Statistics on Calgary-Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg (from: Calgary)
The average price to go to Johannesburg from Calgary airport is $ 1459 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1224 (in november) and $ 1763 (in july), which is a saving of $ 235 or a surplus of $ 304 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1164 to $1217 and it is generally more economical to leave on a sunday and return on a sunday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Johannesburg before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Calgary-Johannesburg plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 5824 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Johannesburg from Calgary and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1224, saving $ 235 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1459). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1763).
Flight Calgary-Johannesburg: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1181 | $ 1381 | fair price |
| February | $ 1160 | $ 1345 | fair price |
| March | $ 1182 | $ 1383 | fair price |
| April | $ 1278 | $ 1414 | fair price |
| May | $ 1165 | $ 1289 | good price |
| June | $ 1345 | $ 1522 | fair price |
| July | $ 1532 | $ 1763 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1561 | $ 1761 | high price |
| September | $ 1258 | $ 1367 | fair price |
| October | $ 1222 | $ 1430 | fair price |
| November | $ 1093 | $ 1224 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1393 | $ 1631 | 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 Calgary to Johannesburg
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Calgary to Johannesburg range from $952 to $2063. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $953 to $1005), 1% at the maximum price (from $2010 to $2063). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1270 to $1323 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Calgary->Johannesburg flight
There are 15 companies that serve Calgary from Johannesburg airport: KLM, WestJet, Air Canada, Delta, Lufthansa, Swiss, United, British Airways, Iberia, Qatar Airways, Alaska Airlines, Air France, Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines and Condor.
Data analysis:
Of the 5824 flights analyzed in previous years, KLM was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (19% of the time) on the Calgary->Johannesburg route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Calgary-Johannesburg flights departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday as your departure date, you can save an average of $42. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $62.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Johannesburg to Calgary departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date, you will save an average of $110. Conversely, departing from Johannesburg on a friday may cost you an additional $83.
Top prices Calgary-Johannesburg
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary → Johannesburg | 22-11 to 29-11-2024 | $ 1309 | layover flight with KLM |
| Calgary → Johannesburg | 04-12 to 29-12-2024 | $ 1274 | layover flight with Swiss |
| Calgary → Johannesburg | 08-01 to 22-01-2025 | $ 1323 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Calgary → Johannesburg | 01-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 1292 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Calgary → Johannesburg | 07-02 to 18-02-2025 | $ 943 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Calgary → Johannesburg | 08-02 to 18-02-2025 | $ 992 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Calgary → Johannesburg | 17-02 to 24-02-2025 | $ 1012 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Johannesburg | 12-04 to 20-04-2025 | $ 1224 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Calgary → Johannesburg | 08-05 to 22-05-2025 | $ 932 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Calgary → Johannesburg | 01-08 to 22-08-2025 | $ 1295 | layover flight with Air Canada |
When to book your flight Calgary - Johannesburg to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 4 to 5 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 Calgary-Johannesburg flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Calgary to Johannesburg, it is recommended to buy it 4 to 5 months before departure (it is then on average 1344 $, which is a saving of 115 $ 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 (182 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Calgary to Johannesburg 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 | - |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1311 $) |
| March | - |
| April | - |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1144 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1186) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1443 $) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1334 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1635) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1647 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1740) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1360 $) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1339 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1385) |
| November | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1145 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1153), 2 to 3 months ($ 1171), 3 to 4 months ($ 1169) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1374 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1612), 2 to 3 months ($ 1578), 3 to 4 months ($ 1490), 5 to 6 months ($ 1537) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Calgary->Johannesburg are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $48. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $40 more.
Calgary to Johannesburg: 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 | $ 1309 $1309 to $1309 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1640 $1236 to $2381 | fair price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1586 $1323 to $1809 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1034 $927 to $1292 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1374 $1337 to $1410 | fair price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1224 $1224 to $1224 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 932 $932 to $932 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1295 $1295 to $1295 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1718 $1718 to $1718 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1392 $1392 to $1392 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february, april, may, august and october are cheaper to travel to Johannesburg. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!