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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Kathmandu (SFO-KTM)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco 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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10:30 am - 3:40 pmSFO-KTM
40h 25m1 stop
12:25 am - 8:50 pmKTM-SFO
33h 10m2 stops
$1,297
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Fri, May 10 - Mon, Jun 3
10:30 am - 9:50 amSFO-KTM
34h 35m1 stop
1:30 pm - 8:50 pmKTM-SFO
44h 05m2 stops
$1,303
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Fri, May 10 - Tue, Jun 4
10:30 am - 1:35 pmSFO-KTM
38h 20m2 stops
9:35 pm - 6:20 pmKTM-SFO
33h 30m1 stop
$1,319Air India
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Tue, May 14 - Mon, Aug 26
10:30 am - 2:55 pmSFO-KTM
39h 40m1 stop
10:05 am - 7:00 amKTM-SFO
33h 40m1 stop
$1,321Air India
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Fri, May 10 - Fri, Jun 7
6:35 pm - 6:10 amSFO-KTM
22h 50m1 stop
7:35 am - 11:20 amKTM-SFO
40h 30m1 stop
$1,431Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Jul 14 - Thu, Aug 15
1:15 pm - 6:10 amSFO-KTM
28h 10m1 stop
7:35 am - 11:20 amKTM-SFO
40h 30m1 stop
$1,479Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Jul 5 - Mon, Jul 22
6:00 am - 9:45 pmSFO-KTM
27h 00m2 stops
11:10 pm - 9:40 amKTM-SFO
23h 15m1 stop
$1,513Singapore Airlines
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Thu, May 30 - Wed, Sep 4
6:50 pm - 1:00 amSFO-KTM
41h 25m2 stops
6:00 pm - 10:00 pmKTM-SFO
40h 45m2 stops
$1,528Qatar Airways
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Sat, May 11 - Tue, Jun 11
6:59 pm - 10:30 amSFO-KTM
50h 46m2 stops
5:40 pm - 12:50 pmKTM-SFO
32h 55m1 stop
$1,619Qatar Airways
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Thu, Aug 1 - Tue, Nov 12
6:00 am - 9:45 pmSFO-KTM
27h 00m2 stops
11:10 pm - 7:59 amKTM-SFO
45h 34m2 stops
$1,803Singapore Airlines
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Thu, May 30 - Wed, Sep 4

Flights from San Francisco to Kathmandu - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Kathmandu clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For San Francisco to Kathmandu, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Kathmandu back to San Francisco, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Kathmandu?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Kathmandu is August, where tickets cost $1,249 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of tickets is $2,062 and $1,742 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Kathmandu?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Kathmandu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Kathmandu, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 50 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Kathmandu?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from San Francisco to Kathmandu found on KAYAK was with Turkish Airlines for $614. Air India proposed a round-trip connection from $1,319 and Cathay Pacific from $1,394.

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Low season

August

High season

October

Cheapest flight

$614
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Kathmandu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Kathmandu

  • What are my layover options between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)?

    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.

  • How do I get from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to the city?

    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.

  • Does San Francisco International Airport (SFO) have CLEAR?

    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.

  • Does Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) have a VIP lounge?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Kathmandu?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Kathmandu was $614 for a one-way ticket and $1,297 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Kathmandu?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Kathmandu?

    San Francisco and Kathmandu are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave San Francisco from San Francisco and will be arriving at Kathmandu Tribhuvan.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Kathmandu?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Kathmandu?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Kathmandu from San Francisco?

    New Delhi is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Kathmandu.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Kathmandu, Singapore Airlines or Cathay Pacific?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Kathmandu are Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific. With an average price for the route of $1,526 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Cathay Pacific is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,258 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Kathmandu.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kathmandu from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from SFO to Kathmandu

