What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Kathmandu?

The most popular flight routes from South Africa to Kathmandu are Cape Town Intl - Kathmandu Tribhuvan, Durban King Shaka Intl - Kathmandu Tribhuvan and Johannesburg OR Tambo - Kathmandu Tribhuvan.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from South Africa to Kathmandu at least 44 days early can save you up to 16% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 44 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from South Africa to Kathmandu for as little as R15 496 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as R16 071 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Kathmandu?

Our data shows that May tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Kathmandu from South Africa. Users have commonly found prices around R17 245 for the month, but tickets can be as low as R13 606. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Kathmandu from South Africa?

For a flight from South Africa to Kathmandu, you will be flying into Tribhuvan. Kathmandu Tribhuvan (KTM) is just 4,1 km from the centre of the city.

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Kathmandu that include hotel bookings?

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R25 549+ Flights from South Africa to Kathmandu

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Round-trip from	R20 742
One-way from	R11 493
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R17 016

Emirates
14/6-21/6
2 total stops
36h 35m total
South Africa to Kathmandu

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Qatar Airways
28/5
1 total stop
16h 35m total
South Africa to Kathmandu

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Kathmandu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Kathmandu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 April 2025.

Min 4/516:50JNB - KTM

2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sab 17/519:25KTM - JNB

2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/4R19 834

Kam 20/117:00DUR - KTM

2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines

Rab 17/1217:40KTM - DUR

2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4R20 705

Sab 14/622:20JNB - KTM

1 stop21h 00mEmirates

Sab 21/69:00KTM - JNB

1 stop15h 35mEmirates

Deal found 30/4R20 742

Sab 27/1212:45JNB - KTM

1 stop23h 55mQatar Airways

Jum 9/117:40KTM - JNB

1 stop25h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/4R21 280

Kam 20/1119:10DUR - KTM

1 stop25h 00mEmirates

Rab 17/129:20KTM - DUR

1 stop35h 35mEmirates

Deal found 29/4R22 559

Sab 4/1011:20JNB - KTM

1 stop30h 40mCathay Pacific

Sab 25/1023:00KTM - JNB

1 stop36h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 30/4R23 319

Jum 16/512:05DUR - KTM

2 stops24h 55mQatar Airways

Rab 4/610:05KTM - DUR

2 stops28h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/4R23 856

Sab 14/619:35JNB - KTM

2 stops31h 15mSWISS

Sab 21/621:00KTM - JNB

2 stops40h 05mSWISS

Deal found 30/4R30 196

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Sab 14/622:20JNB - KTM

1 stop21h 00mEmirates

Sab 21/69:00KTM - JNB

1 stop15h 35mEmirates

Deal found 30/4R20 742

Sab 4/1011:20JNB - KTM

1 stop30h 40mCathay Pacific

Sab 25/1023:00KTM - JNB

1 stop36h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 30/4R23 319

Jum 16/512:05DUR - KTM

2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines

Rab 4/611:10KTM - DUR

3 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4R23 597

Jum 16/512:05DUR - KTM

2 stops24h 55mQatar Airways

Rab 4/610:05KTM - DUR

2 stops28h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/4R23 856

Sab 14/619:35JNB - KTM

2 stops31h 15mSWISS

Sab 21/621:00KTM - JNB

2 stops40h 05mSWISS

Deal found 30/4R30 196

Sab 4/1011:30JNB - KTM

2 stops26h 35mQatar Airways

Sab 25/1019:05KTM - JNB

1 stop24h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 30/4R25 247

Jum 16/518:40DUR - KTM

1 stop24h 40mEmirates

Rab 4/615:35KTM - DUR

1 stop28h 45mEmirates

Deal found 29/4R48 176

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Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Kathmandu. Data last updated 30 April 2025 and is based on user searches.

