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 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 26h 05m. 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

Aug 20

DEN

25h 15m

2 stops

KBL

Sep 22

KBL

29h 40m

2 stops

DEN

$1,119

Etihad Airways

Aug 20

DEN

25h 15m

2 stops

KBL

Sep 20

KBL

36h 57m

2 stops

DEN

$1,124

Multiple Airlines

Jul 31

SFO

42h 10m

2 stops

KBL

Sep 30

KBL

40h 45m

1 stop

SFO

$1,127

Etihad Airways

Sep 1

DFW

22h 28m

2 stops

KBL

Oct 2

KBL

47h 33m

2 stops

DFW

$1,139

Etihad Airways

Aug 15

DEN

25h 15m

2 stops

KBL

Sep 15

KBL

29h 40m

2 stops

DEN

$1,141

Etihad Airways

Sep 9

DEN

24h 34m

2 stops

KBL

Oct 9

KBL

28h 30m

2 stops

DEN

$1,149

Etihad Airways

Oct 1

DFW

44h 02m

2 stops

KBL

Oct 15

KBL

29h 01m

2 stops

DFW

$1,150

Etihad Airways

Sep 9

DEN

24h 34m

2 stops

KBL

Oct 19

KBL

53h 28m

2 stops

DEN

$1,154

Etihad Airways

Sep 2

DEN

24h 45m

2 stops

KBL

Nov 11

KBL

39h 40m

2 stops

DEN

$1,167

Etihad Airways

Aug 3

DFW

42h 20m

2 stops

KBL

Sep 15

KBL

28h 34m

2 stops

DFW

$1,169

Multiple Airlines

Aug 14

SFO

42h 10m

2 stops

KBL

Sep 30

KBL

40h 45m

1 stop

SFO

$1,175

Etihad Airways

Jul 7

DEN

31h 46m

2 stops

KBL

Sep 15

KBL

29h 40m

2 stops

DEN

$1,190

Flights to Mazar-I-Sharif

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Multiple Airlines

Aug 14

JFK

33h 30m

2 stops

MZR

Sep 7

MZR

28h 20m

2 stops

JFK

$1,778

Multiple Airlines

Jul 4

SFO

31h 25m

2 stops

MZR

Aug 7

MZR

36h 30m

2 stops

SFO

$2,197

Multiple Airlines

Jul 4

SFO

31h 25m

2 stops

MZR

Aug 5

MZR

36h 30m

2 stops

SFO

$2,237

Multiple Airlines

Jul 4

SFO

31h 25m

2 stops

MZR

Aug 9

MZR

36h 30m

2 stops

SFO

$2,287

Multiple Airlines

Jul 5

SFO

36h 25m

2 stops

MZR

Aug 5

MZR

42h 00m

2 stops

SFO

$2,357

Multiple Airlines

Jul 5

SFO

31h 25m

2 stops

MZR

Aug 9

MZR

36h 30m

2 stops

SFO

$2,407

Multiple Airlines

Jul 1

SFO

31h 25m

2 stops

MZR

Aug 7

MZR

36h 30m

2 stops

SFO

$2,554

Multiple Airlines

Jul 3

SFO

31h 25m

2 stops

MZR

Aug 7

MZR

36h 30m

2 stops

SFO

$2,557

Multiple Airlines

Jul 1

SFO

31h 25m

2 stops

MZR

Aug 9

MZR

36h 30m

2 stops

SFO

$2,604

Multiple Airlines

Jul 3

SFO

36h 25m

2 stops

MZR

Aug 9

MZR

36h 30m

2 stops

SFO

$2,654

Multiple Airlines

Jul 6

SFO

47h 30m

3 stops

MZR

Aug 9

MZR

27h 55m

1 stop

SFO

$3,033

Multiple Airlines

Jun 30

SFO

28h 45m

2 stops

MZR

Aug 9

MZR

27h 55m

1 stop

SFO

$3,051

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6:30 am - 6:15 pm

DEN

KBL

25h 15m

2 stops

7:20 pm - 2:30 pm

KBL

DEN

29h 40m

2 stops

$1,119Etihad Airways

Thu, Aug 20 - Tue, Sep 22

6:30 am - 6:15 pm

DEN

KBL

25h 15m

2 stops

7:20 pm - 9:47 pm

KBL

DEN

36h 57m

2 stops

$1,124Etihad Airways

Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Sep 20

10:30 am - 4:10 pm

SFO

KBL

42h 10m

2 stops

10:20 am - 3:35 pm

KBL

SFO

40h 45m

1 stop

$1,127Multiple Airlines

Fri, Jul 31 - Wed, Sep 30

10:17 am - 6:15 pm

DFW

KBL

22h 28m

2 stops

7:20 pm - 9:23 am

KBL

DFW

47h 33m

2 stops

$1,139Etihad Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Fri, Oct 2

6:30 am - 6:15 pm

DEN

KBL

25h 15m

2 stops

7:20 pm - 2:30 pm

KBL

DEN

29h 40m

2 stops

$1,141Etihad Airways

Sat, Aug 15 - Tue, Sep 15

10:30 am - 4:10 pm

SFO

KBL

42h 10m

2 stops

10:20 am - 3:35 pm

KBL

SFO

40h 45m

1 stop

$1,175Multiple Airlines

Fri, Aug 14 - Wed, Sep 30

1:20 pm - 7:20 am

IAD

KBL

33h 30m

1 stop

8:50 am - 7:50 pm

KBL

IAD

19h 30m

1 stop

$1,250Turkish Airlines

Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Oct 6

