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 Miami to Kabul Khwaja Rawash, which will take roughly 30h 35m. 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

Jan 20

ORD

37h 40m

1 stop

KBL

Apr 20

KBL

22h 45m

1 stop

ORD

$882

Etihad Airways

Feb 25

ORD

37h 40m

1 stop

KBL

Mar 25

KBL

27h 05m

1 stop

ORD

$885

Etihad Airways

Feb 24

ORD

39h 55m

2 stops

KBL

Apr 26

KBL

22h 45m

1 stop

ORD

$913

Etihad Airways

Feb 24

ORD

39h 55m

2 stops

KBL

Apr 26

KBL

37h 55m

2 stops

ORD

$916

Etihad Airways

Nov 7

ORD

18h 30m

1 stop

KBL

Dec 9

KBL

27h 05m

1 stop

ORD

$926

Etihad Airways

Feb 23

ORD

18h 30m

1 stop

KBL

Mar 25

KBL

22h 55m

1 stop

ORD

$929

Etihad Airways

Nov 13

ORD

37h 40m

1 stop

KBL

Dec 4

KBL

22h 55m

1 stop

ORD

$936

Etihad Airways

Dec 30

ORD

55h 00m

2 stops

KBL

Apr 29

KBL

33h 45m

2 stops

ORD

$940

Etihad Airways

Feb 25

ORD

37h 40m

1 stop

KBL

Apr 26

KBL

22h 45m

1 stop

ORD

$942

Etihad Airways

Dec 30

ORD

55h 00m

2 stops

KBL

Apr 29

KBL

26h 55m

1 stop

ORD

$943

Etihad Airways

Dec 30

ORD

18h 30m

1 stop

KBL

Apr 29

KBL

22h 45m

1 stop

ORD

$951

Etihad Airways

Jan 26

ORD

18h 30m

1 stop

KBL

Mar 30

KBL

26h 55m

1 stop

ORD

$952

Flights to Mazar-I-Sharif

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Multiple Airlines

Nov 22

JFK

40h 30m

2 stops

MZR

Dec 2

MZR

35h 00m

2 stops

JFK

$1,238

Multiple Airlines

Nov 22

JFK

33h 10m

3 stops

MZR

Dec 2

MZR

34h 15m

2 stops

JFK

$1,654

Multiple Airlines

Nov 21

JFK

20h 20m

1 stop

MZR

Dec 2

MZR

29h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$1,793

Multiple Airlines

Nov 9

SFO

39h 20m

2 stops

MZR

Nov 25

MZR

41h 40m

2 stops

SFO

$2,002

Multiple Airlines

Nov 8

SFO

36h 50m

2 stops

MZR

Nov 25

MZR

42h 35m

2 stops

SFO

$2,094

Multiple Airlines

Nov 21

JFK

20h 20m

1 stop

MZR

Dec 2

MZR

36h 55m

2 stops

JFK

$2,185

Multiple Airlines

Nov 22

JFK

33h 10m

3 stops

MZR

Dec 2

MZR

44h 55m

3 stops

JFK

$2,196

Multiple Airlines

Nov 10

IAD

33h 05m

2 stops

MZR

Nov 24

MZR

34h 45m

1 stop

IAD

$2,317

Multiple Airlines

Nov 8

SFO

48h 20m

2 stops

MZR

Nov 24

MZR

34h 50m

1 stop

SFO

$2,336

Multiple Airlines

Jan 3

IAD

41h 05m

2 stops

MZR

Jan 31

MZR

55h 15m

2 stops

IAD

$2,401

Multiple Airlines

Nov 6

SFO

48h 20m

2 stops

MZR

Nov 24

MZR

34h 50m

1 stop

SFO

$2,405

Multiple Airlines

Nov 9

SFO

49h 10m

2 stops

MZR

Nov 24

MZR

34h 50m

1 stop

SFO

$2,413

Flights to Kandahār

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Multiple Airlines

Nov 8

JFK

48h 45m

2 stops

KDH

Nov 22

KDH

26h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$1,173

Multiple Airlines

Nov 9

JFK

31h 45m

2 stops

KDH

Nov 26

KDH

26h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$1,225

Multiple Airlines

Nov 11

JFK

49h 45m

2 stops

KDH

Nov 25

KDH

39h 15m

2 stops

JFK

$1,296

Multiple Airlines

Nov 11

JFK

49h 45m

2 stops

KDH

Nov 26

KDH

25h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$1,403

Multiple Airlines

Nov 11

JFK

49h 45m

2 stops

KDH

Nov 21

KDH

39h 15m

2 stops

JFK

$1,470

Multiple Airlines

Nov 9

JFK

56h 15m

2 stops

KDH

Nov 25

KDH

39h 15m

2 stops

JFK

$1,497

Multiple Airlines

Nov 10

JFK

30h 55m

2 stops

KDH

Nov 25

KDH

32h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$1,551

Multiple Airlines

Nov 13

JFK

32h 15m

2 stops

KDH

Nov 25

KDH

39h 15m

2 stops

JFK

$1,604

Multiple Airlines

Nov 8

JFK

47h 45m

2 stops

KDH

Nov 25

KDH

32h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$1,607

Multiple Airlines

Nov 8

JFK

49h 45m

3 stops

KDH

Nov 26

KDH

