There are most likely no direct flights on the Kathmandu — Shanghai route
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A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Kathmandu to Shanghai, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
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Prices on the Kathmandu — Shanghai route are consistently going up. From November 2026 to June 2027, tickets went from $246 to $367 — a 49% increase. This trend is worth considering when planning your trip.
The most significant price increase was from November 2026 to June 2027 — up 49%. The best time to fly is November 2026–December 2026, when the average price is $249. In January 2027–June 2027, tickets cost around $316.
Given the rising prices, it's best not to delay your purchase. Flying in November 2026–December 2026 can save you up to 21% compared to the most expensive months.
Price variation across months on this route is 17.4%. Your choice of departure month significantly affects the total flight cost.
The minimum one-way ticket price from Kathmandu to Shanghai is $246 (November 2026), while the maximum is $367 (June 2027). On average, a ticket costs $265–$282.
There are most likely no direct flights on the Kathmandu — Shanghai route
Kathmandu — Shanghai
11/06/2026
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Direct flight
H9780
starting at $1,403
Kathmandu — Shanghai
11/13/2026
Departure
Direct flight
H9780
starting at $1,403
starting at $1,403
starting at $246
starting at $246
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starting at $348
The Kathmandu — Shanghai route is served by a wide range of airlines: 5 in total, including Himalaya Airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and Royal Nepal Airlines. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $246. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.
The cheapest flight ticket from Kathmandu to Shanghai according to data for the last 48 hours costs $246
Often the best time to buy tickets from Kathmandu to Shanghai is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Kathmandu to Shanghai can be found flying in these months: November, December, January.
The fastest flights from Kathmandu to Shanghai start from 7 hours 50 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Kathmandu — Shanghai: Himalaya Airlines
The cheapest one-way flight from Kathmandu to Shanghai departs on 11/09/2026, is operated by Air China and costs $246
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Kathmandu to Shanghai departs on 12/04/2026, is operated by Air China and costs $572
Fastest flight from Kathmandu to Shanghai takes 7h 50m
There are direct flights on this route 1 day a week: Fr
The distance between Kathmandu and Shanghai is 3505km (2173 miles). The time difference between Kathmandu and Shanghai is 2h 15m
We couldn't find any special offers for flights from Kathmandu to Shanghai