1:20 pm - 7:20 am

IAD

KBL

33h 30m

1 stop

8:50 am - 11:35 am

KBL

IAD

35h 15m

1 stop

$1,286Turkish Airlines

Fri, Jul 31 - Thu, Aug 27

5:00 pm - 3:35 pm

DCA

KBL

38h 05m

2 stops

9:20 am - 10:26 pm

KBL

DCA

45h 36m

2 stops

$1,649Emirates

Mon, Sep 14 - Fri, Sep 18

5:00 pm - 8:05 am

DCA

KBL

30h 35m

2 stops

9:20 am - 10:26 pm

KBL

DCA

45h 36m

2 stops

$1,750Emirates

Mon, Sep 14 - Fri, Sep 25

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DenverKabul

DEN - KBL

DENKBL

Denver Intl

Thu 8/20

6:30 am-6:15 pm

2 stops25h 15m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Tue 9/22

7:20 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops29h 40m

$1,119

DenverKabul

DEN - KBL

DENKBL

Denver Intl

Thu 8/20

6:30 am-6:15 pm

2 stops25h 15m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Sun 9/20

7:20 pm-9:47 pm

2 stops36h 57m

$1,124

San FranciscoKabul

SFO - KBL

SFOKBL

San Francisco

Fri 7/31

10:30 am-4:10 pm

2 stops42h 10m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Wed 9/30

10:20 am-3:35 pm

1 stop40h 45m

$1,127

DallasKabul

DFW - KBL

DFWKBL

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 9/1

10:17 am-6:15 pm

2 stops22h 28m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Fri 10/2

7:20 pm-9:23 am

2 stops47h 33m

$1,139

DenverKabul

DEN - KBL

DENKBL

Denver Intl

Sat 8/15

6:30 am-6:15 pm

2 stops25h 15m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Tue 9/15

7:20 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops29h 40m

$1,141

San FranciscoKabul

SFO - KBL

SFOKBL

San Francisco

Fri 8/14

10:30 am-4:10 pm

2 stops42h 10m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Wed 9/30

10:20 am-3:35 pm

1 stop40h 45m

$1,175

Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Kabul

IAD - KBL

IADKBL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/4

1:20 pm-7:20 am

1 stop33h 30m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Tue 10/6

8:50 am-7:50 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$1,250

Washington, D.C.Kabul

IAD - KBL

IADKBL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 7/31

1:20 pm-7:20 am

1 stop33h 30m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Thu 8/27

8:50 am-11:35 am

1 stop35h 15m

$1,286

Washington, D.C.Kabul

DCA - KBL

DCAKBL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/14

5:00 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops38h 05m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Fri 9/18

9:20 am-10:26 pm

2 stops45h 36m

$1,649

Washington, D.C.Kabul

DCA - KBL

DCAKBL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/14

5:00 pm-8:05 am

2 stops30h 35m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Fri 9/25

9:20 am-10:26 pm

2 stops45h 36m

$1,750

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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 64% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Afghanistan. Keep in mind that there are 6 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	$575
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,119
Fastest flight time	19h 45m

The best one-way flight price to Afghanistan from United States in the last 72 hours is $575 (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 $1,119 (Denver 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, $257, and $346 respectively.

What airlines fly to Afghanistan?

There are 6 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?

95% 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 7 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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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.