Statistics on Calgary-Houston 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 Houston (from: Calgary)
The average price to go to Houston from Calgary airport is $ 434 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 299 (in september) and $ 605 (in march), which is a saving of $ 136 or a surplus of $ 171 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $265 to $318 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Houston before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Calgary-Houston plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 27040 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Houston from Calgary and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 299, saving $ 136 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 434). Conversely, march will be the most expensive ($ 605).
Flight Calgary-Houston: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 270 | $ 363 | good price |
| February | $ 342 | $ 485 | fair price |
| March | $ 379 | $ 605 the most expensive | very high price |
| April | $ 344 | $ 510 | high price |
| May | $ 307 | $ 426 | fair price |
| June | $ 288 | $ 368 | good price |
| July | $ 334 | $ 466 | fair price |
| August | $ 298 | $ 460 | fair price |
| September | $ 226 | $ 299 the cheapest | very good price |
| October | $ 246 | $ 347 | good price |
| November | $ 296 | $ 417 | fair price |
| December | $ 337 | $ 457 | 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 Houston
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Calgary to Houston range from $159 to $900. 10% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $159 to $212), 1% at the maximum price (from $847 to $900). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $265 to $318 (16% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Calgary->Houston flight
There are 6 companies that serve Calgary from Houston airport: WestJet, United, Air Canada, Delta, Alaska Airlines and Kish Airline.
Data analysis:
Of the 27040 flights analyzed in previous years, WestJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (69% of the time) on the Calgary->Houston route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Calgary-Houston flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 133 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Calgary-Houston flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $44. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $78.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Houston 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 $57. Conversely, departing from Houston on a saturday may cost you an additional $63.
Top prices Calgary-Houston
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary → Houston | 05-12 to 09-12-2024 | $ 230 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Houston | 08-01 to 15-01-2025 | $ 229 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Houston | 20-01 to 24-01-2025 | $ 229 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Houston | 24-01 to 30-01-2025 | $ 227 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Houston | 06-02 to 12-02-2025 | $ 226 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Houston | 08-05 to 13-05-2025 | $ 224 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Houston | 14-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 224 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Houston | 15-07 to 20-07-2025 | $ 229 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Houston | 22-07 to 29-07-2025 | $ 227 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Houston | 03-08 to 07-08-2025 | $ 229 | direct flight with WestJet |
When to book your flight Calgary - Houston to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 6 to 7 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 10 to 11 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-Houston 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 Houston, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 323 $, which is a saving of 111 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (123 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Calgary to Houston 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: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 294 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 326), 2 to 3 months ($ 322), 4 to 5 months ($ 313), 6 to 7 months ($ 310) |
| February | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 290 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 378), 3 to 4 months ($ 406), 4 to 5 months ($ 431), 5 to 6 months ($ 370) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 283 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 529), 3 to 4 months ($ 380), 4 to 5 months ($ 438), 5 to 6 months ($ 334) |
| April | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 273 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 462), 3 to 4 months ($ 367), 4 to 5 months ($ 352), 5 to 6 months ($ 312) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 365 $) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 304 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 347) |
| July | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 331 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 429), 3 to 4 months ($ 345) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 314 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 411), 2 to 3 months ($ 325) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 261 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 268), 3 to 4 months ($ 269), 4 to 5 months ($ 272) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 230 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 295), 2 to 3 months ($ 231), 4 to 5 months ($ 245), 5 to 6 months ($ 302), 6 to 7 months ($ 346) |
| November | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 282 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 361), 2 to 3 months ($ 358), 3 to 4 months ($ 332), 4 to 5 months ($ 287), 5 to 6 months ($ 313) |
| December | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 367 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 422), 2 to 3 months ($ 382), 3 to 4 months ($ 429), 4 to 5 months ($ 447), 6 to 7 months ($ 396), 7 to 8 months ($ 416) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Calgary->Houston are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $7. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $9 more.
Calgary to Houston: 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 | $ 400 $232 to $726 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 386 $227 to $1132 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 318 $227 to $997 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 447 $226 to $789 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 498 $230 to $691 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 236 $230 to $247 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 227 $224 to $231 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 230 $227 to $233 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 229 $229 to $229 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 824 $824 to $824 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, november, december, january, february, march, april, may, july and august are cheaper to travel to Houston. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!