Statistics on Montreal-San Francisco 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 San Francisco (from: Montreal)
The average price to go to San Francisco from Montreal airport is $ 581 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 488 (in september) and $ 695 (in december), which is a saving of $ 94 or a surplus of $ 114 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $434 to $488 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to San Francisco before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Montreal-San Francisco plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to San Francisco from Montreal and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 488, saving $ 94 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 581). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 695).
Flight Montreal-San Francisco: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 432 | $ 590 | fair price |
| February | $ 420 | $ 527 | good price |
| March | $ 465 | $ 608 | fair price |
| April | $ 458 | $ 661 | high price |
| May | $ 441 | $ 508 | good price |
| June | $ 479 | $ 565 | fair price |
| July | $ 503 | $ 591 | fair price |
| August | $ 504 | $ 579 | fair price |
| September | $ 452 | $ 488 the cheapest | very good price |
| October | $ 445 | $ 524 | good price |
| November | $ 486 | $ 624 | fair price |
| December | $ 517 | $ 695 the most expensive | very high 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 Montreal to San Francisco
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Montreal to San Francisco range from $270 to $921. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $271 to $325), 1% at the maximum price (from $867 to $921). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $434 to $488 (18% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Montreal->San Francisco flight
There are 11 companies that serve Montreal from San Francisco airport: Air Canada, United, Air Transat, WestJet, American Airlines, Kish Airline, Porter Airlines, flair airlines, Delta, Iberia and Condor.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 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 Montreal->San Francisco route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Montreal-San Francisco flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 35 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Montreal-San Francisco 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 $22. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $28.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from San Francisco to Montreal 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 $26. Conversely, departing from San Francisco on a friday may cost you an additional $34.
Top prices Montreal-San Francisco
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal → San Francisco | 10-07 to 15-07-2024 | $ 310 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → San Francisco | 11-07 to 26-07-2024 | $ 321 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → San Francisco | 13-07 to 17-07-2024 | $ 310 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → San Francisco | 15-07 to 20-07-2024 | $ 311 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → San Francisco | 17-07 to 29-07-2024 | $ 310 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → San Francisco | 24-07 to 29-07-2024 | $ 310 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → San Francisco | 25-07 to 31-07-2024 | $ 321 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → San Francisco | 08-08 to 12-08-2024 | $ 310 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → San Francisco | 13-08 to 24-08-2024 | $ 299 | direct flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → San Francisco | 19-08 to 24-08-2024 | $ 310 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
When to book your flight Montreal - San Francisco 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 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 Montreal-San Francisco flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Montreal to San Francisco, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 533 $, which is a saving of 48 $ 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 (79 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Montreal to San Francisco 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: 455 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 541), 5 to 6 months ($ 528), 6 to 7 months ($ 530), 7 to 8 months ($ 552) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 415 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 439), 3 to 4 months ($ 435), 6 to 7 months ($ 501), 7 to 8 months ($ 487) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 475 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 538), 4 to 5 months ($ 499), 6 to 7 months ($ 552), 7 to 8 months ($ 530), 8 to 9 months ($ 568), 9 to 10 months ($ 573) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 491 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 497), 5 to 6 months ($ 501), 8 to 9 months ($ 567) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 438 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 505), 4 to 5 months ($ 458), 6 to 7 months ($ 482), 7 to 8 months ($ 499) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 458 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 560), 2 to 3 months ($ 563), 3 to 4 months ($ 540), 4 to 5 months ($ 534), 5 to 6 months ($ 493), 7 to 8 months ($ 493), 8 to 9 months ($ 532), 9 to 10 months ($ 520) |
| July | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 476 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 583), 4 to 5 months ($ 573), 5 to 6 months ($ 559), 6 to 7 months ($ 502), 7 to 8 months ($ 487), 8 to 9 months ($ 508), 9 to 10 months ($ 498) |
| August | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 480 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 571), 4 to 5 months ($ 557), 5 to 6 months ($ 568), 6 to 7 months ($ 529), 7 to 8 months ($ 501), 10 to 11 months ($ 499) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 442 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 471), 2 to 3 months ($ 476), 3 to 4 months ($ 445), 5 to 6 months ($ 484), 8 to 9 months ($ 476), 9 to 10 months ($ 482) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 460 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 497), 5 to 6 months ($ 505), 8 to 9 months ($ 520), 9 to 10 months ($ 478) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 500 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 601), 6 to 7 months ($ 618), 8 to 9 months ($ 599), 9 to 10 months ($ 579), 10 to 11 months ($ 528) |
| December | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 605 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 666), 4 to 5 months ($ 617), 5 to 6 months ($ 627), 8 to 9 months ($ 672), 9 to 10 months ($ 611), 10 to 11 months ($ 624) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Montreal->San Francisco are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $6. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $8 more.
Montreal to San Francisco: 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 | $ 480 $334 to $798 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 511 $333 to $1039 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 498 $299 to $899 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 482 $299 to $779 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 401 $325 to $551 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 403 $327 to $534 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 629 $402 to $1218 | fair price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 689 $475 to $920 | fair price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 637 $579 to $799 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 603 $596 to $698 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 623 $596 to $707 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 608 $596 to $782 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october and april are cheaper to travel to San Francisco. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!