Statistics on Toronto-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: Toronto)
The average price to go to Beijing from Toronto airport is $ 1459 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1259 (in march) and $ 1809 (in august), which is a saving of $ 201 or a surplus of $ 350 (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 $1423 to $1476 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Beijing before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Toronto-Beijing plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 51624 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Beijing from Toronto and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1259, saving $ 201 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1459). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1809).
Flight Toronto-Beijing: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1019 | $ 1431 | fair price |
| February | $ 1027 | $ 1328 | good price |
| March | $ 939 | $ 1259 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 909 | $ 1305 | good price |
| May | $ 999 | $ 1314 | good price |
| June | $ 1092 | $ 1479 | fair price |
| July | $ 1409 | $ 1796 | high price |
| August | $ 1419 | $ 1809 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 1132 | $ 1464 | fair price |
| October | $ 1086 | $ 1427 | fair price |
| November | $ 974 | $ 1299 | good price |
| December | $ 1163 | $ 1591 | 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 Toronto to Beijing
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Toronto to Beijing range from $422 to $2213. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $422 to $475), 1% at the maximum price (from $2160 to $2213). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1476 to $1528 (6% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Toronto->Beijing flight
There are 23 companies that serve Toronto from Beijing airport: Air Canada, United, WestJet, Air Transat, Air China, EgyptAir, Cathay Pacific, Hainan Airlines, Lufthansa, Japan Airlines, Fly Play, Porter Airlines, Korean Air, Condor, Delta, flair airlines, KLM, Philippine Airlines, EVA Air, Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, China Southern and Air France.
Data analysis:
Of the 51624 flights analyzed in previous years, Air Canada was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (15% of the time) on the Toronto->Beijing route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Toronto-Beijing flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 579 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Toronto-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 $169. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $76.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Beijing to Toronto departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $212. Conversely, departing from Beijing on a saturday may cost you an additional $91.
Top prices Toronto-Beijing
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto → Beijing | 21-11 to 28-11-2024 | $ 988 | layover flight with United |
| Toronto → Beijing | 25-11 to 30-11-2024 | $ 1028 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Toronto → Beijing | 01-12 to 08-12-2024 | $ 1000 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Toronto → Beijing | 02-12 to 12-12-2024 | $ 1066 | layover flight with United |
| Toronto → Beijing | 03-12 to 10-12-2024 | $ 999 | layover flight with United |
| Toronto → Beijing | 06-12 to 24-12-2024 | $ 1015 | layover flight with United |
| Toronto → Beijing | 11-12 to 25-12-2024 | $ 1094 | layover flight with United |
| Toronto → Beijing | 08-01 to 23-01-2025 | $ 1034 | layover flight with EgyptAir |
| Toronto → Beijing | 15-01 to 23-01-2025 | $ 1033 | layover flight with EgyptAir |
| Toronto → Beijing | 10-05 to 17-05-2025 | $ 1031 | layover flight with EgyptAir |
When to book your flight Toronto - Beijing to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 8 to 9 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 Toronto-Beijing flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Toronto to Beijing, it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 1254 $, which is a saving of 205 $ 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 (207 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Toronto 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: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1104 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1205), 3 to 4 months ($ 1241), 4 to 5 months ($ 1193), 5 to 6 months ($ 1218), 6 to 7 months ($ 1236), 7 to 8 months ($ 1343), 9 to 10 months ($ 1359) |
| February | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1191 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1327), 2 to 3 months ($ 1282), 3 to 4 months ($ 1220), 4 to 5 months ($ 1226), 5 to 6 months ($ 1262), 7 to 8 months ($ 1268), 10 to 11 months ($ 1325) |
| March | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 951 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1201), 3 to 4 months ($ 1133), 4 to 5 months ($ 1191), 5 to 6 months ($ 1155), 6 to 7 months ($ 1001) |
| April | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 965 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1187), 4 to 5 months ($ 1086), 5 to 6 months ($ 1038), 6 to 7 months ($ 1078), 8 to 9 months ($ 1155) |
| May | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1077 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1213), 3 to 4 months ($ 1273), 4 to 5 months ($ 1261), 5 to 6 months ($ 1223), 7 to 8 months ($ 1234), 9 to 10 months ($ 1214) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1193 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1405), 3 to 4 months ($ 1312), 4 to 5 months ($ 1364), 5 to 6 months ($ 1279), 7 to 8 months ($ 1261), 9 to 10 months ($ 1352) |
| July | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1245 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1674), 4 to 5 months ($ 1643), 5 to 6 months ($ 1760), 6 to 7 months ($ 1487), 7 to 8 months ($ 1349), 9 to 10 months ($ 1468), 10 to 11 months ($ 1555) |
| August | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1215 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1637), 5 to 6 months ($ 1655), 6 to 7 months ($ 1716), 8 to 9 months ($ 1422), 10 to 11 months ($ 1521) |
| September | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1228 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1396), 5 to 6 months ($ 1373), 6 to 7 months ($ 1294), 8 to 9 months ($ 1262), 9 to 10 months ($ 1453) |
| October | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1205 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1362), 5 to 6 months ($ 1391), 6 to 7 months ($ 1343), 7 to 8 months ($ 1326), 9 to 10 months ($ 1312), 10 to 11 months ($ 1323) |
| November | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 854 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1245), 3 to 4 months ($ 1294), 4 to 5 months ($ 1280), 8 to 9 months ($ 1078), 10 to 11 months ($ 969) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1310 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1508), 3 to 4 months ($ 1364), 5 to 6 months ($ 1485), 8 to 9 months ($ 1399), 9 to 10 months ($ 1450), 10 to 11 months ($ 1459) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Toronto->Beijing are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $24. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $18 more.
Toronto 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 | $ 1184 $1028 to $1421 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1411 $995 to $2381 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1383 $1033 to $2002 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1405 $1100 to $2046 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1383 $1098 to $1824 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1319 $1182 to $1463 | fair price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1459 $1031 to $1989 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1472 $1323 to $1628 | fair price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 2021 $1603 to $2265 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1472 $1183 to $1672 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1446 $1348 to $1626 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1461 $1417 to $1504 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, november, december, january, august and september are cheaper to travel to Beijing. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!