Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Kathmandu (from: Chicago)

The average price to go to Kathmandu from Chicago airport is $ 1408 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1116 (in september) and $ 1830 (in december), which is a saving of $ 292 or a surplus of $ 422 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1159 to $1212 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Kathmandu before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Kathmandu plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 9953 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Kathmandu from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

Data analysis:

By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1116, saving $ 292 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1408). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1830).

Flight Chicago-Kathmandu: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1182 $ 1350 fair price
February$ 1094 $ 1192 good price
March$ 1096 $ 1215 good price
April$ 1062 $ 1192 good price
May$ 1138 $ 1257 good price
June$ 1504 $ 1681 high price
July$ 1569 $ 1735 high price
August$ 1359 $ 1541 fair price
September$ 1021 $ 1116 very good price
October$ 1166 $ 1351 fair price
November$ 1277 $ 1423 fair price
December$ 1550 $ 1830 very high price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from Chicago to Kathmandu

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Chicago to Kathmandu range from $896 to $1950. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $896 to $949), 1% at the maximum price (from $1897 to $1950). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1212 to $1265 (9% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Kathmandu flight

There are 14 companies that serve Chicago from Kathmandu airport: Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Air India, Turkish Airlines, United, IndiGo, Emirates, Cathay Pacific, Spirit Airlines, Swiss, Royal Jordanian, LOT, Air France and jetBlue.

Data analysis:

Of the 9953 flights analyzed in previous years, Qatar Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (18% of the time) on the Chicago->Kathmandu route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Chicago-Kathmandu flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $44. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $37.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Kathmandu to Chicago departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $44. Conversely, departing from Kathmandu on a saturday may cost you an additional $44.


Top prices Chicago-Kathmandu

Round tripDatesPrice
Chicago → Kathmandu05-02 to 12-02-2025$ 1020 
Chicago → Kathmandu04-03 to 31-03-2025$ 1099 
Chicago → Kathmandu10-03 to 14-03-2025$ 1185 
Chicago → Kathmandu09-04 to 22-04-2025$ 1158 
Chicago → Kathmandu12-04 to 26-04-2025$ 1127 
Chicago → Kathmandu03-09 to 19-09-2025$ 1108 
Chicago → Kathmandu04-09 to 19-09-2025$ 1111 
Chicago → Kathmandu05-09 to 23-09-2025$ 1097 
Chicago → Kathmandu01-10 to 15-10-2025$ 1124 
Chicago → Kathmandu03-10 to 16-10-2025$ 1100 


When to book your flight Chicago - Kathmandu to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 8 to 9 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Chicago-Kathmandu flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Kathmandu, it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 1220 $, which is a saving of 188 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (65 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Chicago to Kathmandu flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1306 $)

February

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1034 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1119)

March

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1138 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1155)

April

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1075 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1181), 2 to 3 months ($ 1180)

May

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1194 $)

June

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1606 $)

July

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1657 $)

August

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1498 $)

September

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1043 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1069)

October

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1149 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1322), 2 to 3 months ($ 1343), 3 to 4 months ($ 1202), 6 to 7 months ($ 1165), 7 to 8 months ($ 1325)

November

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1241 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1322), 5 to 6 months ($ 1242), 6 to 7 months ($ 1264)

December

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1692 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1827)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Kathmandu are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $12. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $14 more.



Chicago to Kathmandu: flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
December 2024$ 1819
$1547 to $2161
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January 2025$ 1764
$1287 to $2113
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February 2025$ 1212
$1020 to $1393
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March 2025$ 1220
$1099 to $1358
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April 2025$ 1175
$1109 to $1234
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May 2025$ 1346
$1196 to $1738
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June 2025$ 1609
$1573 to $1746
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July 2025$ 1626
$1568 to $1683
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September 2025$ 1106
$1097 to $1111
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October 2025$ 1115
$1100 to $1124
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, april, june, july, september and october are cheaper to travel to Kathmandu. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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