Statistics on Toronto-Calgary 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 Calgary (from: Toronto)
The average price to go to Calgary from Toronto airport is $ 228 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 191 (in february) and $ 297 (in december), which is a saving of $ 37 or a surplus of $ 69 (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 $54 to $108 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a tuesday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Calgary before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Toronto-Calgary plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 64397 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Calgary from Toronto and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 191, saving $ 37 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 228). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 297).
Flight Toronto-Calgary: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 118 | $ 195 | good price |
| February | $ 109 | $ 191 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 123 | $ 216 | good price |
| April | $ 104 | $ 200 | good price |
| May | $ 113 | $ 202 | good price |
| June | $ 137 | $ 203 | good price |
| July | $ 207 | $ 272 | high price |
| August | $ 198 | $ 256 | fair price |
| September | $ 139 | $ 194 | good price |
| October | $ 128 | $ 212 | good price |
| November | $ 151 | $ 288 | high price |
| December | $ 202 | $ 297 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 Toronto to Calgary
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Toronto to Calgary range from $54 to $593. 24% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $54 to $108), 1% at the maximum price (from $539 to $593). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $54 to $108 (24% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Toronto->Calgary flight
There are 6 companies that serve Toronto from Calgary airport: flair airlines, Kish Airline, Porter Airlines, WestJet, Air Canada and Air Transat.
Data analysis:
Of the 64397 flights analyzed in previous years, flair airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (30% of the time) on the Toronto->Calgary route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Toronto-Calgary 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 $8. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $13.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Calgary to Toronto 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 $11. Conversely, departing from Calgary on a sunday may cost you an additional $9.
Top prices Toronto-Calgary
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto → Calgary | 23-10 to 29-10-2024 | $ 155 | direct flight with flair airlines |
| Toronto → Calgary | 03-12 to 10-12-2024 | $ 128 | direct flight with flair airlines |
| Toronto → Calgary | 08-01 to 14-01-2025 | $ 158 | direct flight with flair airlines |
| Toronto → Calgary | 10-01 to 15-01-2025 | $ 119 | direct flight with flair airlines |
| Toronto → Calgary | 13-01 to 25-01-2025 | $ 110 | direct flight with flair airlines |
| Toronto → Calgary | 15-01 to 27-01-2025 | $ 124 | direct flight with flair airlines |
| Toronto → Calgary | 17-01 to 23-01-2025 | $ 128 | direct flight with flair airlines |
| Toronto → Calgary | 22-01 to 29-01-2025 | $ 127 | direct flight with flair airlines |
| Toronto → Calgary | 03-02 to 09-02-2025 | $ 120 | direct flight with flair airlines |
| Toronto → Calgary | 16-02 to 21-02-2025 | $ 159 | direct flight with flair airlines |
When to book your flight Toronto - Calgary to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 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 Toronto-Calgary 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 Toronto to Calgary, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 152 $, which is a saving of 76 $ 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 (201 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Toronto to Calgary 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: 108 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 181), 2 to 3 months ($ 141), 3 to 4 months ($ 157), 4 to 5 months ($ 143), 5 to 6 months ($ 146) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 105 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 122), 3 to 4 months ($ 133), 4 to 5 months ($ 146), 5 to 6 months ($ 162), 6 to 7 months ($ 158) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 107 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 151), 2 to 3 months ($ 121), 4 to 5 months ($ 162) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 102 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 159), 2 to 3 months ($ 113), 3 to 4 months ($ 109), 5 to 6 months ($ 156) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 95 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 191), 2 to 3 months ($ 144), 3 to 4 months ($ 120), 4 to 5 months ($ 115), 6 to 7 months ($ 135), 7 to 8 months ($ 178) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 127 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 198), 3 to 4 months ($ 178), 4 to 5 months ($ 143), 5 to 6 months ($ 150), 7 to 8 months ($ 173) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 220 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 235), 5 to 6 months ($ 228), 6 to 7 months ($ 226), 8 to 9 months ($ 222), 9 to 10 months ($ 264) |
| August | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 200 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 250), 1 to 2 months ($ 246), 2 to 3 months ($ 212), 3 to 4 months ($ 255), 6 to 7 months ($ 214), 8 to 9 months ($ 221), 9 to 10 months ($ 240) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 108 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 175), 1 to 2 months ($ 133), 2 to 3 months ($ 124), 4 to 5 months ($ 194), 7 to 8 months ($ 176), 8 to 9 months ($ 189) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 99 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 199), 1 to 2 months ($ 131), 2 to 3 months ($ 128), 3 to 4 months ($ 107), 5 to 6 months ($ 159) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 111 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 221), 1 to 2 months ($ 131), 2 to 3 months ($ 131), 4 to 5 months ($ 121), 5 to 6 months ($ 130), 6 to 7 months ($ 177) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 187 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 229), 1 to 2 months ($ 256), 2 to 3 months ($ 211), 4 to 5 months ($ 226), 5 to 6 months ($ 243), 6 to 7 months ($ 228), 7 to 8 months ($ 278) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Toronto->Calgary are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $2. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $4 more.
Toronto to Calgary: 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 | $ 286 $218 to $485 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 291 $198 to $607 | very high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 380 $303 to $458 | very high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 392 $295 to $465 | very high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 357 $293 to $430 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 292 $155 to $671 | very high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 379 $179 to $1120 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 375 $124 to $1964 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 251 $110 to $518 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 277 $114 to $542 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 544 $247 to $1507 | very high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 409 $360 to $521 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, no month is currently cheaper. We therefore advise you to wait for prices to drop before booking your flight to Calgary.