Statistics on Vancouver-Toronto 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 Toronto (from: Vancouver)
The average price to go to Toronto from Vancouver airport is $ 270 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 216 (in october) and $ 329 (in december), which is a saving of $ 54 or a surplus of $ 60 (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 $106 to $159 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Toronto before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Vancouver-Toronto plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 63371 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Toronto from Vancouver and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 216, saving $ 54 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 270). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 329).
Flight Vancouver-Toronto: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 157 | $ 254 | fair price |
| February | $ 131 | $ 235 | good price |
| March | $ 206 | $ 290 | fair price |
| April | $ 206 | $ 274 | fair price |
| May | $ 231 | $ 286 | fair price |
| June | $ 188 | $ 264 | fair price |
| July | $ 240 | $ 305 | high price |
| August | $ 211 | $ 290 | fair price |
| September | $ 146 | $ 219 | good price |
| October | $ 151 | $ 216 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 143 | $ 269 | fair price |
| December | $ 228 | $ 329 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 Vancouver to Toronto
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Vancouver to Toronto range from $53 to $580. 11% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $53 to $106), 3% at the maximum price (from $527 to $580). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $106 to $159 (19% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->Toronto flight
There are 6 companies that serve Vancouver from Toronto airport: flair airlines, Porter Airlines, Kish Airline, Air Canada, WestJet and Swoop.
Data analysis:
Of the 63371 flights analyzed in previous years, flair airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (44% of the time) on the Vancouver->Toronto route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Vancouver-Toronto 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 $18.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Toronto to Vancouver 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 $13. Conversely, departing from Toronto on a saturday may cost you an additional $12.
Top prices Vancouver-Toronto
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver → Toronto | 13-01 to 20-01-2025 | $ 103 | direct flight with flair airlines |
| Vancouver → Toronto | 19-01 to 24-01-2025 | $ 127 | direct flight with flair airlines |
| Vancouver → Toronto | 20-01 to 30-01-2025 | $ 121 | direct flight with flair airlines |
| Vancouver → Toronto | 23-01 to 27-01-2025 | $ 125 | direct flight with flair airlines |
| Vancouver → Toronto | 24-01 to 30-01-2025 | $ 124 | direct flight with flair airlines |
| Vancouver → Toronto | 25-01 to 31-01-2025 | $ 141 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Toronto | 02-02 to 10-02-2025 | $ 135 | direct flight with flair airlines |
| Vancouver → Toronto | 06-02 to 10-02-2025 | $ 114 | direct flight with flair airlines |
| Vancouver → Toronto | 10-02 to 18-02-2025 | $ 134 | direct flight with flair airlines |
| Vancouver → Toronto | 18-02 to 24-02-2025 | $ 134 | direct flight with flair airlines |
When to book your flight Vancouver - Toronto 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 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 Vancouver-Toronto flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Vancouver to Toronto, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 183 $, which is a saving of 87 $ 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 (137 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Vancouver to Toronto 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: 165 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 171), 2 to 3 months ($ 195), 3 to 4 months ($ 168), 4 to 5 months ($ 174), 5 to 6 months ($ 191) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 125 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 226), 2 to 3 months ($ 142), 3 to 4 months ($ 137), 4 to 5 months ($ 171), 5 to 6 months ($ 192), 6 to 7 months ($ 205) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 140 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 172), 3 to 4 months ($ 145), 4 to 5 months ($ 195), 5 to 6 months ($ 265), 6 to 7 months ($ 278), 7 to 8 months ($ 280) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 110 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 182), 2 to 3 months ($ 137), 4 to 5 months ($ 130), 5 to 6 months ($ 152), 6 to 7 months ($ 239) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 159 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 211), 1 to 2 months ($ 220), 2 to 3 months ($ 189), 4 to 5 months ($ 178), 5 to 6 months ($ 209), 6 to 7 months ($ 268) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 170 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 213), 1 to 2 months ($ 186), 2 to 3 months ($ 228), 3 to 4 months ($ 195), 5 to 6 months ($ 226), 6 to 7 months ($ 257) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 209 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 214), 2 to 3 months ($ 267), 5 to 6 months ($ 262), 6 to 7 months ($ 279) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 230 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 273), 1 to 2 months ($ 234), 3 to 4 months ($ 289), 6 to 7 months ($ 245), 7 to 8 months ($ 245), 9 to 10 months ($ 270) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 149 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 218), 2 to 3 months ($ 150), 3 to 4 months ($ 169), 7 to 8 months ($ 219) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 142 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 212), 1 to 2 months ($ 146), 3 to 4 months ($ 142), 4 to 5 months ($ 173), 5 to 6 months ($ 212) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 145 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 231), 2 to 3 months ($ 146), 3 to 4 months ($ 145), 4 to 5 months ($ 178), 5 to 6 months ($ 220), 6 to 7 months ($ 215), 7 to 8 months ($ 258) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 233 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 262), 2 to 3 months ($ 260), 3 to 4 months ($ 247), 5 to 6 months ($ 255), 6 to 7 months ($ 304), 7 to 8 months ($ 313) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Vancouver->Toronto are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $6. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $9 more.
Vancouver to Toronto: 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 | $ 193 $172 to $215 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 284 $169 to $507 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 186 $103 to $368 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 175 $114 to $231 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 198 $161 to $241 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 216 $162 to $337 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 314 $214 to $509 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 367 $215 to $555 | very high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 431 $299 to $613 | very high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 477 $298 to $613 | very high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 532 $193 to $613 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 530 $196 to $612 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, november, december, january, february, march and april are cheaper to travel to Toronto. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!