Question 1

How long is the flight from South Africa to Kathmandu?

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Airlines like Qatar Airways and Emirates fly from South Africa to Kathmandu in about 17h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8544 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 2

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

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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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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.

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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).

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

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

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Users have found that booking a flight from South Africa to Kathmandu at least 57 days early can save you up to 19% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 57 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from South Africa to Kathmandu for as little as R13 974 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 R17 194 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 7

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

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Our data shows that January tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Kathmandu from South Africa. Users have commonly found prices around R16 796 for the month, but tickets can be as low as R13 107. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

Question 8

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

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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.

Question 9

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

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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.

Question 10

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

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

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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.

Question 12

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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!

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

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

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

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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.

Round-trip from	R17 123
One-way from	R11 958
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R16 344

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qatar Airways	CheapestR13 242	AverageR16 864	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR15 111	AverageR20 173	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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