Find cheap flights to Afghanistan from $557

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Best round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

MOST POPULARKabul
1 stop from $1,514
Mazar-I-Sharif
2+ stops from $3,576

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Low season

March

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April

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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
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Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kabul

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Afghanistan

  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be May, June and July. The cheapest month to fly from the United States is October.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Afghanistan flight deals.
  • If you are departing from the east coast parts of the United States, your likely departure airport to Afghanistan is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). At JFK, you can access a few airlines offering one-stop flights to Kabul International Airport (KBL). Among these airlines is Turkish Airlines.
  • Getting to Kabul city center from Kabul International Airport (KBL) is possible, thanks to different transportation options at the airport. Lines 39, 100, and 178 urban transport buses are the most affordable options. There is an airport shuttle that runs every 30 minutes from 8 am to 5:30 pm. You can also opt for taxis and car rental companies, which have an office at the airport. Free transport between the terminals is offered by airport shuttles.
  • American travelers visiting the Western parts of Afghanistan from Los Angeles can consider using Los Angeles International (LAX) as their departure airport and Afghanistan’s westerns-based Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport (HEA) as their destination airport. At LAX, you can book your single-stop flight with Turkish Airlines.
  • KBL is a hub for Kam Air, the largest airline provider in Afghanistan. Although it’s not a major hub for most international carriers, you’ll find connecting flights from neighboring countries such as Iran, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates.
  • Since the use of identification cards as a form of identification on foreign flights, including those to Afghanistan from the United States, is not permitted, you will have to carry your passport. With your passport, you will easily board your flight from any US airport to Afghanistan.
  • If you wish to fly to Afghanistan from New York, you’ll find a selection of flights departing from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Islamabad International Airport (ISB), where you can board your connecting flight to Afghanistan.
  • If you reside in Dallas, you can board your flight to Afghanistan at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) via Turkish Airlines. Turkish Airlines is ranked among the airlines with the highest number of single-stop flights from DFW to KBL.
  • If you are visiting Taloqan in the Pashtun areas of southern Afghanistan, consider your likely destination airport is Taloqan Airport (TQN). Since the airport doesn’t receive fights from the United States, you will have to land in Kabul and then board your final flight to Taloqan Airport.
  • For those travelers who would like to gain easier access to the major cities both in Afghanistan and even Pakistan, consider KBL as your destination airport. Besides being in the capital center, the hub of Afghanistan’s land and air transport options, KBL has also located about 226 km to Peshawar, Pakistan, about 264 km to Mardan, Pakistan, and about 293 km to Mingora, Pakistan.
  • If you are planning to travel to Afghanistan to witness the celebrated Nowruz festival of Spring in March, please note that the airfares for most airlines flying from the United States to Afghanistan may hike drastically. This is due to the high demand that is caused by the increasing number of travelers who visit Afghanistan to gain experience of this festival from various parts of the world, the United States included.

FAQs - booking Afghanistan flights

  • Apart from Kabul International Airport (KBL), which other airports in Afghanistan receive flights from the US?

    In addition to KBL, flights from various parts of the United States can also land at Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport (KDH) in Kandahar, Mawlānā Jalāl ad-Din Muhammad Balkhī International Airport (MZR) in Mazar-i-Sharif, or Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport (HEA) in Herat. Among these airports, KBL and MZR receive the highest number of flights from the United States.

  • What is the best Afghanistan airport to use if I plan to visit Herat?

    The best airport to use if you plan to visit Herat in western Afghanistan is Herat International Airport (HEA), located approximately 7 miles southeast of the city. Herat is the fourth largest commercial airport in Afghanistan. You’ll have to take a connecting flight from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to HEA.

  • If I intend to rent a car in Kabul, Afghanistan, what child seat safety guidelines should I be familiar with?

    When riding in a car rental in Afghanistan, kids under the age of 12 need to be buckled up in either a booster seat or a child safety seat. The age-appropriate child safety seats would range from rear-facing for kids under 15 months, forward-facing seats for four-year-old kids, booster seats for 6-year-old kids, and a booster cushion for 12-year-old kids. Also, note that kids under 12 years of age are not allowed to ride in the front seat.

  • Which airport in Afghanistan is close to Samangan?

    If you’re planning to visit the town of Samangan and explore the mysterious Takht i Rostam cave complexes, the nearest arrival airport is Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport (MZR), approximately 62 miles from the town. There are direct flights from Kabul and Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to MZR. You’ll also get one-stop flights to MZR from HEA and DXB.

  • Are there US airports offering direct flights to Afghanistan?

    Currently, there are no direct flights from the airport in the United States to Afghanistan. If you plan to travel from the United States to KBL, you also budget for at least a layover. Depending on your departure city, airport, and airline, you can have one, two, or even three layovers before you can finally land in Afghanistan.

  • What documents do I need to rent a car at Kabul Airport?

    To rent a vehicle at Kabul International Airport, you will be asked to provide a valid ID or passport, a valid driver’s license, and a major credit card in your name or the driver’s name. Several car rental providers have an office at KBL where you can pick up your car.

