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Cheapest return flight
R15 302
Typical prices: R13 717-R17 465
Qatar Airways
Wed 7/2Sat 17/2
JNB - KTM • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R8 416
Typical prices: R6 756-R9 297
Multiple Airlines
Fri 19/10
JNB - KTM • 2 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Kathmandu. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
10 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 10 weeks in advance save around 22% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 20% price drop
October
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Doha Hamad Intl (DOH)
Cheapest • Avg R15 310 (return)
Dubai Intl (DXB)
Shortest trip • 17h 08m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Kathmandu (JNB-KTM)

 
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Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to Kathmandu

Sun, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 17
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20:20 - 17:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan
17h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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17:40 - 8:40KTM  Kathmandu Tribhuvan-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
18h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R15 302Qatar Airways
Tue, Feb 2 - Fri, Feb 5
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10:10 - 18:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan
28h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl
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9:20 - 10:25KTM  Kathmandu Tribhuvan-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl
R16 442Emirates
Tue, Feb 2 - Fri, Feb 5
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10:10 - 18:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan
28h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl
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9:20 - 10:25KTM  Kathmandu Tribhuvan-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl
R16 491Emirates
Tue, Feb 2 - Fri, Feb 5
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10:10 - 18:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan
28h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl
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9:20 - 10:25KTM  Kathmandu Tribhuvan-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl
R16 572Emirates
Fri, Nov 20 - Fri, Dec 4
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13:45 - 8:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan
14h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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14:45 - 10:55KTM  Kathmandu Tribhuvan-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 55m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R17 451Multiple Airlines
Fri, Dec 11 - Sat, Feb 6
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20:20 - 16:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan
16h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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18:45 - 15:35KTM  Kathmandu Tribhuvan-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R17 614Qatar Airways
Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:20 - 17:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan
17h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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14:45 - 13:30KTM  Kathmandu Tribhuvan-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 30m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Dammam King Fahad Intl Addis Ababa Bole
R17 825Multiple Airlines
Sun, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 17
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9:25 - 17:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan
28h 20m3 stops Durban King Shaka Intl Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl
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17:40 - 8:40KTM  Kathmandu Tribhuvan-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
18h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R17 956Qatar Airways
Sun, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 17
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12:20 - 17:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan
25h 25m2 stops Cape Town Intl Doha Hamad Intl
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18:45 - 8:40KTM  Kathmandu Tribhuvan-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
17h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R18 786Qatar Airways
Sat, Nov 14 - Fri, Nov 27
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13:45 - 16:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan
22h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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14:45 - 8:25KTM  Kathmandu Tribhuvan-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 25m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R19 160Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kathmandu flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kathmandu with more confidence.

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

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kathmandu start at R15 302. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from R13 717 to R17 465. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R15 302 on Qatar Airways.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kathmandu?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kathmandu and is 10% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 8% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kathmandu at R12 372 return.
•October (R17 858) and September (R16 507) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 44% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kathmandu the cheapest?

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kathmandu are cheapest 10 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 22% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kathmandu flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

R8 416
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (15% more expensive on average)
Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kathmandu

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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Your Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kathmandu flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kathmandu?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kathmandu.

  • How long is a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kathmandu?

    A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kathmandu takes 0h 00m, covering 13 750 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kathmandu?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kathmandu flight?

    Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kathmandu range from R13 717 to R17 465, with an average of R15 485 over the past 12 months. Anything below R13 717 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kathmandu flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 5% above the route average of R15 485. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kathmandu changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R15 302 to R82 925. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kathmandu looking right now?

    One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kathmandu are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R10 435, which is 34% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kathmandu?

    Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kathmandu usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Kathmandu Tribhuvan (KTM).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kathmandu pass through?

    One-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kathmandu most commonly connect through:

    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 84% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 15% of one-stop connections
    • Singapore Changi (SIN) – 1% of one-stop connections

    Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kathmandu?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kathmandu route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at R14 049 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R16 816, a difference of R2 767. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kathmandu?

    Flying via Dubai Intl (DXB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 17h 08m, compared to 19h 51m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 22h 41m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

  • What is the time difference between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Kathmandu?

    Kathmandu is 3 hours ahead of Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (Nepal Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Your guide to booking Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kathmandu flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Wednesday flights average R14 049 – about R2 767 less than Friday (16% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 10 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 22% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kathmandu trip for February. Fares historically average R12 372 return in that month – typically R5 486 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport.
    - The Dwarika's

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