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 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 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, Durban King Shaka Intl - Kathmandu Tribhuvan and Cape Town Intl - Kathmandu Tribhuvan.

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.

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.

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.

R9 556+ Cheap Flights from South Africa to Kathmandu

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Kathmandu

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest

Best

Last-minute

One-way

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 21 August 2026.

Fri 11/914:05 -

1 stop20h 25m

Tue 22/910:05 -

1 stop21h 40m

Deal found 17/8R13 468

Wed 2/914:05 -

1 stop22h 55m

Wed 9/910:05 -

1 stop21h 40m

Deal found 17/8R13 741

Thu 10/920:55 -

1 stop16h 05m

Mon 14/915:30 -

1 stop16h 15m

Deal found 20/8R13 821

Sun 13/912:10 -

3 stops28h 15m

Sun 20/97:35 -

3 stops36h 00m

Deal found 21/8R14 206

Sun 13/920:55 -

1 stop13h 35m

Sun 20/918:45 -

1 stop18h 00m

Deal found 21/8R14 542

Mon 26/1013:45 -

1 stop24h 00m

Mon 2/119:35 -

1 stop33h 45m

Deal found 18/8R14 959

Fri 11/914:05 -

1 stop22h 55m

Tue 22/915:35 -

2 stops26h 05m

Deal found 17/8R15 633

Thu 1/109:45 -

2 stops28h 40m

Thu 8/1013:25 -

2 stops46h 35m

Deal found 17/8R15 649

Thu 1/1020:55 -

1 stop13h 35m

Thu 8/1018:00 -

1 stop18h 55m

Deal found 17/8R15 809

Fri 2/1014:05 -

1 stop23h 40m

Fri 9/1015:30 -

1 stop21h 25m

Deal found 18/8R15 889

Thu 1/1013:15 -

1 stop23h 45m

Thu 8/1018:00 -

1 stop20h 00m

Deal found 17/8R18 823

Thu 1/1015:20 -

2 stops21h 40m

Thu 8/1018:45 -

1 stop19h 15m

Deal found 17/8R20 106

Find flight deals from South Africa to Kathmandu

Round-trip from	R13 468
One-way from	R9 556
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R15 649

Qatar Airways
11/9-22/9
2 total stops
42h 05m total
South Africa to Kathmandu

Search Deals

Qatar Airways
20/10
1 total stop
24h 30m total
South Africa to Kathmandu

Search Deals

Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R23 315 potential increase over avg. return price).

Search Deals

Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 717 potential savings vs. average return price).

Search Deals

Average for round-trip flights in August 2026

Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Kathmandu that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgKathmandu

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

JNBKTM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

13:45-17:30

1 stop24h 00m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Mon 2/11

9:35-15:35

1 stop33h 45m

R14 959

Cape TownKathmandu

CPT Cape Town Intl - KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

CPTKTM

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/2

12:35-16:25

1 stop24h 05m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Thu 11/3

18:45-17:25

1 stop26h 25m

R15 713

JohannesburgKathmandu

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

JNBKTM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

9:45-18:10

2 stops28h 40m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Thu 8/10

13:15-8:15

3 stops46h 45m

R15 841

JohannesburgKathmandu

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

JNBKTM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/2

22:20-18:40

1 stop16h 35m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Tue 16/2

9:20-5:35

1 stop24h 00m

R16 242

JohannesburgKathmandu

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

JNBKTM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/9

12:10-14:10

2 stops22h 15m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Sun 20/9

15:10-10:55

2 stops23h 30m

R16 242

JohannesburgKathmandu

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

JNBKTM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/10

14:05-21:00

2 stops27h 10m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Sun 11/10

10:05-4:00

1 stop21h 40m

R17 973

Cape TownKathmandu

CPT Cape Town Intl - KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

CPTKTM

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/10

13:15-16:45

1 stop23h 45m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Thu 8/10

18:00-10:15

1 stop20h 00m

R18 823

JohannesburgKathmandu

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

JNBKTM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/10

17:45-18:55

2 stops21h 25m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Sat 10/10

19:55-13:55

2 stops21h 45m

R19 128

JohannesburgKathmandu

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

JNBKTM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/2

18:50-11:20

1 stop36h 45m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Tue 16/2

12:45-19:00

2 stops34h 00m

R19 160

Cape TownKathmandu

CPT Cape Town Intl - KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

CPTKTM

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/2

13:50-16:25

2 stops22h 50m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Thu 11/3

17:40-14:10

2 stops24h 15m

R19 368

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 17/8

Showing 1-10 of 23 resultsSorted by cheapest first

Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Kathmandu

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kathmandu from South Africa with our price prediction graph.

