Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Lhasa?

Flights from San Francisco to Lhasa usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Lhasa (LXA).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Lhasa?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Francisco to Lhasa.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Lhasa?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 60% on the San Francisco to Lhasa route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $929 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $2,280, a difference of $1,351. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Lhasa?

Potala Palace is one of the most viewed places in Lhasa on KAYAK.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Lhasa?

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 San Francisco to Lhasa changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,016 to $9,287. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from San Francisco to Lhasa looking right now?

One-way fares from San Francisco to Lhasa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $849, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Lhasa?

Lhasa is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco (China Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Lhasa flight?

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Lhasa range from $1,116 to $1,965, with an average of $1,284 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,116 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Lhasa?

China Eastern ($1,016) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from San Francisco to Lhasa in the last 5 days.

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Mon, Feb 22 - Wed, Mar 3

7:00 am - 2:20 pmSFO San Francisco-LXA Lhasa

39h 20m3 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong Xi'an Xianyang

3:20 pm - 1:29 pmLXA Lhasa-SFO San Francisco

38h 09m3 stops Xi'an Xianyang Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,016China Eastern

Mon, Feb 22 - Wed, Mar 3

7:00 am - 2:20 pmSFO San Francisco-LXA Lhasa

39h 20m3 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong Xi'an Xianyang

3:20 pm - 9:00 amLXA Lhasa-SFO San Francisco

33h 40m2 stops Xi'an Xianyang Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

$1,134China Eastern

Mon, Feb 22 - Wed, Mar 3

12:00 pm - 2:20 pmSFO San Francisco-LXA Lhasa

34h 20m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Xi'an Xianyang

3:20 pm - 9:00 amLXA Lhasa-SFO San Francisco

33h 40m2 stops Xi'an Xianyang Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

$1,256China Eastern

Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5

6:55 pm - 12:45 pmSFO San Francisco-LXA Lhasa

26h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Beijing Capital

1:25 pm - 11:06 pmLXA Lhasa-SFO San Francisco

25h 41m2 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,538Air China

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1:25 pm - 3:10 pmSFO San Francisco-LXA Lhasa

34h 45m3 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Hangzhou Chengdu Tianfu Intl

1:25 pm - 7:27 amLXA Lhasa-SFO San Francisco

34h 02m3 stops Chongqing Jiangbei Intl Guangzhou Baiyun Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,574Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Sat, Nov 7

6:55 pm - 12:45 pmSFO San Francisco-LXA Lhasa

26h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Beijing Capital

1:25 pm - 2:35 pmLXA Lhasa-SFO San Francisco

41h 10m2 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,586Multiple Airlines

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12:35 am - 5:20 pmSFO San Francisco-LXA Lhasa

25h 45m2 stops Wuhan Chengdu Tianfu Intl

1:25 pm - 8:25 amLXA Lhasa-SFO San Francisco

35h 00m3 stops Chongqing Jiangbei Intl Guangzhou Baiyun Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,701Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5

10:10 pm - 10:50 amSFO San Francisco-LXA Lhasa

45h 40m2 stops Ho Chi Minh City Kunming Changshui

6:10 pm - 1:20 pmLXA Lhasa-SFO San Francisco

35h 10m3 stops Chengdu Tianfu Intl Hong Kong Intl Incheon Intl

$2,776Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Sat, Nov 7

10:15 am - 12:45 pmSFO San Francisco-LXA Lhasa

35h 30m2 stops Vancouver Intl Beijing Capital

1:25 pm - 1:51 pmLXA Lhasa-SFO San Francisco

40h 26m2 stops Beijing Capital Vancouver Intl

$7,039Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Sat, Nov 7

4:51 pm - 3:10 pmSFO San Francisco-LXA Lhasa

31h 19m3 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Hangzhou Chengdu Tianfu Intl

1:25 pm - 7:40 pmLXA Lhasa-SFO San Francisco

22h 15m2 stops Chongqing Jiangbei Intl Guangzhou Baiyun

$9,287Multiple Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from San Francisco to Lhasa

Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Oct 8

12:00 pm - 2:25 pmSFO San Francisco-LXA Lhasa

35h 25m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Xi'an Xianyang

3:00 pm - 8:40 pmLXA Lhasa-SFO San Francisco

20h 40m2 stops Chongqing Jiangbei Intl Wuhan

$1,357Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Oct 7

9:30 am - 2:25 pmSFO San Francisco-LXA Lhasa

37h 55m3 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong Xi'an Xianyang

9:35 pm - 9:05 amLXA Lhasa-SFO San Francisco

26h 30m2 stops Xi'an Xianyang Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,398Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Oct 8

3:41 pm - 2:00 pmSFO San Francisco-LXA Lhasa

31h 19m3 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Guangzhou Baiyun Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

3:00 pm - 8:40 pmLXA Lhasa-SFO San Francisco

20h 40m2 stops Chongqing Jiangbei Intl Wuhan

$1,430Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Oct 8

6:59 pm - 2:00 pmSFO San Francisco-LXA Lhasa

28h 01m3 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Guangzhou Baiyun Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

3:00 pm - 8:40 pmLXA Lhasa-SFO San Francisco

20h 40m2 stops Chongqing Jiangbei Intl Wuhan

$1,493Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Oct 7

12:00 pm - 2:25 pmSFO San Francisco-LXA Lhasa

35h 25m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Xi'an Xianyang

9:35 pm - 9:05 amLXA Lhasa-SFO San Francisco

26h 30m2 stops Xi'an Xianyang Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,598Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Oct 8

5:41 pm - 12:15 pmSFO San Francisco-LXA Lhasa

27h 34m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Beijing Capital

10:20 am - 10:30 amLXA Lhasa-SFO San Francisco

63h 10m2 stops Chongqing Jiangbei Intl Beijing Capital

$1,677Air China

Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Oct 8

6:35 am - 2:25 pmSFO San Francisco-LXA Lhasa

40h 50m3 stops Vancouver Intl Shanghai Pu Dong Xi'an Xianyang

12:00 pm - 6:35 amLXA Lhasa-SFO San Francisco

33h 35m3 stops Kunming Changshui Hong Kong Intl Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

$1,865Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Oct 8

3:41 pm - 2:00 pmSFO San Francisco-LXA Lhasa

31h 19m3 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Guangzhou Baiyun Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

11:00 am - 8:40 pmLXA Lhasa-SFO San Francisco

24h 40m3 stops Chengdu Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan

$2,052Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Wed, Oct 7

12:20 am - 8:30 pmSFO San Francisco-LXA Lhasa

29h 10m3 stops Hong Kong Intl Guangzhou Baiyun Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

2:55 pm - 10:55 amLXA Lhasa-SFO San Francisco

35h 00m3 stops Chengdu Tianfu Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Hong Kong Intl

$2,338Multiple Airlines

Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for San Francisco to Lhasa flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Lhasa?

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Lhasa start at $1,016. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $1,116 to $1,965. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,016 on China Eastern.

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When to book flights from San Francisco to Lhasa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Lhasa based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

Estimated round-trip price

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Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Lhasa?
Flights from San Francisco to Lhasa usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Lhasa (LXA).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Lhasa?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Francisco to Lhasa.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Lhasa?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 60% on the San Francisco to Lhasa route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $929 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $2,280, a difference of $1,351. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What popular places can I visit in Lhasa?
Potala Palace is one of the most viewed places in Lhasa on KAYAK.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Lhasa?
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 San Francisco to Lhasa changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,016 to $9,287. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San Francisco to Lhasa looking right now?
One-way fares from San Francisco to Lhasa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $849, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Lhasa?
Lhasa is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco (China Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Lhasa flight?
Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Lhasa range from $1,116 to $1,965, with an average of $1,284 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,116 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Wednesday. On this route, Thursday flights average $929 - about $1,351 less than Wednesday (59% savings) based on the last 12 months.

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