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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Kathmandu (ORD-KTM)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Kathmandu that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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4:05 pm - 10:00 pmORD-KTM
43h 10m1 stop
11:15 pm - 2:25 pmKTM-ORD
25h 55m1 stop
$814Cathay Pacific
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Thu, Sep 5 - Fri, Sep 27
12:00 pm - 9:05 amORD-KTM
34h 20m1 stop
9:35 pm - 7:25 amKTM-ORD
20h 35m1 stop
$1,025Air India
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Sat, Sep 7 - Thu, Sep 26
12:00 pm - 8:35 pmORD-KTM
21h 50m1 stop
9:35 pm - 7:25 amKTM-ORD
20h 35m1 stop
$1,034Air India
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Fri, Sep 20 - Sun, Oct 6
12:00 pm - 1:35 pmORD-KTM
62h 50m2 stops
2:35 pm - 7:25 amKTM-ORD
27h 35m2 stops
$1,043Air India
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Sat, Sep 7 - Thu, Sep 26
7:40 pm - 10:30 amORD-KTM
28h 05m1 stop
6:00 pm - 3:25 pmKTM-ORD
32h 10m1 stop
$1,072Qatar Airways
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Fri, Sep 20 - Sun, Oct 6
7:40 pm - 10:30 amORD-KTM
28h 05m1 stop
11:45 am - 3:25 pmKTM-ORD
38h 25m1 stop
$1,106Qatar Airways
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Mon, Sep 30 - Mon, Oct 14
6:25 pm - 10:30 amORD-KTM
29h 20m2 stops
2:15 am - 3:25 pmKTM-ORD
23h 55m1 stop
$1,140
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Sat, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 23
4:50 pm - 10:30 amORD-KTM
30h 55m2 stops
11:45 am - 3:25 pmKTM-ORD
38h 25m1 stop
$1,143
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Sun, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 15
5:25 pm - 9:45 pmORD-KTM
41h 35m2 stops
11:10 pm - 4:15 pmKTM-ORD
51h 50m2 stops
$1,467Singapore Airlines
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Wed, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 19
5:25 pm - 9:45 pmORD-KTM
41h 35m2 stops
11:10 pm - 4:15 pmKTM-ORD
51h 50m2 stops
$1,532Singapore Airlines
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Tue, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 19

Flights from Chicago to Kathmandu - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Kathmandu to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Kathmandu?

The average price of all flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kathmandu clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Kathmandu on a Sunday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Chicago, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kathmandu?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kathmandu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kathmandu is September, where tickets cost $1,230 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $2,037 and $1,826 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kathmandu?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kathmandu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kathmandu, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 51 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Kathmandu?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Chicago to Kathmandu found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $814 on Cathay Pacific, followed by Air India ($1,025). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $526 on Air India and from $639 on Cathay Pacific.

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Low season

July

High season

October

Cheapest flight

$526
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 15% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Chicago to Kathmandu

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FAQs for booking Chicago to Kathmandu flights

  • Does ORD have a designated area for children to play?

    In Terminal 2, ORD provides a Family Lounge which is intended to make waiting for a plane as hassle-free as possible for those traveling with children. There is often live entertainment in this area to keep children entertained. There is also seating for adults and parking spaces for strollers.

  • Does ORD have a hotel where I can stay the night before my flight to KTM?

    Yes. ORD has a hotel that is situated in Terminal 2 of the airport. The Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport hotel is an upscale venue that offers rooms with king-size beds, family suites, business doubles with two beds, wheelchair-accessible rooms, and allergy-free rooms.

  • Does ORD provide any facilities for nursing mothers?

    Yes. Throughout its terminals, ORD offers traveling moms 14 different places where they can breastfeed in privacy if they choose or pump if they need to. Some of these clean, private areas are Mother's Rooms that have a sink, shelf area, comfortable seating, and an outlet. In addition to those rooms, ORD has installed Mamava lactation suites, free-standing units that are sanitized and lockable and have seating, a shelf, a mirror, and an outlet.

