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Typical prices: R14 162-R18 336
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DUR - KTM • 2 stops
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Cheap Flights to Kathmandu

 
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Recent return flight deals to Kathmandu

Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4
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12:25 - 17:30DUR  Durban King Shaka Intl-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan
25h 20m2 stops Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl
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11:05 - 10:55KTM  Kathmandu Tribhuvan-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl
27h 35m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Maputo Intl
R13 161Qatar Airways
Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4
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13:45 - 17:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan
24h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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11:05 - 15:35KTM  Kathmandu Tribhuvan-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R13 973Qatar Airways
Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5
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13:45 - 16:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan
22h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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9:35 - 15:35KTM  Kathmandu Tribhuvan-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R13 973Qatar Airways
Sun, Oct 25 - Sat, Nov 7
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12:35 - 16:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan
24h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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9:35 - 17:25KTM  Kathmandu Tribhuvan-CPT Cape Town Intl
35h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R14 524Qatar Airways
Tue, Feb 2 - Fri, Feb 5
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10:25 - 18:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan
28h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl
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9:20 - 10:25KTM  Kathmandu Tribhuvan-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl
R16 423Emirates
Tue, Feb 2 - Fri, Feb 5
Emirates Logo
10:25 - 18:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan
28h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl
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9:20 - 10:25KTM  Kathmandu Tribhuvan-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl
R16 488Emirates
Tue, Feb 2 - Fri, Feb 5
Emirates Logo
10:25 - 18:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan
28h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl
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9:20 - 10:25KTM  Kathmandu Tribhuvan-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl
R16 521Emirates
Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:45 - 17:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan
24h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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19:40 - 13:55KTM  Kathmandu Tribhuvan-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 00m2 stops Dubai Intl Kigali Intl
R16 569Multiple Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 23
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20:20 - 17:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan
17h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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14:45 - 8:20KTM  Kathmandu Tribhuvan-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 20m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R18 014Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 15 - Sun, Mar 21
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15:20 - 17:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan
22h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl
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17:40 - 10:30KTM  Kathmandu Tribhuvan-CPT Cape Town Intl
20h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R18 192Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for South Africa to Kathmandu flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from South Africa to Kathmandu with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Kathmandu?

Durban to Kathmandu is the cheapest route at R13 161 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Kathmandu?

A return flight to Kathmandu costs R16 086 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Durban average R14 620, while Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport runs a bit higher at R15 437.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Kathmandu?

Sunday is the cheapest day to fly to Kathmandu at R14 606 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Monday is the most expensive at R16 780.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kathmandu?

  • February is the cheapest month to fly to Kathmandu with an average price of R12 431 return.
  • July (R20 919) and October (R18 468) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Night flights to Kathmandu are the cheapest at R15 125 return on average. Morning flights are the most expensive at R17 884.

What is a good deal for flights to Kathmandu?

Flights under R14 162 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Kathmandu at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:

  • Durban R13 499
  • Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport R13 674
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When are flights to Kathmandu the cheapest?

Flights 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.

Key details for flights to Kathmandu

Low season

June
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (15% more expensive on average)

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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Your questions about flights to Kathmandu, answered

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

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Kathmandu?

    Emirates operates the most flights from South Africa to Kathmandu at 0 per week, while Qatar Airways is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from South Africa to Kathmandu. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Kathmandu?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Kathmandu are from:
    • Johannesburg, from R13 973 return

  • How do I know if a flight to Kathmandu is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Kathmandu is around R14 162 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Kathmandu?

    Last-minute fares to Kathmandu – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 1% above the average return fare of R16 086.

Your guide to booking Kathmandu flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Kathmandu, aim to book around 10 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 22% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Kathmandu, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around R14 162 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Kathmandu in February. Return fares historically average R12 431 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to evening to save up to R2 759 per return. Evening flights to Kathmandu average R15 125 compared to R17 884 for morning flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.

Reviews of the top airlines flying to Kathmandu

 
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 3661 reviews
8,4Crew
7,9Food
8,0Comfort
8,1Boarding
8,2Entertainment
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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

8,0 ExcellentEden, Dec 2025
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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

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.

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

Good food and staff. Flights were delayed making catching the connecting one tough with no time to stretch in between

No Vegetarian options onboard, made to wait for a long time for boarding

The internet connection did was not functioning as per normal.

No entertainment u less you pay. Wish there were some free movies

The individual attention the crew gives to passengers is commendable and I find them positively helpful.

For such a long flight I feel the spacing of seats could’ve been better to make it more comfortable for passengers. Very little space to move & stretch legs.

The flight was delayed in Jhb and I could have had some help in Dubai trying to get to my connecting flight to London

The crew were fabulous. We travelled Doha to Miami and the crew in board we exceptional too.

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.

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.

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.

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

All over with Qatar airlines my experience was really bad due to delays and then putting me on different airlines and after 8 hours of wait I had to listen to their is no plane to fly for another 24 hours. Wore experience ever.

Other than low space, which is the problem with all airlines for economy class, the flight was excellent.

Food, entertainment and blankets are minimum requirements for an international flight with a duration of 3+ hrs. None was in this flight and very dirty bathrooms on the top of it.

Didn't have internet connection, and the flight was over booked.

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