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4:00 pm - 9:45 pmORD-KTM
43h 00m1 stop
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11:00 pm - 2:25 pmKTM-ORD
26h 10m1 stop
$806Cathay Pacific
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Sat, Aug 30 - Mon, Sep 15
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4:00 pm - 9:45 pmORD-KTM
43h 00m1 stop
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11:00 pm - 2:25 pmKTM-ORD
26h 10m1 stop
$828Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Aug 31 - Mon, Sep 15
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7:40 pm - 4:45 pmORD-KTM
34h 20m1 stop
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6:45 pm - 2:30 pmKTM-ORD
31h 30m1 stop
$1,043Qatar Airways
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Thu, Oct 16 - Sun, Nov 23
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7:20 pm - 5:50 pmORD-KTM
35h 45m1 stop
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7:05 pm - 3:25 pmKTM-ORD
31h 05m1 stop
$1,044Qatar Airways
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Thu, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 14
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4:00 pm - 9:45 pmORD-KTM
43h 00m1 stop
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4:40 pm - 5:55 pmKTM-ORD
36h 00m2 stops
$1,120
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Sun, Aug 31 - Mon, Sep 15
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7:20 pm - 4:45 pmORD-KTM
34h 40m1 stop
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4:00 pm - 3:05 pmKTM-ORD
33h 50m2 stops
$1,139
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Tue, Sep 2 - Sun, Oct 5
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7:50 pm - 3:40 pmORD-KTM
33h 05m2 stops
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4:40 pm - 5:55 pmKTM-ORD
36h 00m2 stops
$1,192IndiGo
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Sun, Aug 31 - Mon, Sep 15
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7:50 pm - 9:50 amORD-KTM
27h 15m2 stops
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4:40 pm - 5:55 pmKTM-ORD
36h 00m2 stops
$1,201IndiGo
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Sat, Aug 30 - Mon, Sep 15
Air India Logo
12:00 pm - 8:05 pmORD-KTM
21h 20m1 stop
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2:00 pm - 7:25 amKTM-ORD
28h 10m1 stop
$1,536Air India
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Mon, Jun 2 - Mon, Jun 23
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12:00 pm - 6:35 amORD-KTM
31h 50m1 stop
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7:35 am - 7:25 amKTM-ORD
34h 35m1 stop
$1,721Air India
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Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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Security lines at ORD can exceed 30 minutes during peak times. Arrive early to ensure a smooth departure.

Read more about ORDby Stefanie Waldek
KTM

For a hassle-free arrival at KTM, use the prepaid taxi service located to the right after customs.

Read more about KTMby Daniel Scheffler
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Stefanie Waldek

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Daniel Scheffler

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Planning a trip from Chicago to Kathmandu? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kathmandu clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Chicago to Kathmandu, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago, you’ll find the best rates on Sundays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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 round-trip 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 $1,093 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,900 and $1,889 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kathmandu, you should book around 8 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonMay
High seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$470
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 13% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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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 $470 for a one-way ticket and $806 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?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Kathmandu, with Star Alliance 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, Emirates or Cathay Pacific?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Kathmandu are Emirates and Cathay Pacific. With an average price for the route of $1,706 and an overall rating of 8.0, Emirates is the most popular choice. Cathay Pacific is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $960 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kathmandu

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,552 or less round-trip.
  • 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.

Top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Kathmandu

 
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3215 reviews
8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.8Food
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Except for the uncleaned tray, and the delay in serving food for our section (which may have been due to the location of our row) everything else was good. The crew were very professional and responded to our requests promptly throughout the flight. We as a family were not disappointed by Emirates.

10.0 ExcellentDaniel, Feb 2025BOS - DXB
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Except for the uncleaned tray, and the delay in serving food for our section (which may have been due to the location of our row) everything else was good. The crew were very professional and responded to our requests promptly throughout the flight. We as a family were not disappointed by Emirates.

It was great, a little more leg room would have been better particularly since we were in premium economy

Good flight overall. Good options of food on NY-Dubai-Mumbai leg. Not that good reversing back. The flight crew is courteous and professional as always. The seating was much more comfortable going into Mumbai than coming back. Cheers!

The boarding process was smooth and the stewardesses were nice. Some delays with drinks at the end of the flight, but no issues.

Thay crew was so nice.Air hostess il ham was so nice.my mom was little scray with airplan turbulence she help us alot.

Seat 💺 was all the way on last row. Food was okay .

Charged for internet that never really worked. The food selection was just ok.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. Food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

The ground staff on Islamabad is horrible. The on board services are excellent.

The entire crew went above and beyond. This was our first flight with our 3 month old, and they were accommodating and friendly. The crew is attentive and marks a HIGE difference to the regular runs with Avianca and LATAM.

Special request meals are really below average. Vegetarian options are very limited if you didn't prebook.

I've stomach problems after 2 hours of flight, Iris, the flight purser not only did her best to make me feel comfortable, she went above and beyond providing pain relievers medicines and ointment. She look and found a doctor passenger on the flight to provide advise. She even report on ground staffs about my condition and provide wheelchair upon arrival. Kudos to her and Cathay Pacific!

So so, crew was overly professional and lacks human touch. Equipment is very old, especially the HKG-PVG CX366 flight. That plane along with its decor must have twenty years of history, or at least I had that impression.

