Statistics on Calgary-Halifax 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 Halifax (from: Calgary)
The average price to go to Halifax from Calgary airport is $ 490 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 409 (in may) and $ 707 (in december), which is a saving of $ 82 or a surplus of $ 217 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $380 to $434 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Halifax before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Calgary-Halifax plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 38725 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Halifax from Calgary and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 409, saving $ 82 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 490). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 707).
Flight Calgary-Halifax: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 304 | $ 433 | good price |
| February | $ 327 | $ 470 | good price |
| March | $ 378 | $ 519 | fair price |
| April | $ 346 | $ 512 | fair price |
| May | $ 330 | $ 409 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 338 | $ 421 | good price |
| July | $ 439 | $ 524 | fair price |
| August | $ 462 | $ 533 | fair price |
| September | $ 359 | $ 426 | good price |
| October | $ 342 | $ 420 | good price |
| November | $ 390 | $ 504 | fair price |
| December | $ 535 | $ 707 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 Calgary to Halifax
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Calgary to Halifax range from $162 to $922. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $163 to $217), 1% at the maximum price (from $867 to $922). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $380 to $434 (15% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Calgary->Halifax flight
There are 5 companies that serve Calgary from Halifax airport: WestJet, Porter Airlines, Air Canada, flair airlines and Kish Airline.
Data analysis:
Of the 38725 flights analyzed in previous years, WestJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (68% of the time) on the Calgary->Halifax route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Calgary-Halifax flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 138 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Calgary-Halifax 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 $21. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $25.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Halifax 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 $26. Conversely, departing from Halifax on a sunday may cost you an additional $36.
Top prices Calgary-Halifax
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary → Halifax | 04-05 to 12-05-2025 | $ 323 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Calgary → Halifax | 05-05 to 11-05-2025 | $ 267 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Halifax | 06-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 278 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Halifax | 08-05 to 12-05-2025 | $ 249 | layover flight with flair airlines |
| Calgary → Halifax | 12-05 to 19-05-2025 | $ 320 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Calgary → Halifax | 18-05 to 29-05-2025 | $ 309 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Calgary → Halifax | 26-05 to 31-05-2025 | $ 303 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Calgary → Halifax | 01-06 to 05-06-2025 | $ 282 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Calgary → Halifax | 06-06 to 10-06-2025 | $ 318 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Calgary → Halifax | 13-09 to 27-09-2025 | $ 319 | layover flight with flair airlines |
When to book your flight Calgary - Halifax to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 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 Calgary-Halifax flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Calgary to Halifax, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 436 $, which is a saving of 54 $ 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 (91 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Calgary to Halifax 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: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 359 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 397), 3 to 4 months ($ 401) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 354 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 364), 3 to 4 months ($ 378), 4 to 5 months ($ 432) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 419 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 420), 2 to 3 months ($ 426), 4 to 5 months ($ 448) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 403 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 437), 2 to 3 months ($ 458), 3 to 4 months ($ 426), 5 to 6 months ($ 450), 6 to 7 months ($ 444) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 356 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 369), 2 to 3 months ($ 365), 3 to 4 months ($ 359), 4 to 5 months ($ 357), 6 to 7 months ($ 387) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 380 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 391), 4 to 5 months ($ 405), 5 to 6 months ($ 412), 6 to 7 months ($ 394) |
| July | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 477 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 491), 3 to 4 months ($ 523), 4 to 5 months ($ 506), 6 to 7 months ($ 494), 7 to 8 months ($ 508), 8 to 9 months ($ 516), 9 to 10 months ($ 521) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 500 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 519), 2 to 3 months ($ 532), 4 to 5 months ($ 533), 6 to 7 months ($ 503), 7 to 8 months ($ 520) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 364 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 387), 3 to 4 months ($ 422), 5 to 6 months ($ 425), 6 to 7 months ($ 424) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 354 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 364), 3 to 4 months ($ 383), 4 to 5 months ($ 399), 6 to 7 months ($ 391) |
| November | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 403 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 427), 2 to 3 months ($ 421), 3 to 4 months ($ 408), 5 to 6 months ($ 475), 6 to 7 months ($ 457), 7 to 8 months ($ 446) |
| December | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 566 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 662), 3 to 4 months ($ 669), 4 to 5 months ($ 607), 5 to 6 months ($ 616), 6 to 7 months ($ 655) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Calgary->Halifax are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $9. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $11 more.
Calgary to Halifax: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 547 $356 to $865 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 384 $249 to $691 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 384 $282 to $467 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 433 $365 to $561 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 469 $405 to $555 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 359 $319 to $437 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 379 $339 to $414 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 370 $370 to $370 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 439 $382 to $521 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, november and december are cheaper to travel to Halifax. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!