25h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$1,615

Multiple Airlines

Nov 8

JFK

49h 45m

3 stops

KDH

Nov 22

KDH

25h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$1,617

Multiple Airlines

Nov 12

JFK

56h 15m

2 stops

KDH

Nov 25

KDH

39h 15m

2 stops

JFK

$1,619

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1:15 pm - 1:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

37h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

7:20 pm - 8:35 amKBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$882Etihad Airways

Wed, Jan 20 - Tue, Apr 20

1:15 pm - 1:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

37h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

3:10 pm - 8:35 amKBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$882Etihad Airways

Tue, Feb 2 - Thu, Apr 29

1:15 pm - 1:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

37h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

3:10 pm - 8:35 amKBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$882Etihad Airways

Wed, Feb 24 - Mon, Apr 26

11:45 am - 7:15 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

33h 00m1 stop Istanbul

8:40 am - 9:35 amKBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

34h 25m1 stop Istanbul

$966Turkish Airlines

Wed, Dec 30 - Thu, Apr 15

9:15 pm - 7:15 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

23h 30m1 stop Istanbul

8:40 am - 9:35 amKBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

34h 25m1 stop Istanbul

$976Turkish Airlines

Wed, Mar 10 - Fri, Apr 9

11:45 am - 7:15 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

33h 00m1 stop Istanbul

8:40 am - 6:10 pmKBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

19h 00m1 stop Istanbul

$982Turkish Airlines

Wed, Jan 6 - Tue, Mar 30

11:00 am - 6:15 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

21h 45m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

3:10 pm - 8:35 amKBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,069Multiple Airlines

Sun, Apr 11 - Mon, Aug 9

11:00 am - 6:15 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

20h 45m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

7:10 pm - 8:35 amKBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,069Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 23

3:50 pm - 4:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

35h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

9:15 am - 1:50 pmKBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash-LAX Los Angeles

41h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,306Emirates

Sun, Nov 1 - Fri, Nov 20

7:50 pm - 8:05 amLAX Los Angeles-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

24h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

5:15 pm - 1:50 pmKBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash-LAX Los Angeles

33h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,306Emirates

Wed, Oct 28 - Fri, Nov 6

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8:05 pm - 5:45 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

36h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

3:00 pm - 7:35 amKBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$913Etihad Airways

Sun, Oct 18 - Mon, Nov 2

9:38 am - 5:45 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

22h 37m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

3:00 pm - 7:35 amKBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$916Etihad Airways

Wed, Oct 21 - Fri, Nov 20

1:20 pm - 1:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

38h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

3:00 pm - 7:35 amKBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$957Etihad Airways

