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 and flying into Kabul Khwaja Rawash (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 24h 15m on average. Another popular route from United States to Afghanistan is flying from San Francisco to Kabul Khwaja Rawash, which will take roughly 25h 15m. 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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Flights to Kabul

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Etihad Airways

Aug 31

BOS

16h 35m

1 stop

KBL

Mar 1

KBL

28h 30m

1 stop

BOS

$1,123

Etihad Airways

Aug 25

BOS

36h 15m

1 stop

KBL

Sep 26

KBL

31h 30m

1 stop

BOS

$1,163

Turkish Airlines

Oct 1

LAX

23h 40m

1 stop

KBL

Oct 20

KBL

20h 55m

1 stop

LAX

$1,164

Etihad Airways

Aug 31

BOS

24h 34m

2 stops

KBL

Feb 4

KBL

28h 30m

1 stop

BOS

$1,169

Multiple Airlines

Oct 1

IAD

33h 30m

2 stops

KBL

Oct 31

KBL

34h 35m

2 stops

IAD

$1,170

Turkish Airlines

Sep 30

LAX

30h 25m

1 stop

KBL

Nov 1

KBL

21h 20m

1 stop

LAX

$1,171

Etihad Airways

Aug 31

BOS

24h 34m

2 stops

KBL

Mar 1

KBL

32h 54m

2 stops

BOS

$1,172

Multiple Airlines

Oct 7

SFO

42h 10m

2 stops

KBL

Nov 4

KBL

33h 10m

1 stop

SFO

$1,173

Etihad Airways

Aug 25

IAD

37h 45m

1 stop

KBL

Oct 3

KBL

27h 05m

1 stop

IAD

$1,181

Multiple Airlines

Aug 31

IAD

33h 30m

2 stops

KBL

Sep 14

KBL

36h 20m

2 stops

IAD

$1,183

Multiple Airlines

Aug 23

IAD

33h 30m

2 stops

KBL

Sep 10

KBL

36h 20m

2 stops

IAD

$1,187

Multiple Airlines

Aug 23

IAD

33h 30m

2 stops

KBL

Sep 10

KBL

36h 20m

2 stops

IAD

$1,191

Flights to Mazar-I-Sharif

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Multiple Airlines

Sep 1

JFK

21h 15m

2 stops

MZR

Oct 5

MZR

33h 35m

2 stops

JFK

$1,170

Multiple Airlines

Aug 15

JFK

58h 10m

2 stops

MZR

Sep 7

MZR

33h 35m

2 stops

JFK

$1,392

Multiple Airlines

Aug 27

JFK

58h 10m

2 stops

MZR

Sep 3

MZR

37h 30m

2 stops

JFK

$1,401

Multiple Airlines

Aug 26

SFO

31h 30m

2 stops

MZR

Oct 1

MZR

38h 30m

2 stops

SFO

$1,693

Multiple Airlines

Aug 15

JFK

58h 10m

2 stops

MZR

Sep 7

MZR

33h 35m

2 stops

JFK

$1,750

Multiple Airlines

Aug 27

JFK

58h 10m

2 stops

MZR

Sep 3

MZR

31h 30m

3 stops

JFK

$1,821

Multiple Airlines

Aug 15

JFK

58h 10m

2 stops

MZR

Sep 7

MZR

33h 35m

2 stops

JFK

$1,843

Multiple Airlines

Aug 31

JFK

21h 15m

1 stop

MZR

Oct 5

MZR

33h 35m

2 stops

JFK

$2,273

Multiple Airlines

Aug 14

JFK

31h 10m

2 stops

MZR

Sep 7

MZR

40h 10m

3 stops

JFK

$2,371

Multiple Airlines

Aug 29

JFK

21h 15m

1 stop

MZR

Sep 6

MZR

55h 55m

2 stops

JFK

$2,375

Multiple Airlines

Sep 16

SFO

29h 45m

2 stops

MZR

Nov 15

MZR

34h 30m

1 stop

SFO

$2,569

Multiple Airlines

Aug 15

JFK

38h 50m

1 stop

MZR

Sep 7

MZR

33h 35m

2 stops

JFK

$2,615

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4:40 pm - 1:25 pm

BOS

KBL

36h 15m

1 stop

3:10 pm - 2:40 pm

KBL

BOS

32h 00m

1 stop

$1,123Etihad Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Oct 20

8:25 am - 5:45 pm

BOS

KBL

24h 50m

2 stops

3:10 pm - 2:40 pm

KBL

BOS

32h 00m

1 stop

$1,169Etihad Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Oct 20

10:00 pm - 3:00 pm

BOS

KBL

32h 30m

2 stops

2:50 pm - 2:55 pm

KBL

BOS

32h 35m

2 stops

$1,169Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 31

9:00 pm - 3:00 pm

IAD

KBL

33h 30m

2 stops

2:50 pm - 4:55 pm

KBL

IAD

34h 35m

2 stops

$1,170Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 31

9:00 pm - 3:00 pm

IAD

KBL

33h 30m

2 stops

2:50 pm - 4:55 pm

KBL

IAD

34h 35m

2 stops

$1,170Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 11 - Sat, Oct 31

1:25 pm - 7:20 am

LAX

KBL

30h 25m

1 stop

8:45 am - 6:35 pm

KBL

LAX

21h 20m

1 stop

$1,171Turkish Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Nov 1

8:10 pm - 7:20 am

LAX

KBL

23h 40m

1 stop

8:45 am - 5:35 pm

KBL

LAX

20h 20m

1 stop

$1,171Turkish Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Sat, Oct 31

8:25 am - 5:45 pm

BOS

KBL

24h 50m

2 stops

3:10 pm - 8:49 pm

KBL

BOS

38h 09m

2 stops

$1,172Etihad Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Oct 20

11:20 am - 8:05 am

JFK

KBL

36h 15m

1 stop

