Statistics on Calgary-Montreal 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 Montreal (from: Calgary)
The average price to go to Montreal from Calgary airport is $ 335 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 259 (in may) and $ 428 (in december), which is a saving of $ 77 or a surplus of $ 93 (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 $167 to $222 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a monday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Montreal before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Calgary-Montreal plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Montreal from Calgary and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 259, saving $ 77 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 335). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 428).
Flight Calgary-Montreal: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 218 | $ 334 | fair price |
| February | $ 216 | $ 360 | fair price |
| March | $ 247 | $ 395 | high price |
| April | $ 229 | $ 359 | fair price |
| May | $ 178 | $ 259 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 223 | $ 283 | good price |
| July | $ 276 | $ 380 | high price |
| August | $ 277 | $ 360 | fair price |
| September | $ 219 | $ 278 | good price |
| October | $ 197 | $ 266 | good price |
| November | $ 205 | $ 319 | fair price |
| December | $ 302 | $ 428 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 Calgary to Montreal
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Calgary to Montreal range from $55 to $722. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $56 to $111), 1% at the maximum price (from $666 to $722). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $222 to $278 (16% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Calgary->Montreal flight
There are 6 companies that serve Calgary from Montreal airport: flair airlines, Porter Airlines, WestJet, Air Canada, Kish Airline and Air Transat.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, flair airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (18% of the time) on the Calgary->Montreal route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Calgary-Montreal flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 29 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Calgary-Montreal flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $17. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $30.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Montreal to Calgary 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 $27. Conversely, departing from Montreal on a saturday may cost you an additional $42.
Top prices Calgary-Montreal
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary → Montreal | 23-09 to 27-09-2024 | $ 161 | direct flight with flair airlines |
| Calgary → Montreal | 01-10 to 08-10-2024 | $ 184 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Montreal | 06-10 to 18-10-2024 | $ 165 | direct flight with flair airlines |
| Calgary → Montreal | 21-10 to 25-10-2024 | $ 146 | direct flight with flair airlines |
| Calgary → Montreal | 04-11 to 13-11-2024 | $ 192 | direct flight with Porter Airlines |
| Calgary → Montreal | 12-11 to 17-11-2024 | $ 192 | direct flight with Porter Airlines |
| Calgary → Montreal | 07-01 to 13-01-2025 | $ 185 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Montreal | 10-01 to 24-01-2025 | $ 189 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Montreal | 11-01 to 19-01-2025 | $ 180 | direct flight with Porter Airlines |
| Calgary → Montreal | 13-01 to 22-01-2025 | $ 185 | direct flight with Porter Airlines |
When to book your flight Calgary - Montreal 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 Calgary-Montreal flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Calgary to Montreal, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 270 $, which is a saving of 65 $ 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 (125 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Calgary to Montreal 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: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 240 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 260), 2 to 3 months ($ 262), 3 to 4 months ($ 296), 4 to 5 months ($ 299), 5 to 6 months ($ 280) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 261 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 271), 3 to 4 months ($ 271), 4 to 5 months ($ 313), 5 to 6 months ($ 272), 6 to 7 months ($ 262), 7 to 8 months ($ 306) |
| March | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 269 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 351), 2 to 3 months ($ 286), 3 to 4 months ($ 292), 4 to 5 months ($ 307), 5 to 6 months ($ 306), 6 to 7 months ($ 345), 7 to 8 months ($ 303) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 198 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 274), 3 to 4 months ($ 220), 5 to 6 months ($ 229), 6 to 7 months ($ 279) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 162 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 190), 4 to 5 months ($ 215), 6 to 7 months ($ 186), 7 to 8 months ($ 198) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 203 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 270), 3 to 4 months ($ 267), 4 to 5 months ($ 241), 5 to 6 months ($ 239), 7 to 8 months ($ 217), 8 to 9 months ($ 229) |
| July | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 256 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 320), 2 to 3 months ($ 335), 5 to 6 months ($ 312), 6 to 7 months ($ 288), 7 to 8 months ($ 302), 8 to 9 months ($ 323) |
| August | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 195 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 348), 2 to 3 months ($ 312), 3 to 4 months ($ 338), 6 to 7 months ($ 289), 7 to 8 months ($ 256), 8 to 9 months ($ 261) |
| September | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 206 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 253), 2 to 3 months ($ 228), 3 to 4 months ($ 237), 8 to 9 months ($ 213) |
| October | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 180 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 225), 2 to 3 months ($ 223), 3 to 4 months ($ 217), 9 to 10 months ($ 218) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 241 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 253), 2 to 3 months ($ 247), 4 to 5 months ($ 245) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 351 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 395), 3 to 4 months ($ 371), 4 to 5 months ($ 379), 5 to 6 months ($ 364) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Calgary->Montreal are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $6. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $4 more.
Calgary to Montreal: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2024 | $ 283 $161 to $449 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 228 $146 to $371 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 261 $191 to $525 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 397 $191 to $687 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 212 $180 to $283 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 303 $201 to $411 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 387 $263 to $583 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 405 $320 to $555 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 475 $312 to $509 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 505 $500 to $523 | very high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 522 $521 to $523 | very high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1987 $585 to $4751 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, october, november, december, january, february and march are cheaper to travel to Montreal. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!