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$429 Find Cheap Flights from New York to Kathmandu

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Cheapest round-trip
$707
Typical prices: $1,032-$1,406
Cathay Pacific
Tue 2/17Mon 3/23
JFK - KTM • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$429
Typical prices: $526-$867
Etihad Airways
Mon 1/12
JFK - KTM • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $761 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from New York to Kathmandu (NYC-KTM)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New York 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from New York to Kathmandu

Tue, Feb 17 - Mon, Mar 23
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:40 pm - 9:30 pm
JFK
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KTM
45h 05m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:55 pm - 1:00 pm
KTM
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JFK
23h 50m1 stop
$707Cathay Pacific
Wed, Feb 4 - Thu, Feb 26
Air India Logo
10:55 am - 8:05 pm
JFK
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KTM
22h 25m1 stop
Air India Logo
10:05 am - 9:00 am
KTM
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JFK
33h 40m1 stop
$708Air India
Thu, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 26
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10:55 am - 4:30 pm
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KTM
18h 50m1 stop
Air India Logo
9:05 pm - 9:00 am
KTM
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JFK
22h 40m1 stop
$710Air India
Wed, Jan 21 - Wed, Jan 28
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:40 pm - 9:30 pm
JFK
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KTM
45h 05m1 stop
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10:55 pm - 12:00 pm
KTM
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JFK
23h 50m1 stop
$719Cathay Pacific
Wed, Mar 18 - Sat, Apr 11
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11:55 am - 12:15 am
JFK
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KTM
26h 35m1 stop
Air India Logo
5:30 pm - 9:40 am
KTM
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JFK
25h 55m1 stop
$722Air India
Tue, Jan 20 - Mon, Mar 16
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1:40 pm - 9:30 pm
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KTM
45h 05m1 stop
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10:55 pm - 1:00 pm
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JFK
23h 50m1 stop
$723Cathay Pacific
Sat, Feb 28 - Thu, Apr 2
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12:25 am - 11:10 am
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KTM
24h 00m1 stop
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7:30 am - 10:45 pm
KTM
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EWR
25h 00m1 stop
$1,013Turkish Airlines
Tue, Jan 27 - Mon, Feb 2
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12:25 am - 11:10 am
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KTM
24h 00m1 stop
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12:35 pm - 10:30 pm
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EWR
20h 40m1 stop
$1,026Turkish Airlines
Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Feb 3
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5:45 pm - 7:55 am
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KTM
27h 25m2 stops
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5:40 pm - 5:46 pm
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LGA
34h 51m2 stops
$1,106Qatar Airways
Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Apr 7
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29h 35m2 stops
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10:05 am - 8:52 pm
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$1,108Qatar Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to Kathmandu flights

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

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Planning a trip from New York 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 is the cheapest New York to Kathmandu flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from New York to Kathmandu costs $1,335 on the route between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) and Kathmandu (KTM). It is also the most popular route.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from New York to Kathmandu clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Kathmandu?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York 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 New York to Kathmandu is November, where tickets cost $930 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,517 and $1,414 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York 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 New York 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 New York to Kathmandu, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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For a stress-free arrival at KTM, use the prepaid taxi service. Rates are clear, and an agent will guide you to your taxi.

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Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$429
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kathmandu

When to book flights from New York to Kathmandu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to Kathmandu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from New York to Kathmandu

  • Do you need a visa to travel from New York to Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport (KTM)?

    As a US citizen, you do need to obtain a visa before your departure to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport out of New York or purchase one upon your arrival, no matter the airport of origin. Each passenger is also required to have a passport valid for at least six months at the time of entry into Nepal, along with at least one blank visa page.

  • Are there any nonstop flights from New York to Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport (KTM)?

    No, there currently aren’t any available direct flights from any of the airports in New York to Kathmandu. All routes generally make at least one layover in Asia before continuing to Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport. The quickest routes with the least layovers depart from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and are operated mainly by American Airlines and Air India, with the layover in New Delhi, India.

  • Are there public transportation routes from Kathmandu Tribhuvan (KTM) to the city center?

    The most convenient and affordable way of getting from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport to central areas in Kathmandu, such as Thamel, is by taxi. It’s possible to prepay for your taxi if you wish to do so. You can expect the ride to take about 20 to 30min to get downtown, and it can cost more or less Rs495 ($4).

  • What services are available between New York and Kathmandu Tribhuvan for passengers with reduced mobility?

