JNB - KTM

R12 962 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Kathmandu

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from OR Tambo to Kathmandu departing on 21/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest return fare
R12 962
Typical prices: R15 859-R13 355
Qatar Airways
Sun 21/6Sun 28/6
JNB - KTM • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from R12 962 (return)
Best reviews • 8,1 score
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There are currently no direct flights between OR Tambo and Kathmandu. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg R15 009 (return)
Shortest trip • 16h 58m (one-way)
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in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 3% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 17% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Kathmandu (JNB-KTM)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Johannesburg to Kathmandu that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to Kathmandu

Sun, Jun 21 - Sun, Jun 28
Qatar Airways Logo
20:55 - 16:45
JNB
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KTM
16h 05m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
10:05 - 4:00
KTM
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JNB
21h 40m
1 stop
R12 962Qatar Airways
Sun, Jun 21 - Sun, Jun 28
Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 - 8:50
JNB
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KTM
16h 25m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
10:05 - 18:10
KTM
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JNB
35h 50m
3 stops
R16 154Qatar Airways
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 27
Emirates Logo
19:10 - 14:35
JNB
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KTM
15h 40m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
19:55 - 16:15
KTM
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JNB
24h 05m
1 stop
R16 612Emirates
Sun, Jun 21 - Sun, Jun 28
Qatar Airways Logo
20:55 - 16:45
JNB
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KTM
16h 05m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
10:05 - 11:00
KTM
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JNB
28h 40m
2 stops
R17 332Qatar Airways
Sun, Jun 21 - Sun, Jun 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:25 - 8:50
JNB
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KTM
19h 40m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:05 - 18:10
KTM
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JNB
35h 50m
3 stops
R18 936Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jun 21 - Sun, Jun 28
Qatar Airways Logo
11:30 - 16:45
JNB
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KTM
25h 30m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
10:05 - 18:10
KTM
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JNB
35h 50m
3 stops
R19 836Qatar Airways
Sat, Jun 27 - Fri, Jul 17
Qatar Airways Logo
14:40 - 16:45
JNB
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KTM
46h 20m
3 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
18:00 - 9:00
KTM
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JNB
18h 45m
1 stop
R20 196Qatar Airways
Sat, Jun 27 - Fri, Jul 17
Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 - 8:50
JNB
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KTM
16h 25m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
18:00 - 9:00
KTM
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JNB
18h 45m
1 stop
R20 507Qatar Airways
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:05 - 18:55
JNB
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KTM
29h 05m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:55 - 14:20
KTM
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JNB
22h 10m
2 stops
R20 802Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 27
Qatar Airways Logo
9:25 - 16:45
JNB
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KTM
27h 35m
3 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
18:45 - 9:00
KTM
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JNB
18h 00m
1 stop
R21 817Qatar Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for OR Tambo to Kathmandu flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from OR Tambo to Kathmandu to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kathmandu?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kathmandu departing in June.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kathmandu?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kathmandu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kathmandu is February, where tickets cost R12 471 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R16 448 and R16 399 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kathmandu?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kathmandu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kathmandu, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 3% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR12 962
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (9% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from OR Tambo to Kathmandu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to Kathmandu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Kathmandu flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kathmandu?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kathmandu was R12 962 for a return ticket.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Kathmandu?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Kathmandu?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Johannesburg and Kathmandu.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Kathmandu, Qatar Airways or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Kathmandu are Qatar Airways and Emirates. With an average price for the route of R14 926 and an overall rating of 7,4, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R18 175 and an overall rating of 8,1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to Kathmandu?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to Kathmandu.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to Kathmandu?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kathmandu from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to Kathmandu?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Kathmandu with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to Kathmandu?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kathmandu from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from OR Tambo to Kathmandu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Kathmandu. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from OR Tambo to Kathmandu? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3570 reviews
7,9Food
8,3Crew
8,1Boarding
8,0Comfort
8,2Entertainment
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Very good from the beginning to the end. Amazing experience

10,0 ExcellentDiego, Feb 2026
MIA - DXB
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Very good from the beginning to the end. Amazing experience

Chaos at the gate while boarding - no clear signs or announcements

Mostly good and consistent of Emirates service. Christmas menu was great initiative and tasted good. Taking the bus from terminal to the plane spoilt the experience a little.

