Statistics on London-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: London)
The average price to go to Tibet (Lhasa) from London airport is $ 1346 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1014 (in march) and $ 1834 (in december), which is a saving of $ 332 or a surplus of $ 489 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $859 to $913 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Tibet (Lhasa) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your London-Tibet (Lhasa) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 4028 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Tibet (Lhasa) from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1014, saving $ 332 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1346). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1834).
Flight London-Tibet (Lhasa): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 924 | $ 1259 | good price |
| February | $ 880 | $ 1242 | good price |
| March | $ 735 | $ 1014 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 922 | $ 1142 | good price |
| May | $ 767 | $ 1059 | good price |
| June | $ 889 | $ 1297 | fair price |
| July | $ 1218 | $ 1778 | high price |
| August | $ 1375 | $ 1672 | high price |
| September | $ 1019 | $ 1355 | fair price |
| October | $ 886 | $ 1283 | fair price |
| November | $ 869 | $ 1213 | good price |
| December | $ 1086 | $ 1834 the most expensive | very 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 London to Tibet (Lhasa)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from London to Tibet (Lhasa) range from $537 to $1611. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $537 to $591), 1% at the maximum price (from $1557 to $1611). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $859 to $913 (12% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the London->Tibet flight
There are 9 companies that serve London from Tibet (Lhasa) airport: Air China, China Southern, Lufthansa, China Eastern, British Airways, Ryanair, Tianjin Airlines, Emirates and Air France.
Data analysis:
Of the 4028 flights analyzed in previous years, Air China was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (39% of the time) on the London->Tibet route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, London-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 $127. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $69.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Tibet (Lhasa) to London departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $96. Conversely, departing from Tibet (Lhasa) on a thursday may cost you an additional $95.
Top prices London-Tibet (Lhasa)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Beijing | 01-05 to 16-05-2024 | $ 496 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| London → Beijing | 03-05 to 23-05-2024 | $ 496 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| London → Beijing | 08-05 to 15-05-2024 | $ 503 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| London → Beijing | 10-05 to 24-05-2024 | $ 502 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| London → Beijing | 13-05 to 27-05-2024 | $ 503 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| London → Beijing | 15-05 to 20-05-2024 | $ 502 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| London → Beijing | 05-06 to 18-06-2024 | $ 504 | layover flight with Air France |
| London → Beijing | 07-06 to 21-06-2024 | $ 502 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| London → Beijing | 14-06 to 23-06-2024 | $ 504 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| London → Shanghai | 11-01 to 19-01-2025 | $ 503 | layover flight with China Southern |
When to book your flight London - 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 London-Tibet flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from London to Tibet (Lhasa), it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 1098 $, which is a saving of 248 $ 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 (569 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your London 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 | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1054 $) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 773 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1002), 3 to 4 months ($ 904) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 986 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1104) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 857 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 903), 2 to 3 months ($ 877) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1102 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1195) |
| July | - |
| August | - |
| September | - |
| October | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1201 $) |
| November | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1161 $) |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for London->Tibet are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $110. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $63 more.