Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Zurich (from: Calgary)

The average price to go to Zurich from Calgary airport is $ 940 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 755 (in november) and $ 1217 (in july), which is a saving of $ 186 or a surplus of $ 278 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $791 to $843 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday 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 Zurich 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-Zurich plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 8687 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Zurich 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 ($ 755, saving $ 186 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 940). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1217).

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

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 695 $ 802 good price
February$ 710 $ 792 good price
March$ 805 $ 906 fair price
April$ 814 $ 881 good price
May$ 783 $ 873 good price
June$ 903 $ 1009 fair price
July$ 1075 $ 1217 very high price
August$ 1057 $ 1210 high price
September$ 896 $ 998 fair price
October$ 771 $ 838 good price
November$ 682 $ 755 very good price
December$ 871 $ 1003 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 Zurich

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Calgary to Zurich range from $580 to $1476. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $580 to $633), 1% at the maximum price (from $1423 to $1476). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $791 to $843 (10% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Calgary->Zurich flight

There are 10 companies that serve Calgary from Zurich airport: WestJet, Air Canada, Swiss, Condor, Kish Airline, Air Transat, flair airlines, Lufthansa, KLM and United.

Data analysis:

Of the 8687 flights analyzed in previous years, WestJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (47% of the time) on the Calgary->Zurich route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Calgary-Zurich flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 422 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Calgary-Zurich 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 $55. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $83.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Zurich to Calgary departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $56. Conversely, departing from Zurich on a sunday may cost you an additional $67.


Top prices Calgary-Zurich

Round tripDatesPrice
Calgary → Zurich21-11 to 28-11-2024$ 622 
Calgary → Zurich02-12 to 08-12-2024$ 693 
Calgary → Zurich06-01 to 18-01-2025$ 679 
Calgary → Zurich10-01 to 17-01-2025$ 657 
Calgary → Zurich13-01 to 29-01-2025$ 561 
Calgary → Zurich15-01 to 22-01-2025$ 655 
Calgary → Zurich11-02 to 27-02-2025$ 617 
Calgary → Zurich02-04 to 16-04-2025$ 690 
Calgary → Zurich03-04 to 10-04-2025$ 673 
Calgary → Zurich15-04 to 22-04-2025$ 696 


When to book your flight Calgary - Zurich 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 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-Zurich 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 Zurich, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 879 $, which is a saving of 61 $ 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 (227 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Calgary to Zurich 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: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 737 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 748), 3 to 4 months ($ 748)

February

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 705 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 748)

March

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 813 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 862), 2 to 3 months ($ 844), 3 to 4 months ($ 863)

April

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 834 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 842), 3 to 4 months ($ 858)

May

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 822 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 830), 3 to 4 months ($ 849)

June

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 930 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 992), 3 to 4 months ($ 930), 4 to 5 months ($ 957)

July

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1142 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1211), 3 to 4 months ($ 1170)

August

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1112 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1174), 2 to 3 months ($ 1142), 3 to 4 months ($ 1138), 4 to 5 months ($ 1155), 5 to 6 months ($ 1134)

September

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 933 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 935), 4 to 5 months ($ 952), 6 to 7 months ($ 953)

October

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 774 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 805)

November

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 685 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 712), 3 to 4 months ($ 709)

December

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 921 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 945)

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

Data analysis:

Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Calgary->Zurich are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $21. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $21 more.



Calgary to Zurich: 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
November 2024$ 749
$749 to $749
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December 2024$ 801
$693 to $1223
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January 2025$ 744
$561 to $1164
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February 2025$ 617
$617 to $617
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March 2025$ 715
$715 to $715
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April 2025$ 698
$673 to $716
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May 2025$ 838
$794 to $887
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June 2025$ 1149
$1148 to $1150
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August 2025$ 1134
$1006 to $1263
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September 2025$ 1096
$970 to $1328
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, december, january, february, march, april, may and august are cheaper to travel to Zurich. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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