$532 Find Cheap Flights to Afghanistan

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from the United States to Afghanistan departing on 3/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult

Search hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Afghanistan

Travelers love KAYAK
41,299,237 searches in the past 7 days on KAYAK

Save 22% or moreCompare multiple travel sites with one search.

Track pricesNot ready to book? Create a price alert for when prices drop.

Bundle and saveSave money when you bundle your flight + hotel.

Filter your dealsChoose cabin class, free Wi-Fi and more.

Best Afghanistan Flight Deals

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

Kabul
Kabul2 stops$1,171
Mazar-I-Sharif
Mazar-I-Sharif2 stops$1,674

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

May

Cheapest flight

$532
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% increase in price.
Flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Kabul

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 does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United States to Afghanistan?

    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 the United States to Afghanistan.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United States to Afghanistan?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United States to Afghanistan 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 the United States to Afghanistan?

    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 from the United States to Afghanistan with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United States to Afghanistan?

    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 from the United States to Afghanistan up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

See more FAQs

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 March.
  • 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.
See more tips

Top 5 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 verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
Kam AirOverall score based on 14 reviews
8.4Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.2Crew
8.2Food
7.0Entertainment
Airline reviews
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?"
2.0 MediocreRaziq, Apr 2021MZR - KBL
Read more Kam Air reviews
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?"

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!

Airline did not have enough vegetarian meals for all guests, and crew were not adequately trained to handle this.

Worst flight I ever had I payed for special seats with underpriced which I never recieved. I will like you to make sure that I am refunded my 134.00 dollars that I paid for the seats that I never received. I am looking forward for Kayak to look into this issue with underpriced because they took my money and never booked the seats for me with the airline.

Used to Etihad employees are very rude and unprofessional but now better than before over all is okay now

we were delayed from Athens to Abu Dhabi by an hour and a half, so I had trouble connecting the flight from there to Bali. It could have been done had they waited even 15 mins. There was another lady who was in the same boat. By the time we were half way across the terminal, they have actually already issued different flights for us to go Jakarta then to Bali. Not to mention the inconvenience of waiting over 4 hrs at the airport and the subsequent inconvenience, we did not arrive to Bali till after 800pm the next day, which means I paid for the hotel for nothing when I could have been there before noon the next day! There was little explanation. It was just as well I needed some assistance getting around, otherwise the 2 of us would have been completely lost! Not going to fly with them again!

This flight was a dreamliner so I think the space was ok for the legs, but the option for food was again limited and the crew was same.

Bad. Flight was very uncomfortable with narrow and shallow seats, very little food and water. I will not fly etihad again.

Boarding catastrophic let alone have to claimb the plain rather than using jetway. 5.5 hr delay leaving had to do stop in Lgw for a new crew which further compounded the delay. Connecting flight would not wait and had to pend a night in a hotel. Curiously my seat would not go full flat.

Good. The food was very bad. Except for the chicken rice, rest of the dish went to trash.

The flight was delayed which cause me to miss my connecting flight in AbuDhsbi airport.

Long way to improve. Toilets not working. Bad handling when flight was canceled

1st of all on February 27th Abu Dhabi to Delhi flight the seat wasn't comfortable at all, coming back the Lounge at Abu Dhabi didn't have anything. Than the Food in the flight

Crew were very polite and quicker in service. Excellent cooling, comfortable seats and tasty food served

Cleanliness of seats, trays, storage pockets need more attention, but everything else was good.

A great airline, no complaints at all. My experience with Cheap Tickets was very disappointing however. Two hours after purchasing the flight they called to tell me that the ticket price had gone up. I’ve never heard of such a thing. That is called false advertising; I will never use this ticketing service again and will warn all friends to never use it.

One of the worst check in process at the DIA as well as the boarding counter Changed seat at the last minute and assigned middle seat while I paid for window seat. Requested many times but to no avail . horrible customer service and very poor process Requesting refund for seat that was changed last minute

Good overall flight. Excellent crew. Food options could be improved.

Vegan food tasted good. Restroom could be kept cleaner. Seat tray table was a bit tilted so food tray kept sliding down a bit. Flight crew can be a little more friendly, caring and approachable. Their faces lacked smiles and tone was stern.

Flight was delayed then we had to redirect for medical emergency during which time we had no information on what is the plan. The connecting flight was also delayed.

Professional & courteous cabin crew. Food was very good even in economy class

7 stars hospitality and an excellent service by the Turkish Airline entire team. Somehow, our membership numbers for mileage points were not indicated on our boarding passes issued at O’Hare Airport by the Turkish Airlines check in desk. During transit in Istanbul, I brought to attention of customer service Turkish Airlines. Please have our mileage points posted to our membership account from O’Hare Chicago to Lahore for both my wife Kaukab Shirazi Thank you

Terrible boarding experience, with an incomprehensible assignment of priorities. “Fast track” was the slowest. Poor system planning.

Terrible boarding process, no proper line maintained even for business class, crews are not very attentive, business class food quality / variety / quantity have gone down, everything has become cheap.

The plane was dirty. It appeared that Air Canada did not know vacuum cleaners had been invented. Second, the overhead bins were about 1/3 or 1/2 the size of "normal" bins. That was a problem. The worst was disembarking in the weather in Montreal. I have cold agglutinin disease. That means my red blood cells clump together and then are destroyed when exposed, even by breathing to cold air. A few seconds of exposure can be dangerous. I am now experiencing extreme fatigue caused by the anemia from that experience. I should have had more assistance descending a narrow ramp and then traversing, even if only a few feet, of icy pavement. The blowing snow penetrated my facial covering and has caused problems.

