Cheap flights to Kathmandu, Nepal

NYC — KTM
Oct 3 — Oct 101

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Flights to Kathmandu in 2023

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,341

Round-trip from

$907

One-way from

$437
High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in September 2023
From New York to Kathmandu Tribhuvan
One-way flight from New York to Kathmandu Tribhuvan (KTM)

Cheap flights to Kathmandu in September & October 2023

The best prices found for KTM flights for September, October
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$907 - $1,987

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New York John F Kennedy IntlKathmandu Tribhuvan

JFK - KTM

JFKKTM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/16

1 stop28h 10m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Tue 1/30

1 stop40h 30m

New York John F Kennedy IntlKathmandu Tribhuvan

JFK - KTM

JFKKTM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/16

1 stop35h 20m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Tue 1/30

1 stop40h 30m

New York John F Kennedy IntlKathmandu Tribhuvan

JFK - KTM

JFKKTM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/8

1 stop45h 25m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Sun 3/17

1 stop23h 40m

New York John F Kennedy IntlKathmandu Tribhuvan

JFK - KTM

JFKKTM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/14

1 stop19h 55m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Mon 1/29

1 stop23h 20m

NewarkKathmandu Tribhuvan

EWR - KTM

EWRKTM

Newark

Tue 1/16

3 stops32h 05m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Mon 1/29

2 stops31h 10m

New York John F Kennedy IntlKathmandu Tribhuvan

JFK - KTM

JFKKTM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/8

1 stop22h 20m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Sun 10/15

1 stop19h 45m

New York John F Kennedy IntlKathmandu Tribhuvan

JFK - KTM

JFKKTM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/15

1 stop38h 00m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Mon 1/29

1 stop42h 15m

New York John F Kennedy IntlKathmandu Tribhuvan

JFK - KTM

JFKKTM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/21

3 stops26h 50m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Fri 11/3

2 stops42h 05m

New York LaGuardiaKathmandu Tribhuvan

LGA - KTM

LGAKTM

New York LaGuardia

Wed 1/17

2 stops49h 35m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Wed 1/24

2 stops27h 03m

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 9/27

Reviews of airlines servicing Kathmandu

See what other customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific, IndiGo and Turkish Airlines to Kathmandu have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.2
Very good
356 reviews

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The trip from Chicago to Korea space wise was good, a little less so from Korea to Vietnam. Service and food was some of the best I’ve ever had on an airline!!!

Korean Air
8.2
Very good
356 reviews
Korean Air
8.2
Very good
356 reviews

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The trip from Chicago to Korea space wise was good, a little less so from Korea to Vietnam. Service and food was some of the best I’ve ever had on an airline!!!

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
337 reviews
Korean Air
8.2
Very good
356 reviews

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The trip from Chicago to Korea space wise was good, a little less so from Korea to Vietnam. Service and food was some of the best I’ve ever had on an airline!!!

Emirates
7.9
Good
1,315 reviews
Korean Air
8.2
Very good
356 reviews

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The trip from Chicago to Korea space wise was good, a little less so from Korea to Vietnam. Service and food was some of the best I’ve ever had on an airline!!!

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
184 reviews
Korean Air
8.2
Very good
356 reviews

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The trip from Chicago to Korea space wise was good, a little less so from Korea to Vietnam. Service and food was some of the best I’ve ever had on an airline!!!

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
1,845 reviews
Korean Air
8.2
Very good
356 reviews

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The trip from Chicago to Korea space wise was good, a little less so from Korea to Vietnam. Service and food was some of the best I’ve ever had on an airline!!!

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kathmandu?

The cheapest ticket to Kathmandu found for each month in 2023 based on historical flight searches by Cheapflights users.

January

$1,292

February

$1,315

March

$1,344

April

$1,423

May

$1,384

June

$1,792

July

$1,572

August

$1,325

September

$1,300

October

$1,501

November

$1,530

December

$1,619

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Kathmandu. Flying to Kathmandu in June will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the best time to fly to Kathmandu?

Average Kathmandu flight ticket prices and weather conditions for 2023 and 2024 by month

NYC - KTM

Price

$1,292 - $2,208

KTM

Temperature

50 - 73.4 °F

KTM

Rainfall

0 - 14.6 inches

When is the best time to book a flight to Kathmandu?

