Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Kathmandu?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Chicago to Kathmandu flights typically cost between $1,065 and $1,270 in November. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $732 on Cathay Pacific (Nov 29-Dec 8).

Question 1

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Kathmandu?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Chicago to Kathmandu flights typically cost between $1,065 and $1,270 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $732 on Cathay Pacific (Nov 29-Dec 8).

Question 2

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chicago to Kathmandu?

Accepted Answer

Flights via New Delhi (DEL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 4h 04m.

Question 3

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chicago to Kathmandu?

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Hong Kong (HKG) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $863.

Question 4

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Chicago to Kathmandu?

Accepted Answer

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 32% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to Kathmandu on Cheapflights.

Question 5

What’s the fastest layover option from Chicago to Kathmandu?

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Flights via New Delhi (DEL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 17h 15m.

Question 6

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Kathmandu round-trip?

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Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Kathmandu is Cathay Pacific. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $747 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is IndiGo, starting at $935. Users have found that Cathay Pacific is 44% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 7

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Kathmandu one-way?

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For one-way options, check prices for Cathay Pacific. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $339. Users have also found prices from $424 and $479 on IndiGo and Etihad Airways, respectively.

Question 8

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Kathmandu?

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Kathmandu, you should look to book at least 64 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 9

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Kathmandu?

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Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Kathmandu (average of $1,237). Flying from Chicago to Kathmandu in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,684). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 10

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Kathmandu?

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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Kathmandu flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kathmandu ranges from 0.0 - 14.6 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 14.6 in. November is typically the driest time to visit Kathmandu when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kathmandu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Question 13

What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Kathmandu?

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On average you can expect to pay $1,583 for a flight from Chicago to Kathmandu. The cheapest flight overall is $1,531 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Kathmandu Tribhuvan) is currently priced at $732.

Question 14

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Kathmandu?

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IndiGo, Air India and Cathay Pacific are the most popular airlines when flying from Chicago to Kathmandu.

Question 15

Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Chicago to Kathmandu?

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Of the flights from Chicago to Kathmandu that have layovers, most of them stop in New Delhi.

Question 16

Where are the least popular layover locations for Chicago to Kathmandu flights?

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The least popular layover on flights from Chicago to Kathmandu is Doha.

Question 17

What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in New Delhi?

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The majority of New Delhi visitors spend their time at Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar Central Market, and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar Central Market, and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib can be visited by traveling about 8.7 mi, 8.7 mi, and 8.2 mi respectively from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl. Travelers can rent a car at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl for an average daily rate of $100 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

Question 18

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Chicago to Kathmandu?

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Departing on a Thursday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 37% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

Question 19

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Kathmandu?

Accepted Answer

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 54 days in advance, which can save you up to 22% on flights from Chicago to Kathmandu compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 54 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $1,023. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $1,023.

Question 20

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Kathmandu?

Accepted Answer

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, September can be a great choice for travel to Kathmandu. Flights to Kathmandu from Chicago in September are about $1,351 on average during September, but can be found for as low as $836.

Question 21

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to KTM?

Accepted Answer

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to Kathmandu at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Question 22

What airport do you fly into for flights to Kathmandu from Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Most people fly into Kathmandu Tribhuvan (KTM) if they book a flight to Kathmandu from Chicago. On average, Tribhuvan has 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 10 airlines. Kathmandu Tribhuvan is conveniently located just 2.5 mi from Kathmandu’s city center.

Question 23

Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Kathmandu that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Kathmandu flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 24

How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Kathmandu?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Kathmandu.

Question 25

Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Kathmandu?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Kathmandu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Round-trip from	$747 (Gurufare)
One-way from	$339 (SmartFares)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$1,587
Good round-trip deal	$1,552 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$699	Average$836	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$973	Average$1,559	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$981	Average$1,302	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
Air India	Cheapest$1,000	Average$1,337	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
KLM	Cheapest$1,065	Average$1,066	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,069	Average$1,409	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
IndiGo	Cheapest$1,146	Average$1,367	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%
Emirates	Cheapest$1,181	Average$1,588	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
China Southern	Cheapest$1,378	Average$1,567	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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