Cheapest: November from €159 · PVG → KTM

Best Time to Fly: ShanghaiKathmandu

CapitalKathmandu
Population29,911,840
CurrencyNPR ₨ Nepalese rupee
LanguageNepali
Time ZoneUTC+05:45
AirportKTM
Distance3,535 km
Flight Time4h 39m
Visitors/yr~11,647,806

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Kathmandu is November, with fares from €159. The most expensive period is August, when prices can reach €318+ — a difference of €159 per ticket. Booking on a Tuesday and travelling off-peak can save you significantly on the 3,535 km PVG–KTM sector.

Month-by-Month Price Breakdown: Shanghai to Kathmandu

Estimated seasonal guide, not live fare data: we do not yet have enough observed fares on this route to show real monthly prices. Use the live fares above for actual pricing.

January
€169
Cheapest
February
€179
March
€199
April
€228
Peak
May
€218
June
€258
Peak
July
€308
Peak
August
€318
Peak
September
€208
October
€189
November
€159
Cheapest
December
€248
Peak

Price Comparison Table

MonthFrom pricevs cheapestVerdict
January€169+€10Best value
February€179+€20Good value
March€199+€40Good value
April€228+€69Average
May€218+€59Average
June€258+€99Average
July€308+€149Expensive
August€318+€159Expensive
September€208+€49Average
October€189+€30Good value
November€159CheapestBest value
December€248+€89Average

Day-of-Week Price Patterns

On the Shanghai–Kathmandu route, Tuesdays are typically the cheapest day to fly, while Fridays are most expensive. Mid-week departures (Tuesday, Wednesday) save an average of 15–25% compared to weekend travel.

Best combination: Fly on a Tuesday in November booking 5–7 weeks ahead for the lowest possible fare on Shanghai–Kathmandu.

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Top Activities in Kathmandu

Kathmandu/Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) 5-Day Trek
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Top-rated tours and experiences in Kathmandu, ranked by traveller rating. Prices are per person and change with date and group size.

Hotels in Kathmandu

Hotel M Square
3-star · 8.2/10 from 98 reviews
€17 / night
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Capital Boutique Hotel
3-star · 8.3/10 from 474 reviews
€18 / night
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Marlo Hotels
3-star · 9.6/10 from 19 reviews
€18 / night
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Hotel Jampa
3.5-star · 9.0/10 from 512 reviews
€28 / night
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Maya Boutique Hotel
3-star · 9.1/10 from 33 reviews
€34 / night
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Mila Hotel
3-star · 9.0/10 from 330 reviews
€35 / night
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Lemon Tree Premier Buddhanilkantha Kathmandu Nepal
5-star · 9.1/10 from 185 reviews
€44 / night
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Mercure Kathmandu Sukedhara Heights
5-star · 9.2/10 from 34 reviews
€64 / night
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Nightly rates in Kathmandu for a sample two-night stay for two adults from 29 Sep 2026, cheapest first. Rates move with your dates — check availability for a live quote.

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