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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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Sun, Aug 17 - Wed, Sep 3
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1:55 am - 9:45 pmJFK-KTM
34h 05m1 stop
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11:00 pm - 1:10 pmKTM-JFK
23h 55m1 stop
$780Cathay Pacific
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Sat, Aug 16 - Wed, Oct 1
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:55 am - 9:45 pmJFK-KTM
34h 05m1 stop
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11:00 pm - 1:10 pmKTM-JFK
23h 55m1 stop
$806Cathay Pacific
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Fri, Sep 12 - Sun, Sep 28
Air India Logo
11:55 am - 11:00 pmJFK-KTM
25h 20m1 stop
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9:00 pm - 7:35 amKTM-JFK
20h 20m1 stop
$833Air India
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Sun, Aug 31 - Sun, Sep 7
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12:40 pm - 11:00 pmJFK-KTM
24h 35m1 stop
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5:30 pm - 7:55 amKTM-JFK
24h 10m2 stops
$840Air India
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Mon, Nov 10 - Wed, Dec 10
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12:25 am - 11:10 amEWR-KTM
24h 00m1 stop
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12:35 pm - 10:30 pmKTM-EWR
20h 40m1 stop
$1,064Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Nov 9 - Wed, Dec 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:25 am - 11:10 amEWR-KTM
24h 00m1 stop
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12:35 pm - 10:30 pmKTM-EWR
20h 40m1 stop
$1,089Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Nov 10 - Wed, Dec 10
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11:45 pm - 2:00 pmEWR-KTM
27h 30m2 stops
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11:45 pm - 9:10 pmKTM-EWR
32h 10m2 stops
$1,166Emirates
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Tue, Aug 12 - Tue, Oct 7
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11:55 pm - 8:00 amEWR-KTM
22h 20m2 stops
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7:25 pm - 9:20 pmKTM-EWR
35h 40m2 stops
$1,168Emirates
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Sun, Aug 10 - Fri, Sep 12
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10:45 am - 4:45 pmLGA-KTM
44h 15m2 stops
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6:00 pm - 6:06 pmKTM-LGA
33h 51m2 stops
$1,408Qatar Airways
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Wed, Aug 13 - Wed, Sep 24
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3:00 pm - 8:50 amLGA-KTM
32h 05m2 stops
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7:05 pm - 8:50 pmKTM-LGA
35h 30m2 stops
$1,451Qatar Airways
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Expert advice for your flight from New York to Kathmandu

 
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from New York to Kathmandu?

What is the cheapest New York to Kathmandu flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from New York to Kathmandu.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from New York to Kathmandu cost $1,335 and was between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) and Kathmandu (KTM). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $1,335.

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 Monday 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 September, where tickets cost $1,165 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,628 and $1,519 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 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$390
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
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 $390 for a one-way ticket and $780 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 oneworld 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 Singapore Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Kathmandu are Emirates and Singapore Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,597 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Singapore Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,230 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • 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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Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New York to Kathmandu? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3299 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.9Food
8.3Crew
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I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

6.0 GoodJoy, Jul 2025IAH - DXB
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I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

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

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 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.

Business class on this plane was adequate, service, amenities, swag, and crew was amazing!

Great. Efficient boarding process with the face recognition. Plenty of cabin space for luggage.

Cabin crew is very helpful and nice, it is another level of service compared to Air Canada

Entertainment for kids was good. Good was terrible, needs lots of work.

Flight was delayed at the last minute for six hours. Instead of delaying it to a normal hour, they moved it to 10 pm to essentially make it a redeye. There was no compensation or benefit offered for this inconvenience. Once on the plane, Inpaid for WiFi twice with both times it not working because of a “weak WiFi signal”, according to the flight attendants. They also chose the farther possible gates in both airports from the entrance/exit, even though they were one of the few active flights left so late in the evening. Overall it was pretty horrible.

I had high expectations but met with a below average experience. I hope the Airline will take a notice and improve.

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!

very professional and very attentive to my Special Needs as I required a Wheel Chair and assistance to board

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

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

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.

Not sure how we end up with American Airlines instead of Qatar Airways. From Philadelphia to Qatar they boarded us then they asked us to unload. After 30 minutes later they board us again. The inside the plane it was burning hot and we were sweating like crazy. Crew members are absolute rude. The way they served the passengers were horrible. One of the crew members hit my knee with food cart and kept going. I was holding an ice pack for almost 2 hours. I am still with the pain.

I felt that when I was rerouted it should have been to business class.

The flight was smooth Thank God but the delays and changing gates for 3-4 times made me so tired of walking back and forth with heavy bags I thought I was going to pass out with heavy headaches but Thank God finally found the final gate and home safe. These delays happen anytime for important reasons so just be patient when you come across these situations.

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.

The economy seat was so uncomfortable, had not enough leg room for 13 hours flight, front seat basket was broken and couldn’t hold anything, food quality was horrible( we got food poisoned ) we charged for logged which used to be free. We paid too much for this flight and very disappointed. Turkish air line better to make satisfy and respect people instead of find different way to scam people.

This is really the rating of two flights. JFK to IST then IST to NQZ. New York to Istanbul was good. Good crew and all positives. The flight to Astana was so bad that brought it all down. Crew was nonexistent above the minimum, seats were cramped, and it was hot on the plane. Turkish Airlines seems to be slipping down to US based carriers level.

The 2 agents on the check in counter were super nice , helpful and very polite. Boarding was like a 1 2 3, I would recommend Turkish airlines for your next trip.

Everything was very good, except that the plane was an hour and a half late

flight with heavy turbulence old boeing 777 rest wasnt clean dashboard doesn’t work

Light and recline did not work on my seat. Very uncomfortable and could not read in the dark

Bad experience; they are not good anymore. They charge too much for luggage seat are so uncomfortable, Flight delays which may miss your next flight, they don’t care if you miss the flight or not. Zero customer services for front desk representatives Istanbul's airport I’m not using this airline any more.

I’ve been traveling for 20 years. I tried Turkish airline for the first time horrible horrible service and it would be my last time even if I get offer for a free ticket, I will not accept it. They have races and the worst Flight attendant

It wasn't good. I didn’t understand. They changed 320 dollars for 2 luggage. My ticket was regular and I paid almost 1200.00 dollars. Why they did charge? I want my money back.. thanks Yılmaz polat

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

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.

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.

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