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R15 643 Find Cheap Flights to Kathmandu

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Cheap Flights to Kathmandu

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights 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 to Kathmandu

Thu, Jul 31 - Fri, Sep 5
Qatar Airways Logo
13:55 - 8:50JNB-KTM
15h 10m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
10:05 - 9:35KTM-JNB
27h 15m1 stop
R15 643Qatar Airways
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Fri, Aug 22 - Fri, Aug 29
Emirates Logo
10:05 - 14:35JNB-KTM
24h 45m1 stop
Emirates Logo
9:00 - 10:15KTM-JNB
29h 00m1 stop
R17 013Emirates
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Thu, Aug 28 - Mon, Sep 1
Emirates Logo
13:25 - 23:05JNB-KTM
29h 55m1 stop
Emirates Logo
19:25 - 16:15KTM-JNB
24h 35m1 stop
R17 120Emirates
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Thu, Aug 28 - Mon, Sep 1
Emirates Logo
10:05 - 14:35JNB-KTM
24h 45m1 stop
Emirates Logo
19:25 - 20:50KTM-JNB
29h 10m1 stop
R17 156Emirates
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Fri, Aug 8 - Fri, Sep 5
Qatar Airways Logo
13:55 - 16:45JNB-KTM
23h 05m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
18:00 - 16:10KTM-JNB
25h 55m1 stop
R17 440Qatar Airways
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Fri, Aug 8 - Fri, Sep 5
Emirates Logo
10:05 - 8:00JNB-KTM
18h 10m1 stop
Emirates Logo
9:00 - 5:30KTM-JNB
24h 15m1 stop
R17 868Emirates
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Thu, Aug 28 - Mon, Sep 1
Malaysia Airlines Logo
14:30 - 21:45JNB-KTM
27h 30m3 stops
Malaysia Airlines Logo
22:45 - 9:35KTM-JNB
38h 35m2 stops
R34 632Malaysia Airlines
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Thu, Aug 28 - Mon, Sep 1
Malaysia Airlines Logo
14:30 - 21:45JNB-KTM
27h 30m3 stops
Malaysia Airlines Logo
22:45 - 9:35KTM-JNB
38h 35m2 stops
R35 023Malaysia Airlines
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Thu, Aug 28 - Mon, Sep 1
SWISS Logo
19:35 - 6:35JNB-KTM
31h 15m2 stops
SWISS Logo
21:00 - 9:20KTM-JNB
40h 05m2 stops
R35 344SWISS
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Fri, Aug 22 - Fri, Aug 29
SWISS Logo
19:35 - 6:35JNB-KTM
31h 15m2 stops
SWISS Logo
21:00 - 9:20KTM-JNB
40h 05m2 stops
R49 136SWISS
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Kathmandu

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kathmandu?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights 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 to Kathmandu is January, where tickets cost R14 700 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R18 704 and R18 597 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is May with an average price of R16 444.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Kathmandu?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights 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, you should book around 7 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap Kathmandu Plane Tickets

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonSeptember
Cheapest flightR15 643
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (4% more expensive on average)
Flight from Johannesburg to Kathmandu

When to book flights to Kathmandu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Kathmandu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Kathmandu based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Kathmandu flights

  • How far is Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport from central Kathmandu?

    The distance between Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport and the city centre of Kathmandu is 4 km.

  • What is the name of Kathmandu’s airport?

    All flights to Kathmandu land at Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport. The airport code is KTM,and it can also be referred to as Tribhuvan.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Kathmandu?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Kathmandu is Monday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as R14 520. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where round-trip prices are R16 673 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to Kathmandu.

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

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

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

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Kathmandu?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Kathmandu is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost R816 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Kathmandu is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R1 115.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Kathmandu

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Kathmandu flight deals.

Prefer to fly direct to Kathmandu Tribhuvan?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop to Kathmandu Tribhuvan.
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Direct departures

South Africa to Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Monday

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air India, +32 more

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +33 more

Tuesday

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air China, +29 more

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +30 more

Wednesday

Air Arabia, Air India, Air India Express, +29 more

Air Arabia, Air India, +30 more

Thursday

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air China, +30 more

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +31 more

Friday

Air Arabia, Air China, Air India, +27 more

Air Arabia, Air China, +28 more

Saturday

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air China, +30 more

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +31 more

Sunday

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air China, +32 more

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +33 more

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Direct returns

Kathmandu Tribhuvan to South Africa

Monday

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air India, +32 more

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +33 more

Tuesday

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air China, +29 more

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +30 more

Wednesday

Air Arabia, Air India, Air India Express, +29 more

Air Arabia, Air India, +30 more

Thursday

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air China, +30 more

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +31 more

Friday

Air Arabia, Air China, Air India, +27 more

Air Arabia, Air China, +28 more

Saturday

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air China, +30 more

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +31 more

Sunday

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air China, +32 more

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +33 more

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Reviews of the top airlines flying to Kathmandu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Kathmandu. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to Kathmandu. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3288 reviews
8,1Boarding
8,2Entertainment
7,8Food
8,0Comfort
8,3Crew
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Emirates First Class is always a treat with Caviar and service is always personalised.

