Statistics on Montreal-Beijing 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 Beijing (from: Montreal)
The average price to go to Beijing from Montreal airport is $ 1485 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1331 (in november) and $ 1755 (in august), which is a saving of $ 154 or a surplus of $ 270 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1528 to $1581 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Beijing before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Montreal-Beijing plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 49466 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Beijing from Montreal and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1331, saving $ 154 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1485). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1755).
Flight Montreal-Beijing: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1391 | $ 1581 | fair price |
| February | $ 1265 | $ 1419 | fair price |
| March | $ 1150 | $ 1337 | good price |
| April | $ 1226 | $ 1420 | fair price |
| May | $ 1225 | $ 1414 | fair price |
| June | $ 1345 | $ 1516 | fair price |
| July | $ 1475 | $ 1667 | fair price |
| August | $ 1564 | $ 1755 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 1154 | $ 1381 | good price |
| October | $ 1212 | $ 1416 | fair price |
| November | $ 1174 | $ 1331 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1353 | $ 1579 | fair 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 Beijing
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Montreal to Beijing range from $474 to $2002. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $475 to $527), 1% at the maximum price (from $1950 to $2002). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1528 to $1581 (10% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Montreal->Beijing flight
There are 17 companies that serve Montreal from Beijing airport: Air Canada, Air Transat, United, Qatar Airways, WestJet, Air China, Lufthansa, Porter Airlines, Emirates, Air France, LOT, TAP, KLM, Delta, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines and Royal Air Maroc.
Data analysis:
Of the 49466 flights analyzed in previous years, Air Canada was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (32% of the time) on the Montreal->Beijing route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Montreal-Beijing flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $55. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $77.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Beijing 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 $61. Conversely, departing from Beijing on a saturday may cost you an additional $86.
Top prices Montreal-Beijing
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal → Beijing | 02-12 to 09-12-2024 | $ 1133 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → Beijing | 03-12 to 10-12-2024 | $ 1082 | layover flight with Brussels Airlines |
| Montreal → Beijing | 05-12 to 12-12-2024 | $ 1037 | layover flight with Swiss |
| Montreal → Beijing | 06-12 to 13-12-2024 | $ 1159 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Montreal → Beijing | 07-01 to 14-01-2025 | $ 1151 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Montreal → Beijing | 09-01 to 16-01-2025 | $ 1143 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → Beijing | 03-03 to 10-03-2025 | $ 1167 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → Beijing | 04-03 to 11-03-2025 | $ 1074 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → Beijing | 05-05 to 12-05-2025 | $ 1174 | layover flight with Air Transat |
| Montreal → Beijing | 12-05 to 19-05-2025 | $ 1178 | layover flight with Air Transat |
When to book your flight Montreal - Beijing to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 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-Beijing 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 Beijing, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 1380 $, which is a saving of 105 $ 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 (169 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Montreal to Beijing 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: 1202 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1517), 4 to 5 months ($ 1568), 5 to 6 months ($ 1445), 6 to 7 months ($ 1537), 7 to 8 months ($ 1565) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1164 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1377), 2 to 3 months ($ 1255), 4 to 5 months ($ 1330), 5 to 6 months ($ 1377), 6 to 7 months ($ 1406) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 994 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1310), 2 to 3 months ($ 1159), 3 to 4 months ($ 1049), 5 to 6 months ($ 1280) |
| April | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 914 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1294), 2 to 3 months ($ 1200), 3 to 4 months ($ 1180), 4 to 5 months ($ 1156), 6 to 7 months ($ 1342), 7 to 8 months ($ 1386) |
| May | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 968 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1374), 2 to 3 months ($ 1208), 3 to 4 months ($ 1206), 4 to 5 months ($ 1185), 5 to 6 months ($ 1132), 7 to 8 months ($ 1382) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1133 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1505), 3 to 4 months ($ 1294), 4 to 5 months ($ 1406), 5 to 6 months ($ 1419), 8 to 9 months ($ 1482), 9 to 10 months ($ 1497) |
| July | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 968 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1648), 3 to 4 months ($ 1648), 6 to 7 months ($ 1471), 7 to 8 months ($ 1054), 9 to 10 months ($ 1615) |
| August | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 931 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1616), 5 to 6 months ($ 1687), 6 to 7 months ($ 1745), 7 to 8 months ($ 1709), 10 to 11 months ($ 1635) |
| September | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 809 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1331), 2 to 3 months ($ 1352), 5 to 6 months ($ 1333), 6 to 7 months ($ 1374), 9 to 10 months ($ 1007) |
| October | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1311 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1407), 4 to 5 months ($ 1345), 6 to 7 months ($ 1337), 7 to 8 months ($ 1318), 9 to 10 months ($ 1402) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1232 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1315), 1 to 2 months ($ 1279), 3 to 4 months ($ 1253), 5 to 6 months ($ 1281), 6 to 7 months ($ 1250) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1359 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1480), 3 to 4 months ($ 1468), 5 to 6 months ($ 1524), 6 to 7 months ($ 1511), 7 to 8 months ($ 1537) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Montreal->Beijing are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $16. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $12 more.
Montreal to Beijing: 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 | $ 1389 $1308 to $1570 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1486 $930 to $2237 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1469 $1143 to $2082 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1333 $1189 to $1481 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1346 $1074 to $1510 | fair price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1412 $1244 to $1576 | fair price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1423 $1165 to $1644 | fair price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1529 $1270 to $1786 | fair price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1747 $1453 to $2010 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1721 $1509 to $1897 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1528 $1338 to $1668 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1511 $1371 to $1659 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, january, february and august are cheaper to travel to Beijing. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!