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is well equipped to provide smooth inter-terminal movements for all passengers. This is as this airport boasts a modern, wheelchair-accessible train system called the AirTrain that connects to all the relevant places at the airport.
  • If you are looking to travel directly from SFO to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), you will have to go for a one-stop flight as there are currently no direct flights. Turkish Airlines, Nepal Airlines, Emirates, and Qatar Airways, are among the major airlines that offer quick one-stop flights between the two airports.
  • If you've planned an early morning departure from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), consider spending the night at the Grand Hyatt at the airport. The hotel is directly connected to the terminals by a rail line, and it has its dedicated AirTrain station. At this hotel, you'll enjoy unmatched comfort due to its amenities. You'll also enjoy avoiding the morning commute to catch your plane.
  • The official currency in Nepal is the Nepalese rupee. Therefore, consider exchanging your dollars for Nepalese rupees on arrival at the KTM Airport. You'll find the exchange counters in the arrival lounge for international arrivals. Exchanging your currency on arrival will make your visit smoother.
  • Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) has two nursing rooms. These facilities are located in the arrival lounge just after the immigration center and near the sterile hall for departures. These rooms provide comfortable and private spaces for breastfeeding mums to breastfeed.
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Top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Kathmandu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Kathmandu. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1465 reviews
8.7Crew
8.4Boarding
8.1Comfort
8.2Entertainment
7.8Food
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All in all the flight was good. Love the fact that for airline food it was piping hot

8.0 ExcellentJeff, Apr 2024MNL - SIN
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All in all the flight was good. Love the fact that for airline food it was piping hot

I commend the flight attendants on our SFO-SIN flight who went above and beyond to provide us with extra snacks and food. This type of service makes the flight experience personal and awesome.

It was a great flight Food was great Crew was spectacular

In general good, but the machine seems to be long in operation and some functions were restricted as e. g. Adjusting of seats.

When boarding, after business class should be premium economy, but economy class already lined-up at the gate blocking premium economy to board. Singapore airline crew should done a better job to organize this chaos :( Thank you.

Wonderful service, planes and interior in great condition, very pleasant experience

Every thing was fine. Some ild classical Hindi movies should be add

The premium economy seats were not that great. It could have been more premium than economy seats.

People were so nice! Economy seats were small and cramped feeling for me. I’m slender and 6 feet tall

The singapore airline now compared before covid, I like the service before covid. SQ was the best of all airlines but now I am going to look for different airline if I am travelling in asia.

The overall flight went well and the aircrew was pleasant.

Cathay Pacific seems to be an airline in trouble and on its way out. Lots of broken or poorly functioning things like entertainment screens, seats, and enough well trained staff to handle a full flight. Sad...

The flight crew was exceptionally good. Personal needs were well met. The food choices were very nice.

Excellent. Planes are a little older and could get some refurbishment, but besides that everything was excellent.

While I was in great pain, the seat was sufficiently comfortable to allow me to rest and not be in so much pain.

we were upgraded which was a blessing and tender mercy for us. I fell the day before and was in extreme pain from knee to shoulder. Sitting in a more comfortable seat during the flight was an unexpected blessing and experience.

Very poor check-in experience, and flight meal service was very disappointing with no drinks service or hot meal.

Seats were very comfortable. Crew were excellent. Food very good.

Flight crew was especially thoughtful and attentive, made sure our seats were comfortable so we could rest on the long flight

Very comfortable flights. Not so many new releases in terms of films.

Operated by American Airlines. Very chaotic and the crew was bit rough responding any enquiries. Restricted leg space.. Qatar would have been better

Qatar airways from Doha to guangzhau was excellent big bird Boeing 777 more room and smoothly flight, I Love it

It was good no problems made it on time for the next flight overseas!

The made us waiting and held our passports and boarding pass making us miss our flights

Not impressed. Only allowed one carry on on such a long flight.

The flight was good but my neighbor had the vent open full power for the whole flight and because the air was blowing from the side instead of from the top and I got very cold and ended up with a sore throat.

Bad experience with the delay n long wait time for connecting flight after missing the connection flight from Doha.

Wore experience due to delay and took me 3 days to reach my destination.

All over with Qatar airlines my experience was really bad due to delays and then putting me on different airlines and after 8 hours of wait I had to listen to their is no plane to fly for another 24 hours. Wore experience ever.

Excellent will be flying again in May with Qatar. to Botswana.

Excellent service and comfort from the moment you check in. Flight crew is hyper focused on making passengers comfortable and at ease. It’s like a flying hotel!

Only chicken as a meat dish through out the flight

Nothing really was great as such. Seen other no name airlines perform better.

