Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Rio de Janeiro (from: Calgary)

The average price to go to Rio de Janeiro from Calgary airport is $ 1058 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 901 (in november) and $ 1209 (in december), which is a saving of $ 157 or a surplus of $ 151 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $843 to $896 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday 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 Rio de Janeiro 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 Calgary-Rio de Janeiro plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 6058 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Rio de Janeiro from Calgary 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 ($ 901, saving $ 157 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1058). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1209).

Flight Calgary-Rio de Janeiro: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 959 $ 1085 fair price
February$ 929 $ 1078 fair price
March$ 910 $ 1016 fair price
April$ 886 $ 1121 fair price
May$ 838 $ 1141 fair price
June$ 884 $ 1015 fair price
July$ 946 $ 1076 fair price
August$ 891 $ 1060 fair price
September$ 801 $ 984 fair price
October$ 808 $ 1004 fair price
November$ 752 $ 901 very good price
December$ 980 $ 1209 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 Calgary to Rio de Janeiro

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Calgary to Rio de Janeiro range from $527 to $1370. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $527 to $580), 1% at the maximum price (from $1318 to $1370). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $843 to $896 (14% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Calgary->Rio de Janeiro flight

There are 8 companies that serve Calgary from Rio de Janeiro airport: WestJet, latam airlines group, United, Air Canada, Kish Airline, American Airlines, flair airlines and Iberia.

Data analysis:

Of the 6058 flights analyzed in previous years, WestJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (34% of the time) on the Calgary->Rio de Janeiro route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Calgary-Rio de Janeiro 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 $61. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $123.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Rio de Janeiro to Calgary departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $111. Conversely, departing from Rio de Janeiro on a monday may cost you an additional $115.


Top prices Calgary-Rio de Janeiro

Round tripDatesPrice
Calgary → Rio de Janeiro02-02 to 07-02-2025$ 976 
Calgary → Rio de Janeiro12-02 to 20-02-2025$ 932 
Calgary → Rio de Janeiro02-03 to 06-03-2025$ 901 
Calgary → Rio de Janeiro03-03 to 07-03-2025$ 1019 
Calgary → Rio de Janeiro04-03 to 11-03-2025$ 947 
Calgary → Rio de Janeiro01-04 to 09-04-2025$ 870 
Calgary → Rio de Janeiro15-05 to 29-05-2025$ 900 
Calgary → Rio de Janeiro08-06 to 26-06-2025$ 915 
Calgary → Rio de Janeiro01-09 to 10-09-2025$ 970 
Calgary → Rio de Janeiro07-09 to 14-09-2025$ 967 


When to book your flight Calgary - Rio de Janeiro to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 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 Calgary-Rio de Janeiro flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Calgary to Rio de Janeiro, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 956 $, which is a saving of 102 $ 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 (268 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Calgary to Rio de Janeiro 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

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 989 $)

February

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 922 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1029), 3 to 4 months ($ 950), 5 to 6 months ($ 933), 6 to 7 months ($ 933)

March

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 921 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1001)

April

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1004 $)

May

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1065 $)

June

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 936 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1007)

July

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1021 $)

August

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 968 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 991)

September

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 921 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 932), 3 to 4 months ($ 974)

October

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 855 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 878)

November

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 758 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 765)

December

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1030 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1185)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Calgary->Rio de Janeiro are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $25. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $56 more.



Calgary to Rio de Janeiro: 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
November 2024$ 1146
$1146 to $1146
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December 2024$ 1380
$1038 to $1820
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January 2025$ 1741
$1093 to $2234
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February 2025$ 1191
$932 to $1475
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March 2025$ 956
$901 to $1019
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April 2025$ 870
$870 to $870
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May 2025$ 1234
$900 to $1568
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June 2025$ 998
$915 to $1080
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July 2025$ 1065
$1065 to $1065
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September 2025$ 969
$967 to $970
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, march, april, june, july and september are cheaper to travel to Rio de Janeiro. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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