Statistics on Montreal-Cambridge 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 Cambridge (from: Montreal)
The average price to go to Cambridge from Montreal airport is $ 882 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 775 (in october) and $ 1111 (in july), which is a saving of $ 107 or a surplus of $ 230 (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 $582 to $635 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Cambridge before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Montreal-Cambridge plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 23362 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cambridge from Montreal and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 775, saving $ 107 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 882). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1111).
Flight Montreal-Cambridge: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 621 | $ 914 | fair price |
| February | $ 605 | $ 849 | good price |
| March | $ 617 | $ 892 | fair price |
| April | $ 540 | $ 858 | fair price |
| May | $ 568 | $ 843 | good price |
| June | $ 598 | $ 830 | good price |
| July | $ 806 | $ 1111 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 678 | $ 1026 | fair price |
| September | $ 617 | $ 776 | good price |
| October | $ 614 | $ 775 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 597 | $ 803 | good price |
| December | $ 657 | $ 895 | 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 Cambridge
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Montreal to Cambridge range from $265 to $1534. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $265 to $318), 1% at the maximum price (from $1482 to $1534). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $582 to $635 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Montreal->Cambridge flight
There are 18 companies that serve Montreal from Cambridge airport: Air Canada, Royal Air Maroc, Air Transat, Porter Airlines, United, WestJet, TAP, Emirates, Lufthansa, Korean Air, Delta, Qatar Airways, Air France, American Airlines, Iberia, Swiss, Aeromexico (aerm) and Austrian Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 23362 flights analyzed in previous years, Air Canada was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (25% of the time) on the Montreal->Cambridge route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Montreal-Cambridge flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 81 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Montreal-Cambridge 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 $24. 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 Cambridge to Montreal 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 $55. Conversely, departing from Cambridge on a sunday may cost you an additional $57.
Top prices Montreal-Cambridge
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal → Manchester | 16-01 to 23-01-2025 | $ 566 | layover flight with Air Transat |
| Montreal → Manchester | 20-01 to 27-01-2025 | $ 556 | layover flight with Virgin Atlantic |
| Montreal → Manchester | 22-01 to 27-01-2025 | $ 555 | layover flight with Virgin Atlantic |
| Montreal → London | 02-02 to 15-02-2025 | $ 533 | layover flight with Air Transat |
| Montreal → London | 03-02 to 11-02-2025 | $ 508 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → London | 12-02 to 24-02-2025 | $ 519 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → London | 10-03 to 17-03-2025 | $ 538 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Montreal → Manchester | 11-03 to 18-03-2025 | $ 557 | layover flight with Virgin Atlantic |
| Montreal → Manchester | 12-03 to 24-03-2025 | $ 551 | layover flight with Virgin Atlantic |
| Montreal → Manchester | 17-03 to 24-03-2025 | $ 568 | layover flight with Air Transat |
When to book your flight Montreal - Cambridge to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 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 Montreal-Cambridge 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 Montreal to Cambridge, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 794 $, which is a saving of 88 $ 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 (238 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Montreal to Cambridge 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: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 786 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 813), 7 to 8 months ($ 901), 8 to 9 months ($ 800) |
| February | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 715 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 724), 7 to 8 months ($ 834), 9 to 10 months ($ 715), 10 to 11 months ($ 749) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 550 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 779), 7 to 8 months ($ 830), 9 to 10 months ($ 881), 10 to 11 months ($ 705), 11 to 12 months ($ 673) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 504 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 676), 8 to 9 months ($ 753), 9 to 10 months ($ 845), 10 to 11 months ($ 749), 11 to 12 months ($ 648) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 440 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 820), 3 to 4 months ($ 597), 9 to 10 months ($ 802) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 620 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 712) |
| July | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 838 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 991) |
| August | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 739 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 989), 5 to 6 months ($ 887) |
| September | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 623 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 753), 5 to 6 months ($ 688) |
| October | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 712 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 769), 5 to 6 months ($ 721), 6 to 7 months ($ 722), 8 to 9 months ($ 749), 9 to 10 months ($ 743) |
| November | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 670 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 784), 9 to 10 months ($ 793) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 781 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 857), 7 to 8 months ($ 827) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Montreal->Cambridge are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $26. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $28 more.