Quality of service on board was very inconsistent. FA service primarily seemed robotic and they barely engaged with passengers

I’m unclear why I had to pay extra for assigned seats as Turkish airlines did not honor the seating. We were placed across the aisle from each other on TK 34, and were seated behind one another on TK 694. Because my name was misspelled on e-ticket (Klawiter, instead of Klawitter) I could not log onto website to get the connection gate number in Istanbul. The monitors in the airport were a jumbled mess 1/2 Arabic and 1/2 English.

On line check in needs a lot of improvement. I tried and gave up.

Food not good, flight attendants not the best, not accommodating very ruff

the female flight attendant was racist towards me. I could tell she treated the two other passengers next to me with more softness.

Oh my god! For an13 hour flight they serve you food just one time. Also don’t be thirsty they give you a little small cup of soda to drink. They seem like their goal is to feed you one so they don’t have to be bothered with you. It quite surprise for such a long flight there are several times to eat at least three and the food was well lackluster. The food and lack of offering drinks which were always hot no ice provided.

We were traveling first class. Checkin counter lady and her manager, both were in bad mood and did not treat us well about checking in the handbag. The gate agent took care of it right away. I travel Turkish twice a year in first class. No one has ever refused to check in the hand bag. Not sure, why this agent and her manager refused. Everything else was excellent.

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.

Food could be better they need a better caterer in DC flight from India always has better food

Everything! To start with, seats, food tray table, entertainment console all are broken! Imposing duty free baggage fees for $250 as a surprise penalty cannot be appreciated! Airlines should be responsible for transferring the checked baggages to the connecting flight. Having customer go through the transfer is painful considering the travel tiredness! No soft drinks served on flight is another crumble!

Old creaky plane, poor entertainment, USB port did not work. Food was ok.

Old fittings. Went business class. Staff not very considerate regards comfort.

Very old plane. Broken tray tables n seats. Entertainment system super slow to operate and very little content.

Service was good, crew response was prompt. The baked fish and Malay fish as well as the sauces with them were bland.

Screen are not working. Windows not clean. Staff is very good. Food is okay. Experience is good. I hope the up coming is more then betters for others airlines thank you.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Kathmandu found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/9Tue
1 stopTurkish Airlines
28h 10mSFO-KTM
$614
5/20Mon
3 stops
58h 02mSFO-KTM
$648
5/15Wed
1 stopAir India
21h 20mSFO-KTM
$861
5/15Wed
2 stopsAir India
35h 20mSFO-KTM
$907
5/20Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
35h 50mSFO-KTM
$973
5/22Wed
1 stopQatar Airways
44h 05mSFO-KTM
$1,051
7/9Tue
3 stopsSingapore Airlines
48h 25mSFO-KTM
$1,081
7/8Mon
1 stopCathay Pacific
32h 20mSFO-KTM
$1,182
6/3Mon
1 stopCathay Pacific
32h 20mSFO-KTM
$1,288
6/4Tue
3 stopsSingapore Airlines
48h 10mSFO-KTM
$2,358

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Kathmandu

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Kathmandu that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/9Thu
multi-stopCathay Pacific
32h 00mSFO-KTM
6/7Fri
multi-stopCathay Pacific
36h 15mKTM-SFO
$1,097
5/7Tue
multi-stop
37h 25mSFO-KTM
5/22Wed
multi-stop
46h 25mKTM-SFO
$1,214
5/7Tue
multi-stop
34h 35mSFO-KTM
5/22Wed
multi-stop
46h 25mKTM-SFO
$1,244
5/5Sun
multi-stopAir India
20h 30mSFO-KTM
6/9Sun
multi-stopAir India
27h 50mKTM-SFO
$1,377
5/7Tue
multi-stopAir India
21h 20mSFO-KTM
5/22Wed
multi-stopAir India
27h 50mKTM-SFO
$1,434
5/5Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
35h 50mSFO-KTM
6/8Sat
multi-stopQatar Airways
24h 20mKTM-SFO
$1,473
5/5Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
35h 50mSFO-KTM
6/9Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
32h 35mKTM-SFO
$1,475
5/5Sun
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
49h 40mSFO-KTM
6/9Sun
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
30h 33mKTM-SFO
$1,804
5/7Tue
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
65h 55mSFO-KTM
5/22Wed
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
45h 04mKTM-SFO
$1,894
5/6Mon
multi-stopEmirates
26h 10mSFO-KTM
5/29Wed
multi-stopEmirates
25h 30mKTM-SFO
$7,015

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San Francisco - Kathmandu Flights

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