  • Does ORD have a USO?

    ORD has two USO lounges, both open from 9 am until 5 pm. One is located in Terminal 2 on the Mezzanine level before security. The other is in Terminal 3 on the Mezzanine level of the Rotunda in the G Concourse, post-security. Both lounges welcome active-duty US military personnel and their families. Some amenities include free refreshments, comfortable seating, TV, internet, a children's room, flight information, and more.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kathmandu?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kathmandu was $526 for a one-way ticket and $814 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Kathmandu?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Chicago and on arrival in Kathmandu.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Kathmandu?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Kathmandu?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Kathmandu, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Kathmandu from Chicago?

    New Delhi is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Chicago to Kathmandu.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Kathmandu, Qatar Airways or IndiGo?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Kathmandu are Qatar Airways and IndiGo. With an average price for the route of $1,471 and an overall rating of 7.7, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. IndiGo is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,502 and an overall rating of 7.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Kathmandu?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Kathmandu.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Kathmandu?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kathmandu from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Kathmandu?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Kathmandu with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline. Booking your flights between Chicago and KTM can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Kathmandu?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kathmandu from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from ORD to Kathmandu

  • Of the two major Chicago airports, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) has flights departing for the Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal. ORD serves as a hub for United Airlines and American Airlines. ORD also serves as a focus city for Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines. KTM serves as a hub for Nepal Airlines. It is unlikely that you will find a flight to KTM that departs from the Chicago airport Midway International Airport (MDW).
  • When you land at KTM, it is a good idea to take a pre-paid taxi into the city of Kathmandu. You can find the prepaid taxi service outside Arrivals. You pay in advance according to the prices displayed on the board at the counter, and then you get your taxi at the curb. The trip to Kathmandu city center will take about 8min.
  • KTM has two currency exchange kiosks in the Arrivals lounge. There is a full-service bank in the Departures lounge. KTM also provides ATMs throughout the terminals.
  • ORD provides all-gender restrooms throughout the terminals, including in the Multimodal Facility, the grand hall where all the car rental counters are.
  • ORD has venues where you can watch planes land and take off as you get yourself something to eat as you wait for your flight. In Terminal 1, you can watch the planes from the Berghoff Cafe and the Food Court. In Terminal 3, you can watch from Chili's Too.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Kathmandu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Kathmandu. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 4049 reviews
7.9Food
8.1Comfort
8.3Crew
8.2Boarding
8.3Entertainment
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Flight got canceled without any prior information and it caused lot of trouble

2.0 Mediocrevikas, Apr 2024SFO - DXB
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Flight got canceled without any prior information and it caused lot of trouble

No entertainment u less you pay. Wish there were some free movies

Staff were friendly, and provided great service. The food was plentiful and delicious. Food could have been hotter.

I was traveling business purposes and I only had one carry on and a personal computer back pack . My carry on was 8.5 kg little more than allowable. At jfk airport check in they did not let me carry it . I was little disappointed.

More leg room and comfortable seats at least for long flights

The entertainment selections are amazing. But the live TV is sometimes spotty. If you’re going to have it, then have it. If you can’t make it consistent, then, perhaps it’s better not to have it. The crew are always cordial when approached, but they seem to do the minimum and sit around, talking to each other in the back of the plane during the flight. I realize that delays are not always predictable, but I missed my flight in Dubai because we left 90 minutes late from Washington. I will say that Emirates took very good care of me in Dubai. But I would rather not be delayed.

Probably the best flight I’ve ever been on. Emirates first class is leagues beyond British airways and Lufthansa’s.

Great flight. Comfortable seats, courteous service, and excellent selection for entertainment.

Serving food took so long . Almost time close to lend. Plus during landing air pressure in cabin cuss ear blocked took long time to unblock.

Emirates is usually on time, but not this trip. Also, during the flight the attendants disappear unless called upon. Very strange. I have watched the quality of Emirates service diminish over the last five years.