Min 4/516:50JNB - KTM

2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sab 17/519:25KTM - JNB

2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/4R19 834

Min 4/513:25JNB - KTM

1 stop25h 15mEmirates

Sab 17/523:55KTM - JNB

1 stop20h 05mEmirates

Deal found 30/4R21 966

Min 4/511:30JNB - KTM

2 stops25h 30mQatar Airways

Sab 17/510:05KTM - JNB

3 stops50h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/4R33 310

Jum 16/512:05DUR - KTM

2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines

Rab 4/611:10KTM - DUR

3 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4R23 597

Jum 16/512:05DUR - KTM

2 stops24h 55mQatar Airways

Rab 4/610:05KTM - DUR

2 stops28h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/4R23 856

Jum 16/518:40DUR - KTM

1 stop24h 40mEmirates

Rab 4/615:35KTM - DUR

1 stop28h 45mEmirates

Deal found 29/4R48 176

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JNB - KTM

JNBKTM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sab 14/6

22:20-23:05

1 stop21h 00m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Sab 21/6

9:00-20:50

1 stop15h 35m

R20 742

JohannesburgKathmandu

JNB - KTM

JNBKTM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sab 4/10

11:20-21:45

1 stop30h 40m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Sab 25/10

23:00-7:40

1 stop36h 25m

R23 319

DurbanKathmandu

DUR - KTM

DURKTM

Durban King Shaka Intl

Jum 16/5

12:05-16:45

2 stops24h 55m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Rab 4/6

11:10-10:35

3 stops27h 10m

R23 597

DurbanKathmandu

DUR - KTM

DURKTM

Durban King Shaka Intl

Jum 16/5

12:05-16:45

2 stops24h 55m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Rab 4/6

10:05-10:35

2 stops28h 15m

R23 856

JohannesburgKathmandu

JNB - KTM

JNBKTM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sab 4/10

11:30-17:50

2 stops26h 35m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Sab 25/10

19:05-15:35

1 stop24h 15m

R25 247

JohannesburgKathmandu

JNB - KTM

JNBKTM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sab 14/6

19:35-6:35

2 stops31h 15m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Sab 21/6

21:00-9:20

2 stops40h 05m

R30 196

DurbanKathmandu

DUR - KTM

DURKTM

Durban King Shaka Intl

Jum 16/5

18:40-23:05

1 stop24h 40m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Rab 4/6

15:35-16:35

1 stop28h 45m

R48 176

JohannesburgKathmandu

JNB - KTM

JNBKTM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Rab 28/5

20:25-16:45

1 stop16h 35m

R11 493

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Kathmandu?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Kathmandu (average of R733). Flying from South Africa to Kathmandu in October is currently the most expensive (average of R948). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to KTM?

When flying from South Africa to Kathmandu, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Kathmandu by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kathmandu ranges from 0.0 - 370.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 370.0 mm. November is typically the driest time to visit Kathmandu when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Kathmandu by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kathmandu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kathmandu

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Cathay Pacific and SWISS from South Africa to Kathmandu by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 216 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 216 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 216 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Cathay Pacific

7,5

Good

855 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 216 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 588 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 216 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 563 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 216 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Kathmandu from South Africa?
For a flight from South Africa to Kathmandu, you will be flying into Tribhuvan. Kathmandu Tribhuvan (KTM) is just 4,1 km from the centre of the city.
What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Kathmandu?
The most popular flight routes from South Africa to Kathmandu are Cape Town Intl - Kathmandu Tribhuvan, Durban King Shaka Intl - Kathmandu Tribhuvan and Johannesburg OR Tambo - Kathmandu Tribhuvan.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Kathmandu that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Kathmandu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Kathmandu?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Kathmandu.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Kathmandu?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Kathmandu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Kathmandu?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Kathmandu (average of R733). Flying from South Africa to Kathmandu in October is currently the most expensive (average of R948). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from South Africa to Kathmandu

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Qatar Airways	CheapestR13 800	AverageR18 006	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR16 388	AverageR21 514	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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