    When departing out of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) you can request and book assistance in advance to receive help getting around the airport and boarding your flight. Upon your arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport (KTM), the airport is equipped with ramps and wheelchair-accessible restrooms. If you require extra assistance, you may request it beforehand.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York to Kathmandu?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Kathmandu was $429 for a one-way ticket and $708 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from New York to Kathmandu.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York to Kathmandu?

    New York is served by 3 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Kathmandu. You will leave New York from one of these airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, or New York LaGuardia. You will be arriving at Kathmandu Tribhuvan.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New York to Kathmandu?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York to Kathmandu flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to Kathmandu?

    The Boeing 777-200LR is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York to Kathmandu flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to Kathmandu?

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

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

    Doha is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from New York to Kathmandu.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New York to Kathmandu, Emirates or Cathay Pacific?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Kathmandu are Emirates and Cathay Pacific. With an average price for the route of $1,757 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Cathay Pacific is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $874 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York 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 New York to Kathmandu.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kathmandu from New York 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 New York 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 New York with another airline.

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

  • Since the currency used in Kathmandu, Nepal is the Nepalese rupee (NPR), you will need to make sure to exchange some of your USD. Upon your arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport (KTM), you will find multiple banking facilities inside the terminal that offer currency exchange and ATM withdrawals.
  • Depending on the airline you fly out of New York with, you will have a layover in a different city or country. The quickest flight is generally the American Airlines and Air India route, with a layover in India at the New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL).
  • If you’re making this long-distance trip from New York to Kathmandu with your pet, you’ll be glad to hear that John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), the main departure airport in New York has various pet relief areas throughout the different terminals. You can find these spaces both before and after the security checkpoint.
  • Relax or blow off some steam before your long flight to Kathmandu Tribhuvan. There are massage spots in JFK's Terminals 1, 4, and 5, and multiple airline lounges throughout all the terminals.
  • The best departure airport for routes from New York to Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport (KTM) is most likely John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). This airport offers more options of flights connecting with the main Kathmandu Airport with only one layover. Newark Liberty Airport (EWR) offers some routes with just one layover, while the flights departing from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) have at least one layover.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from New York to Kathmandu

 
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Cathay PacificOverall score based on 1095 reviews
7.3Food
7.6Comfort
7.8Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.9Boarding
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I wish there were more bathrooms available on these larger carriers.

8.0 ExcellentDavid, Dec 2025
HKG - SFO
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I wish there were more bathrooms available on these larger carriers.

one hour transit not good. cathay pacific is not helpful at all

My flight was suppose to be at 7:45pm to fly but it didnt fly out until 8:55 to dallas so then all of my other flights was late and delay ihad to wait at the airport for extra 14 hours to be able to get on a different plane

There were delays at boarding and landing. These events resulted in a tight transfer time in HK. Poor signage for transfers. Finally, lost luggage at final destination.

It was good. The planes needed to be updated though, they were dated and the entertainment systems were old. Service was amazing. The pre-booked meals were lacklustre.

Super delayed. Unnecessary. Need more competent people doing logistics to keep things moving on time. Totally unacceptable.

Overall, not good. Super late boarding in Hong Kong because some last minute issue with a plane. The boarding process is chaotic. Kathy Pacific should seek to do better with punctual departure time. Caused a lot of trouble with missed connecting flight.

The morning in Hong Kong was ridiculous. Very chaotic. The flight was delayed. Missed connecting flights. Kathy should be more competent in getting the planes ready ahead of time so that flights can depart on time.. totally ridiculous and unnecessary. Very poor performance.

Flew from lax economy on cathay 777. Seat configuration 3-4-3. When the forward seat reclines it feels like someone is leaning forward and staring you. If you are slightly big tray tables will touch your abdomen even with seats upright. AVOID this above 777 configuration at all cost for a long flight. However their Airbus 350 3-3-3 configuration felt spacious and Seats wider.

Crew on this flight dedicate their business class service to their high priority members. They would get priority service even the seats are behind me, and meals priority service and orders. I get the left over choices. I refused to eat because I felt discriminated, never booking this airline.

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

I was travelling 3.5 years after. Agree Economy is no business class but the food was mediocre. Ordered a Hindu meal, the salads were bitter . The food was really below quality and had no tast from what I had in the past. Indian Railways probably have a better quality food when compared. However the kids meal was really nice and really appreciate how they were taken care of. The restrooms were dirty .

My flight was with American Airlines 120. The flight was delayed 3 hours and I missed my connection. When I arrived in Doha, the AA staff told me to call an 800 number to rebook a different flight, which was unacceptable. Eventually a Qatar Air staff member helped rebook me on a flight to Manila, that was 12 hours later. They offered me a hotel and meal voucher which I declined, because I didn’t want to leave the airport. Long story short, I spent 12 hours in the Doha airport waiting for my next flight.

