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Cheapest round-trip
$718
Typical prices: $666-$929
Air China
Sun 12/23Sun 1/14
NRT - KTM • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$881
Typical prices: $803-$1,002
Nepal Airlines
Sun 12/23Sun 2/4
NRT - KTM • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Nepal Airlines. Average duration is 8h 18m
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Most punctual • 16% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 9 weeks in advance save around 20% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 9% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $274 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 13h 15m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Tokyo to Kathmandu (TYO-KTM)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Tokyo to Kathmandu

Wed, Dec 23 - Thu, Jan 14
Air China Logo
3:00 pm - 10:55 amNRT  Tokyo Narita-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan
47h 10m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Chengdu Tianfu Intl
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11:55 am - 1:40 pmKTM  Kathmandu Tribhuvan-NRT Tokyo Narita
22h 30m2 stops Chengdu Tianfu Intl Shanghai Pu Dong
$718Air China
Fri, Dec 18 - Tue, Jan 26
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3:00 pm - 10:55 amNRT  Tokyo Narita-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan
23h 10m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Chengdu Tianfu Intl
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12:30 pm - 1:15 pmKTM  Kathmandu Tribhuvan-NRT Tokyo Narita
21h 30m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$718Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4
China Eastern Logo
1:50 pm - 3:05 pmNRT  Tokyo Narita-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan
28h 30m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Kunming Changshui
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4:05 pm - 3:55 pmKTM  Kathmandu Tribhuvan-NRT Tokyo Narita
20h 35m2 stops Kunming Changshui Shanghai Pu Dong
$723China Eastern
Sun, Nov 15 - Mon, Dec 14
Air China Logo
3:00 pm - 10:55 amNRT  Tokyo Narita-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan
23h 10m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Chengdu Tianfu Intl
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11:55 am - 1:40 pmKTM  Kathmandu Tribhuvan-NRT Tokyo Narita
22h 30m2 stops Chengdu Tianfu Intl Shanghai Pu Dong
$728Air China
Fri, Jan 15 - Wed, Feb 17
Air India Logo
10:30 am - 6:35 amHND  Tokyo Haneda-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan
23h 20m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
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9:40 pm - 5:55 amKTM  Kathmandu Tribhuvan-HND Tokyo Haneda
29h 00m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
$730Air India
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28
Air India Logo
11:50 am - 12:05 amHND  Tokyo Haneda-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan
15h 30m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
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6:30 am - 5:55 amKTM  Kathmandu Tribhuvan-HND Tokyo Haneda
20h 10m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
$734Air India
Mon, Nov 9 - Fri, Dec 18
Cathay Pacific Logo
6:10 pm - 9:30 pmNRT  Tokyo Narita-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan
30h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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10:55 pm - 6:30 amKTM  Kathmandu Tribhuvan-NRT Tokyo Narita
28h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$782Cathay Pacific
Wed, Dec 9 - Thu, Jan 7
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8:50 am - 9:30 pmNRT  Tokyo Narita-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan
15h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:55 pm - 8:20 pmKTM  Kathmandu Tribhuvan-NRT Tokyo Narita
18h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$782Cathay Pacific
Tue, Dec 15 - Fri, Jan 15
China Southern Logo
10:45 am - 11:30 amHND  Tokyo Haneda-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan
28h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
11:30 pm - 8:00 pmKTM  Kathmandu Tribhuvan-HND Tokyo Haneda
17h 15m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$783China Southern
Mon, Mar 22 - Fri, Apr 2
China Southern Logo
3:05 pm - 11:30 amHND  Tokyo Haneda-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan
23h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
12:30 pm - 7:55 pmKTM  Kathmandu Tribhuvan-HND Tokyo Haneda
28h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$894China Southern
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Price, demand and travel trends for Tokyo to Kathmandu flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Tokyo to Kathmandu?

Round-trip flights from Tokyo to Kathmandu typically range from $666 to $929. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $718, on Air China.

What is the cheapest Tokyo to Kathmandu flight route?

There's little price difference between Tokyo to Kathmandu routes. They average around $808 round-trip, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tokyo to Kathmandu?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tokyo to Kathmandu. It’s 16% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 5% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to Kathmandu?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to Kathmandu at $733 round-trip.
•October ($931) and September ($866) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 27% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Tokyo to Kathmandu the cheapest?

