flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights to North Sumatra?

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