Statistics on Vancouver-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: Vancouver)
The average price to go to Houston from Vancouver airport is $ 539 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 459 (in october) and $ 700 (in march), which is a saving of $ 81 or a surplus of $ 161 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $469 to $521 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Houston before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Vancouver-Houston plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 28933 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Houston from Vancouver and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 459, saving $ 81 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 539). Conversely, march will be the most expensive ($ 700).
Flight Vancouver-Houston: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 361 | $ 475 | good price |
| February | $ 384 | $ 523 | fair price |
| March | $ 493 | $ 700 the most expensive | very high price |
| April | $ 400 | $ 529 | fair price |
| May | $ 430 | $ 559 | fair price |
| June | $ 409 | $ 534 | fair price |
| July | $ 447 | $ 575 | fair price |
| August | $ 403 | $ 522 | fair price |
| September | $ 378 | $ 495 | good price |
| October | $ 379 | $ 459 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 389 | $ 463 | good price |
| December | $ 458 | $ 634 | 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 Vancouver to Houston
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Vancouver to Houston range from $208 to $1147. 5% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $209 to $261), 1% at the maximum price (from $1094 to $1147). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $469 to $521 (14% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->Houston flight
There are 6 companies that serve Vancouver from Houston airport: Air Canada, United, WestJet, Delta, flair airlines and Alaska Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 28933 flights analyzed in previous years, Air Canada was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (41% of the time) on the Vancouver->Houston route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Vancouver-Houston flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 171 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Vancouver-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 $66. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $69.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Houston to Vancouver 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 $40. Conversely, departing from Houston on a thursday may cost you an additional $39.
Top prices Vancouver-Houston
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver → Houston | 12-12 to 20-12-2024 | $ 426 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Houston | 08-01 to 15-01-2025 | $ 528 | direct flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver → Houston | 14-01 to 20-01-2025 | $ 529 | direct flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver → Houston | 15-01 to 20-01-2025 | $ 533 | direct flight with United |
| Vancouver → Houston | 20-01 to 28-01-2025 | $ 461 | direct flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver → Houston | 23-01 to 27-01-2025 | $ 281 | layover flight with flair airlines |
| Vancouver → Houston | 11-02 to 18-02-2025 | $ 529 | direct flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver → Houston | 08-03 to 20-03-2025 | $ 457 | direct flight with United |
| Vancouver → Houston | 09-03 to 14-03-2025 | $ 525 | direct flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver → Houston | 16-04 to 21-04-2025 | $ 484 | direct flight with Air Canada |
When to book your flight Vancouver - Houston to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 4 to 5 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 Vancouver-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 Vancouver to Houston, it is recommended to buy it 4 to 5 months before departure (it is then on average 461 $, which is a saving of 78 $ 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 (128 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Vancouver 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: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 432 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 436), 3 to 4 months ($ 460), 4 to 5 months ($ 460) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 414 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 498), 3 to 4 months ($ 444), 4 to 5 months ($ 464), 5 to 6 months ($ 460) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 517 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 665), 3 to 4 months ($ 543), 5 to 6 months ($ 593), 6 to 7 months ($ 562), 7 to 8 months ($ 581) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 384 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 515), 2 to 3 months ($ 519), 3 to 4 months ($ 467), 5 to 6 months ($ 422), 6 to 7 months ($ 454) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 377 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 517), 2 to 3 months ($ 536), 3 to 4 months ($ 555) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 459 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 460), 3 to 4 months ($ 513), 4 to 5 months ($ 520) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 492 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 502), 3 to 4 months ($ 527), 4 to 5 months ($ 535), 5 to 6 months ($ 511) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 436 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 438), 3 to 4 months ($ 455), 4 to 5 months ($ 489), 5 to 6 months ($ 487) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 398 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 425), 3 to 4 months ($ 421), 4 to 5 months ($ 447), 5 to 6 months ($ 461), 6 to 7 months ($ 476) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 364 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 436), 2 to 3 months ($ 410), 3 to 4 months ($ 380), 5 to 6 months ($ 437) |
| November | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 406 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 412), 2 to 3 months ($ 419), 3 to 4 months ($ 438), 5 to 6 months ($ 427), 6 to 7 months ($ 429), 7 to 8 months ($ 439) |
| December | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 529 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 554), 3 to 4 months ($ 553), 4 to 5 months ($ 616), 6 to 7 months ($ 589) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Vancouver->Houston are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $13. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $10 more.
Vancouver 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 787 $291 to $1231 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 564 $281 to $790 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 594 $529 to $676 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 544 $398 to $617 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 504 $357 to $582 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 742 $617 to $778 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 747 $747 to $747 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, march and april are cheaper to travel to Houston. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!