There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

Could not board flight due to visa issue and emirates staff at the airport refused to help rebook flight because it was made by another provider. It took hours of communicating with my provider and Emirates staff each of whom said it was the others responsibility. As the time passed, I was eventually told it was too late for rebooking as I needed to do this at least three hours before the flight. Emirates staff also said the would unboard me but I believe I was recorded as a no show. Our first flight from Sydney to Dubai was more cramped than other airlines which was surprising considering their reputation.

Very poor boarding experience with these remote gates and buses. Also these 777s bardy need a remodeling. Entertainment is a bit laggy. Food and crew is still among the better, but they seriously have to do something with these remote gates.

It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

the seat is quite narrow compared to others. entertainment and food were very good

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

Similar to Hyd->Dubai this too was worst airlines. Bad seats, bad seating arrangement which created lot of confusion since family member were not given seat together. However most of them changed the seat and got with the family. Cheap tactics by Emirates.

Qatar was pretty OK for their services but Arangrant was awful at theirs and frankly lied to me. Qatar offers four business class fares and only three of them allow lounge access. This is a horrible policy when you pay so much for business class and shame on them for denying the simple use of their lounges for this confusion. When I requested my business class ticket with Arangrant I knew this and specifically told them I would only purchase the lowest class business seat that would still permit me lounge access on all legs of my trip. They lied to me and said I did and then I was refused this service on my return flights. I had no less than 4-8 schedule changes and got screwed by a late departure from DCA on my double connection to JNB. I lost nearly a full day on my outbound and then had little to no use of the lounges on my outbound flights. To then be denied access on my return flights made the 27 hour trip home pretty awful. Kayak should no longer work with Arangrant as they are dishonest and liars. Qatar should price all four of their business class fares to include lounge access and stop the insanity they have forced on people. My return trip home nearly ruined my entire trip to South Africa and I blame Arangrant for telling me lies and for Qatar for offering insane rules and regulations on such expensive business class fares. For the money I paid to Qatar, I did not receive the full services I was promised. I will probably never use Arangrant and their ignorant services ever again. I will question whether I ever fly on Qatar Airways again as well. When you pay so much and get such little in return, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Arangrant gives the whole industry a bad name and Qatar is not far behind them. I can honestly say that the wretched service and way I was treated by both have soured me on travel companies and airlines. It is bad enough that we have an idiot, felon, racist and bigoted president and administration to contend with while he has started an illegal war, I did not expect to get screwed over by Arangrant and Qatar as well. Shame on all of you.

Very difficult to check in and almost missed flight. No room in seats and had a middle seat. I tried to create an account and check in before to change seat and unable to. I do not understand why I wasn’t on a Qatar flight from on Bengalore to Doha when they left at the same time. Disappointed in the Kayak booking process.

Extremely uncomfortable seats with very little cushioning, unable to recline enough to sleep comfortably on this 13 hour overnight flight. My body was in pain by the end.

My journey with Qatar Airways from Ahmedabad to Jacksonville on 3rd February 2026 was truly exceptional. The entire experience reflected comfort, care, and world-class service. Complimentary high-quality Wi-Fi throughout the journey was a welcome luxury, especially on a long-haul flight. The vegetarian meals were thoughtfully prepared, delicious, and served with attention to detail, along with a fine selection of snacks and beverages. What truly elevated the experience was the cabin crew — graceful, courteous, and genuinely attentive, delivering outstanding hospitality at every step. This journey perfectly showcased the premium standard Qatar Airways is known for, and it left a lasting impression. I would gladly fly with them again.

Same as already mentioned. This was more comforting as I got my aisle seat for my knee.

excellent! movie selection just ok, but everything else was wonderful.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

You are the best, keep up the good work. Thank you for allowing me and my family to fly with comfort.i am waiting for upgrade some day. Thanks again

Looks like a local flight. Food was horrible. No entertainment system.

All great, because I was given a seat with extra legroom on this part of my trip.

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