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 San Francisco to Kabul Khwaja Rawash, which will take roughly 24h 45m. 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

Aug 10

SFO

30h 46m

2 stops

KBL

Sep 16

KBL

40h 28m

2 stops

SFO

$1,180

Etihad Airways

Sep 10

LAX

52h 20m

2 stops

KBL

Nov 18

KBL

39h 00m

2 stops

LAX

$1,201

Etihad Airways

Sep 1

SFO

31h 17m

2 stops

KBL

Oct 15

KBL

36h 33m

2 stops

SFO

$1,201

Etihad Airways

Aug 15

SFO

25h 40m

2 stops

KBL

Oct 13

KBL

40h 43m

2 stops

SFO

$1,202

Etihad Airways

Jul 31

LAX

24h 45m

2 stops

KBL

Sep 30

KBL

41h 28m

2 stops

LAX

$1,203

Etihad Airways

Nov 2

SFO

42h 55m

2 stops

KBL

Dec 11

KBL

37h 21m

2 stops

SFO

$1,203

Etihad Airways

Sep 1

LAX

24h 45m

2 stops

KBL

Nov 3

KBL

34h 36m

2 stops

LAX

$1,204

Etihad Airways

Sep 23

SFO

42h 55m

2 stops

KBL

Oct 6

KBL

40h 43m

2 stops

SFO

$1,204

Etihad Airways

Nov 1

LAX

50h 25m

2 stops

KBL

Nov 30

KBL

44h 57m

2 stops

LAX

$1,205

Etihad Airways

Aug 20

SFO

31h 05m

2 stops

KBL

Sep 30

KBL

45h 19m

2 stops

SFO

$1,206

Etihad Airways

Aug 8

SFO

61h 26m

2 stops

KBL

Sep 26

KBL

40h 27m

2 stops

SFO

$1,211

Etihad Airways

Oct 4

LAX

39h 45m

2 stops

KBL

Nov 4

KBL

39h 00m

2 stops

LAX

$1,212

Flights to Mazar-I-Sharif

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Multiple Airlines

Aug 15

JFK

28h 30m

2 stops

MZR

Sep 7

MZR

33h 55m

2 stops

JFK

$1,751

Multiple Airlines

Aug 15

JFK

29h 10m

3 stops

MZR

Sep 7

MZR

38h 25m

3 stops

JFK

$1,838

Multiple Airlines

Aug 15

JFK

29h 10m

3 stops

MZR

Sep 6

MZR

28h 20m

2 stops

JFK

$1,860

Multiple Airlines

Aug 15

JFK

25h 50m

1 stop

MZR

Sep 6

MZR

37h 15m

2 stops

JFK

$2,253

Multiple Airlines

Aug 15

JFK

38h 50m

1 stop

MZR

Sep 6

MZR

18h 55m

1 stop

JFK

$2,354

Multiple Airlines

Aug 15

JFK

29h 10m

3 stops

MZR

Sep 6

MZR

38h 25m

3 stops

JFK

$2,770

Multiple Airlines

Aug 15

JFK

38h 50m

1 stop

MZR

Sep 7

MZR

28h 20m

2 stops

JFK

$2,783

Multiple Airlines

Jul 28

SFO

29h 25m

2 stops

MZR

Aug 11

MZR

33h 55m

1 stop

SFO

$3,380

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11:59 pm - 6:15 pm

SFO

KBL

30h 46m

2 stops

3:10 pm - 8:08 pm

KBL

SFO

40h 28m

2 stops

$1,180Etihad Airways

Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Sep 16

9:35 pm - 6:15 pm

LAX

KBL

33h 10m

2 stops

3:10 pm - 3:31 pm

KBL

LAX

35h 51m

2 stops

$1,201Etihad Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Oct 1

11:28 pm - 6:15 pm

SFO

KBL

31h 17m

2 stops

7:20 pm - 8:23 pm

KBL

SFO

36h 33m

2 stops

$1,201Etihad Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Oct 15

5:05 am - 6:15 pm

SFO

KBL

25h 40m

2 stops

3:10 pm - 8:23 pm

KBL

SFO

40h 43m

2 stops

$1,202Etihad Airways

Sat, Aug 15 - Tue, Oct 13

6:00 am - 6:15 pm

IAH

KBL

26h 45m

2 stops

7:10 pm - 4:43 pm

KBL

IAH

32h 03m

2 stops

$1,265Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 9 - Sun, Jan 17

10:00 pm - 3:00 pm

JFK

KBL

32h 30m

2 stops

11:50 am - 10:30 pm

KBL

JFK

43h 10m

2 stops

$1,289Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Thu, Oct 8

12:25 am - 7:20 am

EWR

KBL

22h 25m

1 stop

8:50 am - 10:30 pm

KBL

EWR

22h 10m

1 stop

$1,473Turkish Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Oct 8

5:05 pm - 8:05 am

SEA

KBL

27h 30m

1 stop

9:15 am - 1:35 pm

KBL

SEA

39h 50m

1 stop

$1,499Emirates

Sun, Oct 25 - Wed, Oct 28

4:05 pm - 8:05 am

SEA

KBL

27h 30m

1 stop

9:15 am - 12:35 pm

KBL

SEA

39h 50m

1 stop

$1,517Emirates

Sun, Nov 1 - Wed, Nov 18