Operated by American Airlines. Very chaotic and the crew was bit rough responding any enquiries. Restricted leg space.. Qatar would have been better

Qatar airways from Doha to guangzhau was excellent big bird Boeing 777 more room and smoothly flight, I Love it

It was good no problems made it on time for the next flight overseas!

The made us waiting and held our passports and boarding pass making us miss our flights

Not impressed. Only allowed one carry on on such a long flight.

The flight was good but my neighbor had the vent open full power for the whole flight and because the air was blowing from the side instead of from the top and I got very cold and ended up with a sore throat.

Bad experience with the delay n long wait time for connecting flight after missing the connection flight from Doha.

Wore experience due to delay and took me 3 days to reach my destination.

All over with Qatar airlines my experience was really bad due to delays and then putting me on different airlines and after 8 hours of wait I had to listen to their is no plane to fly for another 24 hours. Wore experience ever.

Excellent will be flying again in May with Qatar. to Botswana.

Excellent service and comfort from the moment you check in. Flight crew is hyper focused on making passengers comfortable and at ease. It’s like a flying hotel!

Only chicken as a meat dish through out the flight

Nothing really was great as such. Seen other no name airlines perform better.

Quality of service on board was very inconsistent. FA service primarily seemed robotic and they barely engaged with passengers

I’m unclear why I had to pay extra for assigned seats as Turkish airlines did not honor the seating. We were placed across the aisle from each other on TK 34, and were seated behind one another on TK 694. Because my name was misspelled on e-ticket (Klawiter, instead of Klawitter) I could not log onto website to get the connection gate number in Istanbul. The monitors in the airport were a jumbled mess 1/2 Arabic and 1/2 English.

On line check in needs a lot of improvement. I tried and gave up.

Food not good, flight attendants not the best, not accommodating very ruff

the female flight attendant was racist towards me. I could tell she treated the two other passengers next to me with more softness.

Oh my god! For an13 hour flight they serve you food just one time. Also don’t be thirsty they give you a little small cup of soda to drink. They seem like their goal is to feed you one so they don’t have to be bothered with you. It quite surprise for such a long flight there are several times to eat at least three and the food was well lackluster. The food and lack of offering drinks which were always hot no ice provided.

We were traveling first class. Checkin counter lady and her manager, both were in bad mood and did not treat us well about checking in the handbag. The gate agent took care of it right away. I travel Turkish twice a year in first class. No one has ever refused to check in the hand bag. Not sure, why this agent and her manager refused. Everything else was excellent.

Indigo attempts to make you pay for a seat during check in. I opted to not do this. The result - they allotted me and my minor son seats apart. In the interest of making maximum money, they seem to have lost common sense too. Similarly, even during the flight, the crew are busy trying to serve food to those who’ve already paid for it. By the time they’re done, it’s time to land and no one else is able to get anything. Sadly this seems to be what makes them profitable, customers just need to bear with it till a better airline comes along.

As usual invariably delayed Lots of time in getting chkd in baggage

Staff needs to be trained in managing customers better. Indigo appears to be a low cost airlines in all aspects.

Flight was delayed and also lots of mosquitoes on the flight

Two times the gate was changed and flight got delayed

I did not like the communication gap existing amongst the staff and the customer. My flight to Nagpur was delayed by two and half hours but it was informed to me on email ( not by W.A. or SMS) when I have already left my home in Baner area. I was painfully detained at airport with luggage when the gate no. 10 was changed to 5. I'll never recommend your flight to anybody.

Seats don't recline, no charging points. New aircraft and very clean. Crew should serve some water atleast.

Wife and I were seated in separate seats across the aisle

There was inordinate delay without any plausible reason. This has become a normal feature of Indigo now a days.

The entire experience leave an impression that there are scopes for improvements in all spheres. Seems the airline has expanded beyond their capacity to manage.

