Statistics on Montreal-Vancouver 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 Vancouver (from: Montreal)
The average price to go to Vancouver from Montreal airport is $ 361 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 283 (in october) and $ 459 (in december), which is a saving of $ 78 or a surplus of $ 98 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $264 to $317 and it is generally more economical to leave on a friday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Vancouver before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Montreal-Vancouver plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 62250 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Vancouver from Montreal and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 283, saving $ 78 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 361). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 459).
Flight Montreal-Vancouver: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 261 | $ 370 | fair price |
| February | $ 212 | $ 322 | good price |
| March | $ 306 | $ 394 | fair price |
| April | $ 272 | $ 379 | fair price |
| May | $ 280 | $ 359 | fair price |
| June | $ 284 | $ 366 | fair price |
| July | $ 294 | $ 376 | fair price |
| August | $ 266 | $ 344 | fair price |
| September | $ 223 | $ 317 | good price |
| October | $ 208 | $ 283 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 257 | $ 352 | fair price |
| December | $ 357 | $ 459 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 Vancouver
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Montreal to Vancouver range from $53 to $685. 2% 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 $475 to $527 (15% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Montreal->Vancouver flight
There are 6 companies that serve Montreal from Vancouver airport: Porter Airlines, Kish Airline, Air Canada, flair airlines, WestJet and Air Transat.
Data analysis:
Of the 62250 flights analyzed in previous years, Porter Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (29% of the time) on the Montreal->Vancouver route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Montreal-Vancouver flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 17 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Montreal-Vancouver flights departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday as your departure date, you can save an average of $9. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $15.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Vancouver to Montreal departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $7. Conversely, departing from Vancouver on a saturday may cost you an additional $12.
Top prices Montreal-Vancouver
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal → Vancouver | 03-12 to 11-12-2024 | $ 232 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Montreal → Vancouver | 08-01 to 22-01-2025 | $ 185 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Montreal → Vancouver | 09-01 to 15-01-2025 | $ 170 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Montreal → Vancouver | 10-01 to 30-01-2025 | $ 202 | direct flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → Vancouver | 11-01 to 17-01-2025 | $ 231 | direct flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → Vancouver | 14-01 to 19-01-2025 | $ 171 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Montreal → Vancouver | 17-01 to 25-01-2025 | $ 234 | direct flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → Vancouver | 02-02 to 08-02-2025 | $ 210 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → Vancouver | 13-03 to 17-03-2025 | $ 215 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Montreal → Vancouver | 17-03 to 21-03-2025 | $ 237 | layover flight with WestJet |
When to book your flight Montreal - Vancouver 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-Vancouver 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 Montreal to Vancouver, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 293 $, which is a saving of 68 $ 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 (105 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Montreal to Vancouver 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: 257 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 306), 3 to 4 months ($ 309), 4 to 5 months ($ 327), 5 to 6 months ($ 313), 6 to 7 months ($ 331) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 193 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 229), 2 to 3 months ($ 199), 4 to 5 months ($ 249), 5 to 6 months ($ 286), 6 to 7 months ($ 297), 7 to 8 months ($ 307) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 296 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 320), 4 to 5 months ($ 296), 5 to 6 months ($ 352), 6 to 7 months ($ 353), 7 to 8 months ($ 351), 8 to 9 months ($ 367), 11 to 12 months ($ 344) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 214 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 329), 2 to 3 months ($ 228), 4 to 5 months ($ 224), 5 to 6 months ($ 219), 6 to 7 months ($ 302) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 253 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 345), 2 to 3 months ($ 278), 4 to 5 months ($ 273), 5 to 6 months ($ 284), 6 to 7 months ($ 299), 7 to 8 months ($ 329) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 246 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 325), 2 to 3 months ($ 353), 3 to 4 months ($ 301), 5 to 6 months ($ 300), 6 to 7 months ($ 302), 7 to 8 months ($ 305) |
| July | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 255 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 357), 2 to 3 months ($ 364), 6 to 7 months ($ 297), 7 to 8 months ($ 299), 8 to 9 months ($ 310) |
| August | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 230 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 328), 2 to 3 months ($ 337), 6 to 7 months ($ 242), 7 to 8 months ($ 301), 8 to 9 months ($ 279), 10 to 11 months ($ 320) |
| September | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 234 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 250), 2 to 3 months ($ 259), 3 to 4 months ($ 301), 8 to 9 months ($ 240), 9 to 10 months ($ 244), 10 to 11 months ($ 235) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 211 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 248), 1 to 2 months ($ 228), 3 to 4 months ($ 243), 4 to 5 months ($ 265), 9 to 10 months ($ 245), 10 to 11 months ($ 269) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 255 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 263), 2 to 3 months ($ 264), 4 to 5 months ($ 298) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 375 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 425), 2 to 3 months ($ 407), 3 to 4 months ($ 392), 5 to 6 months ($ 419) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Montreal->Vancouver are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $10. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $13 more.
Montreal to Vancouver: 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 | $ 626 $280 to $803 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 385 $232 to $580 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 242 $170 to $418 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 396 $175 to $3417 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 442 $215 to $609 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 387 $272 to $468 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 467 $427 to $542 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 494 $387 to $625 | very high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 605 $571 to $671 | very high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 635 $604 to $677 | very high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 592 $427 to $695 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 592 $427 to $626 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december and january are cheaper to travel to Vancouver. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!