How long is the flight from United States to Afghanistan?

Flight times from United States to Afghanistan vary, but if you’re flying out of Los Angeles Los Angeles and flying into Kabul Khwaja Rawash (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 24h 45m on average. Another popular route from United States to Afghanistan is flying from San Francisco to Kabul Khwaja Rawash, which will take roughly 23h 30m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

What are the most popular cities to visit in Afghanistan?

For momondo users, the most popular city in Afghanistan is Kabul, which is visited about 97% more often than any other city in Afghanistan. Other very common cities that our users travel to are Mazar-I-Sharif and Herāt.

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Recent flights found to popular cities in Afghanistan

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Flights to Kabul

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Multiple Airlines

Aug 10

IAD

33h 30m

2 stops

KBL

Oct 30

KBL

51h 00m

2 stops

IAD

$1,130

Multiple Airlines

Sep 7

IAD

34h 40m

2 stops

KBL

Sep 25

KBL

36h 20m

2 stops

IAD

$1,164

Multiple Airlines

Aug 19

IAD

33h 30m

2 stops

KBL

Sep 1

KBL

53h 25m

2 stops

IAD

$1,166

Multiple Airlines

Sep 16

IAD

34h 40m

2 stops

KBL

Sep 30

KBL

36h 20m

2 stops

IAD

$1,177

Etihad Airways

Sep 1

SFO

31h 01m

2 stops

KBL

Nov 30

KBL

41h 19m

2 stops

SFO

$1,177

Multiple Airlines

Aug 19

IAD

33h 30m

2 stops

KBL

Sep 1

KBL

53h 25m

2 stops

IAD

$1,180

Etihad Airways

Aug 12

SFO

31h 01m

2 stops

KBL

Oct 1

KBL

34h 53m

2 stops

SFO

$1,181

Multiple Airlines

Sep 7

IAD

33h 30m

2 stops

KBL

Oct 15

KBL

36h 20m

2 stops

IAD

$1,183

Multiple Airlines

Nov 10

IAD

33h 25m

2 stops

KBL

Mar 12

KBL

54h 00m

2 stops

IAD

$1,186

Etihad Airways

Sep 1

SFO

31h 17m

2 stops

KBL

Oct 15

KBL

37h 58m

2 stops

SFO

$1,186

Multiple Airlines

Aug 19

IAD

33h 30m

2 stops

KBL

Sep 1

KBL

53h 25m

2 stops

IAD

$1,192

Multiple Airlines

Aug 19

SFO

42h 10m

2 stops

KBL

Sep 23

KBL

42h 55m

2 stops

SFO

$1,193

Flights to Mazar-I-Sharif

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Multiple Airlines

Aug 1

SFO

32h 35m

2 stops

MZR

Sep 18

MZR

36h 05m

2 stops

SFO

$1,715

Multiple Airlines

Aug 1

SFO

24h 25m

1 stop

MZR

Sep 18

MZR

39h 10m

2 stops

SFO

$2,476

Multiple Airlines

Jun 27

JFK

27h 50m

2 stops

MZR

Oct 27

MZR

25h 55m

1 stop

JFK

$2,492

Multiple Airlines

Jun 27

JFK

29h 10m

3 stops

MZR

Oct 27

MZR

38h 25m

3 stops

JFK

$2,631

Multiple Airlines

Jun 27

JFK

39h 20m

1 stop

MZR

Oct 27

MZR

37h 25m

1 stop

JFK

$2,880

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9:00 pm - 3:00 pm

IAD

KBL

33h 30m

2 stops

2:50 pm - 9:20 am

KBL

IAD

51h 00m

2 stops

$1,130Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 10 - Fri, Oct 30

9:00 pm - 4:10 pm

IAD

KBL

34h 40m

2 stops

11:50 am - 3:40 pm

KBL

IAD

36h 20m

2 stops

$1,164Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Fri, Sep 25

9:00 pm - 3:00 pm

IAD

KBL

33h 30m

2 stops

11:50 am - 8:45 am

KBL

IAD

53h 25m

2 stops

$1,166Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 19 - Tue, Sep 1

9:00 pm - 4:10 pm

IAD

KBL

34h 40m

2 stops

11:50 am - 3:40 pm

KBL

IAD

36h 20m

2 stops

$1,177Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 30

11:44 pm - 6:15 pm

SFO

KBL

31h 01m

2 stops

7:10 pm - 8:32 pm

KBL

SFO

36h 52m

2 stops

$1,195Etihad Airways

Mon, Aug 3 - Fri, Oct 30

5:00 am - 6:15 pm

SFO

KBL

25h 45m

2 stops

7:20 pm - 8:32 pm

KBL

SFO

36h 42m

2 stops

$1,200Etihad Airways

Sat, Aug 1 - Sun, Oct 4

12:25 am - 7:10 am

EWR

KBL

21h 15m

1 stop

8:40 am - 11:30 pm

KBL

EWR

24h 20m

1 stop

$1,483Turkish Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Fri, Mar 12

5:15 pm - 3:35 pm

SEA

KBL

34h 50m

1 stop

9:15 am - 12:35 pm

KBL

SEA

39h 50m

1 stop

$1,499Emirates

Sun, Sep 20 - Wed, Nov 25

12:25 am - 7:10 am

EWR

KBL

21h 15m

1 stop

8:40 am - 11:30 pm

KBL

EWR

24h 20m

1 stop

$1,503Turkish Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Mar 10

11:45 pm - 8:05 am

EWR

KBL

22h 50m

2 stops

4:15 pm - 9:10 pm

KBL

EWR

38h 25m

2 stops

$1,532Emirates

Sun, Nov 8 - Mon, Mar 8

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Washington, D.C.Kabul

IAD - KBL

IADKBL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/10

9:00 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops33h 30m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Fri 10/30

2:50 pm-9:20 am

2 stops51h 00m

$1,130

Washington, D.C.Kabul

IAD - KBL

IADKBL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/7

9:00 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops34h 40m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Fri 9/25

11:50 am-3:40 pm

2 stops36h 20m

$1,164

Washington, D.C.Kabul

IAD - KBL

IADKBL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/19

9:00 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops33h 30m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Tue 9/1

11:50 am-8:45 am

