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

Nov 7

ORD

18h 35m

1 stop

KBL

Nov 14

KBL

27h 25m

1 stop

ORD

$869

Etihad Airways

Oct 13

ORD

18h 15m

1 stop

KBL

Oct 20

KBL

22h 45m

1 stop

ORD

$871

Etihad Airways

Oct 21

ORD

18h 15m

1 stop

KBL

Oct 28

KBL

23h 15m

1 stop

ORD

$877

Etihad Airways

Nov 8

ORD

37h 45m

1 stop

KBL

Nov 15

KBL

23h 15m

1 stop

ORD

$997

Etihad Airways

Feb 6

ORD

37h 45m

1 stop

KBL

Apr 30

KBL

26h 55m

1 stop

ORD

$1,000

Etihad Airways

Oct 23

ORD

18h 15m

1 stop

KBL

Oct 30

KBL

27h 25m

1 stop

ORD

$1,027

Etihad Airways

Oct 6

ORD

35h 50m

1 stop

KBL

Oct 21

KBL

22h 45m

1 stop

ORD

$1,032

Etihad Airways

Oct 18

ORD

35h 50m

1 stop

KBL

Dec 23

KBL

23h 15m

1 stop

ORD

$1,033

Etihad Airways

Oct 23

ORD

36h 20m

1 stop

KBL

Jan 13

KBL

27h 25m

1 stop

ORD

$1,040

Etihad Airways

Oct 13

ORD

31h 30m

1 stop

KBL

Oct 20

KBL

22h 45m

1 stop

ORD

$1,044

Etihad Airways

Nov 3

ORD

37h 45m

1 stop

KBL

Nov 26

KBL

23h 15m

1 stop

ORD

$1,104

Multiple Airlines

Oct 18

IAD

33h 25m

2 stops

KBL

Nov 2

KBL

36h 40m

2 stops

IAD

$1,105

Flights to Mazar-I-Sharif

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Multiple Airlines

Feb 5

IAD

40h 55m

2 stops

MZR

Feb 26

MZR

29h 35m

2 stops

IAD

$1,053

Multiple Airlines

Oct 15

JFK

58h 10m

2 stops

MZR

Nov 12

MZR

37h 35m

2 stops

JFK

$1,349

Multiple Airlines

Mar 3

SFO

31h 50m

2 stops

MZR

Mar 26

MZR

36h 20m

2 stops

SFO

$1,653

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Mar 3

SFO

31h 50m

2 stops

MZR

Mar 26

MZR

36h 20m

2 stops

SFO

$1,657

Multiple Airlines

Oct 14

JFK

26h 10m

2 stops

MZR

Nov 12

MZR

31h 30m

3 stops

JFK

$2,064

Multiple Airlines

Dec 11

IAD

40h 55m

2 stops

MZR

Jan 8

MZR

29h 35m

2 stops

IAD

$2,561

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Oct 15

JFK

71h 10m

3 stops

MZR

Nov 12

MZR

54h 30m

3 stops

JFK

$3,415

Flights to Herāt

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Multiple Airlines

Oct 17

LAX

30h 50m

2 stops

HEA

Nov 15

HEA

36h 45m

2 stops

LAX

$1,863

Multiple Airlines

Nov 30

SFO

31h 30m

2 stops

HEA

Dec 27

HEA

36h 40m

2 stops

SFO

$2,811

Multiple Airlines

Dec 5

SFO

31h 30m

2 stops

HEA

Dec 27

HEA

36h 40m

2 stops

SFO

$2,837

Multiple Airlines

Nov 30

SFO

31h 30m

2 stops

HEA

Dec 30

HEA

36h 40m

2 stops

SFO

$2,952

Multiple Airlines

Dec 5

SFO

31h 30m

2 stops

HEA

Dec 30

HEA

36h 40m

2 stops

SFO

$2,977

Multiple Airlines

Nov 30

SFO

30h 50m

2 stops

HEA

Dec 28

HEA

36h 50m

2 stops

SFO

$3,238

Multiple Airlines

Dec 4

SFO

30h 50m

2 stops

HEA

Dec 28

HEA

36h 50m

2 stops

SFO

$3,594

Multiple Airlines

Dec 2

SFO

30h 50m

2 stops

HEA

Dec 30

HEA

36h 50m

2 stops

SFO

$4,125

Multiple Airlines

Nov 30

SFO

30h 50m

2 stops

HEA

Dec 29

HEA

36h 50m

2 stops

SFO

$4,177

Multiple Airlines

Nov 30

SFO

30h 50m

2 stops

HEA

Jan 1

HEA

36h 50m

2 stops

SFO

$4,413

Multiple Airlines

Dec 4

SFO

30h 50m

2 stops

HEA

Dec 29

HEA

36h 50m

2 stops

SFO

$4,532

Multiple Airlines

Dec 4

SFO

30h 50m

2 stops

HEA

Jan 1

HEA

36h 50m

2 stops

SFO

$4,773

Flights to Kandahār

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Multiple Airlines

Dec 16

JFK

49h 45m

2 stops

KDH

Jan 10

KDH

25h 55m

2 stops

JFK

$2,293

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1:10 pm - 6:15 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

