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$468+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Kathmandu (KTM)

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SFO — KTM
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Kathmandu

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Kathmandu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Kathmandu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3111:25 amSFO - KTM
1 stop44h 20mCathay Pacific
Thu 1/2210:55 pmKTM - SFO
1 stop35h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/11$993
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:53 pmSFO - KTM
2 stops37h 52mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/1510:55 pmKTM - SFO
1 stop36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$999
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:22 amSFO - KTM
2 stops47h 23mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/1610:55 pmKTM - SFO
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,032
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/304:30 pmSFO - KTM
2 stops38h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/169:05 pmKTM - SFO
2 stops57h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,059
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:25 pmSFO - KTM
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/222:30 pmKTM - SFO
2 stops37h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,071
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:25 pmSFO - KTM
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/232:30 pmKTM - SFO
2 stops37h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,074
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:25 pmSFO - KTM
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/212:00 pmKTM - SFO
2 stops40h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,075
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2610:55 pmSFO - KTM
1 stop32h 50mCathay Pacific
Tue 3/2410:55 pmKTM - SFO
1 stop31h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/9$1,088
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:25 pmSFO - KTM
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/201:45 pmKTM - SFO
2 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,097
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/304:30 pmSFO - KTM
2 stops38h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/1512:20 pmKTM - SFO
2 stops46h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,102

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Kathmandu (KTM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$963
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$468
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,315
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($116 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Kathmandu that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Kathmandu that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoKathmandu

SFO - KTM

SFOKTM

San Francisco

Sun 3/15

12:25 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop44h 20m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Mon 5/4

11:00 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop36h 25m

$986

San FranciscoKathmandu

SFO - KTM

SFOKTM

San Francisco

Fri 3/13

12:25 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop44h 20m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Mon 5/4

11:00 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop36h 25m

$986

San FranciscoKathmandu

SFO - KTM

SFOKTM

San Francisco

Fri 3/13

12:25 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop44h 20m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Sun 5/3

11:00 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop36h 25m

$986

San FranciscoKathmandu

SFO - KTM

SFOKTM

San Francisco

Thu 3/12

12:25 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop44h 20m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Fri 5/1

11:00 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop36h 25m

$993

San FranciscoKathmandu

SFO - KTM

SFOKTM

San Francisco

Wed 4/8

12:20 am-9:45 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Mon 4/13

11:00 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop36h 25m

$1,021

San FranciscoKathmandu

SFO - KTM

SFOKTM

San Francisco

Fri 3/13

12:25 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop44h 20m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Fri 5/1

11:00 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop36h 25m

$1,043

San FranciscoKathmandu

SFO - KTM

SFOKTM

San Francisco

Thu 3/12

12:25 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop44h 20m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Sat 5/2

11:00 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop36h 25m

$1,106

San FranciscoKathmandu

SFO - KTM

SFOKTM

San Francisco

Mon 3/16

11:42 am-4:25 pm

2 stops39h 58m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Thu 3/26

7:05 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop31h 20m

$1,143

San FranciscoKathmandu

SFO - KTM

SFOKTM

San Francisco

Wed 3/11

12:47 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops40h 18m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Thu 3/26

7:05 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop31h 20m

$1,143

San FranciscoKathmandu

SFO - KTM

SFOKTM

San Francisco

Fri 3/13

12:25 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop44h 20m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Sat 5/2

11:00 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop36h 25m

$1,156

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Kathmandu

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Kathmandu in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Kathmandu flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Kathmandu flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Kathmandu flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Kathmandu flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Kathmandu flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Kathmandu

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Kathmandu

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Kathmandu. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Kathmandu may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 73 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Kathmandu (average of $709). Flying from San Francisco to Kathmandu in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,220). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Kathmandu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Kathmandu in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 6% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Kathmandu?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Kathmandu. Price data was last updated on July 13, 2025.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Kathmandu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kathmandu. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kathmandu. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and China Southern from San Francisco to Kathmandu to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,412 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,412 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,412 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,093 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,412 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
China Southern
7.5
Good
122 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,412 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,677 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,412 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,947 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,412 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Kathmandu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Kathmandu?

    For as low as $986, Cathay Pacific can have you in Kathmandu from San Francisco in 44h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7574 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Kathmandu round-trip?

    Flying on China Eastern is currently your cheapest option to Kathmandu, with prices starting at $769. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Emirates and Air India, with the lowest prices starting at $770 and $817, respectively. China Eastern is currently priced 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Kathmandu one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $326 on Cathay Pacific. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Singapore Airlines from $344 and China Southern from $400 one-way.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Kathmandu?

    San Francisco to Kathmandu flights have a layover in New Delhi most often. Hong Kong sees the next most layovers on San Francisco to Kathmandu flights. Istanbul comes in third as the most popular layover location on San Francisco to Kathmandu flights.

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

    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 in need of a car in New Delhi can rent one for about $64 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Hong Kong?

    Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Fa Yeun Street Market are the most popular attractions in Hong Kong if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Fa Yeun Street Market can be accessed by traveling approximately 7.8 mi, 18.3 mi, and 16.2 mi, respectively from Hong Kong Intl.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Istanbul?

    Taksim Square, Beyazit Meydani, and Laleli Camii are currently the most popular points of interest in Istanbul. Taksim Square, Beyazit Meydani, and Laleli Camii can be accessed by traveling approximately 20.8 mi, 21.7 mi, and 21.5 mi, respectively from Istanbul. Travelers can book a car rental at Istanbul for about $34 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Kathmandu flights?

    San Francisco to Kathmandu flights that have layovers will least frequently stop in Guangzhou. Singapore sees the second fewest layovers for non-direct flights flying from San Francisco to Kathmandu. Doha follows Singapore in terms of the least frequent layover locations on San Francisco to Kathmandu flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Kathmandu that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Kathmandu?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Kathmandu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Kathmandu?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Kathmandu (average of $709). Flying from San Francisco to Kathmandu in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,220). 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.

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Top 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Kathmandu

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Kathmandu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$769Average$852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
EmiratesCheapest$770Average$1,686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air IndiaCheapest$816Average$1,318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Cathay PacificCheapest$818Average$1,017FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China SouthernCheapest$859Average$1,248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$889Average$1,302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$912Average$1,214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$954Average$1,193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
IndiGoCheapest$1,201Average$1,481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
SWISSCheapest$1,639Average$1,670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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