  • What is the simplest way of accessing the tri-state boundary in Afghanistan’s north for visitors from the US?

    Most travelers touring Afghanistan from the United States end their tour by visiting the tri-state boundary. This is where Tajikistan touches Uzbekistan, and Uzbekistan is separated from Afghanistan. The nearest destination airport for United States travelers visiting this city is Afghanistan’s Northern-based Maulana Jalaluddin Balkhi International Airport (MZR).

  • What lounges are available at Kabul International Airport?

    After a long flight to Afghanistan, you can relax in one of their lounges. There are two lounges at Terminal 1 close to the Baggage Claim section for arriving passengers. Lounges are accessible to everyone, regardless of what travel class you are flying.

  • Which airlines offer single-stop flights from Washington to Kabul?

    If you are to fly from Washington to Kabul, your possible departure airport is Dulles International Airport (IAD), while your destination airport is Kabul International Airport (KBL). IAD is rated among the airports offering the highest number of single-stop flights to KBL. However, most of these single-stop flights are offered by highly reliable and trusted Turkish Airlines.

  • Does Kam Air offer Business Class flights to Afghanistan?

    Kam Air, the leading airline provider in Afghanistan, has two cabin options Business Class and Economy Class. Business Class travelers on Kam Air are entitled to priority check-in, boarding, luggage handling, and disembarkation.

  • Which is the shortest route for US travelers to Afghanistan?

    Compared to any other route in the US, travelers from Houston take the shortest time on a single-stop flight to Afghanistan’s Kabul. In Houston, you can board your flight to Kabul’s Kabul International Airport (KBL) at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), or Ellington Airport/Houston Spaceport (EFD). Among these three, IAH airport has the highest frequency of single-stop flights to KBL.

  • What are my best options for flights to Afghanistan from the West Coast of the US?

    Since there are no direct flights to Afghanistan from the West Coast, travelers from the region can find connecting flights through major hubs like Dubai. Major airports on the West Coast with flights to these international hubs include San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), and San Diego International Airport (SAN).

  • How long is the flight to Afghanistan?

    An average nonstop flight from the United States to Afghanistan takes 33h 02m, covering a distance of 7162 miles. The most popular route is Washington, D.C. - Kabul with an average flight time of 19h 40m.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Afghanistan?

    The cheapest ticket to Afghanistan from the United States found in the last 72 hours was $1,414. The most popular route is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Kabul Khwaja Rawash and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $1,414.

  • What are the most popular destinations in Afghanistan?

    The next most popular destination is Mazar-I-Sharif (0.8%).

  • How does KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a given destination and date is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

Top 4 airlines flying to Afghanistan

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United States to Afghanistan? 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 KAYAK reviews.
8.3
EmiratesOverall score based on 15742 reviews
85entertainment
83overall
83boarding
84crew
80food
82comfort
Airline reviews