Crew was great. But a bit understaffed. The business class seat, etc were dated. But comfortable. Some legs had entertainment system from a decade ago. Selections were rather poor. Food was mediocre at best. Actually poor for business class standards. I liked the lounge in Hong Kong. Showers were great. Food was nice.

Everything was fine and I have no complaints or things to note.

The economy seats are much indeed roomier. Meals needs improvement.

flight delayed 45 mins - missed connection - 1 hr layover became 8 hr layover waiting for next flight -

Fast boarding flight on time boarded plane back to front instead of stupid zone groups like US airlines do...

Horrible airline. Missed my baggage and don’t want to reimburse for the basis items. Pathetic customer service

Food was hood for airline food with good poftion and variety in meals. Frequency of beverage service was very low and amount of soda with meals was inadequate.

This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

The Qatar Airways staff pre-boarding and also on the flight from Dallas to Doha were incredibly mediocre and arrogant. Consider retraining these individuals Other flights were ok.

My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

Worst air experience in whole life . Boarding and checking was hassle as they did 3 times. Crew team was clueless about passengers need. Despite of passengers raising hand , they were resetting the program

The food is not good and also if you ask crew to bring something they say ok I will bring but you will never get it. Please they should listen good to passengers

No difference between US airline and Qatar. Both cramp as many people. The airline seems to change planes without notice choice is seating when making reservations online doesn’t match the plane a passenger is on. Especially paying extra. Nothing special No different than US carriers.

Did not like anything. Seats were crammed, leg space was minimal and food was terrible. This was the first time traveling overseas in American Airlines and was the worst experience ever. Have learned a lesson to never travel in American Airlines.

Delayed my flights and no communication. We end up spending 6 hrs in Doha. No food or any concern from the airline. Terrible

Very punctual, the onboard staff was friendly and correct, the flight was fortunately very calm, the toilets were clean, in short, an excellent experience Thanks

Ordered Vegan meal - it was ok, but not exceptional. Seat ok row 39 middle section aisle. Nearly full flight - crew was busy but they did the best they could. There was a USB A port at the seat. I listened to my own music and only looked at flight information. One nice thing was the connection information was made available in the screen.

Very nice and friendly crew. Boarding system can be improved.

The Etickets had been changed (Why?) without notice ; Hence, that caused troubles when checking in. Not until I contacted my ticket agent and was given correct Etickets could I then check in.

Cleanliness of seats, trays, storage pockets need more attention, but everything else was good.

A great airline, no complaints at all. My experience with Cheap Tickets was very disappointing however. Two hours after purchasing the flight they called to tell me that the ticket price had gone up. I’ve never heard of such a thing. That is called false advertising; I will never use this ticketing service again and will warn all friends to never use it.

One of the worst check in process at the DIA as well as the boarding counter Changed seat at the last minute and assigned middle seat while I paid for window seat. Requested many times but to no avail . horrible customer service and very poor process Requesting refund for seat that was changed last minute

Good overall flight. Excellent crew. Food options could be improved.

Vegan food tasted good. Restroom could be kept cleaner. Seat tray table was a bit tilted so food tray kept sliding down a bit. Flight crew can be a little more friendly, caring and approachable. Their faces lacked smiles and tone was stern.

Flight was delayed then we had to redirect for medical emergency during which time we had no information on what is the plan. The connecting flight was also delayed.

Never can get flight and nof light for three days .finally travel by bus. Very bad experience.

Food not of any international or even Indian standard. We have many cuisine available but only paneer & sundry items. Improve & provide some good indian items. Entertainment website or channel out of order.

First and the foremost I was shocked to see airindia standards have come down so low . The food was horrible . They served us 3 meals for vegetarian and all the was paneer . The orange juice was not at all cold it was smelly . After you take this heavy price air India should learn from other air lines . I at one point felt like throwing up . After all this when we landed we were not given landing slip . We had to wait for 45 min at the immigration just because no one was given landing slip . To top it all we were 3 passengers and had checked in 4 check in luggage . Out of which 3 have not yet arrived . Basically status says the loaded it in our flight ( this was a direct fight ) and it never reached . We are still waiting . There is nothing great to tell about our flight . The he only good thing was the crew were very helpful .

Lay out shows 1st row and second row given after taking payment. It's a fraud

The seats were extremely uncomfortable. Air India seats used to be very comfortable . with sufficient legroom. In this aircraft there was no legroom. It is a shame that for your profit margins you are trying to pack people like cattle on these long haul flights. The food was terrible. The bread was hard like a rock. Mr CEO of Air India, why don’t you take a flight in economy from India to USA and experience the hardships first hand. It is utter disgrace

Absolutely nothing. Cold and unpleasant airline staff, and to top it all, the entertainment system was broken. Really harrowing experience.

BAD experience. Entertainment system was not working and most of the passengers had this issue. Staff was not helpful. Meal was yuck. Bad old flights.

Overall good experience. I got first row seats with extra legroom. It does make a difference. Entertainment system was working. However, they kept serving me a VEGAN meal instead of a VEGETERIAN meal. I asked them and showed my tickets that Vegeterian meal is selected but the staff didn't care. VEGAN meal was medicore and not enough to fill tummy. Also unhealthy with butter made from palm oil.

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.

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