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Three cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Kathmandu:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from New York to Kathmandu takes 00m, covering 7,520 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from New York to Kathmandu range from $1,019 to $1,461, with an average of $1,230 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,019 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the $1,230 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

One-way fares from New York to Kathmandu are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $674.

Flights from New York to Kathmandu may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at Kathmandu Tribhuvan (KTM).

One-stop flights from New York to Kathmandu most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 36% of one-stop connections
• New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from New York to Kathmandu. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $1,145 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,300, a difference of $155.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Flying via Kuwait City (KWI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 21h 59m, compared with 22h 05m via New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) and 22h 41m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

Kathmandu is 9 hours ahead of New York (Nepal Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Garden of Dreams is one of the most viewed places in Kathmandu on KAYAK.

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.

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.

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).

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.