Statistics on Calgary-Boston 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 Boston (from: Calgary)
The average price to go to Boston from Calgary airport is $ 417 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 334 (in january) and $ 603 (in august), which is a saving of $ 84 or a surplus of $ 187 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $318 to $371 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Boston before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Calgary-Boston plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 12028 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Boston from Calgary and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in january, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 334, saving $ 84 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 417). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 603).
Flight Calgary-Boston: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 276 | $ 334 the cheapest | very good price |
| February | $ 321 | $ 363 | good price |
| March | $ 332 | $ 386 | good price |
| April | $ 333 | $ 385 | good price |
| May | $ 334 | $ 400 | good price |
| June | $ 363 | $ 467 | fair price |
| July | $ 424 | $ 529 | high price |
| August | $ 449 | $ 603 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 326 | $ 414 | good price |
| October | $ 269 | $ 342 | good price |
| November | $ 294 | $ 349 | good price |
| December | $ 338 | $ 424 | 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 Boston
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Calgary to Boston range from $159 to $741. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $159 to $212), 1% at the maximum price (from $688 to $741). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $371 to $424 (18% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Calgary->Boston flight
There are 9 companies that serve Calgary from Boston airport: WestJet, Porter Airlines, United, Air Canada, Delta, Kish Airline, flair airlines, Emirates and Alaska Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 12028 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 Calgary->Boston route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Calgary-Boston flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 205 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Calgary-Boston 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 $57. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $58.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Boston 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 $36. Conversely, departing from Boston on a thursday may cost you an additional $26.
Top prices Calgary-Boston
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary → Boston | 03-12 to 17-12-2024 | $ 327 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Calgary → Boston | 06-12 to 12-12-2024 | $ 380 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Boston | 11-12 to 17-12-2024 | $ 300 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Boston | 12-12 to 16-12-2024 | $ 324 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Boston | 13-12 to 18-12-2024 | $ 335 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Boston | 15-12 to 19-12-2024 | $ 377 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Calgary → Boston | 20-01 to 25-01-2025 | $ 314 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Boston | 21-01 to 27-01-2025 | $ 324 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Boston | 04-03 to 11-03-2025 | $ 333 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Calgary → Boston | 13-03 to 26-03-2025 | $ 372 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
When to book your flight Calgary - Boston 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 Calgary-Boston 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 Calgary to Boston, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 370 $, which is a saving of 47 $ 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 (83 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Calgary to Boston 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: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 303 $) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 316 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 340) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 326 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 351), 3 to 4 months ($ 329) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 318 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 346), 3 to 4 months ($ 339) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 325 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 356), 3 to 4 months ($ 328) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 368 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 438), 3 to 4 months ($ 369) |
| July | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 413 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 495), 3 to 4 months ($ 452) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 452 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 578), 2 to 3 months ($ 499), 4 to 5 months ($ 587), 6 to 7 months ($ 517) |
| September | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 332 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 383), 3 to 4 months ($ 407), 4 to 5 months ($ 398) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 296 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 316) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 307 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 334), 3 to 4 months ($ 336) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 367 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 396), 2 to 3 months ($ 399) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Calgary->Boston are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $8. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $10 more.
Calgary to Boston: 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 | $ 423 $410 to $438 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 488 $299 to $813 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 422 $314 to $627 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 392 $364 to $412 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 424 $333 to $487 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 456 $422 to $470 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 407 $392 to $420 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 485 $473 to $514 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 460 $402 to $516 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 433 $433 to $433 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 454 $389 to $520 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, july and august are cheaper to travel to Boston. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!