How long is the flight from South Africa to Kathmandu?

Airlines like Qatar Airways and Emirates fly from South Africa to Kathmandu in about 16h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8544 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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.

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).

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

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

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?

Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Kathmandu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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Sat 27/1214:30JNB - KTM

2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 9/113:45KTM - JNB

2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/12R21 847

Sat 27/1211:20JNB - KTM

1 stop30h 25mCathay Pacific

Fri 9/122:55KTM - JNB

1 stop36h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 14/12R25 524

Sat 27/129:25JNB - KTM

3 stops18h 45mQatar Airways

Fri 9/119:05KTM - JNB

2 stops26h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/12R45 718

Sat 27/1216:10JNB - KTM

3 stops36h 25mEmirates

Thu 8/10:30KTM - JNB

3 stops37h 50mEmirates

Deal found 13/12R56 211

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Wed 29/420:40JNB - KTM

1 stop16h 20mQatar Airways

Thu 21/510:55KTM - JNB

1 stop34h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/12R12 956

Tue 27/15:25JNB - KTM

3 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 3/221:05KTM - JNB

3 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/12R14 542

Wed 29/413:25JNB - KTM

1 stop25h 45mEmirates

Thu 21/519:55KTM - JNB

1 stop24h 05mEmirates

Deal found 15/12R16 533

Fri 23/112:20JNB - KTM

2 stops43h 05mTurkish Airlines

Tue 27/112:35KTM - JNB

1 stop26h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/12R18 523

Wed 28/112:25DUR - KTM

2 stops24h 15mQatar Airways

Wed 4/219:05KTM - DUR

2 stops28h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/12R16 111

Fri 23/118:50JNB - KTM

1 stop16h 00mEmirates

Tue 27/119:40KTM - JNB

1 stop24h 40mEmirates

Deal found 13/12R16 550

Wed 28/112:25DUR - KTM

3 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/214:30KTM - DUR

3 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12R17 444

Tue 27/19:25JNB - KTM

3 stops28h 40mQatar Airways

Tue 3/29:10KTM - JNB

1 stop22h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/12R16 347

Fri 30/122:20JNB - KTM

1 stop21h 25mEmirates

Tue 3/215:35KTM - JNB

1 stop22h 35mEmirates

Deal found 14/12R16 550

Wed 29/420:40JNB - KTM

1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 21/510:55KTM - JNB

2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/12R17 764

Wed 28/119:10DUR - KTM

1 stop24h 35mEmirates

Wed 4/215:35KTM - DUR

1 stop29h 20mEmirates

Deal found 14/12R17 697

Wed 18/312:35CPT - KTM

1 stop24h 05mQatar Airways

Thu 23/410:55KTM - CPT

1 stop28h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/12R17 983

Wed 18/314:35CPT - KTM

2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 23/415:35KTM - CPT

2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12R19 080

Wed 18/218:30CPT - KTM

1 stop25h 15mEmirates

Sat 21/20:30KTM - CPT

1 stop20h 00mEmirates

Deal found 12/12R18 861

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Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Kathmandu. Data last updated 15 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sat 27/1214:30JNB - KTM

2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 9/113:45KTM - JNB

2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/12R21 847

Fri 23/118:50JNB - KTM

1 stop16h 00mEmirates

Tue 27/119:40KTM - JNB

1 stop24h 40mEmirates

Deal found 13/12R16 550

Fri 23/112:20JNB - KTM

2 stops43h 05mTurkish Airlines

Tue 27/112:35KTM - JNB

1 stop26h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/12R18 523

Fri 23/118:45JNB - KTM

3 stops41h 55mQatar Airways

Tue 27/117:40KTM - JNB

1 stop26h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/12R22 488

Mon 26/11:35JNB - KTM

3 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 3/214:30KTM - JNB

2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/12R14 458

Tue 27/112:45JNB - KTM

1 stop23h 55mQatar Airways

Tue 3/219:05KTM - JNB

1 stop17h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/12R12 838

Wed 28/112:25DUR - KTM

2 stops24h 15mQatar Airways

Wed 4/219:05KTM - DUR

2 stops28h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/12R16 111

Wed 28/112:25DUR - KTM

3 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/214:30KTM - DUR

3 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12R17 444

Wed 28/119:10DUR - KTM

1 stop24h 35mEmirates

Wed 4/215:35KTM - DUR

1 stop29h 20mEmirates

Deal found 14/12R17 697

Fri 30/118:35JNB - KTM

3 stops33h 35mQatar Airways

Tue 3/219:05KTM - JNB

1 stop24h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/12R21 374

One-way flights from South Africa to Kathmandu
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Kathmandu. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 15 December 2025.