9:20 am - 6:55 pm

KBL

JFK

42h 05m

2 stops

$1,290Emirates

Tue, Aug 25 - Sat, Sep 26

4:40 pm - 3:35 pm

LAX

KBL

35h 25m

1 stop

4:45 pm - 2:15 pm

KBL

LAX

33h 00m

1 stop

$1,306Emirates

Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Sep 17

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BostonKabul

BOS - KBL

BOSKBL

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 9/1

4:40 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop36h 15m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Tue 10/20

3:10 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$1,123

BostonKabul

BOS - KBL

BOSKBL

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 9/1

8:25 am-5:45 pm

2 stops24h 50m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Tue 10/20

3:10 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$1,169

BostonKabul

BOS - KBL

BOSKBL

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 9/30

10:00 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops32h 30m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Sat 10/31

2:50 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops32h 35m

$1,169

Washington, D.C.Kabul

IAD - KBL

IADKBL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/1

9:00 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops33h 30m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Sat 10/31

2:50 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops34h 35m

$1,170

Washington, D.C.Kabul

IAD - KBL

IADKBL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 10/11

9:00 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops33h 30m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Sat 10/31

2:50 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops34h 35m

$1,170

Los AngelesKabul

LAX - KBL

LAXKBL

Los Angeles

Wed 9/30

1:25 pm-7:20 am

1 stop30h 25m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Sun 11/1

8:45 am-6:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$1,171

Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesKabul

LAX - KBL

LAXKBL

Los Angeles

Wed 10/14

8:10 pm-7:20 am

1 stop23h 40m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Sat 10/31

8:45 am-5:35 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$1,171

BostonKabul

BOS - KBL

BOSKBL

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 9/1

8:25 am-5:45 pm

2 stops24h 50m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Tue 10/20

3:10 pm-8:49 pm

2 stops38h 09m

$1,172

New YorkKabul

JFK - KBL

JFKKBL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/25

11:20 am-8:05 am

1 stop36h 15m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Sat 9/26

9:20 am-6:55 pm

2 stops42h 05m

$1,290

Los AngelesKabul

LAX - KBL

LAXKBL

Los Angeles

Tue 8/18

4:40 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop35h 25m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Thu 9/17

4:45 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$1,306

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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 54% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Afghanistan. Keep in mind that there are 9 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	$596
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,123
Fastest flight time	19h 45m

The best one-way flight price to Afghanistan from United States in the last 5 days is $596 (New York John F Kennedy 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 $1,123 (Boston Logan Intl to Kabul Khwaja Rawash).

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The fastest flight to Afghanistan from United States takes 19h 45m (New York John F Kennedy 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, $251, and $362 respectively.

What airlines fly to Afghanistan?

There are 9 airlines that fly to Afghanistan on a routine basis, but Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways and Emirates happen to be the most popular among our users. In the past year, 54% 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?

94% 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 9 as of August 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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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.