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

China Eastern and Air China are the most popular carriers operating from Kathmandu Tribhuvan to Los Angeles

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Kathmandu to Los Angeles?

Flights connecting via Guangzhou (CAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 19h 35m.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Kathmandu to Los Angeles?

Guangzhou (CAN) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 2h 10m.

What airlines fly to Los Angeles?

Sichuan Airlines, Qatar Airways and China Southern are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Los Angeles from Kathmandu according to our data. Sichuan Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 53% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Los Angeles. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Los Angeles on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Kathmandu and Los Angeles?

Chengdu (TFU) was the most common stop: 67% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Kathmandu to Los Angeles?

Flights via Chengdu (TFU) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $1,048.

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

Prices for flights from Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport to Los Angeles Airport refresh daily.

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

The number of operators available for flights from Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport to Los Angeles Airport is 4 as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport to Los Angeles 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 Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport to Los Angeles Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Los Angeles Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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5:00 pm - 9:05 amKTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-LAX Los Angeles

53h 50m2 stops Kunming Changshui Shanghai Pu Dong

12:30 pm - 3:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

38h 20m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Kunming Changshui

$1,059China Eastern

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Apr 22

5:00 pm - 9:05 amKTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-LAX Los Angeles

29h 50m2 stops Kunming Changshui Shanghai Pu Dong

12:30 pm - 3:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

38h 20m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Kunming Changshui

$1,059China Eastern

Fri, Nov 6 - Thu, Apr 22

12:30 pm - 8:00 pmKTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-LAX Los Angeles

20h 15m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

11:50 pm - 10:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

33h 55m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,129China Southern

Sat, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 19

12:30 pm - 8:00 pmKTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-LAX Los Angeles

20h 15m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

10:00 pm - 10:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

34h 45m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,166China Southern

Fri, Oct 16 - Sun, Nov 8

11:45 am - 8:30 pmKTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-LAX Los Angeles

21h 30m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

11:15 pm - 10:45 amLAX Los Angeles-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

22h 45m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

$1,209Sichuan Airlines

Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 20

12:10 pm - 7:00 pmKTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-LAX Los Angeles

20h 35m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

9:30 pm - 11:10 amLAX Los Angeles-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

23h 55m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

$1,210Sichuan Airlines

Tue, Feb 9 - Tue, Mar 2

3:30 pm - 2:00 pmKTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-LAX Los Angeles

35h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:20 pm - 5:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

36h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,309Qatar Airways

Fri, Sep 11 - Sat, Oct 10

6:00 pm - 2:00 pmKTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-LAX Los Angeles

32h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:10 pm - 4:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

35h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,331Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Mar 23

7:55 pm - 2:25 pmKTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-LAX Los Angeles

31h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

4:40 pm - 6:40 pmLAX Los Angeles-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

37h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,482Emirates

Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Mar 23

7:55 pm - 2:25 pmKTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-LAX Los Angeles

31h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

4:40 pm - 2:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

33h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,482Emirates

Tue, Sep 22 - Fri, Apr 9

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31h 35m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Tokyo Narita

12:30 pm - 3:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

62h 20m3 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Fuzhou Kunming Changshui

$1,598Multiple Airlines

Fri, Aug 21 - Sat, Sep 5

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4:20 pm - 8:50 amLAX Los Angeles-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

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$1,665Qatar Airways

Fri, Aug 21 - Sat, Sep 5

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32h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:20 pm - 2:15 pmLAX Los Angeles-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

33h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,667Qatar Airways

Fri, Aug 21 - Tue, Oct 6

6:00 pm - 2:00 pmKTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-LAX Los Angeles

32h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

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36h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,675Qatar Airways

Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Oct 3

6:00 pm - 2:00 pmKTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-LAX Los Angeles

32h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:20 pm - 4:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

35h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,677Multiple Airlines

Fri, Aug 21 - Thu, Oct 8

10:45 pm - 9:35 pmKTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-LAX Los Angeles

35h 35m3 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Singapore Changi Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

12:30 pm - 3:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

62h 20m3 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Fuzhou Kunming Changshui

$1,678Multiple Airlines

Fri, Aug 21 - Sat, Sep 5

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32h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:20 pm - 2:15 pmLAX Los Angeles-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

33h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,678Qatar Airways

Sat, Aug 22 - Sun, Oct 4

1:30 pm - 8:20 amKTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-LAX Los Angeles

31h 35m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Incheon Intl

12:25 pm - 9:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

44h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,681Multiple Airlines

Sat, Aug 22 - Sun, Oct 4

6:00 pm - 2:00 pmKTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-LAX Los Angeles

32h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

7:16 am - 8:50 amLAX Los Angeles-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

