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Cheapest one-way

$ 656
Etihad Airways Wed, Sep 30

31% below next 30d avg. ($949)

Cheapest round-trip

$ 1,236
Etihad Airways Thu, Sep 24

When to travel

September Cheapest month
July Peak month

Recommended airlines

With a lowest one-way fare of $656 , travelers can expect an average price of $949 for upcoming trips, while round-trip tickets start at $1,236 . You can arrive at any of the following airports in Kabul: Kabul International Airport (KBL) . Flights from Dulles International Airport to Kabul International Airport (IAD-KBL) are by far the most popular option for this route. To secure the best rates, booking 40 days in advance is recommended, and the cheapest travel days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday .

Updated 3d ago · This content is an AI-powered summary based on Trip.com data. Prices and availability are subject to change. Please refer to actual prices, availability, and travel conditions.

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Washington D.C. to Kabul over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $656 and round-trip from $1,236. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • IAD 3:10 PM
        37h 45m
        1 stop
        KBL 1:25 PM
        Washington D.C. - Kabul | Thu, Sep 24 | Etihad Airways
        KBL 3:10 PM
        27h 5m
        1 stop
        IAD 9:45 AM
        Kabul - Washington D.C. | Mon, Sep 28 | Etihad Airways
        $1,236 $1,835
        33% off
        33% off
        $1,835 $1,236
      • IAD 3:10 PM
        37h 45m
        1 stop
        KBL 1:25 PM
        Washington D.C. - Kabul | Thu, Sep 17 | Etihad Airways
        KBL 7:20 PM
        22h 55m
        1 stop
        IAD 9:45 AM
        Kabul - Washington D.C. | Wed, Sep 23 | Etihad Airways
        $1,236 $1,835
        33% off
        33% off
        $1,835 $1,236
      • IAD 3:10 PM
        18h 5m
        1 stop
        KBL 5:45 PM
        Washington D.C. - Kabul | Tue, Oct 13 | Etihad Airways
        KBL 3:10 PM
        27h 5m
        1 stop
        IAD 9:45 AM
        Kabul - Washington D.C. | Mon, Oct 19 | Etihad Airways
        $1,416 $1,835
        23% off
        23% off
        $1,835 $1,416
      • IAD 10:55 AM
        35h 15m
        1 stop
        KBL 6:40 AM
        Washington D.C. - Kabul | Tue, Oct 13 | Emirates
        KBL 6:20 PM
        22h 50m
        1 stop
        IAD 8:40 AM
        Kabul - Washington D.C. | Mon, Oct 19 | Kam Air
        $1,481
        19% off
        $1,835 $1,481
      • IAD 10:55 AM
        33h 45m
        1 stop
        KBL 5:10 AM
        Washington D.C. - Kabul | Thu, Sep 24 | Emirates
        KBL 5:30 PM
        23h 50m
        1 stop
        IAD 8:50 AM
        Kabul - Washington D.C. | Mon, Sep 28 | Kam Air
        $1,505
        18% off
        $1,835 $1,505
      • IAD 10:55 AM
        33h 45m
        1 stop
        KBL 5:10 AM
        Washington D.C. - Kabul | Thu, Sep 17 | Emirates
        KBL 5:30 PM
        23h 50m
        1 stop
        IAD 8:50 AM
        Kabul - Washington D.C. | Wed, Sep 23 | Kam Air
        $1,512
        18% off
        $1,835 $1,512
      • IAD 1:15 PM
        33h 35m
        1 stop
        KBL 7:20 AM
        Washington D.C. - Kabul | Tue, Oct 13 | Turkish Airlines
        KBL 8:50 AM
        35h 10m
        1 stop
        IAD 11:30 AM
        Kabul - Washington D.C. | Mon, Oct 19 | Turkish Airlines
        $1,528
        17% off
        $1,835 $1,528
      • IAD 3:10 PM
        18h 5m
        1 stop
        KBL 5:45 PM
        Washington D.C. - Kabul | Thu, Oct 15 | Etihad Airways
        KBL 7:20 PM
        22h 55m
        1 stop
        IAD 9:45 AM
        Kabul - Washington D.C. | Sat, Oct 17 | Etihad Airways
        $1,571
        14% off
        $1,835 $1,571
      • IAD 1:15 PM
        33h 35m
        1 stop
        KBL 7:20 AM
        Washington D.C. - Kabul | Thu, Sep 17 | Turkish Airlines
        KBL 8:50 AM
        35h 10m
        1 stop
        IAD 11:30 AM
        Kabul - Washington D.C. | Wed, Sep 23 | Turkish Airlines
        $1,705
        7% off
        $1,835 $1,705
      • IAD 9:40 PM
        25h 10m
        1 stop
        KBL 7:20 AM
        Washington D.C. - Kabul | Thu, Sep 24 | Turkish Airlines
        KBL 8:50 AM
        35h 10m
        1 stop
        IAD 11:30 AM
        Kabul - Washington D.C. | Mon, Sep 28 | Turkish Airlines
        $1,706
        7% off
        $1,835 $1,706
      • WAS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        KBL 2:00 PM
        Washington D.C. - Kabul | Mon, Sep 14 | Normal Airline
        KBL 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        WAS 4:00 PM
        Kabul - Washington D.C. | Wed, Sep 16 | Normal Airline
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      • IAD 3:10 PM
        37h 45m
        1 stop
        KBL 1:25 PM