12:25 am - 7:20 am

EWR

KBL

22h 25m

1 stop

8:50 am - 10:30 pm

KBL

EWR

22h 10m

1 stop

$1,533Turkish Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 22

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Return

Price

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San FranciscoKabul

SFO - KBL

SFOKBL

San Francisco

Mon 8/10

11:59 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops30h 46m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Wed 9/16

3:10 pm-8:08 pm

2 stops40h 28m

$1,180

Los AngelesKabul

LAX - KBL

LAXKBL

Los Angeles

Tue 9/1

9:35 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops33h 10m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Thu 10/1

3:10 pm-3:31 pm

2 stops35h 51m

$1,201

San FranciscoKabul

SFO - KBL

SFOKBL

San Francisco

Tue 9/1

11:28 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops31h 17m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Thu 10/15

7:20 pm-8:23 pm

2 stops36h 33m

$1,201

San FranciscoKabul

SFO - KBL

SFOKBL

San Francisco

Sat 8/15

5:05 am-6:15 pm

2 stops25h 40m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Tue 10/13

3:10 pm-8:23 pm

2 stops40h 43m

$1,202

HoustonKabul

IAH - KBL

IAHKBL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 8/9

6:00 am-6:15 pm

2 stops26h 45m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Sun 1/17

7:10 pm-4:43 pm

2 stops32h 03m

$1,265

New YorkKabul

JFK - KBL

JFKKBL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/11

10:00 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops32h 30m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Thu 10/8

11:50 am-10:30 pm

2 stops43h 10m

$1,289

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NewarkKabul

EWR - KBL

EWRKBL

Newark

Thu 9/10

12:25 am-7:20 am

1 stop22h 25m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Thu 10/8

8:50 am-10:30 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$1,473

SeattleKabul

SEA - KBL

SEAKBL

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 10/25

5:05 pm-8:05 am

1 stop27h 30m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Wed 10/28

9:15 am-1:35 pm

1 stop39h 50m

$1,499

SeattleKabul

SEA - KBL

SEAKBL

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 11/1

4:05 pm-8:05 am

1 stop27h 30m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Wed 11/18

9:15 am-12:35 pm

1 stop39h 50m

$1,517

NewarkKabul

EWR - KBL

EWRKBL

Newark

Wed 9/2

12:25 am-7:20 am

1 stop22h 25m

Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Tue 9/22

8:50 am-10:30 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$1,533

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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 59% 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.

Cheapest flights to cities in Afghanistan

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Summary info about Afghanistan flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$633
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,180
Fastest flight time	23h 00m

The best one-way flight price to Afghanistan from United States in the last 5 days is $633 (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 $1,180 (San Francisco to Kabul Khwaja Rawash).

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The fastest flight to Afghanistan from United States takes 23h 00m (Washington, D.C. Dulles 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, $334, and $361 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, 58% 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 8 as of July 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.