Statistics on Calgary-Washington D. C. 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 Washington D. C. (from: Calgary)
The average price to go to Washington D. C. from Calgary airport is $ 455 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 343 (in january) and $ 844 (in july), which is a saving of $ 113 or a surplus of $ 390 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $324 to $378 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Washington D. C. before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Calgary-Washington D. C. plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 21459 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Washington D. C. from Calgary and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in january, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 343, saving $ 113 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 455). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 844).
Flight Calgary-Washington D. C.: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 294 | $ 343 the cheapest | very good price |
| February | $ 298 | $ 381 | good price |
| March | $ 340 | $ 410 | good price |
| April | $ 338 | $ 399 | good price |
| May | $ 352 | $ 404 | good price |
| June | $ 380 | $ 490 | good price |
| July | $ 484 | $ 844 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 426 | $ 609 | fair price |
| September | $ 330 | $ 435 | good price |
| October | $ 289 | $ 358 | good price |
| November | $ 298 | $ 352 | good price |
| December | $ 360 | $ 429 | good 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 Washington D. C.
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Calgary to Washington D. C. range from $216 to $756. 15% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $216 to $270), 1% at the maximum price (from $702 to $756). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $324 to $378 (21% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Calgary->Washington D. C. flight
There are 8 companies that serve Calgary from Washington D. C. airport: United, WestJet, Delta, Air Canada, American Airlines, Kish Airline, flair airlines and Alaska Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 21459 flights analyzed in previous years, United was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (39% of the time) on the Calgary->Washington D. C. route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Calgary-Washington D. C. flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 262 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Calgary-Washington D. C. 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 $76. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $194.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Washington D. C. 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 $70. Conversely, departing from Washington D. C. on a saturday may cost you an additional $154.
Top prices Calgary-Washington D. C.
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary → Washington D. C. | 08-05 to 13-05-2025 | $ 247 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Washington D. C. | 19-05 to 28-05-2025 | $ 138 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Washington D. C. | 23-05 to 28-05-2025 | $ 152 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Washington D. C. | 24-05 to 28-05-2025 | $ 223 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Washington D. C. | 01-06 to 15-06-2025 | $ 253 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Calgary → Washington D. C. | 04-06 to 25-06-2025 | $ 237 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Washington D. C. | 13-06 to 22-06-2025 | $ 242 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Washington D. C. | 04-07 to 11-07-2025 | $ 159 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Washington D. C. | 11-07 to 28-07-2025 | $ 144 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Washington D. C. | 08-08 to 13-08-2025 | $ 138 | direct flight with WestJet |
When to book your flight Calgary - Washington D. C. to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 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-Washington D. C. 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 Washington D. C., it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 389 $, which is a saving of 66 $ 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 (95 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Calgary to Washington D. C. 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: 318 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 332), 3 to 4 months ($ 319) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 313 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 330), 2 to 3 months ($ 332), 4 to 5 months ($ 322) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 366 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 392), 3 to 4 months ($ 383) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 356 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 358), 4 to 5 months ($ 370) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 369 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 391), 3 to 4 months ($ 377), 4 to 5 months ($ 373), 5 to 6 months ($ 383) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 366 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 475), 2 to 3 months ($ 478), 3 to 4 months ($ 369), 4 to 5 months ($ 412), 5 to 6 months ($ 403) |
| July | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 530 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 838), 4 to 5 months ($ 683), 5 to 6 months ($ 661) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 471 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 591), 2 to 3 months ($ 575), 3 to 4 months ($ 600), 4 to 5 months ($ 529), 6 to 7 months ($ 576) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 364 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 420), 2 to 3 months ($ 385), 4 to 5 months ($ 375), 6 to 7 months ($ 400), 7 to 8 months ($ 412) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 296 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 353), 2 to 3 months ($ 299), 3 to 4 months ($ 301), 5 to 6 months ($ 312), 6 to 7 months ($ 347), 7 to 8 months ($ 343) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 304 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 345), 2 to 3 months ($ 307), 4 to 5 months ($ 324), 5 to 6 months ($ 343), 6 to 7 months ($ 332) |
| December | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 374 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 418), 2 to 3 months ($ 410), 3 to 4 months ($ 384), 4 to 5 months ($ 384), 5 to 6 months ($ 412) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Calgary->Washington D. C. are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $9. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $15 more.
Calgary to Washington D. C.: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 317 $269 to $446 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 276 $138 to $389 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 276 $236 to $331 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 629 $144 to $920 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 459 $130 to $886 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 312 $275 to $333 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 470 $402 to $537 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april, may, june, july, august and september are cheaper to travel to Washington D. C.. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!