Flights from Tokyo to Kathmandu are cheapest 9 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 20% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Tokyo to Kathmandu

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on NRT

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on KTM

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

Key details for Tokyo to Kathmandu flights

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$327
Beat the crowds with an average 67% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 116% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Kathmandu

When to book flights from Tokyo to Kathmandu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Tokyo to Kathmandu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Tokyo to Kathmandu flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Tokyo to Kathmandu?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Tokyo to Kathmandu:

    • Earliest: departs at 10:30 am and lands at 6:48 pm
    • Latest: departs at 11:05 am and lands at 7:23 pm.

    The flight takes about 8h 18m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Tokyo to Kathmandu?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Tokyo to Kathmandu:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Tokyo to Kathmandu?

    A nonstop flight from Tokyo to Kathmandu takes 8h 18m, covering 3,203 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Tokyo to Kathmandu?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Tokyo to Kathmandu flight?

    Round-trip flights from Tokyo to Kathmandu range from $666 to $929, with an average of $807 over the past 12 months. Anything below $666 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Tokyo to Kathmandu flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the $807 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Tokyo to Kathmandu?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $274 round-trip via Kunming Changshui (KMG), compared to $882 for nonstop.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Tokyo to Kathmandu?

    Nepal Airlines is the only airline operating Tokyo to Kathmandu flights. 16% of its flights are on time.

  • How are flight departures from Tokyo to Kathmandu spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Tokyo to Kathmandu flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Tokyo to Kathmandu changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $718 to $4,032. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Tokyo to Kathmandu looking right now?

    One-way fares from Tokyo to Kathmandu are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $383, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Tokyo to Kathmandu?

    Flights from Tokyo to Kathmandu may depart from several airports in Tokyo area, including Tokyo Haneda (HND) and Tokyo Narita (NRT). Flights usually arrive at Kathmandu Tribhuvan (KTM).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Tokyo to Kathmandu?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Tokyo to Kathmandu?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Tokyo to Kathmandu route, 84% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 03m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Tokyo to Kathmandu pass through?

    One-stop flights from Tokyo to Kathmandu most commonly connect through:

    • New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) - 20% of one-stop connections
    • Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 19% of one-stop connections
    • Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) - 19% of one-stop connections
    • Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) - 12% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Tokyo to Kathmandu?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Tokyo to Kathmandu. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $678 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $855, a difference of $177.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Tokyo to Kathmandu?

    Only Nepal Airlines operates flights between Tokyo and Kathmandu.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Tokyo to Kathmandu?

    Flying via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 15m, compared with 13h 28m via Incheon Intl (ICN) and 14h 31m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

  • What is the time difference between Tokyo and Kathmandu?

    Kathmandu is 3 hours behind Tokyo (Nepal Time vs Japan Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Kathmandu?

    Garden of Dreams is one of the most viewed places in Kathmandu on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Tokyo to Kathmandu flights?

    Among airlines operating Tokyo to Kathmandu flights:

    • Nepal Airlines: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Tokyo to Kathmandu flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Nepal Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Tokyo to Kathmandu flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Thursday flights average $678, about $177 less than Saturday fares (21% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 9 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 20% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Tokyo to Kathmandu trip for January. Fares historically average $733 round-trip in that month - typically $198 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Kunming Changshui Airport (KMG) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $274 round-trip on this route - about $608 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport.

    • Vannasut Hotel and Spa
    • The Everest Hotel Kathmandu

Prefer to fly direct from Tokyo to Kathmandu?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Tokyo to Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Tokyo to Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Monday

Nepal Airlines

Nepal Airlines

Wednesday

Nepal Airlines

Nepal Airlines

Friday

Nepal Airlines

Nepal Airlines

Saturday

Nepal Airlines

Nepal Airlines

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Direct returns

Kathmandu Tribhuvan to Tokyo

Tuesday

Nepal Airlines

Nepal Airlines

Thursday

Nepal Airlines

Nepal Airlines

Friday

Nepal Airlines

Nepal Airlines

Sunday

Nepal Airlines

Nepal Airlines

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