Sat 10/113:45JNB - KTM

1 stop24h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/12R8 013

Sat 10/123:00JNB - KTM

2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/12R11 134

Sat 10/116:10JNB - KTM

3 stops27h 35mEmirates

Deal found 13/12R12 737

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Round-trip from	R12 838
One-way from	R8 013
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	June
Average price	R17 089

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27/1-3/2
2 total stops
41h 15m total
South Africa to Kathmandu

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10/1
1 total stop
24h 20m total
South Africa to Kathmandu

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JohannesburgKathmandu

JNB - KTM

JNBKTM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

20:40-16:45

1 stop16h 20m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Thu 21/5

10:55-17:15

1 stop34h 05m

R12 956

JohannesburgKathmandu

JNB - KTM

JNBKTM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

5:25-20:05

3 stops34h 55m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Tue 3/2

21:05-3:55

3 stops34h 35m

R14 542

DurbanKathmandu

DUR - KTM

DURKTM

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 28/1

12:25-16:25

2 stops24h 15m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Wed 4/2

19:05-19:50

2 stops28h 30m

R16 111

JohannesburgKathmandu

JNB - KTM

JNBKTM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

9:25-17:50

3 stops28h 40m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Tue 3/2

9:10-3:55

1 stop22h 30m

R16 347

JohannesburgKathmandu

JNB - KTM

JNBKTM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

13:25-18:55

1 stop25h 45m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Thu 21/5

19:55-16:15

1 stop24h 05m

R16 533

JohannesburgKathmandu

JNB - KTM

JNBKTM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

18:50-14:35

1 stop16h 00m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Tue 27/1

19:40-16:35

1 stop24h 40m

R16 550

JohannesburgKathmandu

JNB - KTM

JNBKTM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

22:20-23:30

1 stop21h 25m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Tue 3/2

15:35-10:25

1 stop22h 35m

R16 550

DurbanKathmandu

DUR - KTM

DURKTM

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 28/1

12:25-13:30

3 stops21h 20m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Wed 4/2

14:30-18:05

3 stops31h 20m

R17 444

DurbanKathmandu

DUR - KTM

DURKTM

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 28/1

19:10-23:30

1 stop24h 35m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Wed 4/2

15:35-17:10

1 stop29h 20m

R17 697

JohannesburgKathmandu

JNB - KTM

JNBKTM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

20:40-16:45

1 stop16h 20m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Thu 21/5

10:55-11:00

2 stops27h 50m

R17 764

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Kathmandu (average of R11 708). Flying from South Africa to Kathmandu in March is currently the most expensive (average of R14 070). 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?

It’s typically best to fly out from South Africa to Kathmandu at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Kathmandu flight should consider departing on Monday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kathmandu

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates and Qatar Airways from South Africa to Kathmandu have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 441 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 441 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 441 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 683 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 441 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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.
How long is the flight from South Africa to Kathmandu?
Airlines like Qatar Airways and Emirates fly from South Africa to Kathmandu in about 16h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8544 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Kathmandu?
The most popular flight routes from South Africa to Kathmandu are Johannesburg OR Tambo - Kathmandu Tribhuvan, Cape Town Intl - Kathmandu Tribhuvan and Durban King Shaka Intl - 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Kathmandu (average of R11 708). Flying from South Africa to Kathmandu in March is currently the most expensive (average of R14 070). 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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Qatar Airways	CheapestR12 632	AverageR16 065	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR14 411	AverageR19 545	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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