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$426+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Kathmandu (KTM)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — KTM
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Kathmandu Tribhuvan are usually found in August or September, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Kathmandu

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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$837
(oojo)

One-way from

$426
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,195
From San Francisco to Kathmandu Tribhuvan
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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 July 29, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/610:00 amSFO - KTM
1 stop31h 50mAir India
Sat 9/206:30 amKTM - SFO
1 stop37h 15mAir India
Deal found 7/29$837
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/112:00 pmSFO - KTM
2 stops38h 50mChina Eastern
Tue 9/234:35 pmKTM - SFO
2 stops53h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/28$840
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 8/1311:00 amSFO - KTM
2 stops46h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/2211:00 pmKTM - SFO
1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$843
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/96:45 pmSFO - KTM
1 stop22h 45mTurkish Airlines
Thu 10/97:40 amKTM - SFO
1 stop39h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/27$884
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/41:05 amSFO - KTM
1 stop31h 55mCathay Pacific
Tue 9/2311:00 pmKTM - SFO
1 stop36h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/29$887
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/203:55 pmSFO - KTM
1 stop29h 35mQatar Airways
Fri 11/75:40 pmKTM - SFO
1 stop32h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/28$918

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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 July 29, 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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Kathmandu

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoKathmandu

SFO - KTM

SFOKTM

San Francisco

Sat 9/6

10:00 am-6:35 am

1 stop31h 50m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Sat 9/20

6:30 am-7:00 am

1 stop37h 15m

$837

San FranciscoKathmandu

SFO - KTM

SFOKTM

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

12:00 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops38h 50m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Tue 9/23

4:35 pm-9:05 am

3 stops53h 15m

$840

San FranciscoKathmandu

SFO - KTM

SFOKTM

San Francisco

Wed 8/13

11:00 am-9:45 pm

2 stops46h 00m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Fri 8/22

11:00 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop31h 35m

$843

San FranciscoKathmandu

SFO - KTM

SFOKTM

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

6:45 pm-6:15 am

1 stop22h 45m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Thu 10/9

7:40 am-10:35 am

1 stop39h 40m

$884

San FranciscoKathmandu

SFO - KTM

SFOKTM

San Francisco

Sun 9/7

12:05 am-9:45 pm

1 stop32h 55m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Mon 9/22

11:00 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop36h 25m

$887

San FranciscoKathmandu

SFO - KTM

SFOKTM

San Francisco

Mon 10/20

3:55 pm-10:15 am

1 stop29h 35m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Fri 11/7

5:40 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop32h 45m

$918

San FranciscoKathmandu

SFO - KTM

SFOKTM

San Francisco

Sat 8/16

10:00 am-9:05 am

1 stop34h 20m

$426

San FranciscoKathmandu

SFO - KTM

SFOKTM

San Francisco

Thu 8/14

1:40 pm-9:50 am

2 stops31h 25m

$434

San FranciscoKathmandu

SFO - KTM

SFOKTM

San Francisco

Tue 9/2

1:05 am-9:45 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$451

San FranciscoKathmandu

SFO - KTM

SFOKTM

San Francisco

Mon 9/15

12:00 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops38h 50m

$479

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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 July 25, 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Kathmandu (average of $1,237). Flying from San Francisco 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.

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 July 29, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Kathmandu in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Francisco to Kathmandu chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Hong Kong (HKG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 41% of 1-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Kathmandu on Cheapflights.

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

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Francisco to Kathmandu, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Hong Kong (HKG) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $928.

What’s the fastest layover option from San Francisco to Kathmandu?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Kathmandu, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via New Delhi (DEL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 54m.

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

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Kathmandu, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Guangzhou (CAN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 3h 00m.

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 July 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines 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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
948 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
948 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
948 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
948 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,925 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
948 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
158 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
948 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
478 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
948 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.

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.

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

    Flying on Air India is currently your cheapest option to Kathmandu, with prices starting at $837. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Eastern and Turkish Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $840 and $884, respectively. Air India is currently priced 33% 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 $426 on Air India. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Cathay Pacific from $451 and China Eastern from $479 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 $100 per day.

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

    Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Ocean Park 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 Ocean Park can be accessed by traveling approximately 7.8 mi, 18.3 mi, and 16.9 mi, respectively from Hong Kong Intl.

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

    Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Beyazit Meydani are currently the most popular points of interest in Istanbul. Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Beyazit Meydani can be accessed by traveling approximately 20.8 mi, 22.3 mi, and 21.7 mi, respectively from Istanbul. Travelers can book a car rental at Istanbul for about $52 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. Doha sees the second fewest layovers for non-direct flights flying from San Francisco to Kathmandu. Singapore follows Doha 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Kathmandu (average of $1,237). Flying from San Francisco 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.

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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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$779Average$879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Cathay PacificCheapest$787Average$1,101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air IndiaCheapest$821Average$1,331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
China SouthernCheapest$913Average$1,303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
EmiratesCheapest$936Average$1,808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$959Average$1,345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$970Average$1,225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,122Average$1,333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air ChinaCheapest$1,125Average$1,421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
IndiGoCheapest$1,201Average$1,483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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