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 $ 1023 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 743 (in november) and $ 1348 (in january), which is a saving of $ 280 or a surplus of $ 326 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $475 to $527 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a thursday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Tibet (Lhasa) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Sydney-Tibet (Lhasa) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 1984 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Tibet (Lhasa) from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 743, saving $ 280 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1023). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1348).
Flight Sydney-Tibet (Lhasa): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 962 | $ 1348 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 822 | $ 1119 | fair price |
| March | $ 541 | $ 860 | good price |
| April | $ 657 | $ 901 | good price |
| May | $ 595 | $ 894 | good price |
| June | $ 663 | $ 945 | fair price |
| July | $ 863 | $ 1147 | fair price |
| August | $ 766 | $ 1136 | fair price |
| September | $ 802 | $ 1096 | fair price |
| October | $ 652 | $ 1031 | fair price |
| November | $ 510 | $ 743 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 894 | $ 1036 | 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 $369 to $1634. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $369 to $422), 1% at the maximum price (from $1581 to $1634). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $475 to $527 (9% 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, Xiamen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Virgin Australia.
Data analysis:
Of the 1984 flights analyzed in previous years, China Southern was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (39% 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 wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $74. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $76.
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 $50. Conversely, departing from Tibet (Lhasa) on a friday may cost you an additional $86.
Top prices Sydney-Tibet (Lhasa)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney → Lhasa | 22-11 to 29-11-2024 | $ 953 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Sydney → Lhasa | 09-12 to 31-12-2024 | $ 1281 | layover flight with Vietjet Air |
| Sydney → Lhasa | 20-12 to 27-12-2024 | $ 1301 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Lhasa | 04-02 to 18-02-2025 | $ 992 | layover flight with Air China |
| Sydney → Beijing | 20-02 to 25-02-2025 | $ 317 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → Beijing | 01-03 to 08-03-2025 | $ 326 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Sydney → Lhasa | 08-03 to 16-03-2025 | $ 501 | layover flight with Air China |
| Sydney → Lhasa | 09-05 to 15-05-2025 | $ 521 | layover flight with Virgin Australia |
| Sydney → Lhasa | 03-06 to 10-06-2025 | $ 526 | layover flight with Virgin Australia |
| Sydney → Lhasa | 01-09 to 13-09-2025 | $ 953 | layover flight with China Southern |
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 905 $, which is a saving of 118 $ 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 (418 $ 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 | - |
| May | - |
| June | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 849 $) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1013 $) |
| August | - |
| September | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1047 $) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 828 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 976) |
| 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 $60. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $50 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 1291 $1281 to $1301 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 992 $992 to $992 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 499 $497 to $501 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 521 $521 to $521 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 526 $526 to $526 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 953 $953 to $953 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february, march, may, june and september are cheaper to travel to Tibet (Lhasa). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!