10,0 ExcellentWoei, Jun 2025DXB - SIN
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Emirates First Class is always a treat with Caviar and service is always personalised.

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Everything I was good except food quality is very poor

Overall I was quite pleased with the experience; the cleanliness; the polite and attentiveness of the cabin crew; and the delicious food options.

Comfort and customer service from most if the crew was great. The crew reassigning passengers should consider the presence of infants when reassigning seats. Unfortunately a couple of oversized passengers were relocated next to us, making this segment a bit uncomfortable, as there was not only extra leg space required. I ended up swapping seats with my husband so our baby wouldn't be impacted. My husband travelled quite uncomfortable as the reassigned neighbour shoulder and arm ended up on my husband's seat

Flight was pathetic, felt like a old plane was modified and brought in service. Didnt like the aircraft at all. Crew and services were good.but aircraft totally dissappointment.

The entire crew was amazing. They went out of their way to make us enjoy a great travel experience.

Enough vegetarian food was not available on the flight for all vegetarian guests on the plane. Crew did not adequately handle this experience

They were very pleasant and helpful. My husband and I were sitted apart. We asked if we could be seated together were told flight ws fuly booked but would try. After a while they were able to make it work we got seats together. Their food is good and attendents are very friendly/helpful.

The flight was smooth Thank God but the delays and changing gates for 3-4 times made me so tired of walking back and forth with heavy bags I thought I was going to pass out with heavy headaches but Thank God finally found the final gate and home safe. These delays happen anytime for important reasons so just be patient when you come across these situations.

Seats very small and unable to pre purchase internet or seat upgrades

Qatar Airways did a very good job. Flights were slightly delayed with boarding but pilots made up time by arrival. The food was OK, no better or worse than other airlines. Although it would be nice to have three meals during 16 hours flight instead of two.

I recently travelled with Qatar Airways from Doha to Dulles in the QSuite, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The QSuite truly feels like a First-Class experience, with its luxurious design, privacy, and comfort. The cabin crew, especially the lady in charge of the cabin, was remarkable—professional, attentive, and genuinely kind. The food was excellent, and the comfort of the seat was absolutely first-class, making the journey smooth and enjoyable. While the in-flight experience was outstanding, I have a few points of feedback. Firstly, the content available in the in-flight entertainment system could be expanded and upgraded to include a more diverse and updated collection. This would elevate the entertainment experience to match the premium standards of the QSuite. Secondly, regarding the Wi-Fi service: while QSuite passengers receive one hour of complimentary Wi-Fi, any additional usage requires a fee of USD 10. Considering the premium pricing of QSuite, it would be more fitting to include unlimited Wi-Fi as part of the experience, further enhancing the luxury offered to passengers. Lastly, I must highlight an issue with luggage handling. Unfortunately, my luggage did not make it through the transit, which was disappointing. While the ground crew assured me that it would be delivered to my home on the same day as it was arriving on the next flight, this promise was not fulfilled, and the delay added unnecessary inconvenience to an otherwise excellent experience. Overall, the QSuite experience was exceptional, but addressing these areas would further solidify Qatar Airways’ position as a leader in luxury air travel.

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

No difference between US airline and Qatar. Both cramp as many people. The airline seems to change planes without notice choice is seating when making reservations online doesn’t match the plane a passenger is on. Especially paying extra. Nothing special No different than US carriers.

Did not like anything. Seats were crammed, leg space was minimal and food was terrible. This was the first time traveling overseas in American Airlines and was the worst experience ever. Have learned a lesson to never travel in American Airlines.

Very unimpressed that I was dumped from the seat I had booked and paid for after check in. Apparently a family wanted to sit together, however as they all were adults I think they should have pre booked their seats like I did. I will be approaching Qatar for a refund. That and the dreadful state of the flooding toilets made me wonder how they managed to be voted the best airline. Not worth the money.

Was downgraded from business to economy due to a faulty seat in business class. However when I boarded the plane there were no less than 5 free business class seats. Will never fly Qatar Airways again

The rows of seats in economy class are seriously close to one another making eating and resting just about impossible - there is hardly any legroom. Anyone larger than average size would have an incredibly uncomfortable flight. I had to basically share my seat with the lady passenger next to me as she was too big to fit into her allotted seat.

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