Statistics on Vancouver-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: Vancouver)
The average price to go to Beijing from Vancouver airport is $ 1727 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1491 (in october) and $ 2312 (in july), which is a saving of $ 237 or a surplus of $ 585 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1423 to $1476 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Beijing before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Vancouver-Beijing plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 20829 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Beijing from Vancouver and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1491, saving $ 237 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1727). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 2312).
Flight Vancouver-Beijing: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1204 | $ 1625 | good price |
| February | $ 1250 | $ 1589 | good price |
| March | $ 1253 | $ 1587 | good price |
| April | $ 1251 | $ 1567 | good price |
| May | $ 1347 | $ 1827 | fair price |
| June | $ 1499 | $ 1888 | fair price |
| July | $ 1770 | $ 2312 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1635 | $ 2027 | fair price |
| September | $ 1259 | $ 1560 | good price |
| October | $ 1191 | $ 1491 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 1148 | $ 1511 | good price |
| December | $ 1341 | $ 1737 | 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 Vancouver to Beijing
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Vancouver to Beijing range from $948 to $2266. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $949 to $1001), 1% at the maximum price (from $2213 to $2266). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1423 to $1476 (7% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->Beijing flight
There are 14 companies that serve Vancouver from Beijing airport: Korean Air, Air Canada, United, Japan Airlines, WestJet, Philippine Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Alaska Airlines, flair airlines, Asiana Airlines, Viva Macau, ANA, Lufthansa and Qatar Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 20829 flights analyzed in previous years, Korean Air was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (14% of the time) on the Vancouver->Beijing route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Vancouver-Beijing 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 $44. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $50.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Beijing to Vancouver 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 $34. Conversely, departing from Beijing on a monday may cost you an additional $30.
Top prices Vancouver-Beijing
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver → Beijing | 21-11 to 28-11-2024 | $ 832 | layover flight with United |
| Vancouver → Beijing | 25-11 to 30-11-2024 | $ 968 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Vancouver → Beijing | 01-12 to 08-12-2024 | $ 820 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Vancouver → Beijing | 02-12 to 10-12-2024 | $ 832 | layover flight with Philippine Airlines |
| Vancouver → Beijing | 03-12 to 10-12-2024 | $ 984 | direct flight with Air China |
| Vancouver → Beijing | 05-12 to 18-12-2024 | $ 838 | layover flight with United |
| Vancouver → Beijing | 06-12 to 13-12-2024 | $ 880 | layover flight with United |
| Vancouver → Beijing | 08-01 to 31-01-2025 | $ 960 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Vancouver → Beijing | 02-03 to 08-03-2025 | $ 721 | layover flight with Viva Macau |
| Vancouver → Beijing | 11-03 to 18-03-2025 | $ 1004 | direct flight with Air China |
When to book your flight Vancouver - Beijing to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 10 to 11 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 Vancouver-Beijing flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Vancouver to Beijing, it is recommended to buy it 10 to 11 months before departure (it is then on average 1412 $, which is a saving of 315 $ 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 (191 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Vancouver 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: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1381 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1607), 2 to 3 months ($ 1497), 4 to 5 months ($ 1488), 5 to 6 months ($ 1575) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1366 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1491), 5 to 6 months ($ 1375), 6 to 7 months ($ 1505) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1369 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1554), 2 to 3 months ($ 1534), 3 to 4 months ($ 1421), 5 to 6 months ($ 1377), 6 to 7 months ($ 1535), 7 to 8 months ($ 1532), 8 to 9 months ($ 1425) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1436 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1443), 4 to 5 months ($ 1518) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1459 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1683), 2 to 3 months ($ 1639), 3 to 4 months ($ 1781) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1497 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1704), 4 to 5 months ($ 1511) |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1699 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 2215), 3 to 4 months ($ 2141) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1676 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1730), 6 to 7 months ($ 1973) |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1359 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1537), 3 to 4 months ($ 1535), 6 to 7 months ($ 1400) |
| October | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1260 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1388), 4 to 5 months ($ 1323), 5 to 6 months ($ 1412), 6 to 7 months ($ 1281) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1423 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1479), 4 to 5 months ($ 1458) |
| December | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1526 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1610), 3 to 4 months ($ 1713) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Vancouver->Beijing are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $19. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $18 more.
Vancouver 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 | $ 1171 $968 to $1342 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1412 $794 to $2773 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1154 $874 to $1374 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1083 $1024 to $1183 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1170 $721 to $1399 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1164 $1051 to $1270 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1521 $1428 to $1608 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1662 $1662 to $1662 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1273 $1272 to $1274 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1318 $1118 to $1464 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, november, december, january, february, march, april, may, august, september and october are cheaper to travel to Beijing. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!