Statistics on Melbourne-Tibet (Lhasa) flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Tibet (Lhasa) (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Tibet (Lhasa) from Melbourne airport is $ 1016 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 734 (in march) and $ 1487 (in january), which is a saving of $ 283 or a surplus of $ 471 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $633 to $685 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Tibet (Lhasa) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Tibet (Lhasa) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 1193 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Tibet (Lhasa) from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 734, saving $ 283 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1016). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1487).
Flight Melbourne-Tibet (Lhasa): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1026 | $ 1487 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 880 | $ 1187 | fair price |
| March | $ 647 | $ 734 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 637 | $ 916 | good price |
| May | $ 571 | $ 855 | good price |
| June | $ 698 | $ 894 | good price |
| July | $ 895 | $ 1311 | high price |
| August | $ 608 | $ 997 | good price |
| September | $ 724 | $ 935 | good price |
| October | $ 616 | $ 839 | good price |
| November | $ 512 | $ 734 | good price |
| December | $ 972 | $ 1299 | high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Melbourne to Tibet (Lhasa)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Tibet (Lhasa) range from $422 to $1318. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $422 to $475), 1% at the maximum price (from $1265 to $1318). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $633 to $685 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Tibet flight
There are 6 companies that serve Melbourne from Tibet (Lhasa) airport: China Southern, Air China, Xiamen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Virgin Australia and Jetstar.
Data analysis:
Of the 1193 flights analyzed in previous years, China Southern was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (36% of the time) on the Melbourne->Tibet route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Tibet (Lhasa) flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $112. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $52.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Tibet (Lhasa) to Melbourne departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $121. Conversely, departing from Tibet (Lhasa) on a friday may cost you an additional $151.
Top prices Melbourne-Tibet (Lhasa)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Lhasa | 22-11 to 26-11-2024 | $ 868 | layover flight with Vietjet Air |
| Melbourne → Lhasa | 14-12 to 20-12-2024 | $ 1093 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Lhasa | 19-12 to 25-12-2024 | $ 1211 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Lhasa | 21-12 to 27-12-2024 | $ 1228 | layover flight with Sichuan Airlines |
| Melbourne → Lhasa | 01-01 to 08-01-2025 | $ 1083 | layover flight with Air China |
| Melbourne → Lhasa | 04-02 to 18-02-2025 | $ 834 | layover flight with Air China |
| Melbourne → Lhasa | 01-03 to 16-03-2025 | $ 463 | layover flight with Air China |
| Melbourne → Lhasa | 06-05 to 22-05-2025 | $ 549 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Melbourne → Lhasa | 09-05 to 23-05-2025 | $ 520 | layover flight with Air China |
| Melbourne → Lhasa | 21-07 to 30-07-2025 | $ 1075 | layover flight with China Southern |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Tibet (Lhasa) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 8 to 9 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Melbourne-Tibet flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Tibet (Lhasa), it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 827 $, which is a saving of 189 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 8 to 9 months in advance, you will pay the full price (114 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Tibet (Lhasa) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
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| January | - |
| February | - |
| March | - |
| April | - |
| May | - |
| June | - |
| July | - |
| August | - |
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| October | - |
| November | - |
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What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Tibet are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $63. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $65 more.
Melbourne to Tibet (Lhasa): flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 1187 $1093 to $1228 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1286 $1083 to $1488 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 834 $834 to $834 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 463 $463 to $463 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 535 $520 to $549 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1075 $1075 to $1075 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, january, february, march, may and july are cheaper to travel to Tibet (Lhasa). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!