Statistics on Montreal-Calgary 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 Calgary (from: Montreal)
The average price to go to Calgary from Montreal airport is $ 362 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 261 (in september) and $ 455 (in december), which is a saving of $ 102 or a surplus of $ 93 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $211 to $264 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a thursday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Calgary before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Montreal-Calgary plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60502 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Calgary from Montreal and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 261, saving $ 102 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 362). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 455).
Flight Montreal-Calgary: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 262 | $ 381 | fair price |
| February | $ 233 | $ 346 | fair price |
| March | $ 307 | $ 431 | high price |
| April | $ 313 | $ 438 | high price |
| May | $ 259 | $ 357 | fair price |
| June | $ 241 | $ 342 | fair price |
| July | $ 268 | $ 365 | fair price |
| August | $ 235 | $ 336 | fair price |
| September | $ 176 | $ 261 the cheapest | very good price |
| October | $ 179 | $ 263 | good price |
| November | $ 258 | $ 366 | fair price |
| December | $ 389 | $ 455 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 Calgary
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Montreal to Calgary range from $53 to $685. 5% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $53 to $106), 1% at the maximum price (from $633 to $685). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $211 to $264 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Montreal->Calgary flight
There are 6 companies that serve Montreal from Calgary airport: Porter Airlines, flair airlines, WestJet, Kish Airline, Air Canada and Air Transat.
Data analysis:
Of the 60502 flights analyzed in previous years, Porter Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (26% of the time) on the Montreal->Calgary route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Montreal-Calgary flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 28 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Montreal-Calgary 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 saturday may cost you an additional $42.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Calgary to Montreal departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date, you will save an average of $20. Conversely, departing from Calgary on a saturday may cost you an additional $27.
Top prices Montreal-Calgary
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal → Calgary | 01-12 to 09-12-2024 | $ 242 | direct flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → Calgary | 02-12 to 16-12-2024 | $ 229 | direct flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → Calgary | 03-12 to 11-12-2024 | $ 226 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → Calgary | 11-12 to 16-12-2024 | $ 219 | direct flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → Calgary | 08-01 to 20-01-2025 | $ 206 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Montreal → Calgary | 09-01 to 13-01-2025 | $ 222 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Montreal → Calgary | 10-01 to 15-01-2025 | $ 266 | direct flight with Air Canada |
| Montreal → Calgary | 11-01 to 30-01-2025 | $ 239 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → Calgary | 24-01 to 28-01-2025 | $ 205 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Montreal → Calgary | 03-02 to 12-02-2025 | $ 266 | direct flight with Air Canada |
When to book your flight Montreal - Calgary 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 11 to 12 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 Montreal-Calgary 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 Calgary, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 278 $, which is a saving of 84 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (220 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Montreal to Calgary 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: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 280 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 339), 1 to 2 months ($ 326), 2 to 3 months ($ 322), 3 to 4 months ($ 291), 5 to 6 months ($ 287), 6 to 7 months ($ 346) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 261 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 290), 3 to 4 months ($ 278), 4 to 5 months ($ 277), 5 to 6 months ($ 263), 6 to 7 months ($ 278), 7 to 8 months ($ 312) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 347 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 406), 2 to 3 months ($ 350), 4 to 5 months ($ 416), 5 to 6 months ($ 390), 6 to 7 months ($ 363), 7 to 8 months ($ 372) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 170 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 424), 2 to 3 months ($ 266), 3 to 4 months ($ 218), 5 to 6 months ($ 273), 6 to 7 months ($ 376) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 193 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 303), 2 to 3 months ($ 250), 4 to 5 months ($ 220), 5 to 6 months ($ 255), 6 to 7 months ($ 340) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 202 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 325), 1 to 2 months ($ 278), 2 to 3 months ($ 282), 3 to 4 months ($ 281), 5 to 6 months ($ 278), 6 to 7 months ($ 281) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 265 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 310), 2 to 3 months ($ 326), 5 to 6 months ($ 269), 6 to 7 months ($ 281), 8 to 9 months ($ 353) |
| August | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 248 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 317), 1 to 2 months ($ 280), 2 to 3 months ($ 285), 3 to 4 months ($ 331), 6 to 7 months ($ 271), 7 to 8 months ($ 271), 9 to 10 months ($ 253) |
| September | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 152 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 251), 1 to 2 months ($ 189), 2 to 3 months ($ 193), 3 to 4 months ($ 238), 7 to 8 months ($ 195), 8 to 9 months ($ 168) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 189 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 192), 3 to 4 months ($ 214), 8 to 9 months ($ 212), 9 to 10 months ($ 221), 10 to 11 months ($ 237) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 218 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 280), 3 to 4 months ($ 229), 4 to 5 months ($ 308) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 358 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 382), 2 to 3 months ($ 408), 3 to 4 months ($ 363), 5 to 6 months ($ 371) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Montreal->Calgary are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $9. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $10 more.
Montreal to Calgary: 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 | $ 484 $301 to $982 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 411 $215 to $675 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 309 $205 to $676 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 317 $204 to $482 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 401 $251 to $796 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 383 $302 to $427 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 429 $376 to $464 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 462 $403 to $662 | very high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 599 $428 to $675 | very high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 634 $537 to $679 | very high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 580 $403 to $643 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 596 $403 to $644 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, january, february, march and april are cheaper to travel to Calgary. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!