Statistics on Montreal-Victoria 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 Victoria (from: Montreal)
The average price to go to Victoria from Montreal airport is $ 522 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 370 (in may) and $ 649 (in december), which is a saving of $ 152 or a surplus of $ 128 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $648 to $702 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Victoria before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Montreal-Victoria plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 19467 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Victoria from Montreal and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 370, saving $ 152 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 522). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 649).
Flight Montreal-Victoria: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 487 | $ 548 | fair price |
| February | $ 413 | $ 501 | fair price |
| March | $ 395 | $ 551 | fair price |
| April | $ 354 | $ 448 | good price |
| May | $ 320 | $ 370 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 352 | $ 445 | good price |
| July | $ 483 | $ 632 | high price |
| August | $ 525 | $ 621 | high price |
| September | $ 389 | $ 503 | fair price |
| October | $ 320 | $ 465 | fair price |
| November | $ 454 | $ 523 | fair price |
| December | $ 569 | $ 649 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 Victoria
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Montreal to Victoria range from $162 to $971. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $162 to $216), 2% at the maximum price (from $917 to $971). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $648 to $702 (12% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Montreal->Victoria flight
There are 6 companies that serve Montreal from Victoria airport: Air Canada, WestJet, Porter Airlines, flair airlines, Kish Airline and Air Transat.
Data analysis:
Of the 19467 flights analyzed in previous years, Air Canada was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (25% of the time) on the Montreal->Victoria route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Montreal-Victoria flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 242 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Montreal-Victoria flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $74. On the other hand, departing on a monday may cost you an additional $46.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Victoria to Montreal departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $75. Conversely, departing from Victoria on a friday may cost you an additional $60.
Top prices Montreal-Victoria
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal → Victoria | 15-05 to 22-05-2024 | $ 421 | layover flight with flair airlines |
| Montreal → Victoria | 22-05 to 29-05-2024 | $ 362 | layover flight with flair airlines |
| Montreal → Victoria | 24-05 to 31-05-2024 | $ 395 | layover flight with flair airlines |
| Montreal → Victoria | 01-06 to 08-06-2024 | $ 402 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → Victoria | 02-06 to 09-06-2024 | $ 401 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → Victoria | 04-06 to 11-06-2024 | $ 400 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Montreal → Victoria | 08-06 to 15-06-2024 | $ 423 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Montreal → Victoria | 11-06 to 18-06-2024 | $ 396 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Montreal → Victoria | 12-06 to 19-06-2024 | $ 380 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Montreal → Victoria | 22-06 to 26-06-2024 | $ 397 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
When to book your flight Montreal - Victoria 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 Montreal-Victoria flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Montreal to Victoria, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 417 $, which is a saving of 105 $ 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 (266 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Montreal to Victoria 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: 320 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 420) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 326 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 438) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 355 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 421) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 239 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 420), 2 to 3 months ($ 337), 3 to 4 months ($ 282) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 252 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 369), 3 to 4 months ($ 317), 4 to 5 months ($ 314) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 363 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 387), 4 to 5 months ($ 433), 5 to 6 months ($ 375) |
| July | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 447 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 533), 2 to 3 months ($ 602) |
| August | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 481 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 560), 2 to 3 months ($ 486), 3 to 4 months ($ 560) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 312 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 465), 2 to 3 months ($ 390), 8 to 9 months ($ 421) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 308 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 438), 1 to 2 months ($ 368), 3 to 4 months ($ 317), 4 to 5 months ($ 328), 5 to 6 months ($ 394), 9 to 10 months ($ 389) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 232 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 386), 2 to 3 months ($ 311), 10 to 11 months ($ 341) |
| December | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 611 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 633), 2 to 3 months ($ 627) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Montreal->Victoria are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $18. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $17 more.
Montreal to Victoria: 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 | $ 513 $362 to $708 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 716 $362 to $1191 | very high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 544 $434 to $794 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 568 $468 to $687 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 520 $458 to $597 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 519 $437 to $621 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 515 $474 to $681 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 641 $474 to $941 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 662 $652 to $670 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 662 $652 to $670 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 662 $652 to $670 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 718 $659 to $774 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, july, august, november and december are cheaper to travel to Victoria. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!