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Different airlines tend to stop in different cities. Hence, your layover will be determined by the airline you travel with. If you opt for Turkish airlines, your layover will be in Istanbul, Turkey, while if you choose either Nepal Airlines or Emirates, your layover will be in Dubai.

Taking a cab from KTM to any region in downtown Thamel is the most convenient option. The city's central station is just 20–30min away by car from the airport. You can opt for the various taxi services available just at the airport's exit or pre-book within the airport.

SFO offers CLEAR services at every security checkpoint to expedite the passenger customer check-in process at the airport. Visit any of the many CLEAR booths located throughout the airport with your biometric card to avoid the long TSA check-in queues. CLEAR employs biometric technology to expedite airport security check-in processes, using fingerprints or irises to confirm travelers' identities. Hence, you need not worry about facing a lengthy security queue at this airport.

KTM has a VIP lounge available for reservation by business travelers. The lounge is open for commercially important people who may wish to rest as someone takes care of their formalities. It's in the International Terminal (Outside Security). Take the right stairwell or escalator to the second floor after immigration and before the second security check.

Flights from San Francisco to Kathmandu usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Kathmandu Tribhuvan (KTM).

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Kathmandu:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Kathmandu most commonly connect through:

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) - 15% of one-stop connections
• New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) - 9% of one-stop connections

Hong Kong Intl (HKG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the San Francisco to Kathmandu route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,142 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,325, a difference of $183. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 15% above the route average of $1,223. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Kathmandu takes 0h 00m, covering 7,574 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.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Kathmandu are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $594, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 23h 10m, compared with 23h 47m via New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) and 28h 21m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

Kathmandu is 12 hours ahead of San Francisco (Nepal Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Kathmandu range from $1,054 to $1,463, with an average of $1,223 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,054 counts as a good deal.