Statistics on Vancouver-Bilbao 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 Bilbao (from: Vancouver)
The average price to go to Bilbao from Vancouver airport is $ 893 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 712 (in november) and $ 1246 (in july), which is a saving of $ 182 or a surplus of $ 353 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $738 to $791 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Bilbao before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Vancouver-Bilbao plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 2198 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Bilbao from Vancouver and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 712, saving $ 182 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 893). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1246).
Flight Vancouver-Bilbao: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 645 | $ 749 | good price |
| February | $ 640 | $ 729 | good price |
| March | $ 716 | $ 810 | good price |
| April | $ 702 | $ 795 | good price |
| May | $ 719 | $ 807 | good price |
| June | $ 812 | $ 940 | fair price |
| July | $ 1010 | $ 1246 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1003 | $ 1145 | high price |
| September | $ 813 | $ 874 | good price |
| October | $ 695 | $ 755 | good price |
| November | $ 653 | $ 712 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 878 | $ 1154 | 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 Bilbao
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Vancouver to Bilbao range from $527 to $1476. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $527 to $580), 1% at the maximum price (from $1423 to $1476). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $738 to $791 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->Bilbao flight
There are 8 companies that serve Vancouver from Bilbao airport: WestJet, Lufthansa, Air Canada, Air France, KLM, Air Transat, flair airlines and British Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 2198 flights analyzed in previous years, WestJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (43% of the time) on the Vancouver->Bilbao route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Vancouver-Bilbao flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $47. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $91.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Bilbao 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 $93. Conversely, departing from Bilbao on a saturday may cost you an additional $98.
Top prices Vancouver-Bilbao
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver → Bilbao | 22-11 to 29-11-2024 | $ 1171 | layover flight with flair airlines |
| Vancouver → Barcelona | 21-01 to 28-01-2025 | $ 464 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Bilbao | 10-02 to 15-02-2025 | $ 601 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Bilbao | 09-03 to 15-03-2025 | $ 745 | layover flight with Air Transat |
| Vancouver → Bilbao | 10-06 to 20-06-2025 | $ 847 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Bilbao | 04-07 to 12-07-2025 | $ 1089 | layover flight with Air Transat |
| Vancouver → Bilbao | 18-07 to 27-07-2025 | $ 1180 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Vancouver → Bilbao | 01-10 to 13-10-2025 | $ 1012 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Vancouver → Bilbao | 10-10 to 27-10-2025 | $ 1060 | layover flight with Air France |
| Vancouver → Bilbao | 11-10 to 27-10-2025 | $ 1035 | layover flight with Swiss |
When to book your flight Vancouver - Bilbao 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-Bilbao 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 Vancouver to Bilbao, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 814 $, which is a saving of 79 $ 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 (114 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Vancouver to Bilbao 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 | - |
| March | - |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 752 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 770) |
| May | - |
| June | - |
| July | - |
| August | - |
| September | - |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 716 $) |
| November | - |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Vancouver->Bilbao are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $46. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $47 more.
Vancouver to Bilbao: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 2025 | $ 601 $601 to $601 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 745 $745 to $745 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 847 $847 to $847 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1134 $1089 to $1180 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1036 $1012 to $1060 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february, march, june and july are cheaper to travel to Bilbao. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!