Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM): what you need to know
Kathmandu's timezone is UTC+5:47, making Kathmandu 13 hours 48 minutes ahead of San Francisco.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your SFO to KTM flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Kathmandu Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SFO and KTM include:
Istanbul Airport
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Mumbai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight is 389 €. A return fare is currently 896 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SFO to KTM if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kathmandu Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SFO to KTM by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kathmandu Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
78% of flights that take off from San Francisco International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near SFO? If you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kathmandu Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Francisco International Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near KTM instead:
Start your adventure the moment you land with a Kathmandu Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Spark Car to explore beyond Kathmandu's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Kathmandu Airport about one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to central Kathmandu
Kathmandu Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Kathmandu. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
November is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kathmandu Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Kathmandu in March.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kathmandu Airport for June if you'd like to go to Kathmandu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SFO to KTM in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Nepal
You've done Kathmandu, now it's time to explore other corners of Nepal. Journey around 145 kilometres north-west to Pokhara to check off its leading sights. From Phewa Lake to Parahawking and Sarangkot View Point, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Nepal, head for Patan, roughly 6 kilometres south of Kathmandu. Patan Durbar Square, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar and Kathmandu are among its highlights.