Communication was terrible. Flight was delayed for 4-5 hours in DC (on the front end, and also after we boarded, we had to get off - some issue with fueling the old plane correctly). There was little to no information on timing or what was happening. Once we reach Delhi airspace, apparently there was weather that caused us not to land - we were actually near the ground, saw the run way, and lifted back up to the sky after being sooo close. Then we circled for about 30 minutes, and they decided to go to Jaipur to land until the weather cleared and to refuel. Again, once we landed in Jaipur (wrong city), there was little to no information on timing or what was happening. Then we heard that the crew was reaching their 24 hours. We sat on the place, on the tarmac for another 3 HOURS, with no food and not enough water for everyone on the flight. Then, they kicked us off the plane with no plan, in the wrong city. We went thru customs, got our bags (thank goodness), and had to ask a bunch of staff what was happening and what to do. Eventually, their soltuion was to bus people back to Delhi (like 6 hours we were told) but not everyone would fit on the bus, and unknown timing on when it would leave. At this point it was 9PM (we were scheduled to arrive in Delhi at 11AM...). My husband and I decided to risk it and take a cab that we had to pay ourselves (about $200 US dollars) to get to Delhi (about 5 hour drive). We both had terrible trips back to the US as well - almost missed connecting flight, forced to pay for carry-on luggage (a small back pack!) and duty-free goods by the Air India staff last minute. Just terrible experience all around. Never again with AI! The ONLY good thing was the air hostesses were kind and patient - example: they made sure people with food allergies got their correct.

It would have been perfect if there was onboard entertainment.

Food was unfit even for prisoners. larger front seats are terribly uncomfortable, which is ironic. Thorough need to upgrade aircraft on such a long route.

Food could be better they need a better caterer in DC flight from India always has better food

Everything! To start with, seats, food tray table, entertainment console all are broken! Imposing duty free baggage fees for $250 as a surprise penalty cannot be appreciated! Airlines should be responsible for transferring the checked baggages to the connecting flight. Having customer go through the transfer is painful considering the travel tiredness! No soft drinks served on flight is another crumble!

Old creaky plane, poor entertainment, USB port did not work. Food was ok.

Old fittings. Went business class. Staff not very considerate regards comfort.

Very old plane. Broken tray tables n seats. Entertainment system super slow to operate and very little content.

Service was good, crew response was prompt. The baked fish and Malay fish as well as the sauces with them were bland.

Screen are not working. Windows not clean. Staff is very good. Food is okay. Experience is good. I hope the up coming is more then betters for others airlines thank you.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Kathmandu found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/19Thu
1 stopAir India
21h 50mORD-KTM
$526
9/1Sun
2 stops
30h 22mORD-KTM
$594
9/1Sun
1 stopCathay Pacific
43h 10mORD-KTM
$639
9/19Thu
3 stops
32h 50mORD-KTM
$641
7/16Tue
2 stops
29h 10mORD-KTM
$676
5/6Mon
2 stopsIndiGo
30h 50mORD-KTM
$701
5/8Wed
2 stopsIndiGo
30h 50mORD-KTM
$777
5/6Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
34h 20mORD-KTM
$807
5/7Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
34h 20mORD-KTM
$844
6/3Mon
2 stopsSriLankan Airlines
55h 30mORD-KTM
$1,016

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Last minute flights from Chicago to Kathmandu

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Kathmandu that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/5Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
34h 20mORD-KTM
5/12Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
38h 25mKTM-ORD
$2,016
5/5Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
34h 20mORD-KTM
5/11Sat
multi-stopQatar Airways
23h 55mKTM-ORD
$2,265
5/5Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
34h 20mORD-KTM
5/12Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
40h 25mKTM-ORD
$2,288
5/5Sun
multi-stopChina Southern
42h 23mORD-KTM
5/12Sun
multi-stopChina Southern
41h 10mKTM-ORD
$2,476
5/5Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
34h 20mORD-KTM
5/11Sat
multi-stopQatar Airways
29h 58mKTM-ORD
$2,584
5/5Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
43h 17mORD-KTM
5/12Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
40h 25mKTM-ORD
$2,620
5/5Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
21h 21mORD-KTM
5/11Sat
multi-stopQatar Airways
29h 58mKTM-ORD
$2,948

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