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Flight deals from Chengdu Tianfu International to Kathmandu

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Kathmandu Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 6,205. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kathmandu.R 3,665 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul.One-way flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Kathmandu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,665, select.
Kathmandu.R 3,704 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov.One-way flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Kathmandu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,704, select.
Kathmandu.R 3,713 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Aug.One-way flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Kathmandu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,713, select.
Kathmandu.R 3,895 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep.One-way flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Kathmandu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,895, select.
Kathmandu.R 4,404 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Kathmandu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,404, select.
Kathmandu.R 4,439 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Kathmandu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,439, select.
Kathmandu.R 4,529 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound direct flight with Air China departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Kathmandu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,529, select.
Kathmandu.R 5,081 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Nov.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound direct flight with Air China departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Kathmandu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,081, select.
Kathmandu.R 5,158 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Dec.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound direct flight with Air China departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Kathmandu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,158, select.
Kathmandu.R 5,525 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Jan.One-way flight with Thai Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Thai Airways, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Kathmandu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,525, select.
Kathmandu.R 5,546 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb.One-way flight with Thai Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Thai Airways, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Kathmandu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,546, select.
Kathmandu.R 5,550 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Jun.One-way flight with Thai Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Thai Airways, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Wed, 2 Jun, arriving in Kathmandu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,550, select.
Kathmandu.R 5,564 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 May.One-way flight with Thai Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Thai Airways, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Sat, 1 May, arriving in Kathmandu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,564, select.
Kathmandu.R 5,564 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Mar.One-way flight with Thai Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Thai Airways, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in Kathmandu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,564, select.
Kathmandu.R 5,569 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Apr.One-way flight with Thai Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Thai Airways, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Fri, 9 Apr, arriving in Kathmandu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,569, select.
Kathmandu.R 6,138 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Jan.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound direct flight with Air China departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Kathmandu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,138, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chengdu Tianfu International to Kathmandu

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chengdu Tianfu International to Kathmandu flights are currently cheapest in July.
Jul
from R 3,665
Aug
from R 3,713
Sep
from R 3,895
Oct
from R 4,529
Nov
from R 3,704
Dec
from R 5,158
Jan
from R 5,525
Feb
from R 5,546
Mar
from R 5,564
Apr
from R 5,569
May
from R 5,564
Jun
from R 5,550

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Chengdu to Kathmandu: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 3,665
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time4 hrs, 2 mins
Most popular airlineSichuan Airlines
Average flights per week14

Finding cheap flights from Chengdu Tianfu International to Kathmandu: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chengdu Tianfu International to Kathmandu is R 6,128. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 2 minutes is the average flight time from Chengdu Tianfu International to Kathmandu.
Sichuan Airlines and Air China fly direct from Chengdu Tianfu International to Kathmandu.
As of July 2026, there are 14 flights per week flying from Chengdu Tianfu International to Kathmandu.
The cheapest month to fly from Chengdu Tianfu International to Kathmandu is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Kathmandu Airport on Saturday, 12 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 2 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kathmandu but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kathmandu is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Sichuan Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kathmandu.

Flying from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Kathmandu Airport is 4 hours.

  • Kathmandu's timezone is UTC+5:47, making Kathmandu two hours 12 minutes behind Chengdu.

  • You can choose from 13 weekly Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Kathmandu Airport flights. The 09:25 departure with Air China is the earliest you can take. Air China operates the last service of the day at 14:45.

  • Your TFU to KTM flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • During popular months like December, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.

  • Getting to Kathmandu (and then discovering more of Nepal!) is easy with Sichuan Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Kathmandu Airport.

  • The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Sichuan Airlines.

  • Sichuan Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for TFU to KTM flights, with 84.21% of services reaching their destination on schedule.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)

  • Currently, R 3,665 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 6,128. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Score cheap tickets from TFU to KTM by booking at least two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Kathmandu Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from TFU to KTM by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Kathmandu Airport.

Handy information about Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

  • Chengdu Tianfu International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 85% of flights that take off from TFU arrive at their destination as scheduled.

  • To get to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport from central Chengdu, it takes about 50 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.

  • Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near TFU. Whether you're taking an early flight from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Kathmandu Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:

Arriving at Kathmandu Airport (KTM)

  • If you're getting in on a late Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near KTM:

  • Grab a Kathmandu Airport rental car and explore corners of Kathmandu that aren't on a typical itinerary. Check out the deals from Spark Car.

  • Booking your ride from Kathmandu Airport about one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.

Getting from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to central Kathmandu

  • From Kathmandu Airport, Kathmandu is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • Travelling by public transport takes around 40 minutes.

When to fly to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)

  • November is the busiest month for flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Kathmandu Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Kathmandu in March.

  • Lock in your flight from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Kathmandu Airport for June if you want to explore Kathmandu during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from TFU to KTM around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Nepal

  • You've done Kathmandu, now it's time to discover other parts of Nepal. Journey about 145 kilometres north-west to Pokhara to check off its leading attractions. From Phewa Lake to Parahawking and Sarangkot View Point, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • Around 6 kilometres south of Kathmandu, Patan is another favourite stop in Nepal. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Patan Durbar Square, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar and Kathmandu.

Plan the rest of your trip from Chengdu to Kathmandu

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