18h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

3:00 pm - 7:55 amKBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$869Etihad Airways

Sat, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 14

2:00 pm - 5:45 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

18h 15m1 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

$871Etihad Airways

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

2:00 pm - 1:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

37h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

7:10 pm - 7:55 amKBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$871Etihad Airways

Thu, Oct 8 - Sun, Nov 8

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

33h 25m2 stops Istanbul Dubai Intl

5:15 pm - 8:25 pmKBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

36h 40m2 stops Dubai Intl Istanbul

$1,105Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Mon, Nov 2

5:50 pm - 4:00 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

36h 40m2 stops Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl Dubai Intl

9:15 am - 2:45 pmKBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

39h 00m2 stops Dubai Intl Riyadh King Khaled Intl

$1,129Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17

1:15 pm - 3:35 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

41h 50m2 stops Istanbul Dubai Intl

5:15 pm - 8:25 pmKBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

36h 40m2 stops Dubai Intl Istanbul

$1,174Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Thu, Nov 5

1:45 pm - 7:15 amLAX Los Angeles-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

29h 00m1 stop Istanbul

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

20h 20m1 stop Istanbul

$1,234Turkish Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 18

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

35h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

9:20 am - 2:25 pmKBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash-LAX Los Angeles

40h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,244Emirates

Wed, Oct 7 - Thu, Oct 22

1:45 pm - 7:15 amLAX Los Angeles-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

29h 00m1 stop Istanbul

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

20h 20m1 stop Istanbul

$1,256Turkish Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 18

7:45 pm - 8:05 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

25h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

5:15 pm - 2:55 pmKBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,279Emirates

Sun, Nov 8 - Thu, Nov 12

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

38h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

3:10 pm - 3:40 pmKBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

34h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$871Etihad Airways

Fri, Oct 2 - Fri, Oct 16

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

38h 35m1 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

$871Etihad Airways

Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 20

1:20 pm - 5:45 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

18h 55m1 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

$1,032Etihad Airways

Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 20

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

33h 40m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

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

36h 35m2 stops Islamabad Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,213Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Oct 14

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

33h 40m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

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

36h 35m2 stops Islamabad Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,213Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 12

11:05 am - 3:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

43h 35m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

11:50 am - 5:55 pmKBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

38h 35m2 stops Islamabad Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,215Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6

4:40 pm - 8:05 amLAX Los Angeles-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

27h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

4:45 pm - 2:25 pmKBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash-LAX Los Angeles

33h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,356Emirates

Tue, Sep 29 - Sun, Oct 18

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

$1,514Turkish Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Dec 30

5:15 pm - 3:35 pmSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

34h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

4:45 pm - 1:25 pmKBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

32h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,549Emirates

Wed, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 3

7:15 pm - 7:20 amSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

24h 35m1 stop Istanbul

8:50 am - 5:15 pmKBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

19h 55m1 stop Istanbul

$1,633Turkish Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Thu, Apr 1

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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoKabul

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

ORDKBL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/7

1:10 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Sat 11/14

3:00 pm-7:55 am

1 stop27h 25m

$869

Quickest round-trip

ChicagoKabul

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

ORDKBL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/13

2:00 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Tue 10/20

7:20 pm-8:35 am

1 stop22h 45m

$871

ChicagoKabul

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

ORDKBL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/8

2:00 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop37h 55m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Sun 11/8

7:10 pm-7:55 am

1 stop23h 15m

$871

Washington, D.C.Kabul

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

IADKBL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 10/18

9:40 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops33h 25m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Mon 11/2

5:15 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops36h 40m

$1,105

Washington, D.C.Kabul

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

IADKBL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/10

5:50 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops36h 40m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Tue 11/17

9:15 am-2:45 pm

2 stops39h 00m

$1,129

Washington, D.C.Kabul

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

IADKBL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/17

1:15 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops41h 50m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Thu 11/5

5:15 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops36h 40m

$1,174

Los AngelesKabul

LAX Los Angeles - KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

LAXKBL

Los Angeles

Mon 11/2

1:45 pm-7:15 am

1 stop29h 00m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Wed 11/18

8:45 am-4:35 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$1,234

Los AngelesKabul

LAX Los Angeles - KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

LAXKBL

Los Angeles

Wed 10/7

4:40 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop35h 25m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Thu 10/22

9:20 am-2:25 pm

1 stop40h 35m

$1,244

Los AngelesKabul

LAX Los Angeles - KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

LAXKBL

Los Angeles

Mon 11/2

1:45 pm-7:15 am

1 stop29h 00m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Wed 11/18

8:45 am-4:35 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$1,256

ChicagoKabul

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

ORDKBL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/8

7:45 pm-8:05 am

1 stop25h 50m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Thu 11/12

5:15 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$1,279

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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 49% 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	$567
Best Round-Trip Price	$869
Fastest flight time	17h 20m

The best one-way flight price to Afghanistan from United States in the last 5 days is $567 (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 $869 (Chicago O'Hare Intl to Kabul Khwaja Rawash).

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The fastest flight to Afghanistan from United States takes 17h 20m (Boston Logan 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, Etihad Airways, and flydubai, with prices starting at $85, $363, and $372 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, 48% 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?

93% 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 September 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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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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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.