Flights San Francisco → Kathmandu
As of October 2026, economy flights from San Francisco to Kathmandu have a typical range USD 12446–25412, median USD 15173. Full range across all 202 offers: USD 7039–25557. We found 50% of 202 offers from budget carriers (around USD 13949) and 50% from full-service carriers (around USD 16177).
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Best offers by airline: San Francisco → Kathmandu
Based on 202 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: San Francisco → Kathmandu
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar Airways | Included | Included | — |
| Philippine Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Cathay Pacific | Included | Included | — |
| EVA Air | Included | Included | — |
| Alaska Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Emirates | Included | Included | — |
| Qantas | Included | USD 35 | — |
| American Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Air India | Included | Included | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from San Francisco to Kathmandu cost?
Based on 202 offers · October 2026
San Francisco to Kathmandu flights ranged from USD 7039 to USD 25557 across 202 offers analyzed in October 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 15372 and premium fares around 24631 The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 202 offers.
These 202 offers (October 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 13809 and USD 17741
What hidden fees do San Francisco to Kathmandu flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on San Francisco to Kathmandu routes. The breakdown below is based on 202 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| QR | 20 | 0% |
| PR | 15 | 0% |
| CX | 50 | 0% |
| BR | 15 | 0% |
| AS | 35 | 0% |
| EK | 20 | 0% |
| QF | 50 | 0% |
| AA | 10 | 0% |
| AI | 10 | 0% |
Cathay Pacific: base ~USD 16127 + fees USD 50 = ~USD 16177 total. American Airlines: base ~USD 17731 + fees USD 10 = ~USD 17741 total.
Cathay Pacific's USD 50 ancillary fees narrow the gap with American Airlines's lower-fee model — the USD 1604 base difference shrinks to USD 1564 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from San Francisco to Kathmandu?
9 airlines flew San Francisco to Kathmandu in this dataset. The route shows a clear split between low-cost and full-service carriers. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Philippine Airlines | 1 | — | 7039 | 15 (0%) |
 EVA Air | 1 | — | 11290 | 15 (0%) |
 Qatar Airways | 51 | 12183–14746 | 13073 | 20 (0%) |
 Emirates | 49 | 13458–15173 | 13949 | 20 (0%) |
 Cathay Pacific | 25 | 11425–25479 | 16177 | 50 (0%) |
 Alaska Airlines | 58 | 15277–25457 | 17741 | 35 (0%) |
 American Airlines | 3 | 15996–17741 | 17741 | 10 (0%) |
 Air India | 4 | 22329–22624 | 22329 | 10 (0%) |
 Qantas | 10 | 15359–25525 | 22585 | 50 (0%) |
Where do the best San Francisco → Kathmandu prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: San Francisco to Kathmandu flights
- San Francisco–Kathmandu had 202 offers analyzed. Median price: USD 15173.
- CX charges 5.0x more in ancillary fees than AI — USD 50 vs USD 10 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 2116 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 13519. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from San Francisco to Kathmandu cost?
- Based on 202 offers analyzed, San Francisco to Kathmandu flights range from USD 7039 to USD 25557, with a median price of USD 15173. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on San Francisco to Kathmandu flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 29 to the base fare on San Francisco to Kathmandu flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on San Francisco to Kathmandu including all fees?
- Philippine Airlines has the lowest median fare on San Francisco to Kathmandu at USD 7039 (median across 1 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest San Francisco–Kathmandu flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 13519. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on San Francisco to Kathmandu routes?
- San Francisco to Kathmandu has 9 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 7039 to USD 25557 across 202 offers. There are two distinct fare clusters on this route: budget options and premium fares. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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