Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Kathmandu. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.
In different months, ticket prices from Shanghai to Kathmandu vary: minimum — $194 (October 2026), maximum — $373 (December 2026). Typically, the flight costs $244–$459.
A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Shanghai to Kathmandu, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
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The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Kathmandu departs on 12/10/2026, is operated by China Southern Airlines and costs $219
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to Kathmandu departs on 10/23/2026, is operated by Air India and costs $435
Fastest flight from Shanghai to Kathmandu takes 8h 50m
There are no direct flights on this route.
The distance between Shanghai and Kathmandu is 3505km (2173 miles). The average flight duration is 10h 40m. The time difference between Shanghai and Kathmandu is 2h 15m
Prices on the Shanghai — Kathmandu route are consistently going up. From September 2026 to February 2027, tickets went from $194 to $265 — a 37% increase. This trend is worth considering when planning your trip.
The most significant price increase was from September 2026 to December 2026 — up 92%. The best time to fly is September 2026–October 2026, when the average price is $194. In December 2026–February 2027, tickets cost around $319.
Given the rising prices, it's best not to delay your purchase. Flying in September 2026–October 2026 can save you up to 39% compared to the most expensive months.
Price variation across months on this route is 28.7%. Your choice of departure month significantly affects the total flight cost.
The route Shanghai — Kathmandu is served by many carriers — 8 in total, including China Southern Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Shanghai Airlines, Air India, Sichuan Airlines, and VietjetAir. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $219) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.
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There are most likely no direct flights on the Shanghai — Kathmandu route
The cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Kathmandu according to data for the last 48 hours costs $219
Often the best time to buy tickets from Shanghai to Kathmandu is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to Kathmandu can be found flying in these months: October, September, November.
The fastest flights from Shanghai to Kathmandu start from 8 hours 50 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Shanghai — Kathmandu:
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