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Only Economy class is available on flights from San Francisco to Kathmandu.

A direct flight from San Francisco to Kathmandu takes 00m, covering 19,616 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from San Francisco to Kathmandu range from ₹ 101,202 to ₹ 140,384, with an average of ₹ 116,490 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 101,202 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the ₹ 116,490 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₹ 103,444 to ₹ 817,029. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Kathmandu are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 69,974, which is 13% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from San Francisco to Kathmandu usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Kathmandu Tribhuvan (KTM).

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Kathmandu most commonly connect through:

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from San Francisco to Kathmandu. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 104,582 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at ₹ 123,640, a difference of ₹ 19,058.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 23h 03m, compared to 24h 42m via New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) and 27h 49m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

Kathmandu is 12 hours ahead of San Francisco (Nepal Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Different airlines tend to stop in different cities. Hence, your layover will be determined by the airline you travel with. If you opt for Turkish airlines, your layover will be in Istanbul, Turkey, while if you choose either Nepal Airlines or Emirates, your layover will be in Dubai.

Taking a cab from KTM to any region in downtown Thamel is the most convenient option. The city's central station is just 20–30min away by car from the airport. You can opt for the various taxi services available just at the airport's exit or pre-book within the airport.

SFO offers CLEAR services at every security checkpoint to expedite the passenger customer check-in process at the airport. Visit any of the many CLEAR booths located throughout the airport with your biometric card to avoid the long TSA check-in queues. CLEAR employs biometric technology to expedite airport security check-in processes, using fingerprints or irises to confirm travelers' identities. Hence, you need not worry about facing a lengthy security queue at this airport.

KTM has a VIP lounge available for reservation by business travelers. The lounge is open for commercially important people who may wish to rest as someone takes care of their formalities. It's in the International Terminal (Outside Security). Take the right stairwell or escalator to the second floor after immigration and before the second security check.