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Cheap Flights to Afghanistan

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Kabul
Kabul2 stops$1,135
Mazar-I-Sharif
Mazar-I-Sharif3 stops$1,728
Kabul
Kabul2 stops$1,135
Mazar-I-Sharif
Mazar-I-Sharif3 stops$1,728

Book Cheap Afghanistan Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Afghanistan 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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Recent round-trip flight deals to Afghanistan

Tue, Aug 18 - Sun, Oct 18
Etihad Airways Logo
8:30 am - 6:15 pm
DFW
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KBL
24h 15m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
7:20 pm - 9:40 pm
KBL
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DFW
35h 50m
2 stops
$1,135Etihad Airways
Tue, Dec 1 - Mon, Feb 1
Etihad Airways Logo
5:03 pm - 6:15 pm
DFW
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KBL
38h 42m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
7:10 pm - 3:33 pm
KBL
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DFW
30h 53m
2 stops
$1,144Etihad Airways
Tue, Dec 1 - Mon, Feb 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:32 am - 6:15 pm
DFW
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KBL
24h 13m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 5:55 pm
KBL
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DFW
33h 15m
2 stops
$1,155Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:55 am - 4:10 pm
JFK
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KBL
19h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:20 am - 9:40 am
KBL
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JFK
31h 50m
1 stop
$1,159Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 31
Etihad Airways Logo
8:19 pm - 6:15 pm
DFW
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KBL
36h 26m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
7:10 pm - 4:30 pm
KBL
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DFW
30h 50m
2 stops
$1,169Etihad Airways
Thu, Jul 9 - Wed, Jul 22
Etihad Airways Logo
6:19 pm - 6:15 pm
DFW
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KBL
38h 26m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
3:10 pm - 2:17 pm
KBL
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DFW
32h 37m
2 stops
$1,174Etihad Airways
Wed, Jul 15 - Tue, Sep 15
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:15 pm - 7:20 am
SEA
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KBL
24h 35m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:50 am - 5:20 pm
KBL
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SEA
20h 00m
1 stop
$1,484Turkish Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Oct 1
Emirates Logo
5:15 pm - 8:05 am
SEA
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KBL
27h 20m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
4:45 pm - 1:25 pm
KBL
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SEA
32h 10m
1 stop
$1,499Emirates
Thu, Jul 30 - Wed, Sep 30
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:15 pm - 7:20 am
SEA
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KBL
24h 35m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:50 am - 5:20 pm
KBL
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SEA
20h 00m
1 stop
$1,502Turkish Airlines
Sun, Aug 2 - Mon, Nov 16
Emirates Logo
5:15 pm - 8:05 am
SEA
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KBL
27h 20m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
9:15 am - 12:35 pm
KBL
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SEA
39h 50m
1 stop
$1,526Emirates
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Afghanistan

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Afghanistan to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United States to Afghanistan?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from the United States to Afghanistan, 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 the United States to Afghanistan is April, when tickets cost $1,089 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,648 and $1,551 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United States to Afghanistan?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Afghanistan, 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 the United States to Afghanistan, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$616
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy 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.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Afghanistan

  • 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.

Reviews of the 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.
9.0
Kam AirOverall score based on 17 reviews
7.6Entertainment
9.0Food
9.0Crew
9.1Boarding
8.8Comfort

What a great trip . From check in to the upgrade we received a big shout out to Cleverson who was able to help us navigate the whole process super patient and was just one of the best customer service experiences we received in a very long time . The amazing staff on the flight who went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable amazing food and service if you have te opportunity to upgrade it's a must and well worth it.

I love to travel again and again in Emirates. Keep up the good work.

Very good from the beginning to the end. Amazing experience

I liked the newer aircraft CRJ-550 since it had WIFI and the seats are more spacious.

Fly Dubai takes low cost and thrift to new depths in terms of service levels, terminal 2 is grossly inadequate for capacity and resembles a crowded buss or railway station,, the fly dubai( Emirates) flight is never on time(was 2.5 hrs delayed), and this is not an isolated experience, the flght air conditioning was turned low while we waited on the tarmac for take clearance to save fuel, should say more!!!! The depths! I only fly this airline from a compulsion, emirates code shares for connections to Muscat

They changed the flight time without telling us and were unwilling to help with rebooking because we booked through orbits/kayak

Emirates did great! I liked the service, the food, cleanness, and the flight was on time. Much better airline than Qatar Airways I flew with last year.