JNB-KTM

CPT-KTM

Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Kathmandu

ZA0-KTM

JNB-KTM

CPT-KTM

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Kathmandu (average of R12 346). Flying from South Africa to Kathmandu in October is currently the most expensive (average of R18 358). 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.

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

The best time to book flights from South Africa to Kathmandu is 12 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

3 657 reviews

Check prices

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

8,1

Very Good

3 657 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 657 reviews

Check prices

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

3 735 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 657 reviews

Check prices

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.
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 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 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, Durban King Shaka Intl - Kathmandu Tribhuvan and Cape Town 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Kathmandu (average of R12 346). Flying from South Africa to Kathmandu in October is currently the most expensive (average of R18 358). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Alternative routes

Complete your trip

Flights by cabin class

Other flight options

Popular flights

Alternative routes for South Africa to Kathmandu

OR Tambo to Kathmandu flights

Durban to Kathmandu flights

Cape Town to Kathmandu flights

Top 2 airlines flying from South Africa to Kathmandu

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qatar Airways	CheapestR12 178	AverageR14 939	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR15 578	AverageR19 060	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from South Africa to Kathmandu?

When you search for this flight from South Africa to Kathmandu, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from South Africa to Kathmandu?

Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Kathmandu from South Africa by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Can Cheapflights find flights from South Africa to Kathmandu with no change fees?

Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from South Africa to Kathmandu with no change fees.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from South Africa to Kathmandu become cheaper?

Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on South Africa to Kathmandu flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book With Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees.

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.

Cheap flights from South Africa to Kathmandu from R9 556

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Kathmandu

Cheapest flights from South Africa to KathmanduExplore 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 21 August 2026.

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 21 August 2026.

Best flights from South Africa to KathmanduDiscover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Kathmandu that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 21 August 2026.

Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Kathmandu that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 21 August 2026.

Last-minute flights from South Africa to KathmanduDiscover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Kathmandu. Data last updated 21 August 2026 and is based on user searches.

Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Kathmandu. Data last updated 21 August 2026 and is based on user searches.

One-way flights from South Africa to KathmanduSearch for one-way flight options from South Africa to Kathmandu. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 21 August 2026.

Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Kathmandu. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 21 August 2026.

Find flight deals from South Africa to Kathmandu

Round-trip from

One-way from

Popular in

Cheapest in

Average price

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Kathmandu that are best for you.

Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Kathmandu

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kathmandu from South Africa with our price prediction graph.

Cheapflights Insights

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

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

The best time to book flights from South Africa to Kathmandu is 12 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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.

Related info for your journey

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

How long is the flight from South Africa to Kathmandu?

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

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

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Kathmandu?

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Kathmandu?

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

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for South Africa to Kathmandu

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Complete your trip

Complete your trip to Kathmandu by adding a car hire and/or hotel booking to your travel itinerary.

Search flights from South Africa to Kathmandu by cabin class

Find flights from South Africa to Kathmandu, based on your preferred cabin class, be it economy, premium economy, business, or first class.

South Africa and Kathmandu flights

Browse other South Africa and Kathmandu flight options. Last updated on 21 August 2026.

Popular flight searches

Check out other popular destinations found by fellow travellers in 2026

Top 2 airlines flying from South Africa to Kathmandu

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from South Africa to Kathmandu?

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from South Africa to Kathmandu?

Can Cheapflights find flights from South Africa to Kathmandu with no change fees?

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from South Africa to Kathmandu become cheaper?

100% Free

Book With Flexibility

Travel Smart

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 21 August 2026.

Best flights from South Africa to Kathmandu
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Kathmandu that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 21 August 2026.

Last-minute flights from South Africa to Kathmandu
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Kathmandu. Data last updated 21 August 2026 and is based on user searches.

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 21 August 2026.