Cheap Flights from Chicago to Kathmandu
Cheap Flights from Chicago to Kathmandu
Looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Kathmandu? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Chicago to Kathmandu vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 49,500–100,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Chicago to Kathmandu for specific travel dates.
2026-11-07
ORD - KTM
Economy | 2 Stops | 4 left
From 49,500 Pts + $49.3
2026-11-07
ORD - KTM
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 60,500 Pts + $34.9
2026-11-16
ORD - KTM
Business | 1 Stop
From 100,000 Pts + $0
Chicago to Kathmandu flight facts
Distance
7,610 mi
12,247 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 15h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+11h 45m
Kathmandu is 11 hours 45 minutes ahead of Chicago.
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Airports in Kathmandu
KTM · Tribhuvan Intl
Premium cabin flights from Chicago to Kathmandu
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
ORD - KTM
Business | 1 Stop
From 100,000 Pts + $0
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
ORD - KTM
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 60,500 Pts + $34.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Chicago to Kathmandu depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Chicago to Kathmandu.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Chicago to Kathmandu.
Chicago and Kathmandu are about 7,610 miles (12,247 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 7,610-mile straight-line distance takes about 15h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Kathmandu is 11 hours 45 minutes ahead of Chicago.
Departures from Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD). Arrivals in Kathmandu: Tribhuvan Intl (KTM).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Kathmandu, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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