Statistics on Montreal-Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles (from: Montreal)
The average price to go to Los Angeles from Montreal airport is $ 477 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 383 (in september) and $ 553 (in december), which is a saving of $ 94 or a surplus of $ 77 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $365 to $417 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Los Angeles before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Montreal-Los Angeles plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60224 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Los Angeles from Montreal and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 383, saving $ 94 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 477). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 553).
Flight Montreal-Los Angeles : when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 391 | $ 488 | fair price |
| February | $ 395 | $ 453 | fair price |
| March | $ 421 | $ 526 | high price |
| April | $ 400 | $ 471 | fair price |
| May | $ 404 | $ 454 | fair price |
| June | $ 400 | $ 495 | fair price |
| July | $ 421 | $ 519 | high price |
| August | $ 390 | $ 476 | fair price |
| September | $ 340 | $ 383 the cheapest | very good price |
| October | $ 347 | $ 421 | good price |
| November | $ 410 | $ 478 | fair price |
| December | $ 451 | $ 553 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 Montreal to Los Angeles
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Montreal to Los Angeles range from $208 to $782. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $209 to $261), 1% at the maximum price (from $730 to $782). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $417 to $469 (23% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Montreal->Los Angeles flight
There are 8 companies that serve Montreal from Los Angeles airport: Air Canada, WestJet, United, Air Transat, Porter Airlines, Kish Airline, flair airlines and Delta.
Data analysis:
Of the 60224 flights analyzed in previous years, Air Canada was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (49% of the time) on the Montreal->Los Angeles route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Montreal-Los Angeles flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 84 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Montreal-Los Angeles 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 $17. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $37.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Los Angeles to Montreal departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $19. Conversely, departing from Los Angeles on a friday may cost you an additional $16.
Top prices Montreal-Los Angeles
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal → Los Angeles | 05-12 to 18-12-2024 | $ 297 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → Los Angeles | 09-12 to 23-12-2024 | $ 312 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → Los Angeles | 07-01 to 15-01-2025 | $ 269 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → Los Angeles | 09-01 to 13-01-2025 | $ 264 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → Los Angeles | 10-01 to 24-01-2025 | $ 276 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Montreal → Los Angeles | 14-01 to 22-01-2025 | $ 276 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Montreal → Los Angeles | 01-02 to 07-02-2025 | $ 286 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → Los Angeles | 12-02 to 20-02-2025 | $ 301 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → Los Angeles | 14-03 to 23-03-2025 | $ 314 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → Los Angeles | 16-03 to 22-03-2025 | $ 312 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
When to book your flight Montreal - Los Angeles to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 6 to 7 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month 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 Montreal-Los Angeles flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Montreal to Los Angeles , it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 436 $, which is a saving of 41 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (116 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Montreal to Los Angeles 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: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 454 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 476), 4 to 5 months ($ 462), 5 to 6 months ($ 471), 7 to 8 months ($ 471), 8 to 9 months ($ 471) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 400 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 403), 3 to 4 months ($ 450), 4 to 5 months ($ 412), 5 to 6 months ($ 406), 6 to 7 months ($ 409), 7 to 8 months ($ 425), 8 to 9 months ($ 440), 10 to 11 months ($ 442) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 464 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 522), 4 to 5 months ($ 476), 5 to 6 months ($ 523), 6 to 7 months ($ 476), 7 to 8 months ($ 480), 8 to 9 months ($ 497), 9 to 10 months ($ 495), 10 to 11 months ($ 517) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 384 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 442), 3 to 4 months ($ 392), 5 to 6 months ($ 401), 6 to 7 months ($ 413), 7 to 8 months ($ 442), 8 to 9 months ($ 463), 9 to 10 months ($ 467) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 397 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 417), 2 to 3 months ($ 445), 3 to 4 months ($ 435), 5 to 6 months ($ 425), 8 to 9 months ($ 452), 9 to 10 months ($ 440), 10 to 11 months ($ 448) |
| June | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 403 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 475), 2 to 3 months ($ 465), 3 to 4 months ($ 477), 4 to 5 months ($ 467), 6 to 7 months ($ 410), 7 to 8 months ($ 427), 8 to 9 months ($ 452), 9 to 10 months ($ 441), 10 to 11 months ($ 472) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 426 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 472), 5 to 6 months ($ 460), 6 to 7 months ($ 451), 8 to 9 months ($ 430), 9 to 10 months ($ 444), 10 to 11 months ($ 454) |
| August | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 405 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 464), 4 to 5 months ($ 445), 5 to 6 months ($ 467), 6 to 7 months ($ 407), 8 to 9 months ($ 407), 9 to 10 months ($ 429), 10 to 11 months ($ 465) |
| September | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 358 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 370), 2 to 3 months ($ 365), 3 to 4 months ($ 361), 4 to 5 months ($ 363), 5 to 6 months ($ 378), 8 to 9 months ($ 378) |
| October | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 393 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 411), 4 to 5 months ($ 403), 5 to 6 months ($ 395), 7 to 8 months ($ 416), 8 to 9 months ($ 420), 9 to 10 months ($ 413) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 459 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 476), 5 to 6 months ($ 466), 6 to 7 months ($ 463), 7 to 8 months ($ 460), 8 to 9 months ($ 466), 10 to 11 months ($ 459) |
| December | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 484 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 540), 4 to 5 months ($ 502), 5 to 6 months ($ 508), 6 to 7 months ($ 528), 7 to 8 months ($ 520), 8 to 9 months ($ 522), 10 to 11 months ($ 493), 11 to 12 months ($ 533) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Montreal->Los Angeles are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $10. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $7 more.
Montreal to Los Angeles : 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 633 $358 to $715 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 618 $294 to $1032 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 590 $264 to $1241 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 463 $286 to $633 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 557 $311 to $970 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 532 $311 to $886 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 470 $384 to $579 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 540 $389 to $757 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 512 $384 to $751 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 513 $391 to $577 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 494 $489 to $515 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 498 $489 to $529 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, july is cheaper to travel to Los Angeles . It may be interesting to book now to leave this month!