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Pros: "Crew was amazing."
Cons: "Seats were a little narrow and could use new cushions."
Pros: "Amazing flight and service. Would fly Emirates all the time if I could."
Cons: "I booked thriugh justfly.com and there was an error with the name on the tocket. I was charged 300 dollars to cancel with emerites and then 150 to cancel with Justfly.com and then had to buy a new ticket the day before my flight. I lost a lot of money, was unable to talk to good customer service."
Cons: "gate was poorly labeled. Screens and boarding card said "E11" but there were 3 gates "E11A" "E11B" and "E11C" and most passengers wasted time trying to find the right one (including "E11C" which was the first gate # passengers saw, and required going up stairs to a different floor to determine it was the wrong gate). Terrible signage, awful experience. Someone should be fired."
Pros: "The food was great. Don't be scared of giving vegetarians dairy though unless they specify vegan."
Pros: "Leg room is always great!! Also the staff a brilliant!!"
Pros: "Clean cabin, polite Attendants, fast internet and great food and drinks."
Cons: "None at all"
Pros: "Generally the standard was good as I've come to expect from Emirates"
Cons: "There was little communication about boarding at Lusaka. By contrast to larger airports it is not at all clear where to go once you are in the departures area - fine if you are familiar with the airport, but confusing if not. I discovered I should make my way through secondary security into the departure gate area via a small unsigned door. There followed a good deal of confusion among the passengers as to where we should be waiting, and whether the flight was on time or not. Another area which could be improved, but not by the airline, is the listing of departure gates for connecting flights in Dubai. There are so many flights cycling on limited screen space, so you have only a few seconds to locate your flight, from around 90 or so, before having to wait for the cycle to repeat."
Cons: "I haven't got onto the flight you stupid twerps."
Cons: "Food from New York to doha was average. Doha to Karachi excellent. Over all it was excellent experience. People on the ground at doha airport was exceptional. Very courteous and ready to go serve. This is what I call real service."
Pros: "Clean, modern planes, on time, good service amd team."
Cons: "If they bump me up to First or Business class.... :p"
Pros: "Food choice was good & amazing crew ."
Cons: "Plug for charging phone was not there that cause problem for me as my battery of phone was dead. Shocked to know that."
Pros: "The service was great! I slept almost the whole way in economy and was very comfortable!"
Pros: "Seat where comfortable and thank needed more leg space"
Cons: "Good was poor bcz going and back was same menu of choice of food."
Pros: "The Crew was amazing, the service social excellent. The Seat were so cramp, the best sales point fort business class"
Cons: "More space for shoulder and legs. Espicially for a 11h flight"
Cons: "see my words above. it is bad tryout with your site. there no responsibility. i am very upset about your negligence of your clients."
Cons: "Cramped and full flight with no entertainment. Stewardesses were also talkin too much among themselves."
Pros: "The on flight entertainment is great. It’s very accommodating especially for long flights."
Cons: "Onboarding was ridiculous. They merged two gates together with no instructions to the large crowd of people boarding the plane. We were scheduled to start boarding at a certain time and we didn’t actually board until 45 minutes later. When we asked the attendants when we would begin boarding and did they have any instructions they were extremely rude, laughing with one another and taking selfies. When we we asked for the third time they brushed us off with a time frame. It was extremely disappointing."
Pros: "The staff are great, the food is good."
Cons: "The seats are awful, especially on the 7 hour flight from Doha to Barcelona. Very narrow, marginal recline. Also the flight was very hot, my watch thermometer said 33° at one point"
Pros: "The crew was good and the seat allocation and comfort was excellent."
Cons: "Food was below average. This needs to be improved otherwise it is not worth it."
Pros: "The crew did their best. The company, the policies, the times ... a different story."
Cons: "Stop boarding pets on a transatlantic 11.5 hours long flight - if the owners are nuts (although they swear they love their pets) air companies must be more responsible. The first air company that will refuse to cabin board pets will be my only company to fly for the rest of my life. Sometimes, saying NO is the right answer."
Pros: "Seat not comfortable at all... no TV.... sounds bizarre from the plane.... I was scared all the time"
Cons: "No one came with drink carts until halfway through the flight. I was very hungry, never offered food. Boarding was late but no communication from staff."
Pros: "The seat was somewhat comfortable. the inflight movie selection was far better than my flight between jfk and ist."
Cons: "The overall crew/staff need to learn to improve their behavior and attitude towards their passengers."
Pros: "It was a true Turkish Airlines experience! Awesome as always!"
Pros: "Onboard the flight service was fine."
Cons: "The crew at check-in & at boarding checked me in to fly to Tel-Aviv (transiting at Istanbul) without any comment on visa or passport at Washington D.C. In Istanbul, I was not allowed to board on the flight to Tel-Aviv. I was not allowed to stay in Istanbul. Crew (Erin Uler) who stopped me from boarding the flight said he would help, but disappeared. Othes kept sending me back and forth between transfer desk and sales desk with inconsistent advice every time. I had no way out, so decided I will fly to the closest European country. This was after I had been back and forth for 7 hours. I had to pay full for flight to Greece. I asked to be sent back to D.C. they could not even work that out. I have a return ticket to fly back to Washington D.C. with Turkish Airline on 1 Jan and they said they will need to re-ticket my paid return flight as well. Turkish airline crew did not would not help me fix my return flight back to D.C. They have asked me to contact the agent ( Kayak). Now I am stuck in Athens, a country I have never visited nor planned to. My tours & accommodation, all paid for in Israel, I have lost. I had a tour fully paid in Israel. I have no ticket to return back to D.C. even though I paid for ticket with cancellation insurance when I bought the ticket. The advice between Turkish crew who checked my passport (official) while I was flying out of D.C. vs the Turkish crew who stopped me from boarding was inconsistent. If I had been stopped in D.C. I wouldn't have had to face the events that followed. Now I have lost my tours, hotel in Israel. I had to pay extra for flight to Athens and I am paying for hotel and sundry in Athens while waiting for flight out. Turkish crew at Istanbul were not only unhelpful but rude and inconsistent. While I was waiting for 8 hours for a firm information, shouting matches between Turkish crew and customers went on at least a dozen times. Inconsistent information from Turkish staff has led me to be currently stuck in Athens. I am waiting for a way back to D.C. There should be a rule that fines an airline if they board people without accurate visa papers and they fail to check it. There should also be a fine to the airline if they stop people from boarding at a transit airport leaving passanger stranded with nowhere to go or return. I ask this issue to be looked at, as I am currently stuck in Athens. I need a ticket to go back to D.C."
Pros: "Not like other airlines, they allowed passengers to move to better yet empty seats. Great service, so many thing handed out free (where others charge) Entertainment system is superb as well as food and service. i fly with them all the time, NEVER delayed!"
Pros: "The food and the entertainment was excellent!"
Cons: "There was no boarding announcement. I was given a boarding zone for no reason; boarding was a free for all. Our flight was delayed by almost an hour. We sat on the plane, by the gate, while the crew called the Istanbul Flight Control to figure out when our plane could arrive. This flight had been scheduled for weeks; I would think they could plan the arrival time to be the ACTUAL arrival time."
Pros: "Absolutely everything. Food and hot towels!!! Changing reservations after missed flight very easy."
Cons: "Flight had almost got us killed due to windy condition- if it was not safe to fly, then why did you guys fly in the first place?"

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