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Cheapest return flight
R16 729
Typical prices: R13 987-R17 665
Emirates
Fri 2/2Mon 5/2
JNB - KTM • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R7 606
Typical prices: R7 081-R9 393
Qatar Airways
Wed 14/11
JNB - KTM • 1 stop
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
17 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 17 weeks in advance save around 24% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 19% price drop
October
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Doha Hamad Intl (DOH)
Cheapest • Avg R15 294 (return)
Dubai Intl (DXB)
Shortest trip • 16h 19m (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

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 729Emirates
Tue, Feb 2 - Fri, Feb 5
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22:15 - 23:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan
21h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl
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9:20 - 5:35KTM  Kathmandu Tribhuvan-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl
R16 844Emirates
Tue, Feb 2 - Fri, Feb 5
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22:15 - 23:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan
21h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl
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9:20 - 5:35KTM  Kathmandu Tribhuvan-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl
R16 861Emirates
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 861Emirates
Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:45 - 17:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan
24h 15m1 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 933Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Nov 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:45 - 17:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan
24h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:45 - 10:55KTM  Kathmandu Tribhuvan-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 55m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R19 897Multiple Airlines
Mon, Dec 21 - Thu, Dec 31
Qatar Airways Logo
9:15 - 17:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan
28h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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9:35 - 15:35KTM  Kathmandu Tribhuvan-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R21 117Qatar Airways
Mon, Dec 21 - Wed, Dec 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:15 - 17:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan
28h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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0:30 - 0:25KTM  Kathmandu Tribhuvan-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 40m2 stops Dubai Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R21 117Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 22 - Thu, Dec 31
Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 17:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan
17h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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9:35 - 8:40KTM  Kathmandu Tribhuvan-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R22 223Qatar Airways
Tue, Feb 2 - Fri, Feb 5
Qatar Airways Logo
15:05 - 16:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan
21h 25m3 stops Durban King Shaka Intl Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl
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17:30 - 8:40KTM  Kathmandu Tribhuvan-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
18h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R23 856Qatar Airways
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kathmandu flights

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

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kathmandu typically range from R13 987 to R17 665. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R16 729 on Emirates.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kathmandu. It’s 8% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 18% higher.

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 406 return.
•October (R18 544) and December (R16 910) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 49% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kathmandu are cheapest 17 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 24% 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

R7 606
Beat the crowds with an average 77% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 44% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight 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 answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • 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 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 987 to R17 665, with an average of R15 358 over the past 12 months. Anything below R13 987 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 two weeks of departure) run 9% above the R15 358 route average. Book 17 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 R16 729 to R36 494. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x 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 R9 879, which is 20% 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) – 83% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 16% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) – 1% of one-stop connections
    • Singapore Changi (SIN) – 1% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kathmandu. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at R14 238 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R18 197, a difference of R3 960.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • 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 16h 19m, compared to 19h 13m 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 Sunday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Sunday flights average R14 238, about R3 960 less than Saturday fares (22% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 17 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 24% 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 406 return in that month – typically R6 137 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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