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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Kathmandu Airport to Shanghai? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $819. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Shanghai.$702 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Jul, returning Thu, 16 Jul.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Kathmandu on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Thu, 16 Jul, arriving in Kathmandu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $702, select.

Shanghai.$770 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Feb, returning Tue, 16 Feb.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Kathmandu on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Kathmandu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $770, select.

Shanghai.$773 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Jun, returning Sun, 26 Jul.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Kathmandu on Fri, 26 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Kathmandu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $773, select.

Shanghai.$774 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Sep, returning Fri, 11 Sep.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Kathmandu on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Kathmandu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $774, select.

Shanghai.$819 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 May, returning Sat, 30 May.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Kathmandu on Thu, 28 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 30 May, arriving in Kathmandu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $819, select.

Shanghai.$882 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 May, returning Sat, 6 Jun.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Kathmandu on Sat, 30 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 6 Jun, arriving in Kathmandu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $882, select.

Shanghai.$884 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Kathmandu on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Kathmandu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $884, select.

Shanghai.$934 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun, returning Tue, 23 Jun.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Kathmandu on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in Kathmandu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $934, select.

Shanghai.$1,008 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Dec, returning Sat, 2 Jan.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Kathmandu on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in Kathmandu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,008, select.

Shanghai.$1,011 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Apr, returning Sat, 25 Apr.Return flight with Air China and China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Kathmandu on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 25 Apr, arriving in Kathmandu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,011, select.

Shanghai.$1,045 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Fri, 25 Dec.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Kathmandu on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in Kathmandu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,045, select.

Shanghai.$1,068 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Oct, returning Fri, 13 Nov.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Kathmandu on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Kathmandu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,068, select.

Shanghai.$1,144 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct, returning Thu, 22 Oct.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Kathmandu on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Kathmandu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,144, select.

Shanghai.$1,207 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Fri, 8 May.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Kathmandu on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 8 May, arriving in Kathmandu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,207, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Kathmandu to Shanghai

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Alternative Kathmandu to Shanghai routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Kathmandu to Shanghai? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Shanghai Hongqiao

14km from central Shanghai

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from $704

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Shanghai Pudong

33km from central Shanghai

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Kathmandu to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$359
Cheapest month to fly	July

Finding cheap flights from Kathmandu to Shanghai: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Shanghai?

There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai Pudong.

How much are return flights from Kathmandu to Shanghai?

The best price we found for a return flight from Kathmandu to Shanghai is $702. 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.

Which airlines fly direct from Kathmandu to Shanghai?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Kathmandu to Shanghai. But we found flights with one or more stops from $704.

How many flights are there a week from Kathmandu to Shanghai?

As of April 2026, there are no flights flying from Kathmandu to Shanghai.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Kathmandu to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly from Kathmandu to Shanghai is usually July.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Shanghai?

If you're flying from Kathmandu Airport, the cheapest airport near Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong – which is 32.7 km away from the centre of Shanghai. We've found flights into this airport from $702.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Kathmandu Airport to Shanghai on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Kathmandu Airport to Shanghai on Tuesday, 7 July 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Kathmandu Airport to Shanghai?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Kathmandu Airport and Shanghai. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I get the best flight deal from Kathmandu Airport to Shanghai?

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 Shanghai 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.

When is the best time to book flights to Shanghai?

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

What’s the weather like in Shanghai?

In April, the average temperature is usually around 14°C. August is typically the warmest month in Shanghai, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is June.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Kathmandu Airport to Shanghai with?

Currently, China Eastern offers the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai.

Flying from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Shanghai: what you need to know

Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport is located in Kathmandu. Based in the UTC+8 timezone, Shanghai is two hours 12 minutes ahead of Kathmandu.
Leave plenty of time to get on your KTM to Shanghai flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as February, it's wise to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper plane ticket from KTM to Shanghai. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these connection hubs:
- Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
- Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
- Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
The journey from central Kathmandu to KTM takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 3 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport to Shanghai? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near KTM:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, 51% of flights complete their journey on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Shanghai

$359 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport to Shanghai flight. Return plane tickets start at $702. These prices can change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to land cheap flights from KTM to Shanghai if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport to Shanghai across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from KTM to Shanghai by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport to Shanghai by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'

Airports in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

The distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai is roughly 48 kilometres. It takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to PVG if you're coming in on a late flight from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport to Shanghai. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Reserve your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong International Airport several weeks in advance of your flight from KTM to Shanghai. If you're going away during a peak period, book even earlier to get the best deal.
The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Shanghai. Following your flight from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport to Shanghai, it'll take you around 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 40 minutes or so.
You'll find some great places to drop your things at near SHA. Kick back and get cosy after your KTM to Shanghai flight at any of these well-located options:
Generally, the earlier you book, the better the prices and selection of vehicles. Secure your ride from SHA once your travel dates are set.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport can be found at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

Best time to go to Shanghai

December is the quietest month for flights from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport to Shanghai, while February is the busiest. Find the best time to go to Shanghai based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport to Shanghai plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap tickets from KTM to Shanghai in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 10ºC on average.

More about Shanghai

Start your Shanghai trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport to Shanghai, check out our range of hotels including:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Shanghai Tower, Shanghai Museum and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue are attractions you won't want to skip in Shanghai.

Explore more of China

Nanjing is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Shanghai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in China, head for Puyang, roughly 241 kilometres southwest of Shanghai. Xuanlushan Scenic Area, Xianhua Mountain and Minsheng Flower Sea are highlights.