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

The average price to go to Dubai from Calgary airport is $ 1243 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1055 (in november) and $ 1574 (in december), which is a saving of $ 189 or a surplus of $ 331 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $953 to $1005 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 Dubai 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-Dubai plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 28456 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Dubai 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 ($ 1055, saving $ 189 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1243). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1574).

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

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 981 $ 1156 good price
February$ 961 $ 1141 good price
March$ 1065 $ 1235 fair price
April$ 1001 $ 1131 good price
May$ 1001 $ 1151 good price
June$ 1123 $ 1279 fair price
July$ 1321 $ 1535 high price
August$ 1249 $ 1460 high price
September$ 989 $ 1121 good price
October$ 964 $ 1080 good price
November$ 942 $ 1055 very good price
December$ 1297 $ 1574 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 Calgary to Dubai

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Calgary to Dubai range from $794 to $1905. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $794 to $847), 1% at the maximum price (from $1852 to $1905). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $953 to $1005 (12% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Calgary->Dubai flight

There are 15 companies that serve Calgary from Dubai airport: WestJet, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, KLM, Delta, British Airways, Emirates, Lufthansa, United, Kish Airline, Swiss, Air France, Iberia, Austrian Airlines and Qatar Airways.

Data analysis:

Of the 28456 flights analyzed in previous years, WestJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (30% of the time) on the Calgary->Dubai route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Calgary-Dubai 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 $43. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $53.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Dubai to Calgary 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 $48. Conversely, departing from Dubai on a saturday may cost you an additional $54.


Top prices Calgary-Dubai

Round tripDatesPrice
Calgary → Dubai14-01 to 23-01-2025$ 807 
Calgary → Dubai17-01 to 25-01-2025$ 765 
Calgary → Dubai18-01 to 27-01-2025$ 803 
Calgary → Dubai22-01 to 26-01-2025$ 754 
Calgary → Dubai23-01 to 30-01-2025$ 733 
Calgary → Dubai24-01 to 31-01-2025$ 672 
Calgary → Dubai02-02 to 09-02-2025$ 738 
Calgary → Dubai03-02 to 12-02-2025$ 706 
Calgary → Dubai05-02 to 19-02-2025$ 804 
Calgary → Dubai20-02 to 27-02-2025$ 745 


When to book your flight Calgary - Dubai to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 9 to 10 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 Calgary-Dubai 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 Calgary to Dubai, it is recommended to buy it 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 1124 $, which is a saving of 119 $ 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 (127 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Calgary to Dubai 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: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1089 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1098), 3 to 4 months ($ 1099), 5 to 6 months ($ 1143), 6 to 7 months ($ 1106)

February

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1002 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1052), 4 to 5 months ($ 1008), 5 to 6 months ($ 1043), 6 to 7 months ($ 1133), 7 to 8 months ($ 1038)

March

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1050 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1205), 2 to 3 months ($ 1204), 3 to 4 months ($ 1167), 4 to 5 months ($ 1058), 6 to 7 months ($ 1183), 7 to 8 months ($ 1227), 8 to 9 months ($ 1056)

April

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1020 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1122), 3 to 4 months ($ 1041), 5 to 6 months ($ 1092), 6 to 7 months ($ 1084)

May

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 981 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1087), 2 to 3 months ($ 1117), 3 to 4 months ($ 1072), 4 to 5 months ($ 1012), 5 to 6 months ($ 995), 7 to 8 months ($ 1007)

June

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1192 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1235), 2 to 3 months ($ 1242), 3 to 4 months ($ 1263)

July

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1330 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1497), 3 to 4 months ($ 1431), 5 to 6 months ($ 1357), 7 to 8 months ($ 1427)

August

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1216 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1381), 4 to 5 months ($ 1442), 6 to 7 months ($ 1252)

September

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 992 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1070), 2 to 3 months ($ 1040), 3 to 4 months ($ 1114), 5 to 6 months ($ 1019), 6 to 7 months ($ 1077), 7 to 8 months ($ 1059)

October

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 984 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1012), 2 to 3 months ($ 1041), 3 to 4 months ($ 1049), 4 to 5 months ($ 1026), 7 to 8 months ($ 987), 8 to 9 months ($ 1058), 9 to 10 months ($ 990)

November

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 995 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 998), 3 to 4 months ($ 1047), 7 to 8 months ($ 1043), 8 to 9 months ($ 1045), 9 to 10 months ($ 1010), 10 to 11 months ($ 1020)

December

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1454 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1535), 2 to 3 months ($ 1558), 3 to 4 months ($ 1547), 4 to 5 months ($ 1473), 5 to 6 months ($ 1485), 6 to 7 months ($ 1501), 9 to 10 months ($ 1480)

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

Data analysis:

Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Calgary->Dubai are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $18. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $24 more.



Calgary to Dubai: 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$ 1140
$952 to $1249
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December 2024$ 1446
$739 to $2185
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January 2025$ 960
$672 to $1717
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February 2025$ 957
$706 to $1295
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March 2025$ 977
$817 to $1119
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April 2025$ 1114
$972 to $1236
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May 2025$ 1020
$936 to $1129
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June 2025$ 1243
$1243 to $1243
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July 2025$ 1259
$1143 to $1579
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August 2025$ 1308
$1259 to $1411
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September 2025$ 1161
$1161 to $1161
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October 2025$ 1148
$1147 to $1148
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Data analysis:

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



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