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

Entertainment system is okay, flight attendants were ok. Leg space very narrow, I couldn’t get what I wanted to eat, dinner nor breakfast.

Excellent experience with business class area. Staff was attentive and food was amazing. Only one bathroom for business class which was logistically difficult for the staff while preparing meals. Need to offer fluids with meals. I did not get enough water to drink. But overall I rate it 5 star.

On time, great food, good drink selection! Only down was alcohol-free lounge. Lufthansa had a much better offering!

Be honest of what you sell: This was sold as Business Class on all three legs, while the JetBlue plane didn't even have business class seats, and wanted $164 for extra legroom seats.

Seat assignments for family traveling with 2 children. Loud crowd during sleep time

It was crowded… the bathrooms dirty and smelly. The seats have been made even smaller.

delayed to take off from detroit by 3 hours lost baggage in istanbul and now in venice without baggage

Seats were very tight with poor legroom - and I am average height. During the 12 hour flight, tiny paper cups of drinks we're only offered during the super and breakfast services, with the crew nowhere to be seen in between. One of the bathrooms was out of order, leading to long lines waiting to use the remaining two available to the economy class passengers.

short flight but we still got a very nice lunch and the crew did an excellent job in taking care of us

For that price on Business class, I expected to have the pod seats. These were configured as 2/3/2 and my seat mate talked half the flight with a friend across the isle, loudly. Very uncouth.

Really good food and service. Qatar Airways is again and again provided an exceptional experience.

Extremely uncomfortable seats with very little cushioning, unable to recline enough to sleep comfortably on this 13 hour overnight flight. My body was in pain by the end.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

Our experience on the Doha to Hyderabad segment was extremely stressful due to prolonged delays and a lack of clear communication from the airline. We were traveling as a family, including children, and the uncertainty around timing and next steps caused significant distress. There was very little proactive information provided during the delay, and we were not given clear written explanations about what was happening or how long it might take. This made it difficult to manage the situation, especially while caring for children in a transit environment. In addition, one member of our party was ultimately unable to continue travel, which added to the emotional strain and disruption of the trip. Overall, the experience highlighted gaps in communication, customer care, and handling of unexpected situations. We are sharing this feedback so that future passengers, especially families, are supported with clearer communication and better assistance during irregular operations.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

i have book the flight with baggage. and i have paid $800.00 for the baggage. when i contacted to JUSTFLY Costumer Service they told me that my baggage was included in the booking. then why i have to pay. i am going to file a complain against it. $800.00 is not at all small amount

They lost the baggage and said it was deleted from the system. I had baggage tag so was able to file the complaint but there was no PIR number and update so far

Very disappointed to not have lounge access The shorter flight seats were uncomfortable

Unfortunately the flight was cancelled so I never got to go

Business class ticket should include lounge access and seat selection. The food quality and varieties should be more. It was surpirise that no dessert was offered.

Dear Team, I purchased a full travel package that included 2 checked bags through you and JustFly. However, when I arrived at the airport, my ticket showed 0 checked bags. Since I was traveling internationally to India with 2 bags, It was a $200 per bag at the counter, which was extremely disappointing. For an international trip, why would I ever choose a no‑bag option for only $20–$30 less? This seems like an error in the booking process, and I am requesting clarification and a resolution. I have called JustFly and on phone for 1 hr :53 min and they couldn't help till I show some kind of proof etc which isn't possible but besides that love your service and using it for years !

Good one but just notice that you have to ask several time to get water or coffee .

Good service. But on flight to Kochi no entertainment except in app. And no working outlets to charge phone.

I booked and paid for a Business Class seat for myself and my wife. 4 hours before the flight i get a call saying the plane they sent doesn't have the correct layout to accommodate all the business class seats they sold me 3 months earlier at a premium of $1500 a ticket. So they have to bump me from Business to Economy and will give me a $400 credit (total of $800 for both seats) that I could turn in at Abu Dahbi for $400 in US cash. They then promised a row that we could have to ourselves and the arm rests would go up so we could spread out for each of us. My wife was taken care of but I was put in the exit row with the flight attendents set as part of the three...and the arm rest did not go up. When we got to Abu Dahbi, they would not exchange our credit for cash as promised. Very disappointed they took my money 3 months ago and refused to reimburse for the change in seats or follow the promises made.

Kayak and Aran grant issuing business class tickets without lounge access and sometimes 1 or 2 connections in economy class. It’s very disappointing to find out that after buying the ticket. Never buy tickets on kayak and Aran grant again

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