Overall the experience was neat with crew being nice and caring especially to parent with kids. The free snacks option was okay. The kiosk at Philly airport didn’t work.

Reason for travelling Tampa to Orlando is to fly Qatar Airline. we end up with American Airline. This was the miserable experience I ever had in my entire travel history. Flight attendants were rude. They hit my knee with the food cart and I was holding ice pack for 2 hours. I still have the pain after a week. WE boarded the flight twice because of the temperature inside the plan.

First keep the airline as you promise. Reason for travelling from Orlando to Tampa is to go with Qatar Airline. We end up with American Airline. As expected the service was horrible.

Chicago to Istanbul was a much better experience than I expected since I’m more accustomed to Qatar Airways business class. The business lounge in the Istanbul airport was amazing - loved the lockers and phone charging stations, and the bathroom was a spa experience in itself. The onward leg from Istanbul to Karachi was utterly disappointing. Terrible plane, and I felt like I was in economy - the seats don’t come near to lying flat and the food was mediocre. What a sad downgrade - it isn’t as though the ticket on that leg was cheaper. So, on that front, there’s no contest with Qatar airways.

Second leg of Turkish Airline with Indigo is disaster for following reason. 1) You have to carry your cabin bags through ladder to boeing 777 because it was parked somewhere in parking lot and was not given a gate to board passengers and this seems to be people traveling to and fro from those flights and is not issue with flight itself. 2) I choose non vegetarian food on Turkish portal way ahead of checkin to entire trip, However the Indigo flight gave me random veg food saying they code veg food code from Turkish. 3) Indigo did not served any alcoholic beverages stating some weird reason which is non nonsensical. 4)Indigo have TV screens in front of you but it displays nothing except "Welcome Onboard" with annoying white black ground in dark flight. This is the most stupidest and annoying part because you are held hostage for 7 hours and only thing you could do is stare back at white screen which does not have entertainment package or even flight tracker. Such a shame.

nice and clean plane but the seats and the comfort was not what i expected. i expected more based on all the ads and reviews that i've read. I guess you get what you pay for in economy.

Overall it was good. Food was bad. I ordered gluten free vegetarian meal. But I got gluten free chicken for my long flight from Seattle to Istanbul. I don’t eat any kind of meat. Second meal I got eggplant with meat which I couldn’t eat. I don’t understand why we can’t get gluten free vegetarian meal for a 12 hour flight. I eat the bread and that was it.

Worse worse worse, i would not recommend this airline to anyone. Istanbul airport maybe State of the Art facility but staff is rude, only works if they get tips, and they push you to give tips even though my family had spent $50 in tips. Airline staff doesn't speak english so you really can't understand them. It was a nightmare travelling with Turkish. Never again.

As a big guy the seats are way too small for me. Would prefer more comfortable seats on these long haul flights.

My flight was canceled 1 minute before boarding. The customer service was owful, no one could tell us what was going happened. I spent 30hrs instead of 15 from Washington DC to Brussels. No apologie or help

Boeing 777 is a bad choice for a such a long flight.

The staff at IST airport could have been more helpful. Too much wasted time and the plane from IST to KHI was just horrible. The plane was not clean and smelled bad!

This is my 2nd time with the Turkish airline. Would definitely recommend. In stability we connected to Indiago would not recommend, very cramped seating. No inflight entertainment..service was inferior.

Food was not available in the middle of the trip that is 13 hours

Everything was good and no points to complain. Food is always a tricky concept. Sometimes you like it and sometimes you don’t. Food was redundant from Kuwait City to NY-JFK.

Beautiful Flight took off on time and everything was good

Next time im going to use Kuwait air lines, hopefully

Comfortable seats. Be aware there is no alcohol on this airline.

Seats were comfortable. Be aware there is no alcohol on this airline.

Every thing was very food except the meal. It was a sandwich of something like a beef kebab. It was really bad in terms of hardness as well as taste. We were a family of 7 persons non of us could eat it his sandwich. Cake was good.

It was very nice flight only suggestions to upload recent videos and English subtitles. Thanks

Wheelchair service is not available right away on Kuwait Airways

Everybody was so nice to treat me good all the workers When I came to Bangladesh there was just a little problem with the luggage but I got my luggage it took like two hours Other than that everything is good

Horrible flight. No entertainment or WiFi for a 14-hour flight. No explanations either. I’ll never fly Air India again.

Several seats in business class were broken. Some would not recline, others had other problems. They need to really update the seats and AV.

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.

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.

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