Statistics on Vancouver-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: Vancouver)
The average price to go to Victoria from Vancouver airport is $ 199 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 169 (in october) and $ 253 (in january), which is a saving of $ 31 or a surplus of $ 54 (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 $162 to $216 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a monday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Victoria before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Vancouver-Victoria plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 45345 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Victoria from Vancouver and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 169, saving $ 31 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 199). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 253).
Flight Vancouver-Victoria: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 160 | $ 253 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 156 | $ 223 | fair price |
| March | $ 154 | $ 208 | fair price |
| April | $ 156 | $ 219 | fair price |
| May | $ 156 | $ 190 | fair price |
| June | $ 161 | $ 187 | good price |
| July | $ 158 | $ 199 | fair price |
| August | $ 158 | $ 183 | good price |
| September | $ 153 | $ 180 | good price |
| October | $ 156 | $ 169 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 160 | $ 180 | good price |
| December | $ 157 | $ 199 | 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 Vancouver to Victoria
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Vancouver to Victoria range from $54 to $702. 6% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $54 to $108), 2% at the maximum price (from $648 to $702). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $162 to $216 (40% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->Victoria flight
There are 5 companies that serve Vancouver from Victoria airport: harbour air, pacific coastal airlines, WestJet, air north and Air Canada.
Data analysis:
Of the 45345 flights analyzed in previous years, harbour air was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (20% of the time) on the Vancouver->Victoria route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Vancouver-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 $8. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $20.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Victoria to Vancouver 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 $11. Conversely, departing from Victoria on a saturday may cost you an additional $26.
Top prices Vancouver-Victoria
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver → Victoria | 16-05 to 20-05-2024 | $ 112 | direct flight with air north |
| Vancouver → Victoria | 14-06 to 20-06-2024 | $ 143 | direct flight with air north |
| Vancouver → Victoria | 13-08 to 19-08-2024 | $ 149 | direct flight with pacific coastal airlines |
| Vancouver → Victoria | 22-08 to 27-08-2024 | $ 101 | direct flight with air north |
| Vancouver → Victoria | 05-09 to 19-09-2024 | $ 85 | direct flight with air north |
| Vancouver → Victoria | 06-09 to 14-09-2024 | $ 118 | direct flight with air north |
| Vancouver → Victoria | 16-09 to 25-09-2024 | $ 136 | direct flight with air north |
| Vancouver → Victoria | 12-10 to 21-10-2024 | $ 133 | direct flight with harbour air |
| Vancouver → Victoria | 01-11 to 15-11-2024 | $ 88 | direct flight with air north |
| Vancouver → Victoria | 14-03 to 28-03-2025 | $ 91 | direct flight with air north |
When to book your flight Vancouver - Victoria to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 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 Vancouver-Victoria flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Vancouver to Victoria, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 178 $, which is a saving of 21 $ 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 (88 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Vancouver 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: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 123 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 189), 1 to 2 months ($ 198), 5 to 6 months ($ 251) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 186 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 190), 2 to 3 months ($ 203) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 176 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 207), 1 to 2 months ($ 181), 3 to 4 months ($ 195) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 180 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 202), 3 to 4 months ($ 205) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 156 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 186), 1 to 2 months ($ 176), 3 to 4 months ($ 167), 5 to 6 months ($ 181), 6 to 7 months ($ 189) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 158 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 187), 2 to 3 months ($ 168), 4 to 5 months ($ 178), 5 to 6 months ($ 167), 6 to 7 months ($ 168), 7 to 8 months ($ 174) |
| July | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 162 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 196), 1 to 2 months ($ 166), 2 to 3 months ($ 166), 5 to 6 months ($ 173), 7 to 8 months ($ 182) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 157 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 166), 3 to 4 months ($ 160), 4 to 5 months ($ 183), 6 to 7 months ($ 180), 7 to 8 months ($ 169) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 145 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 164), 2 to 3 months ($ 150), 4 to 5 months ($ 163), 8 to 9 months ($ 172) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 148 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 169), 2 to 3 months ($ 163), 4 to 5 months ($ 168), 5 to 6 months ($ 166), 6 to 7 months ($ 167), 7 to 8 months ($ 159) |
| November | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 158 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 175), 3 to 4 months ($ 178), 4 to 5 months ($ 169), 5 to 6 months ($ 176), 7 to 8 months ($ 176) |
| December | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 128 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 184), 1 to 2 months ($ 182), 2 to 3 months ($ 199), 5 to 6 months ($ 141), 7 to 8 months ($ 174) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Vancouver->Victoria are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $4. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $5 more.
Vancouver 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 | $ 205 $112 to $259 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 214 $133 to $239 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 225 $150 to $239 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 219 $101 to $239 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 205 $85 to $251 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 178 $133 to $230 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 88 $88 to $88 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 400 $400 to $400 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 335 $335 to $335 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 97 $91 to $102 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, november and march are cheaper to travel to Victoria. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!