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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Chicago to Kathmandu Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from AED 4,359. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Kathmandu.AED 3,675 per passenger.Departing Sun, May 3, returning Tue, May 19.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, May 3, arriving in Kathmandu.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departing from Kathmandu on Tue, May 19, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 3,675, select.

Kathmandu.AED 3,974 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 2, returning Tue, Sep 29.Round-trip flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, Sep 2, arriving in Kathmandu.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from Kathmandu on Tue, Sep 29, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 3,974, select.

Kathmandu.AED 4,359 per passenger.Departing Tue, Apr 14, returning Wed, Apr 29.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, Apr 14, arriving in Kathmandu.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departing from Kathmandu on Wed, Apr 29, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 4,359, select.

Kathmandu.AED 4,451 per passenger.Departing Sun, Apr 19, returning Wed, May 20.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, Apr 19, arriving in Kathmandu.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departing from Kathmandu on Wed, May 20, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 4,451, select.

Kathmandu.AED 4,578 per passenger.Departing Thu, Apr 23, returning Tue, Jun 9.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines and Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, Apr 23, arriving in Kathmandu.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departing from Kathmandu on Tue, Jun 9, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 4,578, select.

Kathmandu.AED 4,629 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 20, returning Tue, Dec 1.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, Oct 20, arriving in Kathmandu.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Kathmandu on Tue, Dec 1, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 4,629, select.

Kathmandu.AED 4,635 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jan 4, returning Sun, Feb 28.Round-trip flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, Jan 4, arriving in Kathmandu.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from Kathmandu on Sun, Feb 28, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 4,635, select.

Kathmandu.AED 4,656 per passenger.Departing Sun, Oct 4, returning Tue, Nov 17.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, Oct 4, arriving in Kathmandu.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Kathmandu on Tue, Nov 17, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 4,656, select.

Kathmandu.AED 4,689 per passenger.Departing Tue, Dec 1, returning Wed, Dec 16.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, Dec 1, arriving in Kathmandu.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Kathmandu on Wed, Dec 16, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 4,689, select.

Kathmandu.AED 4,719 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jul 15, returning Wed, Aug 19.Round-trip flight with SWISS and Air India.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, Jul 15, arriving in Kathmandu.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from Kathmandu on Wed, Aug 19, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 4,719, select.

Kathmandu.AED 4,754 per passenger.Departing Sat, May 2, returning Tue, Jun 16.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, May 2, arriving in Kathmandu.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Kathmandu on Tue, Jun 16, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 4,754, select.

Kathmandu.AED 4,963 per passenger.Departing Wed, Nov 25, returning Fri, Dec 11.Round-trip flight with SWISS and Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, Nov 25, arriving in Kathmandu.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departing from Kathmandu on Fri, Dec 11, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 4,963, select.

Kathmandu.AED 5,046 per passenger.Departing Mon, Mar 30, returning Tue, Apr 14.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, Mar 30, arriving in Kathmandu.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departing from Kathmandu on Tue, Apr 14, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 5,046, select.

Kathmandu.AED 5,216 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jul 1, returning Fri, Jul 31.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways and Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, Jul 1, arriving in Kathmandu.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from Kathmandu on Fri, Jul 31, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 5,216, select.

Kathmandu.AED 5,241 per passenger.Departing Fri, Oct 2, returning Fri, Oct 16.Round-trip flight with SWISS and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, Oct 2, arriving in Kathmandu.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departing from Kathmandu on Fri, Oct 16, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 5,241, select.

Kathmandu.AED 5,329 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 9, returning Wed, Sep 9.Round-trip flight with WestJet and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, Jun 9, arriving in Kathmandu.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departing from Kathmandu on Wed, Sep 9, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 5,329, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Kathmandu

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Chicago to Kathmandu: Alternative routes

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Cheapest flight found	AED 3,675
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Finding cheap flights from Chicago to Kathmandu: Frequently asked questions

How much are round-trip flights from Chicago to Kathmandu?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Chicago to Kathmandu is AED 3,675. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Kathmandu?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Chicago to Kathmandu. But we found flights with one stop from AED 3,675.

How many flights are there a week from Chicago to Kathmandu?

There are no flights flying from Chicago to Kathmandu, as of March 2026.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Kathmandu?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Kathmandu is usually May.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Chicago to Kathmandu Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Kathmandu Airport on Sunday, May 3, 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Chicago to Kathmandu Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Chicago and Kathmandu Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I find the best flight deal to Kathmandu?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kathmandu but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Kathmandu?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kathmandu is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with from Chicago to Kathmandu?

The cheapest airline that flies to Kathmandu is Turkish Airlines.

Traveling from Chicago to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): What you need to know

The timezone in Kathmandu is UTC+5:47, which is 11 hours 48 minutes ahead of Chicago. Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport is located in Kathmandu.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Chicago to KTM. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
July is a busy month for air travel. If you're heading away then or around a major holiday like Thanksgiving, Memorial Day or Christmas, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.

Airports in Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Chicago to KTM departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
- Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
- Dubai International Airport (DXB)
The journey from central Chicago to ORD takes about 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometers in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Chicago to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to Chicago O'Hare International Airport:
70% of flights that depart Chicago O'Hare International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Using public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kilometers away, and getting there by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
Start your vacation early with an additional night away from home. Before your Chicago to KTM flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76%.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

RFD is around 145 kilometers from central Chicago. Driving from the city center to the terminal takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours.
Make catching an early Chicago to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to your check-in counter without rushing:
The on-time performance rate of RFD is 71%. In other words, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive as planned.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.

About Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

If you have a late flight from Chicago to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near KTM:
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Chicago to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.

Getting from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to central Kathmandu

From Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, central Kathmandu is around 6 kilometers away. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the city center by car.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

AED 1,876 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport. Return flights start at AED 3,675. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Chicago to KTM if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
Cheap Chicago to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Chicago to KTM is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a better deal is available.
Find the best deal on a flight from Chicago to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'

The best time to fly from Chicago to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

Think about the kind of vacation you want when planning your trip dates. December is the quietest month to visit Kathmandu. February is when most people book flights from Chicago to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your Chicago to KTM plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. June is the warmest month in Kathmandu, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).

More about Kathmandu

When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Kathmandu right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Chicago to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Kathmandu when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your exploring at Kathmandu Durbar Square followed by Boudhanath Stupa and Swayambhunath Stupa.

Explore more of Nepal

Pokhara is just one of the many places in Nepal waiting to be explored after you've experienced Kathmandu. Around 145 kilometers away to the northwest, its top attractions include Phewa Lake, Parahawking and Sarangkot View Point.
Around 241 kilometers southeast of Kathmandu, Biratnagar is another favorite stop in Nepal. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Haleshi Mahadev Mandir, Birateshwor Shiva Temple and ISKCON Jaljala.