Which airports can I use when flying from Christchurch to Kathmandu?

Flights from Christchurch to Kathmandu usually depart from Christchurch (CHC) and arrive at Kathmandu Tribhuvan (KTM).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Christchurch to Kathmandu?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Christchurch to Kathmandu: • Economy class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Christchurch to Kathmandu pass through?

One-stop flights from Christchurch to Kathmandu most commonly connect through: • Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 51% of one-stop connections • Singapore Changi (SIN) – 48% of one-stop connections • Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 0% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Christchurch to Kathmandu. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,951 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $2,367, a difference of $416. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How expensive are last-minute Christchurch to Kathmandu flights?

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 46% above the $2,120 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

How long is a flight from Christchurch to Kathmandu?

A direct flight from Christchurch to Kathmandu takes 00m, covering 19,090 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Christchurch 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.

Have flight prices from Christchurch to Kathmandu changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,912 to $8,526. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Christchurch to Kathmandu looking right now?

One-way fares from Christchurch to Kathmandu are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,043, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Christchurch to Kathmandu?

Flying via Singapore Changi (SIN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 21h 18m, compared to 21h 56m via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) and 34h 32m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

What is the time difference between Christchurch and Kathmandu?

Kathmandu is 7 hours behind Christchurch (Nepal Time vs New Zealand Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

Return flights from Christchurch to Kathmandu range from $1,871 to $2,608, with an average of $2,120 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,871 counts as a good deal.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Christchurch to Kathmandu. It's 8% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 11% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Kathmandu?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Kathmandu at $1,855 return. •June ($2,673) and August ($2,652) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 44% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Christchurch to Kathmandu the cheapest?

Flights from Christchurch to Kathmandu are cheapest 16 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 52% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Christchurch to Kathmandu?

Singapore Airlines ($1,956) and China Southern ($2,031) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Christchurch to Kathmandu according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Christchurch to Kathmandu?

Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) is the most popular stopover for the Christchurch to Kathmandu route. 51% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via CAN.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Christchurch to Kathmandu?

Flights via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of $2,164. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Christchurch to Kathmandu, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Singapore Changi (SIN) had the shortest average connection time for Christchurch to Kathmandu stopovers at 13h 24m over the past 3 months.

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Tue, 2 Mar - Mon, 3 May

22:30 - 11:30CHC Christchurch-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

20h 15m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

12:30 - 00:20KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-CHC Christchurch

29h 35m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,912Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Tue, 2 Mar - Mon, 3 May

06:00 - 21:55CHC Christchurch-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

23h 10m2 stops Melbourne Singapore Changi

22:50 - 09:30KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-CHC Christchurch

52h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,956Singapore Airlines

2 days ago

Tue, 2 Mar - Mon, 3 May

06:00 - 21:55CHC Christchurch-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

23h 10m2 stops Melbourne Singapore Changi

22:50 - 09:30KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-CHC Christchurch

52h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,958Singapore Airlines

3+ days ago

Tue, 2 Mar - Mon, 3 May

06:05 - 21:55CHC Christchurch-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

23h 05m2 stops Brisbane Singapore Changi

22:50 - 23:05KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-CHC Christchurch

42h 00m2 stops Singapore Changi Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,962Singapore Airlines

2 days ago

Tue, 2 Mar - Mon, 3 May

22:30 - 11:30CHC Christchurch-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

20h 15m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

12:30 - 00:20KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-CHC Christchurch

29h 35m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,971Multiple Airlines

2 days ago

Tue, 2 Mar - Mon, 3 May

22:30 - 11:30CHC Christchurch-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

20h 15m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

12:30 - 00:20KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-CHC Christchurch

29h 35m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,010Multiple Airlines

19 hours ago

Sat, 27 Feb - Mon, 1 Mar

22:30 - 22:30CHC Christchurch-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

31h 15m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

00:30 - 17:20KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-CHC Christchurch

33h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$2,031China Southern

3+ days ago

Sat, 27 Feb - Tue, 2 Mar

22:30 - 23:30CHC Christchurch-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

32h 15m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

12:30 - 17:20KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-CHC Christchurch

21h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$2,088China Southern

2 days ago

Sun, 10 Jan - Mon, 18 Jan

18:10 - 08:20CHC Christchurch-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

45h 25m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl

15:00 - 14:15KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-CHC Christchurch

