Are direct flights from Los Angeles to Kathmandu always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by minimizing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, they are not always the most budget-friendly choice. Flights with one or more connections can often be more affordable, though they will extend your overall travel duration.

Can flexible travel dates help on Los Angeles to Kathmandu flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding cheaper flights. Prices for airfare can vary significantly depending on the day of the week or even the time of year. Avoiding peak travel seasons or flying on weekdays may result in lower fares.

What extra costs should I check before booking Los Angeles to Kathmandu flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Factor in these additional expenses to get a complete picture of your travel cost.

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Los Angeles to Kathmandu: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Kathmandu

A typical journey from Los Angeles to Kathmandu takes about 63h 53m, including connections. This is a significant travel time due to the long distance and the necessity of multiple layovers. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this duration reflects the overall travel experience for this long-haul route.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Los Angeles to Kathmandu, prices typically range from $1532–$1911, with a median of $1732. Right now, current fares are near the typical level. However, it is worth noting that 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding significantly cheaper options can be challenging. New deals for this route show up several times a week, so consistent monitoring can be beneficial.

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Kathmandu is during April and August, both with a median fare of $700. December also offers relatively lower prices, with a median fare of $803. These months present the best opportunities for more budget-friendly travel on this route.

Flights from Los Angeles to Kathmandu cover a substantial distance of 12718 km, classifying this as a long-haul journey. This considerable distance inherently contributes to the longer travel times and typically higher fare ranges observed for this route.

Most itineraries for flights from Los Angeles to Kathmandu connect at least once, with 0% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should expect to make multiple stops on your journey, which significantly extends the overall travel time.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Kathmandu

Regular price: $955 - $1,577

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to Kathmandu are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between $955 and $1577. The current lowest deal is $792 with China Eastern Airlines for travel from Nov 16-Nov 26.

now $792

Low $955

High $1,577

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Kathmandu

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Kathmandu is April, with a median price of $700. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $1911. Generally, prices are lower from February to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $700

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,911

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Kathmandu

China Eastern Airlines

Cathay Pacific

Air India Limited

Qatar Airways

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Kathmandu

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Kathmandu

Los Angeles (LAX) - Kathmandu (KTM)

China Southern Airlines

$1,182

$1,043

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Kathmandu

Los Angeles (LAX) - Kathmandu (KTM)

Sichuan Airlines

$1,169

$1,018

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Kathmandu

Los Angeles (LAX) - Kathmandu (KTM)

Cathay Pacific

$1,193

$1,183

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Kathmandu

Los Angeles (LAX) - Kathmandu (KTM)

China Eastern Airlines

$1,213

$989

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Kathmandu

Los Angeles (LAX) - Kathmandu (KTM)

China Eastern Airlines

$1,225

$996

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Kathmandu

Los Angeles (LAX) - Kathmandu (KTM)

$1,197

$1,018

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Kathmandu

5 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 9

$1,114 → $817

27%

10 nights

Nov 16 - Nov 26

$1,074 → $792

26%

10 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 15

$1,197 → $926

23%

4 nights

Nov 12 - Nov 16

$1,109 → $841

24%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Kathmandu

Los Angeles - Kathmandu route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Los Angeles to Kathmandu are near the typical level, with a median of $1732.

📅 Best time to fly

April, August, and December offer the lowest median prices

Historically, April, August, and December have offered median prices around $700-$803.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights to Kathmandu typically take 63h 53m

The median flight duration for this long-haul route is 63 hours and 53 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Direct flights are not available; connecting flights typically have 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers the most deals

China Eastern Airlines has 33 deals, followed by Cathay Pacific with 22 deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to Kathmandu appear regularly within a 30-day window.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a major hub for flights from Los Angeles to Kathmandu.

📍 ~19 km from Los Angeles city center (reachable by car or public transport).

💸 Flights from ~$868

Kathmandu main airports to arrive at

Tribhuvan International (KTM)

Cheapest

Tribhuvan International Airport is the primary gateway for flights arriving in Kathmandu.

📍 ~4 km from Kathmandu (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$816

Airports nearby Kathmandu used as alternative

Pokhara (PKR)

Pokhara offers developed airport infrastructure and frequent flights, but road travel can be challenging.

📍 ~146 km from Kathmandu (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,357

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$6,590

$4,009

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$4,036

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kathmandu

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can often reveal better deals. Looking into flights with layovers may also present lower-cost options.

Booking in advance often provides more options and potentially better prices, especially for longer international routes. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you identify a good booking window. Weekday bookings can sometimes be more economical than weekend bookings.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover alternative flight options or better prices. While it may add to your ground travel time, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the cost and convenience of transportation to and from alternative airports.