The best time to book flights to Kathmandu is 60 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Which day is cheapest to fly to Kathmandu?

The cheapest flights to Kathmandu are usually found when departing on a Tuesday. The departure day with the highest cost at present is Friday.

What time of day is cheapest to fly to Kathmandu?

Kathmandu flights can be made cheaper if you choose a flight in the morning. Booking a flight at noon will likely mean higher prices.

Once thought to be the mythical city of Shanri-La, the Nepalese capital is today home to 1 million people and is the gateway to tourism in Nepal and the Himalaya Mountains. Book a cheap flight to Kathmandu and experience palaces, temples, and rich history in one thriving city.

Kathmandu, Nepal climate

Laying in the mountainous Kathmandu Valley, the city of Kathmandu has a subtropical highland climate. This means that summer temperatures are in the low-mid 80s (Fahrenheit), and the winter temperatures average around 50 F. Monsoon season is from June to August.

Best Time to Fly to Kathmandu, Nepal

Summer is monsoon season, so trips in late spring and early autumn are best.

Getting around Kathmandu, Nepal

Taxis or rickshaws are preferable to buses, which because of poor road surfaces can be pretty uncomfortable; make sure to negotiate your rate.

Kathmandu, Nepal Travel Information

A symbol of the increased Western presence in recent decades, Freak Street used to be home to a lot of hippies. Today it is a collection of restaurants and lodgings and is a nice alternative to Thamel.

How long is the flight to Kathmandu?

Flights from the United States to Kathmandu, Nepal range from about 18.5-50h. The length of your flight will depend mostly on your airline and the length and number of stopovers you experience en route to Kathmandu. The fastest flights depart from the west coast and travel across the Pacific, as well as those on the east coast that travel across the Atlantic.

Where can you get direct flights to Kathmandu from?

Unfortunately, there are no direct flights to Kathmandu from any airport in the United States. To book a flight that is as quick as possible, first consider the airlines that regularly service flights into Kathmandu, which are China Southern Airlines, Cathay Pacific Airways, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways. If you’re flying out of the east coast, it will serve you better to book a flight that travels through the Middle East to arrive in Kathmandu faster, such as with Qatar or Etihad Airways. Conversely, those on the west coast can arrive in Kathmandu faster by traveling west via airlines that travel through eastern Asia, such as China Southern and Cathay Pacific. You can expect to make stopovers in common cities for this route like London, Abu Dhabi, Shanghai, and Kunming, depending on your airline.

How do you get from Kathmandu airport to the city centre?

When your destination is Kathmandu, you’ll fly into Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), which is about 3 miles southeast of Kathmandu city center. Most tourists stay in downtown Kathmandu’s Thamel neighborhood, due to its attractions and number of accommodations. To reach Thamel from the airport, you can take a taxi. The best way is to head to the prepaid, 24-7 taxi booking counter in the airport’s arrivals terminal. You will pay them and get a receipt which you give to the driver. It will take about 20 minutes to reach Thamel and cost about $6.50. You can also opt to take a public bus from just outside the airport bound for Ratnapark. It will stop short of Thamel and you’ll have to walk about 10 minutes after getting off the bus, though the entire journey will cost under $1.

What are some things to do in Kathmandu?

Kathmandu is a bustling city filled with beautiful natural scenery, rich history and culture, and plenty to see and do. Spend a day exploring stunnign Bhaktapur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and ancient city that’s composed of Durbar Square, Nyatapola Temple, and Pujari Math. Enjoy street food and shop for authentic souvenirs at Ason and Mangal Bazaars. You may not be up for climbing Mount Everest, but charter a plane for a reasonable fare that will let you fly above its incredible snowcapped peaks, all from a safe and cozy distance.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Kathmandu?

United States citizens traveling to Kathmandu, Nepal need a passport with at least six months of remaining validity from the date of your arrival as well as a tourist visa.

What does KTM mean?

This is defined as Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport (KTM). Codes like KTM are often used to just call airports uniquely.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Kathmandu?

Most people fly into Kathmandu Tribhuvan (KTM) if they book a flight to Kathmandu. Tribhuvan is conveniently located just 2.5 mi from Kathmandu’s city center.

Other local departures to Kathmandu from the United States

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