        Washington D.C. - Kabul | Wed, Sep 30 | Etihad Airways
        $656 $740
        11% off
        11% off
        $740 $656
      • IAD 3:10 PM
        18h 5m
        1 stop
        KBL 5:45 PM
        Washington D.C. - Kabul | Mon, Sep 14 | Etihad Airways
        $669 $740
        10% off
        10% off
        $740 $669
      • IAD 3:10 PM
        18h 5m
        1 stop
        KBL 5:45 PM
        Washington D.C. - Kabul | Thu, Sep 24 | Etihad Airways
        $678 $740
        8% off
        8% off
        $740 $678
      • IAD 3:10 PM
        18h 5m
        1 stop
        KBL 5:45 PM
        Washington D.C. - Kabul | Thu, Sep 17 | Etihad Airways
        $678
        8% off
        $740 $678
      • IAD 3:10 PM
        37h 45m
        1 stop
        KBL 1:25 PM
        Washington D.C. - Kabul | Thu, Oct 8 | Etihad Airways
        $678
        8% off
        $740 $678
      • IAD 3:10 PM
        18h 5m
        1 stop
        KBL 5:45 PM
        Washington D.C. - Kabul | Wed, Sep 16 | Etihad Airways
        $679
        8% off
        $740 $679
      • IAD 3:10 PM
        37h 45m
        1 stop
        KBL 1:25 PM
        Washington D.C. - Kabul | Fri, Sep 25 | Etihad Airways
        $680
        8% off
        $740 $680
      • IAD 3:10 PM
        18h 5m
        1 stop
        KBL 5:45 PM
        Washington D.C. - Kabul | Tue, Sep 29 | Etihad Airways
        $681
        8% off
        $740 $681
      • IAD 3:10 PM
        37h 45m
        1 stop
        KBL 1:25 PM
        Washington D.C. - Kabul | Thu, Oct 1 | Etihad Airways
        $682
        8% off
        $740 $682
      • IAD 3:10 PM
        37h 45m
        1 stop
        KBL 1:25 PM
        Washington D.C. - Kabul | Fri, Oct 9 | Etihad Airways
        $688
        7% off
        $740 $688
      • WAS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        KBL 2:00 PM
        Washington D.C. - Kabul | Mon, Sep 14 | Normal Airline
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Which airlines are the most popular for Washington D.C. to Kabul flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Washington D.C. to Kabul are Emirates, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways, among 6 carriers on this route. Etihad Airways offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
Emirates logo Emirates
Etihad Airways logo Etihad Airways
Qatar Airways logo Qatar Airways
Flydubai logo Flydubai
Turkish Airlines logo Turkish Airlines
Kam Air logo Kam Air
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Washington D.C. to Kabul according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flight Info | Washington D.C. to Kabul

The distance between Washington D.C. and Kabul is approximately 11,139.95 km. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight price $656
Cheapest round-trip ticket price $1,236
Off-season for travel September
Peak season for travel July
Flight distance 11,139.95 km
Popular airline Emirates
Flight statistics for the Washington D.C.–Kabul route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington D.C. to Kabul (WAS-KBL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Etihad Airways offers one-way fares as low as $656 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. IAD to KBL on Wed, Sep 30), while Etihad Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $1,236 departing on Thu, Sep 24 and returning on Mon, Sep 28.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Washington D.C. to Kabul with the following airlines, including: Emirates Flydubai Qatar Airways Kam Air Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Washington D.C. to Kabul is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Washington D.C. to Kabul, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Sep 30, with one-way flights priced at just $656.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Etihad Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Kabul travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Washington D.C. to Kabul is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Kabul on September 15, 2026 with Etihad Airways, with prices starting at $679.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Kabul: Kabul International Airport (KBL). Flights from Dulles International Airport to Kabul International Airport (IAD-KBL) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Kabul and Washington D.C. is 9h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Washington D.C. to Kabul is $949. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Washington D.C. and Kabul, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Flydubaiare the most popular budget airlines flying from Washington D.C. to Kabul. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
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If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.