Statistics on Calgary-Sofia 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 Sofia (from: Calgary)
The average price to go to Sofia from Calgary airport is $ 950 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 733 (in june) and $ 1372 (in july), which is a saving of $ 218 or a surplus of $ 422 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $538 to $591 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Sofia before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Calgary-Sofia plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 1619 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Sofia from Calgary and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in june, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 733, saving $ 218 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 950). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1372).
Flight Calgary-Sofia: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 640 | $ 810 | good price |
| February | $ 717 | $ 799 | good price |
| March | $ 979 | $ 1092 | fair price |
| April | $ 903 | $ 1055 | fair price |
| May | $ 614 | $ 754 | good price |
| June | $ 536 | $ 733 the cheapest | very good price |
| July | $ 1086 | $ 1372 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1145 | $ 1290 | high price |
| September | $ 914 | $ 1022 | fair price |
| October | $ 662 | $ 749 | good price |
| November | $ 673 | $ 747 | good price |
| December | $ 824 | $ 980 | 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 Sofia
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Calgary to Sofia range from $430 to $1451. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $430 to $484), 2% at the maximum price (from $1397 to $1451). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $753 to $806 (7% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Calgary->Sofia flight
There are 4 companies that serve Calgary from Sofia airport: WestJet, Air Canada, Air Transat and Kish Airline.
Data analysis:
Of the 1619 flights analyzed in previous years, WestJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (71% of the time) on the Calgary->Sofia route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Calgary-Sofia 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 $118. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $90.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Sofia to Calgary departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $93. Conversely, departing from Sofia on a sunday may cost you an additional $80.
Top prices Calgary-Sofia
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary → Sofia | 12-05 to 19-05-2024 | $ 811 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Sofia | 14-05 to 28-05-2024 | $ 768 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Sofia | 20-05 to 31-05-2024 | $ 738 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Sofia | 21-05 to 28-05-2024 | $ 675 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Sofia | 05-06 to 19-06-2024 | $ 871 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Calgary → Sofia | 18-06 to 28-06-2024 | $ 1072 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Sofia | 19-06 to 27-06-2024 | $ 1047 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Sofia | 09-09 to 23-09-2024 | $ 949 | layover flight with WestJet |
When to book your flight Calgary - Sofia 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 5 to 6 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-Sofia flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Calgary to Sofia, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 788 $, which is a saving of 162 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 5 to 6 months in advance, you will pay the full price (341 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Calgary to Sofia 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: 647 $) |
| February | - |
| March | - |
| April | - |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 630 $) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 548 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 624) |
| July | - |
| August | - |
| September | - |
| October | - |
| November | - |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Calgary->Sofia are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $68. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $108 more.
Calgary to Sofia: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 729 $657 to $811 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 997 $871 to $1072 | very high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 949 $949 to $949 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may and september are cheaper to travel to Sofia. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!