Statistics on Vancouver-Chania 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 Chania (from: Vancouver)
The average price to go to Chania from Vancouver airport is $ 1773 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1051 (in september) and $ 3663 (in february), which is a saving of $ 723 or a surplus of $ 1890 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $900 to $953 and it is generally more economical to leave on a friday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Chania before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Vancouver-Chania plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 1023 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Chania from Vancouver and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1051, saving $ 723 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1773). Conversely, february will be the most expensive ($ 3663).
Flight Vancouver-Chania: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 869 | $ 1135 | good price |
| February | $ 997 | $ 3663 the most expensive | very high price |
| March | $ 1000 | $ 1998 | good price |
| April | $ 917 | $ 1954 | good price |
| May | $ 1348 | $ 2384 | fair price |
| June | $ 956 | $ 1069 | good price |
| July | $ 1215 | $ 1320 | good price |
| August | $ 1080 | $ 1224 | good price |
| September | $ 870 | $ 1051 the cheapest | very good price |
| October | $ 863 | $ 2058 | good price |
| November | $ 965 | $ 1707 | good price |
| December | $ 1304 | $ 1715 | good 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 Chania
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Vancouver to Chania range from $582 to $2063. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $582 to $635), 2% at the maximum price (from $2010 to $2063). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $900 to $953 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->Chania flight
There are 4 companies that serve Vancouver from Chania airport: WestJet, British Airways, Air Transat and Air Canada.
Data analysis:
Of the 1023 flights analyzed in previous years, WestJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (40% of the time) on the Vancouver->Chania route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Vancouver-Chania 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 $530. On the other hand, departing on a wednesday may cost you an additional $607.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Chania to Vancouver 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 $502. Conversely, departing from Chania on a tuesday may cost you an additional $671.
Top prices Vancouver-Chania
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver → Heraklion | 01-01 to 08-01-2025 | $ 1707 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver → Heraklion | 09-01 to 23-01-2025 | $ 797 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Heraklion | 10-01 to 24-01-2025 | $ 751 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Athens | 01-02 to 09-02-2025 | $ 550 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Athens | 05-02 to 12-02-2025 | $ 552 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Heraklion | 07-03 to 11-03-2025 | $ 948 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Heraklion | 20-03 to 31-03-2025 | $ 837 | layover flight with Swiss |
| Vancouver → Heraklion | 01-04 to 09-04-2025 | $ 843 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Chania | 01-05 to 31-05-2025 | $ 4345 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Vancouver → Chania | 06-09 to 20-09-2025 | $ 1088 | layover flight with Finnair |
When to book your flight Vancouver - Chania 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 9 to 10 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-Chania 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 Chania, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 964 $, which is a saving of 809 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 9 to 10 months in advance, you will pay the full price (1378 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Vancouver to Chania 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 | - |
| February | - |
| March | - |
| April | - |
| May | - |
| June | - |
| July | - |
| August | - |
| September | - |
| October | - |
| November | - |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Vancouver->Chania are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $221. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $213 more.
Vancouver to Chania: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2025 | $ 777 $777 to $777 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 3195 $2045 to $4345 | very high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1088 $1088 to $1088 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, january is cheaper to travel to Chania. It may be interesting to book now to leave this month!