Statistics on Vancouver-Seattle 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 Seattle (from: Vancouver)
The average price to go to Seattle from Vancouver airport is $ 313 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 298 (in october) and $ 323 (in february), which is a saving of $ 15 or a surplus of $ 11 (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 $212 to $265 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a sunday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Seattle before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Vancouver-Seattle plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 49381 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Seattle from Vancouver and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 298, saving $ 15 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 313). Conversely, february will be the most expensive ($ 323).
Flight Vancouver-Seattle: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 295 | $ 312 | fair price |
| February | $ 312 | $ 323 the most expensive | very high price |
| March | $ 253 | $ 317 | fair price |
| April | $ 243 | $ 313 | fair price |
| May | $ 244 | $ 299 | fair price |
| June | $ 245 | $ 309 | fair price |
| July | $ 258 | $ 319 | fair price |
| August | $ 241 | $ 309 | fair price |
| September | $ 241 | $ 316 | fair price |
| October | $ 241 | $ 298 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 246 | $ 314 | fair price |
| December | $ 255 | $ 317 | 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 Seattle
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Vancouver to Seattle range from $159 to $582. 11% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $159 to $212), 1% at the maximum price (from $529 to $582). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $212 to $265 (33% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->Seattle flight
There are 6 companies that serve Vancouver from Seattle airport: Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, harbour air, Delta, WestJet and United.
Data analysis:
Of the 49381 flights analyzed in previous years, Air Canada was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (28% of the time) on the Vancouver->Seattle route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Vancouver-Seattle flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $9. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $17.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Seattle to Vancouver departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date, you will save an average of $11. Conversely, departing from Seattle on a saturday may cost you an additional $11.
Top prices Vancouver-Seattle
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver → Seattle | 01-12 to 08-12-2024 | $ 226 | direct flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Vancouver → Seattle | 12-12 to 19-12-2024 | $ 228 | direct flight with Delta |
| Vancouver → Seattle | 25-12 to 29-12-2024 | $ 211 | direct flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Vancouver → Seattle | 27-12 to 31-12-2024 | $ 219 | direct flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver → Seattle | 09-01 to 16-01-2025 | $ 211 | direct flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Vancouver → Seattle | 17-01 to 26-01-2025 | $ 203 | direct flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver → Seattle | 18-01 to 26-01-2025 | $ 209 | direct flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Vancouver → Seattle | 22-01 to 26-01-2025 | $ 210 | direct flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Vancouver → Seattle | 23-01 to 30-01-2025 | $ 198 | direct flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Vancouver → Seattle | 01-02 to 07-02-2025 | $ 228 | direct flight with Delta |
When to book your flight Vancouver - Seattle 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 Vancouver-Seattle 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 Seattle, it is recommended to buy it 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 279 $, which is a saving of 34 $ 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 (40 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Vancouver to Seattle 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: 246 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 300), 5 to 6 months ($ 248), 6 to 7 months ($ 249) |
| February | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 249 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 295), 5 to 6 months ($ 254) |
| March | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 271 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 283), 4 to 5 months ($ 310), 5 to 6 months ($ 296), 6 to 7 months ($ 295), 7 to 8 months ($ 272) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 261 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 307) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 249 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 252), 2 to 3 months ($ 250), 3 to 4 months ($ 260), 5 to 6 months ($ 298), 9 to 10 months ($ 265), 10 to 11 months ($ 264) |
| June | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 242 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 289), 2 to 3 months ($ 264), 3 to 4 months ($ 284), 4 to 5 months ($ 271), 6 to 7 months ($ 260), 7 to 8 months ($ 280), 8 to 9 months ($ 276), 9 to 10 months ($ 308), 10 to 11 months ($ 308) |
| July | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 258 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 308), 2 to 3 months ($ 313), 3 to 4 months ($ 302), 4 to 5 months ($ 285), 5 to 6 months ($ 286), 7 to 8 months ($ 291), 9 to 10 months ($ 297), 10 to 11 months ($ 280) |
| August | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 258 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 272), 2 to 3 months ($ 308), 5 to 6 months ($ 301), 6 to 7 months ($ 272), 7 to 8 months ($ 262), 9 to 10 months ($ 282), 10 to 11 months ($ 278) |
| September | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 264 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 281), 2 to 3 months ($ 285), 3 to 4 months ($ 316), 4 to 5 months ($ 294), 5 to 6 months ($ 312), 6 to 7 months ($ 280), 8 to 9 months ($ 296), 9 to 10 months ($ 296), 10 to 11 months ($ 310) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 258 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 273), 2 to 3 months ($ 271), 4 to 5 months ($ 270), 5 to 6 months ($ 267), 6 to 7 months ($ 262), 8 to 9 months ($ 263) |
| November | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 270 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 285), 2 to 3 months ($ 310), 3 to 4 months ($ 292), 4 to 5 months ($ 277), 5 to 6 months ($ 280) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 267 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 317), 2 to 3 months ($ 316), 5 to 6 months ($ 294), 6 to 7 months ($ 295), 7 to 8 months ($ 277) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Vancouver->Seattle are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $7. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $9 more.
Vancouver to Seattle: 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 | $ 424 $297 to $526 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 305 $211 to $576 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 350 $198 to $505 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 379 $203 to $485 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 391 $228 to $486 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 252 $241 to $284 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 263 $241 to $306 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 301 $284 to $306 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 254 $243 to $276 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 308 $305 to $310 | fair price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 297 $277 to $312 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 284 $241 to $306 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, april, may, june, july, september and october are cheaper to travel to Seattle. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!