Good airport. Good entertainment on the big flight. Did not have a good way to prop up or mount my phone/ipad

I booked my flight ni November and was placed on standby? How does this happen. Flight was 1 1/2 hours late departure plane was switched to a smaller plane easy to tell this is a government run company they don’t care about anyone

Boarding was a disaster one person checking in 200 people took 25 min to check in zone 1&2.

Old, noisy plane, bad coffee, delayed. Flight attendant was very nice.

Boarding could be improved, no need to wait after a previous group is completed

We boarded 1.5 hours late. Long wait for the bags when we got to Mexico City. Long wait to get on plane with people mover truck. Friendly staff. They answered all questions as best the could. Such a long, long walk from the plane to customs. Thank you, Michael A. Burris Cambridge, Massachusetts USA

Delayed in Fort Lauderdale 3 hours , gave us $15 coupon for meals at 20:50, when most of the restuarant closed at 21:00.

Most expensive flight… and they are trying to pinch more and more money out of you. Baggage, snacks, pillows, headphones… — so many airlines do far better than this… surely a national airline can do better?

Air Canada at SeaTac was the best. Polite, helpful, all good!

Book Cheap Afghanistan Plane Tickets

Recent round-trip flight deals

3/13Thu
2 stops
28h 30mIAD-KBL
3/20Thu
2 stops
38h 55mKBL-IAD
$1,171
3/13Thu
2 stops
35h 40mJFK-KBL
3/20Thu
2 stops
50h 30mKBL-JFK
$1,176
2/25Tue
1 stopEmirates
32h 30mORD-KBL
5/5Mon
1 stopEmirates
39h 55mKBL-ORD
$1,193
3/5Wed
1 stopEmirates
34h 40mLAX-KBL
5/7Wed
1 stopEmirates
40h 25mKBL-LAX
$1,218
3/12Wed
2 stops
36h 25mIAD-KBL
3/19Wed
2 stops
32h 15mKBL-IAD
$1,224
4/2Wed
1 stopEmirates
34h 50mLAX-KBL
7/1Tue
1 stopEmirates
33h 30mKBL-LAX
$1,233
3/12Wed
1 stopTurkish Airlines
24h 20mIAD-KBL
3/21Fri
1 stopTurkish Airlines
37h 00mKBL-IAD
$1,259
2/26Wed
1 stopTurkish Airlines
24h 20mIAD-KBL
3/5Wed
1 stopTurkish Airlines
37h 00mKBL-IAD
$1,278
2/26Wed
1 stopTurkish Airlines
29h 45mLAX-KBL
4/23Wed
1 stopTurkish Airlines
20h 50mKBL-LAX
$1,287
3/14Fri
1 stopTurkish Airlines
31h 45mIAD-KBL
3/21Fri
1 stopTurkish Airlines
20h 15mKBL-IAD
$1,295

Search by stops

Search by airline

Search by price

Recent one-way flight deals

3/19Wed
2 stops
36h 25mIAD-KBL
$532
2/24Mon
2 stops
36h 25mIAD-KBL
$543
3/10Mon
2 stops
30h 30mIAH-KBL
$544
4/30Wed
3 stops
32h 15mJFK-KBL
$561
2/17Mon
1 stopTurkish Airlines
24h 15mORD-KBL
$765
3/2Sun
1 stopTurkish Airlines
24h 10mDFW-KBL
$776
2/26Wed
1 stopTurkish Airlines
24h 15mORD-KBL
$776
2/26Wed
1 stopTurkish Airlines
24h 10mDFW-KBL
$787
2/17Mon
2 stopsEmirates
37h 45mDCA-KBL
$1,207
2/18Tue
2 stopsEmirates
37h 45mDCA-KBL
$1,225

Search by stops

Search by airline

Search by price

Last minute flights to Afghanistan

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

2/14Fri
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
29h 45mLAX-KBL
3/26Wed
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
38h 50mKBL-LAX
$1,327
2/17Mon
multi-stop
36h 25mORD-KBL
6/9Mon
multi-stop
55h 10mKBL-ORD
$1,408
2/17Mon
multi-stop
32h 30mORD-KBL
6/9Mon
multi-stop
31h 50mKBL-ORD
$1,412
2/14Fri
multi-stop
38h 20mLAX-KBL
3/26Wed
multi-stop
34h 20mKBL-LAX
$1,455
2/17Mon
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
23h 55mSFO-KBL
3/5Wed
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
20h 30mKBL-SFO
$1,460
2/17Mon
multi-stop
35h 45mIAD-KBL
3/4Tue
multi-stop
37h 35mKBL-IAD
$1,493
2/15Sat
multi-stopEmirates
33h 05mIAH-KBL
7/15Tue
multi-stopEmirates
41h 00mKBL-IAH
$1,795
2/14Fri
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
24h 20mIAD-KBL
2/21Fri
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
20h 15mKBL-IAD
$1,940
2/17Mon
multi-stopEmirates
37h 45mDCA-KBL
3/4Tue
multi-stopEmirates
41h 23mKBL-DCA
$1,995
2/17Mon
multi-stopEmirates
34h 35mSFO-KBL
3/5Wed
multi-stopEmirates
43h 22mKBL-SFO
$2,319

Search by stops

Search by airline

Search by price

Everything you need to know for your flight to Afghanistan

Cabin class types available on flights to Afghanistan

Cabin classes available on flights to Afghanistan. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.

Not what you’re looking for? Find thousands of other hotels, flights, car rentals and package deals with KAYAK.