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Cheap Flights from New York to Kathmandu

11-17 hours with connections flight. Airlines: ANA, JAL, Korean Air +3 more. Fares from $600.

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New York to Kathmandu Flight Overview

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Flight Details

  • Duration: 11-17 hours with connections
  • Direct Flights: No (connection required)
  • From: JFK, LGA, EWR
  • To: KTM
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Typical Prices

  • Economy: $600-1400 roundtrip
  • Cheapest: January, February, September
  • Priciest: March, April, December

Airlines Flying New York to Kathmandu

ANAJALKorean AirCathay PacificSingapore AirlinesUnited

Common connection cities: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle

Consider a stopover to break up the journey and explore another city.

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Tips for Cheap New York to Kathmandu Flights

1Book flights through Delhi or Doha 10-12 weeks ahead for $750-1,000 roundtrip. Expect 18-22 hours total travel. Air India via Delhi offers fastest connections (16-18 hours) while Qatar Airways via Doha provides better service at similar prices.
2Fly midweek (Tuesday-Thursday) to save $150-250 and avoid weekend trekker crowds departing Kathmandu. Peak trekking seasons (March-May, September-November) fill Friday-Sunday flights with premium pricing.
3Connect through Delhi instead of Middle East hubs to save 2-3 hours and simplify visa requirements. Air India and Vistara offer multiple daily Delhi-Kathmandu flights with 2-3 hour connections, easier than 5-6 hour Doha layovers.
4Book separate tickets for JFK-Delhi, then Delhi-Kathmandu on Indian budget carriers during sale periods. IndiGo and SpiceJet occasionally offer $80-120 Delhi-Kathmandu flights versus $250-350 that major carriers charge for through-booking.
5Choose morning arrivals in Kathmandu (before 2pm) to acclimate at your hotel before evening. The city sits at 4,600 feet elevation, and afternoon arrivals after long flights can intensify jet lag and altitude adjustment symptoms.

💡Savings tip: Book 6-8 weeks ahead for the best New York to Kathmandu fares. Flexibility with dates can save you 20-30%.

FAQs About Flights to New York to Kathmandu

No direct flights operate from JFK to Kathmandu. Most travelers use Qatar Airways via Doha, Turkish Airlines via Istanbul, or Air India/United via Delhi. Qatar offers the best service with 19-21 hour total journey. Air India via Delhi is fastest at 17-19 hours but has older aircraft and longer check-in times.

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