Statistics on Sydney-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: Sydney)
The average price to go to Tibet (Lhasa) from Sydney airport is $ 1025 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 774 (in november) and $ 1313 (in january), which is a saving of $ 251 or a surplus of $ 289 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $488 to $542 and it is generally more economical to leave on a sunday and return on a thursday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Tibet (Lhasa) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Sydney-Tibet (Lhasa) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 2396 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Tibet (Lhasa) from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 774, saving $ 251 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1025). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1313).
Flight Sydney-Tibet (Lhasa): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1017 | $ 1313 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 801 | $ 1098 | fair price |
| March | $ 555 | $ 835 | good price |
| April | $ 697 | $ 927 | good price |
| May | $ 558 | $ 831 | good price |
| June | $ 582 | $ 832 | good price |
| July | $ 887 | $ 1249 | high price |
| August | $ 798 | $ 1151 | high price |
| September | $ 825 | $ 1110 | fair price |
| October | $ 677 | $ 1053 | fair price |
| November | $ 526 | $ 774 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 921 | $ 1110 | fair 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 Sydney to Tibet (Lhasa)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Sydney to Tibet (Lhasa) range from $379 to $1680. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $380 to $434), 1% at the maximum price (from $1626 to $1680). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $488 to $542 (11% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->Tibet flight
There are 6 companies that serve Sydney from Tibet (Lhasa) airport: China Southern, Air China, China Eastern, Virgin Australia, Sichuan Airlines and Xiamen Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 2396 flights analyzed in previous years, China Southern was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (38% of the time) on the Sydney->Tibet route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Sydney-Tibet (Lhasa) flights departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday as your departure date, you can save an average of $85. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $73.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Tibet (Lhasa) to Sydney departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date, you will save an average of $49. Conversely, departing from Tibet (Lhasa) on a friday may cost you an additional $80.
Top prices Sydney-Tibet (Lhasa)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney → Lhasa | 02-04 to 09-04-2025 | $ 809 | layover flight with Vietjet Air |
| Sydney → Lhasa | 04-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 692 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → Lhasa | 12-05 to 28-05-2025 | $ 610 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → Lhasa | 14-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 653 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Sydney → Lhasa | 03-06 to 10-06-2025 | $ 552 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → Lhasa | 04-06 to 18-06-2025 | $ 566 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → Lhasa | 15-08 to 29-08-2025 | $ 728 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → Lhasa | 05-09 to 19-09-2025 | $ 564 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → Lhasa | 01-10 to 17-10-2025 | $ 771 | layover flight with Sichuan Airlines |
| Sydney → Lhasa | 02-11 to 23-11-2025 | $ 715 | layover flight with Air China |
When to book your flight Sydney - 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 10 to 11 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 Sydney-Tibet flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Sydney to Tibet (Lhasa), it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 865 $, which is a saving of 160 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (441 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Sydney 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? |
|---|---|
| January | - |
| February | - |
| March | - |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 860 $) |
| May | - |
| June | - |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1042 $) |
| August | - |
| September | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1077 $) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 851 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1004) |
| November | - |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->Tibet are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $62. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $32 more.
Sydney 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | $ 652 $610 to $692 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 567 $552 to $581 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 728 $728 to $728 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 564 $564 to $564 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 799 $771 to $826 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 715 $715 to $715 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, august, september, october and november are cheaper to travel to Tibet (Lhasa). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!