36h 49m2 stops San Francisco Doha Hamad Intl

$1,687Qatar Airways

Fri, Aug 21 - Sat, Sep 5

12:25 am - 7:50 amKTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-LAX Los Angeles

44h 10m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

12:50 am - 11:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

33h 50m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

$1,708Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Oct 7

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China Eastern

Nov 4

KTM5:00 pmKathmandu Tribhuvan

53h 50m

2 stops

LAX9:05 amLos Angeles

Apr 21

LAX12:30 pmLos Angeles

62h 20m

2 stops

KTM3:35 pmKathmandu Tribhuvan

$1,059

China Eastern

Oct 3

KTM4:35 pmKathmandu Tribhuvan

54h 15m

3 stops

LAX10:05 amLos Angeles

Oct 19

LAX12:30 pmLos Angeles

37h 50m

2 stops

KTM3:05 pmKathmandu Tribhuvan

$1,086

China Eastern

Nov 5

KTM5:00 pmKathmandu Tribhuvan

53h 50m

3 stops

LAX9:05 amLos Angeles

Apr 22

LAX12:30 pmLos Angeles

38h 20m

2 stops

KTM3:35 pmKathmandu Tribhuvan

$1,096

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Oct 3

KTM11:55 amKathmandu Tribhuvan

35h 50m

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LAX11:00 amLos Angeles

Oct 18

LAX2:20 pmLos Angeles

55h 50m

2 stops

KTM10:55 amKathmandu Tribhuvan

$1,119

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Oct 18

KTM11:55 amKathmandu Tribhuvan

45h 00m

2 stops

LAX8:10 pmLos Angeles

Nov 16

LAX10:25 pmLos Angeles

46h 45m

2 stops

KTM10:55 amKathmandu Tribhuvan

$1,124

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Oct 3

KTM11:55 amKathmandu Tribhuvan

35h 50m

2 stops

LAX11:00 amLos Angeles

Oct 19

LAX11:25 pmLos Angeles

46h 45m

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Thu 11/5

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2 stops53h 50m

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Thu 4/22

12:30 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops38h 20m

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KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan - LAX Los Angeles

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2 stops29h 50m

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Thu 4/22

12:30 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops38h 20m

$1,059

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KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan - LAX Los Angeles

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Sat 10/3

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1 stop20h 15m

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Mon 10/19

11:50 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop33h 55m

$1,129

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KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan - LAX Los Angeles

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Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Fri 10/16

12:30 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop20h 15m

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Sun 11/8

10:00 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop34h 45m

$1,166

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KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan - LAX Los Angeles

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Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Sun 9/13

11:45 am-8:30 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/20

11:15 pm-10:45 am

1 stop22h 45m

$1,209

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KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan - LAX Los Angeles

KTMLAX

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Tue 2/9

12:10 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop20h 35m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/2

9:30 pm-11:10 am

1 stop23h 55m

$1,210

KathmanduLos Angeles

KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan - LAX Los Angeles

KTMLAX

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Fri 9/11

3:30 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop35h 15m

Los Angeles

Sat 10/10

4:20 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop36h 25m

$1,309

KathmanduLos Angeles

KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan - LAX Los Angeles

KTMLAX

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Wed 9/23

6:00 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop32h 45m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/23

4:10 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop35h 30m

$1,331

KathmanduLos Angeles

KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan - LAX Los Angeles

KTMLAX

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Mon 9/21

7:55 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop31h 15m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/23

4:40 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop37h 15m

$1,482

KathmanduLos Angeles

KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan - LAX Los Angeles

KTMLAX

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Tue 9/22

7:55 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop31h 15m

Los Angeles

Fri 4/9

4:40 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$1,482

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles?

The month of May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles from Kathmandu, with most prices found around $904. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of May, then book flights to Los Angeles from Kathmandu during March instead. Flights to Los Angeles in March, while not as cheap as those in May, still average around $1,013.

How have Kathmandu to Los Angeles flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2026, prices for Kathmandu to Los Angeles flights are approximately 25% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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The best one-way flight to Los Angeles from Kathmandu in the past 72 hours is $646. The best round-trip flight deal from Kathmandu to Los Angeles found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,059.

The fastest flight from Kathmandu to Los Angeles takes 26h 00m

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How far is Kathmandu Tribhuvan to Los Angeles by plane?
The distance between Kathmandu Tribhuvan and Los Angeles is about 7891.6 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 26h 00m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport to Los Angeles Airport?
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The number of operators available for flights from Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport to Los Angeles Airport is 4 as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport to Los Angeles 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 Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport to Los Angeles Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Los Angeles Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Kathmandu to Los Angeles?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Kathmandu to Los Angeles is Sichuan Airlines (56% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Qatar Airways (21%), Emirates (12%), and China Southern (11%).

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Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $815	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 35 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $1,112	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 175 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,191	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,740 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
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