How often do SFO to KTM prices change?

Across 9 day-to-day comparisons the fare changed on 7 (78%), by $7 in a typical move. Based on 10 daily checks between Oct 11 and Oct 27 of a 7-night round trip leaving Dec 15.

Are SFO to KTM fares going up or down?

Median fare over the last 7 days was $2,145, against $2,142 the 7 days before: about the same.

SFO to Kathmandu flights from $2,145

Lowest fare in our latest check

San Francisco (SFO) to Kathmandu (KTM): $2,145 round trip in December on Delta / Korean Air, 2 stops

Sample dates Dec 15 to Dec 22 · checked Oct 27 · fares change daily

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What SFO to Kathmandu costs, from our daily checks

Lowest fare found each day for a 7-night round trip leaving Dec 15, economy, in USD. How we measure

$2,145 is a typical price for SFO to Kathmandu: in the middle of the fares we observed over 10 daily checks between Oct 11 and Oct 27 (checked Oct 27).

30-day range $2,091 to $2,152, median $2,143.

great: Great: up to $2,131
good: Good: up to $2,140
typical: Typical: up to $2,145 (today)
high: High: above $2,145

Lowest fare found each day for the same trip, 10 checks, last checked Oct 27.

Show the daily figures

Date checked	Lowest fare
2026-10-11	$2,091
2026-10-13	$2,133
2026-10-15	$2,136
2026-10-17	$2,143
2026-10-19	$2,142
2026-10-21	$2,123
2026-10-22	$2,152
2026-10-25	$2,145
2026-10-26	$2,145
2026-10-27	$2,145

Median fare over the last 7 days was $2,145, against $2,142 the 7 days before: about the same.
Across 9 day-to-day comparisons the fare changed on 7 (78%), by $7 in a typical move.

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KTM

Kathmandu

Air-time estimate

~16h

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Distance

~7,580 mi

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From SFO airport to Kathmandu

Reaching San Francisco International

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) is your best bet: $10.15 from downtown SF Embarcadero station, 30 minutes direct to SFO International Terminal. Runs every 15-20 minutes until midnight. Caltrain from San Jose/Peninsula adds 45+ minutes but costs $5-8 and requires a bus transfer—skip it. Uber/Lyft from downtown runs $25-40 depending on surge (Friday evenings = expensive), 20-25 minutes off-peak, 45+ minutes during commute hours. Parking at SFO: $38-42/day in economy lots, $52-58/day short-term. Golden Gate Bridge tolls are $9.15 one-way if driving from Marin. Rideshare pickup lot is free for 20 minutes—actually usable unlike most airports.

Getting from KTM into Kathmandu

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) is only 4 miles from Thamel, but traffic means 20-60 minutes. Option 1 (recommended): Pre-booked taxi through your hotel or a reputable app like Pathao — expect NPR 600-800 ($4.50-$6) with no haggling needed. Option 2: Airport taxi counter inside arrivals, set rate of NPR 700-900 ($5.25-$6.75) to Thamel; ignore touts outside and go to the official counter. Option 3: Local bus runs along the airport road (NPR 20/15 cents) but requires a 10-minute walk to the main road and zero luggage assistance — only practical if you're traveling light and have been to Kathmandu before.

Planning San Francisco to Kathmandu

Kathmandu is the kind of city that hits you before you even leave the airport — jet fuel mixed with incense, taxi touts, and the distant outline of Himalayan peaks on a clear day. For Americans, it's genuinely disorienting in the best possible way: a medieval city of 1.5 million people where Hindu temples share alleyways with Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, where sacred cows block traffic on roads clogged with tuk-tuks, and where you can book an Everest Base Camp trek at a teahouse two doors down from a $4 rooftop restaurant serving remarkably good pizza. The chaotic charm wears on some travelers by day three, but for most it becomes deeply addictive.

Local basics

Language: NepaliCurrency: Nepalese Rupee (NPR)

Best-month weather in Kathmandu

October

50–77°F · 5 rain days

The absolute best weather month — crystal-clear skies, perfect temperatures, Himalayan views in every direction, and the Indra Jatra and Dashain festivals running back to back. Extremely crowded and prices spike 30-50%.

November

41–68°F · 1 rain days

Near-perfect weather, slightly less crowded than October, and often cheaper. Tihar (Festival of Lights) in early November is spectacular and less touristed than Dashain.

The destination guide flags July and August and June as the least favorable months.

Two areas to consider

Thamel

budget

Kathmandu's traveler ghetto and unavoidable first stop — packed with trekking gear shops, rooftop bars, guesthouses from $8-$60/night, and excellent budget restaurants. It's chaotic and touristy but incredibly convenient; stay here for your first night, then decide if you want to move to a quieter area. The north side of Thamel near Paknajol is slightly calmer and more authentic.

Patan (Lalitpur)

mid-range

A separate UNESCO city just 20 minutes south of Thamel by taxi that many travelers skip entirely — a massive mistake. Patan Durbar Square is arguably more intact than Kathmandu's after the earthquake, the Newari architecture is extraordinary, and guesthouses like Café de Patan run NPR 3,500-6,000/night ($26-$45) in beautiful courtyards. Eat at Café Swotha or Newari Kitchen for the city's best authentic Newari cuisine.

Local planning tip

Book your Everest mountain flight (a 1-hour sightseeing flight that buzzes past Everest at eye level for $180-$220) for the very first morning after you arrive — flights go out at dawn for the best visibility, and if your flight gets cancelled due to clouds (common), you get rescheduled for the next available slot rather than losing your slot entirely. Don't wait until the end of your trip when you're out of days. Also: the Buddha Air and Yeti Airlines versions of this flight are identical and both reliable; ignore Thamel touts offering 'discounts' and book direct at the airline offices on Durbar Marg for the published rate.

Visa and entry notes for US travelers

US passport holders get a visa-on-arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport — it's one of the easiest systems in Asia. You fill out a form online at nepalimmigration.gov.np/evisa beforehand (saves 20-30 minutes) or on paper at the airport. Cost: $30 for 15 days, $50 for 30 days, $125 for 90 days (multiple entry). Payment in USD cash, major credit cards accepted at the airport counter (small surcharge). Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your travel dates. No invitation letter, no proof of return ticket required at immigration (though airlines may check). You can extend your visa at the Department of Immigration in Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu for an additional 15-30 days. Total allowable stay is 150 days per calendar year.