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 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 17

ORD

37h 40m

1 stop

KBL

Feb 17

KBL

27h 05m

1 stop

ORD

$903

Etihad Airways

Feb 22

ORD

37h 40m

1 stop

KBL

Mar 2

KBL

27h 05m

1 stop

ORD

$936

Etihad Airways

Jan 25

ORD

37h 40m

1 stop

KBL

Feb 5

KBL

22h 55m

1 stop

ORD

$938

Turkish Airlines

Dec 30

ORD

24h 30m

1 stop

KBL

Apr 20

KBL

19h 00m

1 stop

ORD

$966

Turkish Airlines

Mar 8

ORD

32h 00m

1 stop

KBL

May 24

KBL

34h 25m

1 stop

ORD

$976

Turkish Airlines

Dec 4

ORD

33h 00m

1 stop

KBL

Dec 11

KBL

35h 45m

1 stop

ORD

$982

Etihad Airways

Apr 1

ORD

40h 55m

2 stops

KBL

Jun 1

KBL

26h 55m

1 stop

ORD

$983

Etihad Airways

Jan 17

ORD

60h 00m

2 stops

KBL

Feb 17

KBL

27h 05m

1 stop

ORD

$984

Etihad Airways

Jan 25

ORD

22h 15m

2 stops

KBL

Feb 5

KBL

22h 55m

1 stop

ORD

$988

Etihad Airways

Jan 5

ORD

37h 40m

1 stop

KBL

Apr 6

KBL

22h 45m

1 stop

ORD

$992

Etihad Airways

Jan 17

ORD

60h 00m

2 stops

KBL

Feb 17

KBL

56h 35m

2 stops

ORD

$994

Etihad Airways

Feb 22

ORD

41h 50m

2 stops

KBL

Mar 2

KBL

22h 55m

1 stop

ORD

$1,006

Flights to Mazar-I-Sharif

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Multiple Airlines

Nov 11

JFK

35h 30m

2 stops

MZR

Nov 26

MZR

31h 30m

2 stops

JFK

$1,243

Multiple Airlines

Feb 6

JFK

57h 30m

2 stops

MZR

Feb 24

MZR

34h 20m

2 stops

JFK

$1,246

Multiple Airlines

Nov 9

JFK

44h 45m

2 stops

MZR

Nov 23

MZR

41h 00m

2 stops

JFK

$1,255

Multiple Airlines

Nov 11

JFK

28h 10m

3 stops

MZR

Nov 26

MZR

41h 25m

3 stops

JFK

$1,592

Multiple Airlines

Nov 14

JFK

31h 50m

1 stop

MZR

Nov 29

MZR

37h 45m

1 stop

JFK

$1,728

Multiple Airlines

Feb 6

JFK

24h 25m

1 stop

MZR

Feb 24

MZR

29h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$1,746

Multiple Airlines

Nov 12

JFK

57h 30m

2 stops

MZR

Nov 27

MZR

35h 30m

2 stops

JFK

$2,040

Multiple Airlines

Feb 6

JFK

31h 50m

1 stop

MZR

Feb 24

MZR

44h 20m

2 stops

JFK

$2,159

Multiple Airlines

Nov 14

JFK

21h 20m

2 stops

MZR

Nov 29

MZR

58h 25m

2 stops

JFK

$2,456

Multiple Airlines

Nov 9

JFK

34h 35m

2 stops

MZR

Nov 23

MZR

41h 00m

3 stops

JFK

$2,485

Multiple Airlines

Feb 6

JFK

70h 10m

3 stops

MZR

Feb 24

MZR

46h 10m

2 stops

JFK

$3,098

Multiple Airlines

Nov 12

JFK

70h 10m

3 stops

MZR

Nov 27

MZR

52h 30m

3 stops

JFK

$3,337

Flights to Herāt

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Multiple Airlines

Nov 9

IAD

35h 05m

2 stops

HEA

Nov 23

HEA

30h 00m

2 stops

IAD

$1,060

Multiple Airlines

Nov 24

IAD

35h 05m

2 stops

HEA

Dec 7

HEA

30h 00m

2 stops

IAD

$1,137

Multiple Airlines

Nov 23

IAD

35h 05m

2 stops

HEA

Dec 7

HEA

30h 00m

2 stops

IAD

$1,200

Multiple Airlines

Nov 9

IAD

62h 35m

2 stops

HEA

Nov 23

HEA

40h 25m

3 stops

IAD

$1,665

Multiple Airlines

Dec 1

SFO

35h 00m

2 stops

HEA

Jan 31

HEA

36h 40m

2 stops

SFO

$1,828

Multiple Airlines

Nov 9

IAD

35h 45m

1 stop

HEA

Nov 23

HEA

54h 00m

2 stops

IAD

$2,344

Multiple Airlines

Nov 23

IAD

35h 45m

1 stop

HEA

Dec 7

HEA

54h 00m

2 stops

IAD

$2,556

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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