40h 00m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,832Emirates

3+ days ago

Wed, 23 Dec - Wed, 30 Dec

06:05 - 18:40CHC Christchurch-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

43h 50m2 stops Melbourne Dubai Intl

15:00 - 14:15KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-CHC Christchurch

40h 00m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$3,121Emirates

2 days ago

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Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

14:20 - 21:30CHC Christchurch-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

38h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

20:50 - 14:30KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-CHC Christchurch

34h 25m3 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Melbourne

$2,764Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Mon, 16 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

14:20 - 21:30CHC Christchurch-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

38h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

17:10 - 14:30KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-CHC Christchurch

38h 05m3 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Melbourne

$2,948Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

14:20 - 21:30CHC Christchurch-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

38h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

08:00 - 00:10KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-CHC Christchurch

32h 55m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Melbourne

$3,046Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Fri, 13 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

15:30 - 15:05CHC Christchurch-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

30h 50m3 stops Auckland Intl Shanghai Pu Dong Kunming Changshui

20:50 - 14:30KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-CHC Christchurch

34h 25m3 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Melbourne

$3,053Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Mon, 16 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

14:20 - 15:05CHC Christchurch-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

32h 00m3 stops Hong Kong Intl Guangzhou Baiyun Kunming Changshui

20:50 - 14:30KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-CHC Christchurch

34h 25m3 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Melbourne

$3,059Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Fri, 13 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

18:10 - 23:30CHC Christchurch-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

36h 35m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl

07:35 - 14:15KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-CHC Christchurch

47h 25m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$3,094Emirates

3+ days ago

Sun, 15 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

18:10 - 23:30CHC Christchurch-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

36h 35m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl

07:35 - 14:30KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-CHC Christchurch

47h 40m2 stops Dubai Intl Melbourne

$3,144Emirates

3+ days ago

Mon, 16 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

22:30 - 11:30CHC Christchurch-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

20h 15m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

12:30 - 17:20KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-CHC Christchurch

21h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$3,635China Southern

3+ days ago

Sun, 15 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

22:30 - 11:30CHC Christchurch-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

20h 15m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

12:30 - 17:20KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-CHC Christchurch

21h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$3,734China Southern

3+ days ago

Fri, 13 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

22:30 - 11:30CHC Christchurch-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

20h 15m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

12:30 - 17:20KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-CHC Christchurch

21h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$3,736China Southern

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Price, demand, and travel trends for Christchurch to Kathmandu flights

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Christchurch to Kathmandu?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Christchurch to Kathmandu. It's 8% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 11% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Kathmandu? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from Christchurch to Kathmandu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •February is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Kathmandu at $1,855 return.
•June ($2,673) and August ($2,652) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 44% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.
When are flights from Christchurch to Kathmandu the cheapest?: Flights from Christchurch to Kathmandu are cheapest 16 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 52% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Christchurch to Kathmandu?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Christchurch to Kathmandu:

• Economy class
• Business Class
How long is a flight from Christchurch to Kathmandu?
A direct flight from Christchurch to Kathmandu takes 00m, covering 19,090 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Christchurch 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 Christchurch to Kathmandu flight?
Return flights from Christchurch to Kathmandu range from $1,871 to $2,608, with an average of $2,120 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,871 counts as a good deal.
How expensive are last-minute Christchurch to Kathmandu flights?
Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 46% above the $2,120 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
Have flight prices from Christchurch to Kathmandu changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,912 to $8,526. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Christchurch to Kathmandu looking right now?
One-way fares from Christchurch to Kathmandu are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,043, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from Christchurch to Kathmandu?
Flights from Christchurch to Kathmandu usually depart from Christchurch (CHC) and arrive at Kathmandu Tribhuvan (KTM).
Which airports do connecting flights from Christchurch to Kathmandu pass through?
One-stop flights from Christchurch to Kathmandu most commonly connect through:

• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 51% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 48% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 0% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Christchurch to Kathmandu?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Christchurch to Kathmandu. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,951 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $2,367, a difference of $416.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Christchurch to Kathmandu?
Flying via Singapore Changi (SIN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 21h 18m, compared to 21h 56m via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) and 34h 32m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is 7 hours behind Christchurch (Nepal Time vs New Zealand Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $1,951, about $416 less than Thursday fares (18% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 16 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 52% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Christchurch to Kathmandu trip for February. Fares historically average $1,855 return in that month –- typically $819 less than the most expensive month, which is June (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.

• The Dwarika's
• Hotel Tibet International

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