Statistics on Calgary-Lyon 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 Lyon (from: Calgary)

The average price to go to Lyon from Calgary airport is $ 863 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 654 (in february) and $ 1126 (in august), which is a saving of $ 210 or a surplus of $ 264 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $705 to $759 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 Lyon 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 Calgary-Lyon plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 2535 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Lyon from Calgary 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

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Data analysis:

By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 654, saving $ 210 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 863). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1126).

Flight Calgary-Lyon: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 610 $ 757 good price
February$ 552 $ 654 very good price
March$ 676 $ 767 good price
April$ 740 $ 910 fair price
May$ 651 $ 747 good price
June$ 778 $ 869 fair price
July$ 1013 $ 1125 very high price
August$ 970 $ 1126 very high price
September$ 879 $ 922 fair price
October$ 700 $ 762 good price
November$ 600 $ 704 good price
December$ 864 $ 1007 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 Calgary to Lyon

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Calgary to Lyon range from $379 to $1301. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $380 to $434), 2% at the maximum price (from $1247 to $1301). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $759 to $813 (10% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Calgary->Lyon flight

There are 6 companies that serve Calgary from Lyon airport: WestJet, Air Canada, Air Transat, British Airways, Lufthansa and Kish Airline.

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Data analysis:

Of the 2535 flights analyzed in previous years, WestJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (57% of the time) on the Calgary->Lyon route.

Which day of the week to leave?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, Calgary-Lyon 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 $103. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $76.

Which day of the week to come back?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Lyon to Calgary 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 $89. Conversely, departing from Lyon on a friday may cost you an additional $109.

Top prices Calgary-Lyon

Round tripDatesPrice
Calgary → Lyon09-04 to 30-04-2025$ 761 
Calgary → Lyon12-04 to 23-04-2025$ 933 
Calgary → Lyon17-04 to 27-04-2025$ 1008 
Calgary → Lyon01-05 to 22-05-2025$ 837 
Calgary → Lyon02-05 to 22-05-2025$ 879 
Calgary → Lyon06-07 to 10-07-2025$ 1148 
Calgary → Lyon14-07 to 31-07-2025$ 812 
Calgary → Lyon10-11 to 16-11-2025$ 901 
Calgary → Lyon15-12 to 29-12-2025$ 1081 

When to book your flight Calgary - Lyon 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 5 to 6 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 Calgary-Lyon flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

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Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Calgary to Lyon, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 773 $, which is a saving of 90 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 5 to 6 months in advance, you will pay the full price (88 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Calgary to Lyon 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: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 723 $)
February

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 516 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 632), 3 to 4 months ($ 593)
March

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 693 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 715)
April

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 877 $)
May

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 634 $)
June-
July-
August

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1103 $)
September-
October

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 706 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 716)
November

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 683 $)
December

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 973 $)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Calgary->Lyon are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $32. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $63 more.

Calgary to Lyon: 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
April 2025$ 925
$709 to $1054		Find a flight
May 2025$ 859
$837 to $879		Find a flight
July 2025$ 980
$812 to $1148		Find a flight
November 2025$ 901
$901 to $901		Find a flight
December 2025$ 1081
$1081 to $1081		Find a flight

Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, july is cheaper to travel to Lyon. It may be interesting to book now to leave this month!

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