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

27h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$903Etihad Airways

Sun, Jan 17 - Wed, Feb 17

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

37h 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

$936Etihad Airways

Wed, Mar 31 - Thu, Jun 24

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

37h 40m1 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

$936Etihad Airways

Mon, Feb 22 - Tue, Mar 2

8:15 pm - 7:15 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

24h 30m1 stop Istanbul

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

19h 00m1 stop Istanbul

$966Turkish Airlines

Wed, Dec 30 - Tue, Apr 20

12:45 pm - 7:15 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

32h 00m1 stop Istanbul

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

34h 25m1 stop Istanbul

$976Turkish Airlines

Mon, Mar 8 - Mon, May 24

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

33h 00m1 stop Istanbul

8:45 am - 10:00 amKBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 45m1 stop Istanbul

$982Turkish Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Fri, Dec 11

5:50 pm - 7:40 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

28h 20m2 stops Riyadh King Khaled Intl Dubai Intl

5:05 pm - 2:45 pmKBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

31h 10m2 stops Dubai Intl Riyadh King Khaled Intl

$1,124Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Sat, Dec 12

11:00 am - 7:40 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

35h 10m2 stops Riyadh King Khaled Intl Dubai Intl

5:05 pm - 2:45 pmKBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

30h 10m2 stops Dubai Intl Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

$1,131Multiple Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Fri, Apr 2

3:50 pm - 8:05 amLAX Los Angeles-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

27h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

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

41h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,306Emirates

Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Dec 10

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

Tue, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 16

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2:15 pm - 6:15 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

18h 30m1 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

$978Etihad Airways

Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 24

2:15 pm - 6:15 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

18h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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

22h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$983Etihad Airways

Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Dec 2

8:24 pm - 1:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

55h 31m2 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

$1,006Etihad Airways

Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4

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

26h 45m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

7:10 pm - 4:11 pmKBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 31m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$1,257Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Tue, Dec 15

8:30 am - 6:15 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

24h 15m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

7:10 pm - 4:12 pmKBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 32m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$1,257Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Wed, Dec 9

8:30 am - 6:15 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

24h 15m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

7:10 pm - 4:42 pmKBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 02m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,257Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Dec 2

4:50 pm - 8:05 amLAX Los Angeles-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

27h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

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

41h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,306Emirates

Sun, Oct 25 - Fri, Dec 4

4:50 pm - 8:05 amLAX Los Angeles-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

27h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

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

41h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,306Emirates

Tue, Oct 27 - Thu, Dec 3

7:30 pm - 7:15 amLAX Los Angeles-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

24h 15m1 stop Istanbul

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

20h 20m1 stop Istanbul

$1,523Turkish Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Dec 30

7:35 pm - 7:15 amSFO San Francisco-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

24h 10m1 stop Istanbul

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

20h 15m1 stop Istanbul

$1,652Turkish Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Wed, Nov 25

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Return

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Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoKabul

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

ORDKBL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/17

1:15 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop37h 40m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Wed 2/17

3:00 pm-7:35 am

1 stop27h 05m

$903

ChicagoKabul

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

ORDKBL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/31

2:00 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop37h 55m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Thu 6/24

7:20 pm-8:35 am

1 stop22h 45m

$936

ChicagoKabul

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

ORDKBL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/22

1:15 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop37h 40m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Tue 3/2

3:00 pm-7:35 am

1 stop27h 05m

$936

Quickest round-trip

ChicagoKabul

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

ORDKBL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/30

8:15 pm-7:15 am

1 stop24h 30m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Tue 4/20

8:40 am-6:10 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$966

ChicagoKabul

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

ORDKBL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/8

12:45 pm-7:15 am

1 stop32h 00m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Mon 5/24

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

Fri 12/4

11:45 am-7:15 am

1 stop33h 00m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Fri 12/11

8:45 am-10:00 am

1 stop35h 45m

$982

Washington, D.C.Kabul

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

IADKBL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/25

5:50 pm-7:40 am

2 stops28h 20m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Sat 12/12

5:05 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops31h 10m

$1,124

New YorkKabul

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

JFKKBL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 12/1

11:00 am-7:40 am

2 stops35h 10m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Fri 4/2

5:05 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops30h 10m

$1,131

Los AngelesKabul

LAX Los Angeles - KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

LAXKBL

Los Angeles

Tue 11/10

3:50 pm-8:05 am

1 stop27h 45m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Thu 12/10

9:15 am-1:50 pm

1 stop41h 05m

$1,306

Los AngelesKabul

LAX Los Angeles - KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash

LAXKBL

Los Angeles

Tue 11/3

3:50 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop35h 40m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Mon 11/16

9:15 am-1:50 pm

1 stop41h 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 46% 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	$569
Best Round-Trip Price	$903
Fastest flight time	25h 30m

The best one-way flight price to Afghanistan from United States in the last 5 days is $569 (Washington, D.C. Dulles 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 $903 (Chicago O'Hare Intl to Kabul Khwaja Rawash).

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The fastest flight to Afghanistan from United States takes 25h 30m (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, 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, 45% 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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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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