What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Kathmandu Tribhuvan?

China Eastern, Air India, and Cathay Pacific are the most popular carriers operating from California to Kathmandu Tribhuvan

What airlines fly to Kathmandu?

Cathay Pacific, Air India and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Kathmandu from California according to our data. Cathay Pacific is the first choice among our users, with 33% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Kathmandu. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to Kathmandu on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long does it take to fly to Kathmandu?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in California, such as Los Angeles or Santa Ana, and flying into Kathmandu, then you can expect flight times to average 26h 50m and 28h 40m, respectively.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport?

Prices for flights from California to Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from California to Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport is 11 as of March 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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12:30 pm - 3:35 pm

LAX

KTM

38h 20m

2 stops

4:35 pm - 10:05 am

KTM

LAX

54h 15m

2 stops

$994China Eastern

Fri, Apr 24 - Sun, May 24

3:55 pm - 5:00 pm

SFO

KTM

36h 20m

1 stop

10:05 am - 1:35 pm

KTM

SFO

40h 15m

1 stop

$999Qatar Airways

Mon, May 4 - Thu, Jun 18

6:30 am - 5:00 pm

LAX

KTM

45h 45m

2 stops

6:00 pm - 2:00 pm

KTM

LAX

32h 45m

1 stop

$1,008Multiple Airlines

Sun, May 3 - Wed, Jun 17

6:45 pm - 6:15 am

SFO

KTM

22h 45m

1 stop

7:40 am - 10:50 am

KTM

SFO

39h 55m

1 stop

$1,010Turkish Airlines

Wed, May 6 - Thu, May 28

12:00 pm - 3:35 pm

SFO

KTM

38h 50m

2 stops

4:35 pm - 9:05 am

KTM

SFO

53h 15m

3 stops

$1,013China Eastern

Thu, Apr 16 - Tue, May 12

6:45 pm - 6:10 pm

SFO

KTM

34h 40m

2 stops

1:25 pm - 4:40 pm

KTM

SFO

40h 00m

2 stops

$1,019Multiple Airlines

Wed, May 6 - Thu, May 28

8:10 pm - 6:15 am

LAX

KTM

21h 20m

1 stop

7:40 am - 6:15 pm

KTM

LAX

23h 20m

1 stop

$1,020Turkish Airlines

Fri, May 8 - Sun, Jun 14

12:35 am - 11:30 am

SFO

KTM

22h 10m

1 stop

11:30 pm - 12:08 am

KTM

SFO

37h 23m

2 stops

$1,022China Southern

Tue, May 5 - Sat, Jun 20

6:45 pm - 1:40 pm

SFO

KTM

30h 10m

2 stops

2:40 pm - 5:45 pm

KTM

SFO

39h 50m

2 stops

$1,028Air India

Tue, Apr 28 - Wed, May 27

10:30 am - 6:35 am

SFO

KTM

31h 20m

2 stops

5:30 pm - 7:00 am

KTM

SFO

26h 15m

2 stops

$1,029Air India

Tue, Apr 7 - Wed, Sep 23

Qatar Airways flights from California to Kathmandu

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Qatar Airways

May 4

SFO3:55 pmSan Francisco

36h 20m

1 stop

KTM5:00 pmKathmandu Tribhuvan

Jun 18

KTM10:05 amKathmandu Tribhuvan

40h 15m

1 stop

SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco

$999

Qatar Airways

May 6

SFO3:55 pmSan Francisco

36h 20m

1 stop

KTM5:00 pmKathmandu Tribhuvan

Jun 18

KTM10:05 amKathmandu Tribhuvan

40h 15m

1 stop

SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco

$1,014

Qatar Airways

May 7

LAX4:20 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

35h 55m

1 stop

KTM5:00 pmKathmandu Tribhuvan

May 25

KTM10:55 amKathmandu Tribhuvan

39h 50m

1 stop

LAX2:00 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$1,017

China Eastern flights from California to Kathmandu

Our best China Eastern deals on California to Kathmandu flight tickets

China Eastern

Apr 24

LAX12:30 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

38h 20m

2 stops

KTM3:35 pmKathmandu Tribhuvan

May 24

KTM4:35 pmKathmandu Tribhuvan

54h 15m

2 stops

LAX10:05 amLos Angeles Los Angeles

$994

China Eastern

Apr 16

SFO12:00 pmSan Francisco

38h 50m

2 stops

KTM3:35 pmKathmandu Tribhuvan

May 12

KTM4:35 pmKathmandu Tribhuvan

53h 15m

3 stops

SFO9:05 amSan Francisco

$1,013

China Eastern

Apr 19

LAX12:30 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

38h 20m

2 stops

KTM3:35 pmKathmandu Tribhuvan

May 14

KTM4:35 pmKathmandu Tribhuvan

54h 15m

3 stops

LAX10:05 amLos Angeles Los Angeles

$1,024

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Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 4/24

12:30 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops38h 20m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Sun 5/24

4:35 pm-10:05 am

2 stops54h 15m

$994

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SFO - KTM

SFOKTM

San Francisco

Mon 5/4

3:55 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop36h 20m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Thu 6/18

10:05 am-1:35 pm

1 stop40h 15m

$999

Los AngelesKathmandu

LAX - KTM

LAXKTM

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 5/3

6:30 am-5:00 pm

2 stops45h 45m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Wed 6/17

6:00 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop32h 45m

$1,008

San FranciscoKathmandu

SFO - KTM

SFOKTM

San Francisco

Wed 5/6

6:45 pm-6:15 am

1 stop22h 45m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Thu 5/28

7:40 am-10:50 am

1 stop39h 55m

$1,010

San FranciscoKathmandu

SFO - KTM

SFOKTM

San Francisco

Thu 4/16

12:00 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops38h 50m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Tue 5/12

4:35 pm-9:05 am

3 stops53h 15m

$1,013

San FranciscoKathmandu

SFO - KTM

SFOKTM

San Francisco

Wed 5/6

6:45 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops34h 40m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Thu 5/28

1:25 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops40h 00m

$1,019

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LAX - KTM

LAXKTM

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 5/8

8:10 pm-6:15 am

1 stop21h 20m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Sun 6/14

7:40 am-6:15 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$1,020

San FranciscoKathmandu

SFO - KTM

SFOKTM

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

12:35 am-11:30 am

1 stop22h 10m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Sat 6/20

11:30 pm-12:08 am

2 stops37h 23m

$1,022

San FranciscoKathmandu

SFO - KTM

SFOKTM

San Francisco

Tue 4/28

6:45 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops30h 10m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Wed 5/27

2:40 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops39h 50m

$1,028

San FranciscoKathmandu

SFO - KTM

SFOKTM

San Francisco

Tue 4/7

10:30 am-6:35 am

2 stops31h 20m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Wed 9/23

5:30 pm-7:00 am

2 stops26h 15m

$1,029

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Kathmandu?

The month of January is another great option to travel to Kathmandu, with average flight prices from California averaging around $973.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Kathmandu?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Kathmandu from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Kathmandu for around $1,170 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Kathmandu from California for as low as $1,010 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 28% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Kathmandu flight.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport?
Prices for flights from California to Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from California to Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport is 11 as of March 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $594	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,484 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $741	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 33 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $742	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,225 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $768	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 199 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $770	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,542 reviews	Search Emirates flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $795	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 145 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Air India	PriceFrom $814	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,971 reviews	Search Air India flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $884	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,274 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $954	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,732 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom $1,153	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 544 reviews	Search IndiGo flights

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