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 23h 40m 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 Kandahār.

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Flights to Kabul

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Etihad Airways

Apr 15

ORD

19h 45m

1 stop

KBL

Apr 30

KBL

22h 45m

1 stop

ORD

$821

Etihad Airways

Apr 8

IAD

19h 40m

1 stop

KBL

Jun 9

KBL

22h 55m

1 stop

IAD

$868

Etihad Airways

Apr 2

IAD

19h 40m

1 stop

KBL

Apr 30

KBL

22h 55m

1 stop

IAD

$876

Etihad Airways

Apr 2

IAD

19h 40m

1 stop

KBL

Apr 28

KBL

22h 55m

1 stop

IAD

$883

Etihad Airways

May 4

IAD

18h 35m

1 stop

KBL

May 28

KBL

22h 55m

1 stop

IAD

$886

Etihad Airways

Apr 22

IAD

18h 35m

1 stop

KBL

May 22

KBL

22h 55m

1 stop

IAD

$899

Etihad Airways

Apr 2

IAD

19h 40m

1 stop

KBL

Jun 30

KBL

22h 55m

1 stop

IAD

$908

Etihad Airways

Apr 22

IAD

18h 35m

1 stop

KBL

May 30

KBL

22h 55m

1 stop

IAD

$911

Etihad Airways

May 4

IAD

18h 35m

1 stop

KBL

Jun 9

KBL

22h 55m

1 stop

IAD

$915

Etihad Airways

Apr 2

IAD

19h 40m

1 stop

KBL

Jun 30

KBL

22h 55m

1 stop

IAD

$916

Etihad Airways

Apr 3

IAD

19h 40m

1 stop

KBL

Apr 30

KBL

22h 55m

1 stop

IAD

$923

Etihad Airways

May 1

IAD

18h 35m

1 stop

KBL

May 5

KBL

22h 55m

1 stop

IAD

$926

Flights to Mazar-I-Sharif

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Multiple Airlines

May 21

SFO

55h 25m

2 stops

MZR

Jul 21

MZR

33h 55m

1 stop

SFO

$4,030

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2:05 pm - 6:15 pm

IAD

KBL

19h 40m

1 stop

7:20 pm - 9:45 am

KBL

IAD

22h 55m

1 stop

$868Etihad Airways

Wed, Apr 8 - Tue, Jun 9

2:05 pm - 6:15 pm

IAD

KBL

19h 40m

1 stop

7:20 pm - 9:45 am

KBL

IAD

22h 55m

1 stop

$876Etihad Airways

Thu, Apr 2 - Thu, Apr 30

3:10 pm - 6:15 pm

IAD

KBL

18h 35m

1 stop

7:20 pm - 9:45 am

KBL

IAD

22h 55m

1 stop

$877Etihad Airways

Thu, Apr 2 - Thu, May 28

2:05 pm - 6:15 pm

IAD

KBL

19h 40m

1 stop

7:20 pm - 9:45 am

KBL

IAD

22h 55m

1 stop

$883Etihad Airways

Thu, Apr 2 - Tue, Apr 28

8:10 pm - 7:20 am

ORD

KBL

25h 40m

1 stop

8:50 am - 9:40 am

KBL

ORD

34h 20m

1 stop

$970Turkish Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 20

11:33 pm - 6:15 pm

SEA

KBL

31h 12m

2 stops

7:20 pm - 10:38 pm

KBL

SEA

38h 48m

2 stops

$1,030Multiple Airlines

Wed, Apr 15 - Fri, May 15

7:05 am - 6:15 pm

DFW

KBL

25h 40m

2 stops

7:20 pm - 5:50 pm

KBL

DFW

32h 00m

2 stops

$1,030Multiple Airlines

Mon, Apr 20 - Tue, Jun 30

8:10 pm - 7:20 am

ORD

KBL

25h 40m

1 stop

8:50 am - 9:40 am

KBL

ORD

34h 20m

1 stop

$1,047Turkish Airlines

Fri, Aug 7 - Mon, Sep 7

8:35 pm - 3:35 pm

ORD

KBL

33h 30m

1 stop

4:45 pm - 3:45 pm

KBL

ORD

32h 30m

1 stop

$1,174Emirates

Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 26

5:00 pm - 3:35 pm

DCA

KBL

38h 05m

2 stops

9:20 am - 10:47 pm

KBL

DCA

45h 57m

2 stops

$1,606Emirates

Mon, May 4 - Thu, May 7

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Washington, D.C.Kabul

IAD - KBL

IADKBL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/8

2:05 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Tue 6/9

7:20 pm-9:45 am

1 stop22h 55m

$868

Washington, D.C.Kabul

IAD - KBL

IADKBL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/2

2:05 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Thu 4/30

7:20 pm-9:45 am

1 stop22h 55m

$876

Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Kabul

IAD - KBL

IADKBL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/2

3:10 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Thu 5/28

7:20 pm-9:45 am

1 stop22h 55m

$877

Washington, D.C.Kabul

IAD - KBL

IADKBL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/2

2:05 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Tue 4/28

7:20 pm-9:45 am

1 stop22h 55m

$883

ChicagoKabul

ORD - KBL

ORDKBL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/6

8:10 pm-7:20 am

1 stop25h 40m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Sun 9/20

8:50 am-9:40 am

1 stop34h 20m

$970

SeattleKabul

SEA - KBL

SEAKBL

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 4/15

11:33 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops31h 12m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Fri 5/15

7:20 pm-10:38 pm

2 stops38h 48m

$1,030

DallasKabul

DFW - KBL

DFWKBL

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 4/20

7:05 am-6:15 pm

2 stops25h 40m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Tue 6/30

7:20 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops32h 00m

$1,030

ChicagoKabul

ORD - KBL

ORDKBL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/7

8:10 pm-7:20 am

1 stop25h 40m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Mon 9/7

8:50 am-9:40 am

1 stop34h 20m

$1,047

ChicagoKabul

ORD - KBL

ORDKBL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

8:35 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop33h 30m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Tue 5/26

4:45 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop32h 30m

$1,174

Washington, D.C.Kabul

DCA - KBL

DCAKBL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/4

5:00 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops38h 05m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Thu 5/7

9:20 am-10:47 pm

2 stops45h 57m

$1,606

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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 69% 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	$522
Best Round-Trip Price	$868
Fastest flight time	21h 45m

The best one-way flight price to Afghanistan from United States in the last 72 hours is $522 (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 72 hours is $868 (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Kabul Khwaja Rawash).

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The fastest flight to Afghanistan from United States takes 21h 45m (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National 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 Turkish Airlines, with prices starting at $85, $228, and $257 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, 70% 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 March 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.

Why use momondo?

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.