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Cheap flights Shanghai — Kathmandu

from $225 3 506 km ~4h 37m 9 flights found 5 airlines cheapest on Monday
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $225 on 21.12.2026
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Cheapest flights found
21 Dec 2026, Mon
Cathay Pacific CX 369
12:30
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
20:55
KTM Tribhuvan International Airport
8h 25m 1 stop
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11 Jan 2027, Mon
Cathay Pacific CX 327
17:30
SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
01:30
KTM Tribhuvan International Airport
8h 1 stop
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13 Nov 2026, Fri
Air India AI 351
17:00
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
02:00
KTM Tribhuvan International Airport
9h 1 stop
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14 Nov 2026, Sat
Air India AI 351
17:00
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
01:45
KTM Tribhuvan International Airport
8h 45m 1 stop
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27 Nov 2026, Fri
China Eastern MU 5822
16:20
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
23:25
KTM Tribhuvan International Airport
7h 5m 1 stop
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15 Nov 2026, Sun
China Southern Airlines CZ 3504
14:50
SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
22:45
KTM Tribhuvan International Airport
7h 55m 1 stop
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Route characteristics
Distance
3 506 km
Flight time
4h 37m
Time difference
-2h
Minimum price
from $225 (21.12.2026)
Average price
$239
Maximum price
$250
Departures per week
1
Cheapest day
Monday
Departure airports (2)
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Arrival airports (1)
KTM Tribhuvan International Airport
Airlines (5)
CX Cathay Pacific AI Air India MU China Eastern CZ China Southern Airlines H9 Himalaya Airlines
Agencies (3)
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Prices by day of week
Price trend by month
Airlines — cheapest prices 5
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
2 flights · 2 days
$225
Air India
Air India
2 flights · 2 days
$237
China Eastern
China Eastern
1 flights · 1 days
$249
China Southern Airlines
China Southern Airlines
3 flights · 3 days
$250
Himalaya Airlines
Himalaya Airlines
1 flights · 1 days
$1 560
Where to buy tickets 3
Tickets
1 tickets · 1 days
from $225
Trip.com
7 tickets · 7 days
from $229
Biletix
1 tickets · 1 days
from $1 560
Airports

From — Shanghai (2)

  • PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
  • SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

To — Kathmandu (1)

  • KTM Tribhuvan International Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Shanghai — Kathmandu
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Kathmandu?
Approximate flight time — 4h 37m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Shanghai to Kathmandu?
The straight-line distance — 3 506 km.
How much do flights from Shanghai to Kathmandu cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $225 on 21.12.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $239. Range: $225 — $250.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Kathmandu?
The difference — -2h.
From which airports does Shanghai operate flights?
From Shanghai: PVG (Shanghai Pudong International Airport), SHA (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport).
To which airports in Kathmandu do flights arrive?
To Kathmandu: KTM (Tribhuvan International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 5 airlines: Cathay Pacific, Air India, China Eastern, China Southern Airlines, Himalaya Airlines.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Monday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
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About the route Shanghai — Kathmandu

Flights Shanghai — Kathmandu is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 3 506 km. Flight time 4h 37m. Time difference -2h.

From Shanghai (SHA) flights depart from 2 airports: PVG, SHA. To Kathmandu (KTM) — 1 arrival airport: KTM.

5 airlines operate on this route: Cathay Pacific, Air India, China Eastern, China Southern Airlines, Himalaya Airlines.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $225 (21.12.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $239, ranging from $225 to $250. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Monday.

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