How long is the flight from South Africa to Nepal?

Flight times from South Africa to Nepal vary, but if you’re flying out of Johannesburg and flying into Kathmandu (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 16h on average. Another popular route from South Africa to Nepal is flying from Cape Town to Kathmandu, which will take roughly 16h 50m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from South Africa to Nepal?

Qatar Airways is the most popular carrier operating from South Africa to Nepal

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Nepal?

Prices for flights from South Africa to Nepal were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Nepal?

As of April 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Nepal.

How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Nepal?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Nepal.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nepal?

The required travel and health documents for your Nepal trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Nepal. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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12:05 - 17:00

DUR

KTM

25h 10m

2 stops

19:10 - 10:35

KTM

DUR

19h 10m

2 stops

R13 163Qatar Airways

Tue, Apr 28 - Thu, May 28

13:15 - 9:50

CPT

KTM

16h 50m

1 stop

10:05 - 17:30

KTM

CPT

35h 10m

1 stop

R13 896Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 22 - Thu, Oct 8

19:50 - 16:45

JNB

KTM

17h 10m

1 stop

19:10 - 16:10

KTM

JNB

24h 45m

1 stop

R14 578Qatar Airways

Fri, May 15 - Fri, May 22

19:30 - 16:45

CPT

KTM

17h 30m

1 stop

10:00 - 12:55

KTM

CPT

30h 40m

1 stop

R15 294Qatar Airways

Sat, May 16 - Sat, May 23

19:50 - 16:45

JNB

KTM

17h 10m

1 stop

19:10 - 10:30

KTM

JNB

19h 05m

1 stop

R15 669Qatar Airways

Sat, Apr 25 - Sun, May 10

22:20 - 8:05

JNB

KTM

30h 00m

1 stop

19:55 - 16:15

KTM

JNB

24h 05m

1 stop

R16 573Emirates

Sat, Apr 25 - Sun, May 10

19:10 - 14:35

JNB

KTM

15h 40m

1 stop

0:35 - 16:15

KTM

JNB

19h 25m

1 stop

R16 607Emirates

Sat, Apr 25 - Sat, May 9

19:50 - 8:40

JNB

KTM

33h 05m

1 stop

15:35 - 14:20

KTM

JNB

26h 30m

2 stops

R16 931Multiple Airlines

Fri, May 15 - Fri, May 22

16:30 - 17:00

DUR

KTM

20h 45m

2 stops

10:55 - 10:35

KTM

DUR

27h 25m

2 stops

R16 982Multiple Airlines

Mon, May 11 - Mon, May 18

15:25 - 21:45

CPT

KTM

26h 35m

3 stops

13:00 - 14:35

KTM

CPT

29h 20m

3 stops

R53 094Malaysia Airlines

Sat, May 16 - Sat, May 23

Emirates flights from South Africa to Nepal

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Emirates

Apr 25

JNB22:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 00m

1 stop

KTM8:05Kathmandu Tribhuvan

May 10

KTM19:55Kathmandu Tribhuvan

24h 05m

1 stop

JNB16:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 573

Emirates

Apr 25

JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 40m

1 stop

KTM14:35Kathmandu Tribhuvan

May 9

KTM0:35Kathmandu Tribhuvan

19h 25m

1 stop

JNB16:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 607

Emirates

Apr 25

JNB22:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 50m

1 stop

KTM18:55Kathmandu Tribhuvan

May 10

KTM9:05Kathmandu Tribhuvan

34h 55m

1 stop

JNB16:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 624

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Qatar Airways

Apr 28

DUR12:05Durban King Shaka Intl

25h 10m

2 stops

KTM17:00Kathmandu Tribhuvan

May 28

KTM19:10Kathmandu Tribhuvan

19h 10m

2 stops

DUR10:35Durban King Shaka Intl

R13 163

Qatar Airways

Apr 4

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 00m

1 stop

KTM9:15Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Apr 11

KTM19:10Kathmandu Tribhuvan

18h 20m

1 stop

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 606

Qatar Airways

Sept 22

CPT13:15Cape Town Intl

16h 50m

1 stop

KTM9:50Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Oct 8

KTM10:05Kathmandu Tribhuvan

35h 10m

1 stop

CPT17:30Cape Town Intl

R13 896

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R13 163

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CPT - KTM

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Cape Town Intl

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13:15-9:50

1 stop16h 50m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Thu 8/10

10:05-17:30

1 stop35h 10m

R13 896

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JNB - KTM

JNBKTM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

19:50-16:45

1 stop17h 10m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

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19:10-16:10

1 stop24h 45m

R14 578

Cape TownKathmandu

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Cape Town Intl

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1 stop17h 30m

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10:00-12:55

1 stop30h 40m

R15 294

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/4

19:50-16:45

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Kathmandu Tribhuvan

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R15 669

JohannesburgKathmandu

JNB - KTM

JNBKTM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/4

22:20-8:05

1 stop30h 00m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

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1 stop24h 05m

R16 573

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JNB - KTM

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Sat 25/4

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Kathmandu Tribhuvan

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0:35-16:15

1 stop19h 25m

R16 607

JohannesburgKathmandu

JNB - KTM

JNBKTM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

19:50-8:40

1 stop33h 05m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Fri 22/5

15:35-14:20

2 stops26h 30m

R16 931

DurbanKathmandu

DUR - KTM

DURKTM

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 11/5

16:30-17:00

2 stops20h 45m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Mon 18/5

10:55-10:35

2 stops27h 25m

R16 982

Cape TownKathmandu

CPT - KTM

CPTKTM

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/5

15:25-21:45

3 stops26h 35m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Sat 23/5

13:00-14:35

3 stops29h 20m

R53 094

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Nepal?

The cheapest month to fly to Nepal from South Africa is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R13 094, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to Nepal during the month of February, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R13 691.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Nepal?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Nepal from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Nepal for around R15 956 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Nepal from South Africa for as low as R14 288 on momondo.

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As of April 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Nepal.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Nepal?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Nepal.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nepal?
The required travel and health documents for your Nepal trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Nepal. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R12 660	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 732 reviews		Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R16 387	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 550 reviews		Search Emirates flights

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