Statistics on Vancouver-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: Vancouver)
The average price to go to Montreal from Vancouver airport is $ 323 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 281 (in october) and $ 439 (in december), which is a saving of $ 43 or a surplus of $ 116 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $264 to $317 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Montreal before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Vancouver-Montreal plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60013 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Montreal from Vancouver and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 281, saving $ 43 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 323). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 439).
Flight Vancouver-Montreal: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 208 | $ 316 | good price |
| February | $ 179 | $ 281 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 198 | $ 333 | fair price |
| April | $ 182 | $ 287 | good price |
| May | $ 216 | $ 283 | good price |
| June | $ 237 | $ 305 | good price |
| July | $ 271 | $ 349 | fair price |
| August | $ 279 | $ 353 | fair price |
| September | $ 223 | $ 309 | good price |
| October | $ 203 | $ 281 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 264 | $ 337 | fair price |
| December | $ 345 | $ 439 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 Montreal
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Vancouver to Montreal range from $53 to $685. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $53 to $106), 1% at the maximum price (from $633 to $685). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $264 to $317 (16% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->Montreal flight
There are 6 companies that serve Vancouver from Montreal airport: Porter Airlines, Kish Airline, flair airlines, Air Canada, WestJet and Air Transat.
Data analysis:
Of the 60013 flights analyzed in previous years, Porter Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (26% of the time) on the Vancouver->Montreal route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Vancouver-Montreal flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 17 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Vancouver-Montreal 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 $9. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $16.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Montreal 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 $13. Conversely, departing from Montreal on a saturday may cost you an additional $14.
Top prices Vancouver-Montreal
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver → Montreal | 07-01 to 11-01-2025 | $ 207 | direct flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver → Montreal | 15-01 to 19-01-2025 | $ 207 | direct flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver → Montreal | 16-01 to 23-01-2025 | $ 165 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Montreal | 17-01 to 21-01-2025 | $ 179 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Vancouver → Montreal | 18-01 to 22-01-2025 | $ 207 | direct flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver → Montreal | 20-01 to 24-01-2025 | $ 219 | direct flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver → Montreal | 22-01 to 29-01-2025 | $ 164 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Montreal | 25-01 to 30-01-2025 | $ 207 | direct flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver → Montreal | 05-02 to 11-02-2025 | $ 173 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Montreal | 07-02 to 11-02-2025 | $ 191 | layover flight with WestJet |
When to book your flight Vancouver - Montreal to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 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 Vancouver-Montreal flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Vancouver to Montreal, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 265 $, which is a saving of 58 $ 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 (99 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Vancouver 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: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 190 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 280), 6 to 7 months ($ 257), 10 to 11 months ($ 312) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 173 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 211), 3 to 4 months ($ 191), 4 to 5 months ($ 278), 5 to 6 months ($ 270), 6 to 7 months ($ 221), 7 to 8 months ($ 234) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 230 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 237), 4 to 5 months ($ 288), 5 to 6 months ($ 290), 6 to 7 months ($ 322), 7 to 8 months ($ 253), 8 to 9 months ($ 253), 11 to 12 months ($ 324) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 178 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 215), 4 to 5 months ($ 181), 5 to 6 months ($ 218), 6 to 7 months ($ 245) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 191 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 268), 3 to 4 months ($ 237), 4 to 5 months ($ 200) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 243 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 283), 5 to 6 months ($ 246), 6 to 7 months ($ 255), 7 to 8 months ($ 299) |
| July | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 266 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 337), 5 to 6 months ($ 320), 7 to 8 months ($ 287), 8 to 9 months ($ 302), 9 to 10 months ($ 340), 10 to 11 months ($ 349) |
| August | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 228 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 335), 2 to 3 months ($ 340), 6 to 7 months ($ 330), 7 to 8 months ($ 272), 8 to 9 months ($ 253), 10 to 11 months ($ 327) |
| September | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 221 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 240), 2 to 3 months ($ 238), 3 to 4 months ($ 278), 8 to 9 months ($ 237), 9 to 10 months ($ 244) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 207 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 274), 1 to 2 months ($ 227), 3 to 4 months ($ 224), 4 to 5 months ($ 261), 9 to 10 months ($ 219), 10 to 11 months ($ 240), 11 to 12 months ($ 281) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 232 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 255), 2 to 3 months ($ 251), 4 to 5 months ($ 288) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 378 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 410), 2 to 3 months ($ 405), 3 to 4 months ($ 412), 5 to 6 months ($ 395) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Vancouver->Montreal are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $6. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $10 more.
Vancouver 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 596 $262 to $804 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 425 $204 to $709 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 259 $164 to $491 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 317 $173 to $394 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 410 $205 to $723 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 365 $203 to $464 | very high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 446 $359 to $592 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 513 $429 to $678 | very high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 559 $417 to $621 | very high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 600 $555 to $637 | very high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 566 $536 to $599 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 546 $359 to $582 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december and january are cheaper to travel to Montreal. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!