Statistics on Vancouver-Chennai 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 Chennai (from: Vancouver)
The average price to go to Chennai from Vancouver airport is $ 1573 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1370 (in october) and $ 1953 (in december), which is a saving of $ 203 or a surplus of $ 380 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1350 to $1404 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Chennai before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Vancouver-Chennai plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 12350 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Chennai from Vancouver and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1370, saving $ 203 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1573). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1953).
Flight Vancouver-Chennai: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1319 | $ 1533 | fair price |
| February | $ 1304 | $ 1437 | good price |
| March | $ 1341 | $ 1598 | fair price |
| April | $ 1285 | $ 1440 | good price |
| May | $ 1247 | $ 1384 | good price |
| June | $ 1400 | $ 1581 | fair price |
| July | $ 1629 | $ 1951 | high price |
| August | $ 1567 | $ 1785 | fair price |
| September | $ 1211 | $ 1407 | good price |
| October | $ 1216 | $ 1370 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 1263 | $ 1426 | good price |
| December | $ 1698 | $ 1953 the most expensive | very high 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 Chennai
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Vancouver to Chennai range from $1026 to $2159. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1026 to $1080), 1% at the maximum price (from $2105 to $2159). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1350 to $1404 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->Chennai flight
There are 21 companies that serve Vancouver from Chennai airport: Air India, WestJet, Air Canada, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, flair airlines, Japan Airlines, United, Alaska Airlines, Singapore Airlines, ANA, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Emirates, jetBlue, Philippine Airlines, China Airlines, Turkish Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Air France and Korean Air.
Data analysis:
Of the 12350 flights analyzed in previous years, Air India was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (20% of the time) on the Vancouver->Chennai route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Vancouver-Chennai 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 $78. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $66.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Chennai 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 $97. Conversely, departing from Chennai on a saturday may cost you an additional $74.
Top prices Vancouver-Chennai
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver → Chennai | 03-05 to 15-05-2025 | $ 973 | layover flight with flair airlines |
| Vancouver → Chennai | 04-05 to 25-05-2025 | $ 993 | layover flight with flair airlines |
| Vancouver → Chennai | 15-05 to 22-05-2025 | $ 1093 | layover flight with Air India |
| Vancouver → Chennai | 06-06 to 15-06-2025 | $ 1150 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver → Chennai | 07-06 to 14-06-2025 | $ 1096 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Chennai | 11-07 to 17-07-2025 | $ 1124 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Chennai | 05-08 to 29-08-2025 | $ 1137 | layover flight with flair airlines |
| Vancouver → Chennai | 07-08 to 25-08-2025 | $ 1128 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Chennai | 18-09 to 30-09-2025 | $ 1006 | layover flight with Air India |
| Vancouver → Chennai | 01-02 to 28-02-2026 | $ 1063 | layover flight with jetBlue |
When to book your flight Vancouver - Chennai to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 9 to 10 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 Vancouver-Chennai 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 Vancouver to Chennai, it is recommended to buy it 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 1508 $, which is a saving of 65 $ 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 (93 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Vancouver to Chennai 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: 1463 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1468), 2 to 3 months ($ 1513), 4 to 5 months ($ 1488), 5 to 6 months ($ 1500) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1398 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1414), 3 to 4 months ($ 1400), 4 to 5 months ($ 1399), 5 to 6 months ($ 1401) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1397 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1510), 4 to 5 months ($ 1399) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1286 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1410), 2 to 3 months ($ 1344), 3 to 4 months ($ 1359) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1301 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1366), 2 to 3 months ($ 1334), 3 to 4 months ($ 1312) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1437 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1481), 3 to 4 months ($ 1502) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1853 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1951) |
| August | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1581 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1767), 2 to 3 months ($ 1736), 4 to 5 months ($ 1690), 5 to 6 months ($ 1766), 6 to 7 months ($ 1652) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1358 $) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1331 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1370), 3 to 4 months ($ 1360), 5 to 6 months ($ 1360) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1398 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1422), 2 to 3 months ($ 1406) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1831 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1911), 6 to 7 months ($ 1895) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Vancouver->Chennai are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $18. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $18 more.
Vancouver to Chennai: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 1311 $1109 to $2195 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1066 $968 to $1398 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1140 $1096 to $1175 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1257 $1124 to $1441 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1242 $1128 to $1472 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1006 $1006 to $1006 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1159 $1154 to $1163 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 1063 $1063 to $1063 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april, may, june, july, august, september, october and february are cheaper to travel to Chennai. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!