2 stops53h 25m

$1,166

Washington, D.C.Kabul

IAD - KBL

IADKBL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/16

9:00 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops34h 40m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Wed 9/30

11:50 am-3:40 pm

2 stops36h 20m

$1,177

San FranciscoKabul

SFO - KBL

SFOKBL

San Francisco

Mon 8/3

11:44 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops31h 01m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Fri 10/30

7:10 pm-8:32 pm

2 stops36h 52m

$1,195

San FranciscoKabul

SFO - KBL

SFOKBL

San Francisco

Sat 8/1

5:00 am-6:15 pm

2 stops25h 45m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Sun 10/4

7:20 pm-8:32 pm

2 stops36h 42m

$1,200

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NewarkKabul

EWR - KBL

EWRKBL

Newark

Wed 11/11

12:25 am-7:10 am

1 stop21h 15m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Fri 3/12

8:40 am-11:30 pm

1 stop24h 20m

$1,483

SeattleKabul

SEA - KBL

SEAKBL

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 9/20

5:15 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop34h 50m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Wed 11/25

9:15 am-12:35 pm

1 stop39h 50m

$1,499

NewarkKabul

EWR - KBL

EWRKBL

Newark

Wed 11/11

12:25 am-7:10 am

1 stop21h 15m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Wed 3/10

8:40 am-11:30 pm

1 stop24h 20m

$1,503

NewarkKabul

EWR - KBL

EWRKBL

Newark

Sun 11/8

11:45 pm-8:05 am

2 stops22h 50m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Mon 3/8

4:15 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops38h 25m

$1,532

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Afghanistan flights insights and trends

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What airlines fly to Afghanistan?

Turkish Airlines, Emirates and Etihad Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Afghanistan from United States according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 63% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Afghanistan. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Afghanistan on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Summary info about Afghanistan flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$640
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,130
Fastest flight time	25h 04m

The best one-way flight price to Afghanistan from United States in the last 5 days is $640 (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Kabul Khwaja Rawash).

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The best round-trip flight price to Afghanistan from United States in the last 5 days is $1,130 (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Kabul Khwaja Rawash).

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The fastest flight to Afghanistan from United States takes 25h 04m (Denver Intl to Kabul Khwaja Rawash).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Afghanistan

What is the cheapest flight to Afghanistan?

If you are looking to fly to Afghanistan for less, look to airlines like Kam Air, Turkish Airlines, and flydubai, with prices starting at $85, $329, and $354 respectively.

What airlines fly to Afghanistan?

There are 7 airlines that fly to Afghanistan on a routine basis, but Turkish Airlines, Emirates and Etihad Airways happen to be the most popular among our users. In the past year, 64% of those who searched for flights to Afghanistan looked to travel with Turkish Airlines, making this airline the top choice among momondo travelers.

What is the most popular airport in Afghanistan to fly to?

96% of our momondo users traveling to Afghanistan in the past year chose to fly into Kabul Khwaja Rawash in the past year, making it the most popular airport in Afghanistan. The Kabul Khwaja Rawash airport serves the city of Kabul.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Afghanistan?

Prices for flights to Afghanistan were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Afghanistan?

The number of operators available for flights to Afghanistan is 8 as of May 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly to Afghanistan?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Afghanistan.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Afghanistan?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Afghanistan trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Afghanistan?

We help find the flight that best suits your needs; momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight for you.

Can I find flights to Afghanistan with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for flights to Afghanistan to just show those with flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights to Afghanistan?

Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Afghanistan.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Afghanistan right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are simply researching potential flights to Afghanistan, momondo offers a useful price alert feature which will track prices for flights to Afghanistan and alert you when they change.