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Frequently asked questions

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Leh. But we found flights with one or more stops from $771.
The cheapest month to fly to Leh is usually August.
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No airlines currently offer direct flights between Australia and Leh Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to Leh is $771. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Leh Airport is Wednesday, 6 August 2025.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Leh is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, AirAsia X offers the cheapest flight tickets to Leh.

Flying to Leh

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$438
Cheapest month to flyJuly

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How to find cheap flights to Leh Airport (IXL)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way flight to Leh Airport is $438. A return plane ticket to IXL right now is $771.

  • Set a Price Alert for tickets to IXL and ditch the endless refreshing. We'll stay on top of it for you, delivering updates when fares go down.

  • It's typically recommended to book about six months before your departure date. That's when you're likely to get the best prices for tickets to Leh, where Leh Airport is located.

  • Select 'Add nearby airports' during your search for a better chance of scoring cheap flights to Leh. Doing this will give you more choices for where to start and end your trip, along with different fares.

  • Consider taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes often cost less. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Leh Airport.

Best time to go to Leh

  • May is usually the cheapest month to jump on a flight to Leh.

  • To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to IXL, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest fares that are available.

  • Travel to Leh in July if you want to go when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to IXL, but also when tickets are usually more expensive.

  • Travel in April if you'd rather avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Leh are usually cheaper.

  • With averages of between -2ºC and 10ºC, August is when Leh is at its warmest. Organise your visit around your weather preferences to make the most of your time here.

  • January brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from about -31ºC to -13ºC.

Flying to Leh Airport (IXL): what you need to know

Getting to central Leh from Leh Airport (IXL)

  • The distance from IXL to central Leh is about 2 kilometres.

  • You'll get to the centre in around 5 minutes if you're ride-sharing or driving a car hire after your flight to IXL.

  • Enjoy everything Leh has to offer from one of these top hotels:

Leh highlights

Shanti Stupa

  • Around 3 kilometres north of the city centre, this top sight deserves to be on your list of must-visits. Start your adventure here after your flight to Leh Airport.

Namgyal Tsemo Gompa

  • Another popular sight, this attraction is roughly 2 kilometres north-east of central Leh.

Sankar Monastery

  • From the heart of the city, this highlight is around 3 kilometres north-east. It's also an essential part of any Leh visit.

Complete your trip with a Leh car hire

  • Pick from a selection of car rentals in Leh and travel at your own speed. With one easy search, compare rates and book the best price after locking in your hotel and cheap flight to Leh Airport.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.