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Los Angeles to Kathmandu: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Kathmandu

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Kathmandu

Regular price: $955 - $1,577

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to Kathmandu are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between $955 and $1577. The current lowest deal is $792 with China Eastern Airlines for travel from Nov 16-Nov 26.

now $792

Low $955

High $1,577

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Kathmandu

April

Cheapest

Flights from $700

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,911

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Kathmandu

China Eastern Airlines

Cathay Pacific

Air India Limited

Qatar Airways

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Kathmandu

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Kathmandu

Los Angeles (LAX) - Kathmandu (KTM)

China Southern Airlines

$1,182

$1,043

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Kathmandu

Los Angeles (LAX) - Kathmandu (KTM)

Sichuan Airlines

$1,169

$1,018

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Kathmandu

Los Angeles (LAX) - Kathmandu (KTM)

Cathay Pacific

$1,193

$1,183

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Kathmandu

Los Angeles (LAX) - Kathmandu (KTM)

China Eastern Airlines

$1,213

$989

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Kathmandu

Los Angeles (LAX) - Kathmandu (KTM)

China Eastern Airlines

$1,225

$996

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Kathmandu

Los Angeles (LAX) - Kathmandu (KTM)

$1,197

$1,018

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Kathmandu

5 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 9

$1,114 → $817

27%

10 nights

Nov 16 - Nov 26

$1,074 → $792

26%

10 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 15

$1,197 → $926

23%

4 nights

Nov 12 - Nov 16

$1,109 → $841

24%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Kathmandu

Los Angeles - Kathmandu route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Los Angeles to Kathmandu are near the typical level, with a median of $1732.

📅 Best time to fly

April, August, and December offer the lowest median prices

Historically, April, August, and December have offered median prices around $700-$803.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights to Kathmandu typically take 63h 53m

The median flight duration for this long-haul route is 63 hours and 53 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Direct flights are not available; connecting flights typically have 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers the most deals

China Eastern Airlines has 33 deals, followed by Cathay Pacific with 22 deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to Kathmandu appear regularly within a 30-day window.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a major hub for flights from Los Angeles to Kathmandu.

📍 ~19 km from Los Angeles city center (reachable by car or public transport).

💸 Flights from ~$868

Kathmandu main airports to arrive at

Tribhuvan International (KTM)

Cheapest

Tribhuvan International Airport is the primary gateway for flights arriving in Kathmandu.

📍 ~4 km from Kathmandu (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$816

Airports nearby Kathmandu used as alternative

Pokhara (PKR)

Pokhara offers developed airport infrastructure and frequent flights, but road travel can be challenging.

Kathmandu, Nepal

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$6,902

$4,207

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kathmandu

Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Kathmandu

Today’s best flight deals from Los Angeles to Kathmandu

Los Angeles to Kathmandu: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Kathmandu

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Kathmandu

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Kathmandu

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Kathmandu

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Kathmandu

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Kathmandu

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Kathmandu

Los Angeles - Kathmandu route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

April, August, and December offer the lowest median prices

Flights to Kathmandu typically take 63h 53m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

China Eastern Airlines offers the most deals

Deals appear regularly for this route

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Kathmandu main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Kathmandu used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Kathmandu

Best Elite deals to Kathmandu

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kathmandu

How can I find cheap flights from Los Angeles to Kathmandu?

When should I book flights from Los Angeles to Kathmandu?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Los Angeles to Kathmandu?

Are direct flights from Los Angeles to Kathmandu always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Los Angeles to Kathmandu flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Los Angeles to Kathmandu flights?

Related routes

More routes from Los Angeles

Flights to Kathmandu from other cities

Los Angeles to Kathmandu: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Kathmandu

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Kathmandu

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Kathmandu

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Kathmandu

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Kathmandu

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Kathmandu

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Kathmandu

Los Angeles - Kathmandu route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

April, August, and December offer the lowest median prices

Flights to Kathmandu typically take 63h 53m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

China Eastern Airlines offers the most deals

Deals appear regularly for this route

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Kathmandu main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Kathmandu used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Kathmandu

Best Elite deals to Kathmandu

Jan 31

Oct 28

Sep 23

Jan 27

Jan 20

Jan 26

Jan 19

Jan 25

Feb 11

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Feb 06

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kathmandu

How can I find cheap flights from Los Angeles to Kathmandu?

When should I book flights from Los Angeles to Kathmandu?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Los Angeles to Kathmandu?