Wed, Oct 21 - Fri, Nov 20

9:40 pm - 3:35 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

33h 25m2 stops Istanbul Dubai Intl

9:15 am - 7:25 pmKBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

43h 40m2 stops Dubai Intl Istanbul

$1,158Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Mon, Nov 30

8:30 am - 5:45 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

23h 45m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

7:10 pm - 2:19 pmKBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 39m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$1,219Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Mon, Nov 2

9:00 pm - 3:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

33h 40m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Islamabad Intl

11:50 am - 3:55 pmKBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

37h 35m2 stops Islamabad Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,231Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Thu, Nov 5

4:40 pm - 3:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

35h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

9:15 am - 1:50 pmKBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash-LAX Los Angeles

41h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,306Emirates

Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Nov 19

4:40 pm - 3:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

35h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

5:15 pm - 1:50 pmKBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash-LAX Los Angeles

33h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,306Emirates

Sun, Oct 18 - Tue, Nov 24

8:10 pm - 7:20 amLAX Los Angeles-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

23h 40m1 stop Istanbul

8:45 am - 4:35 pmKBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash-LAX Los Angeles

20h 20m1 stop Istanbul

$1,432Turkish Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Nov 27

6:45 pm - 7:20 amSFO San Francisco-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

25h 05m1 stop Istanbul

8:45 am - 4:30 pmKBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash-SFO San Francisco

20h 15m1 stop Istanbul

$1,520Turkish Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Wed, Nov 11

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ChicagoKabul

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

ORDKBL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/20

1:15 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop37h 40m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Tue 4/20

7:20 pm-8:35 am

1 stop22h 45m

$882

ChicagoKabul

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

ORDKBL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/2

1:15 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop37h 40m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Thu 4/29

3:10 pm-8:35 am

1 stop26h 55m

$882

ChicagoKabul

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

ORDKBL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/24

1:15 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop37h 40m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Mon 4/26

3:10 pm-8:35 am

1 stop26h 55m

$882

ChicagoKabul

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

ORDKBL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/30

11:45 am-7:15 am

1 stop33h 00m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Thu 4/15

8:40 am-9:35 am

1 stop34h 25m

$966

ChicagoKabul

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

ORDKBL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/10

9:15 pm-7:15 am

1 stop23h 30m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Fri 4/9

8:40 am-9:35 am

1 stop34h 25m

$976

ChicagoKabul

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

ORDKBL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/6

11:45 am-7:15 am

1 stop33h 00m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Tue 3/30

8:40 am-6:10 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$982

ChicagoKabul

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

ORDKBL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/11

11:00 am-6:15 pm

2 stops21h 45m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Mon 8/9

3:10 pm-8:35 am

1 stop26h 55m

$1,069

Quickest round-trip

ChicagoKabul

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

ORDKBL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/24

11:00 am-6:15 pm

2 stops20h 45m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Tue 3/23

7:10 pm-8:35 am

1 stop22h 55m

$1,069

Los AngelesKabul

LAX Los Angeles - KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

LAXKBL

Los Angeles

Sun 11/1

3:50 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop35h 40m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Fri 11/20

9:15 am-1:50 pm

1 stop41h 05m

$1,306

Los AngelesKabul

LAX Los Angeles - KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

LAXKBL

Los Angeles

Wed 10/28

7:50 pm-8:05 am

1 stop24h 45m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Fri 11/6

5:15 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop33h 05m

$1,306

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What airlines fly to Afghanistan?

Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways and Emirates 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 47% 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	$544
Best Round-Trip Price	$882
Fastest flight time	26h 15m

The best one-way flight price to Afghanistan from United States in the last 5 days is $544 (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 $882 (Chicago O'Hare Intl to Kabul Khwaja Rawash).

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The fastest flight to Afghanistan from United States takes 26h 15m (Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson 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, flydubai, and Etihad Airways, with prices starting at $85, $363, and $363 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, 46% 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?

92% 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 October 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?

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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.

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