Statistics on Vancouver-Koh Samui 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 Koh Samui (from: Vancouver)
The average price to go to Koh Samui from Vancouver airport is $ 1564 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1155 (in september) and $ 1964 (in august), which is a saving of $ 410 or a surplus of $ 400 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1111 to $1164 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Koh Samui before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Vancouver-Koh Samui plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 1721 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Koh Samui from Vancouver and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1155, saving $ 410 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1564). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1964).
Flight Vancouver-Koh Samui: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1352 | $ 1519 | fair price |
| February | $ 1208 | $ 1400 | good price |
| March | $ 1330 | $ 1599 | fair price |
| April | $ 1182 | $ 1389 | good price |
| May | $ 1214 | $ 1585 | fair price |
| June | $ 1369 | $ 1713 | fair price |
| July | $ 1569 | $ 1914 | high price |
| August | $ 1498 | $ 1964 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 965 | $ 1155 the cheapest | very good price |
| October | $ 1095 | $ 1266 | good price |
| November | $ 1058 | $ 1357 | good price |
| December | $ 1452 | $ 1900 | 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 Koh Samui
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Vancouver to Koh Samui range from $741 to $2116. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $741 to $794), 1% at the maximum price (from $2063 to $2116). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1323 to $1376 (6% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->Koh Samui flight
There are 10 companies that serve Vancouver from Koh Samui airport: Air Canada, Japan Airlines, EVA Air, China Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Philippine Airlines, ANA, flair airlines, WestJet and United.
Data analysis:
Of the 1721 flights analyzed in previous years, Air Canada was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (18% of the time) on the Vancouver->Koh Samui route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Vancouver-Koh Samui 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 $111. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $72.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Koh Samui to Vancouver 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 $119. Conversely, departing from Koh Samui on a tuesday may cost you an additional $64.
Top prices Vancouver-Koh Samui
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver → Koh Samui | 22-11 to 29-11-2024 | $ 1127 | layover flight with Air China |
| Vancouver → Koh Samui | 07-12 to 15-12-2024 | $ 1216 | layover flight with Air China |
| Vancouver → Koh Samui | 02-01 to 09-01-2025 | $ 1620 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver → Koh Samui | 10-01 to 22-01-2025 | $ 1274 | layover flight with Xiamen Airlines |
| Vancouver → Koh Samui | 07-02 to 14-02-2025 | $ 1444 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Vancouver → Koh Samui | 09-02 to 22-02-2025 | $ 1173 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver → Koh Samui | 12-02 to 21-02-2025 | $ 1171 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver → Koh Samui | 02-05 to 06-05-2025 | $ 1410 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver → Koh Samui | 06-08 to 20-08-2025 | $ 1260 | layover flight with Japan Airlines |
| Vancouver → Koh Samui | 04-10 to 17-10-2025 | $ 1073 | layover flight with Japan Airlines |
When to book your flight Vancouver - Koh Samui to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 8 to 9 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-Koh Samui flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Vancouver to Koh Samui, it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 1185 $, which is a saving of 379 $ 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 (154 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Vancouver to Koh Samui 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 | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1598 $) |
| April | - |
| May | - |
| June | - |
| July | - |
| August | - |
| September | - |
| October | - |
| November | - |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Vancouver->Koh Samui are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $44. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $58 more.
Vancouver to Koh Samui: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 3910 $1216 to $8273 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1329 $1120 to $1620 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1210 $1138 to $1444 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1410 $1410 to $1410 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1260 $1260 to $1260 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1073 $1073 to $1073 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, january, february, may, august and october are cheaper to travel to Koh Samui. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!