Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Beijing (from: Vancouver)

The average price to go to Beijing from Vancouver airport is $ 1797 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1552 (in october) and $ 2406 (in july), which is a saving of $ 246 or a surplus of $ 609 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1481 to $1535 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday 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 Beijing 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-Beijing plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 20829 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Beijing 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 ($ 1552, saving $ 246 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1797). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 2406).

Flight Vancouver-Beijing: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1252 $ 1691 good price
February$ 1301 $ 1654 good price
March$ 1304 $ 1652 good price
April$ 1302 $ 1631 good price
May$ 1402 $ 1901 fair price
June$ 1559 $ 1964 fair price
July$ 1841 $ 2406 very high price
August$ 1701 $ 2109 fair price
September$ 1309 $ 1623 good price
October$ 1239 $ 1552 very good price
November$ 1194 $ 1573 good price
December$ 1395 $ 1807 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 Beijing

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Vancouver to Beijing range from $987 to $2358. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $987 to $1042), 1% at the maximum price (from $2303 to $2358). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1481 to $1535 (7% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->Beijing flight

There are 14 companies that serve Vancouver from Beijing airport: Korean Air, Air Canada, United, Japan Airlines, WestJet, Philippine Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Alaska Airlines, flair airlines, Asiana Airlines, Viva Macau, ANA, Lufthansa and Qatar Airways.

Data analysis:

Of the 20829 flights analyzed in previous years, Korean Air was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (14% of the time) on the Vancouver->Beijing route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Vancouver-Beijing 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 $46. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $52.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Beijing to Vancouver 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 $36. Conversely, departing from Beijing on a monday may cost you an additional $31.


Top prices Vancouver-Beijing

Round tripDatesPrice
Vancouver → Beijing05-11 to 28-11-2024$ 932 
Vancouver → Beijing06-11 to 13-11-2024$ 929 
Vancouver → Beijing10-11 to 22-11-2024$ 930 
Vancouver → Beijing11-11 to 22-11-2024$ 1018 
Vancouver → Beijing14-11 to 23-11-2024$ 1015 
Vancouver → Beijing24-11 to 28-11-2024$ 913 
Vancouver → Beijing01-12 to 15-12-2024$ 975 
Vancouver → Beijing07-12 to 19-12-2024$ 1004 
Vancouver → Beijing16-01 to 20-01-2025$ 977 
Vancouver → Beijing06-02 to 13-02-2025$ 930 


When to book your flight Vancouver - Beijing to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 10 to 11 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 Vancouver-Beijing flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Vancouver to Beijing, it is recommended to buy it 10 to 11 months before departure (it is then on average 1470 $, which is a saving of 327 $ 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 (199 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Vancouver to Beijing 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: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1437 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1672), 2 to 3 months ($ 1557), 4 to 5 months ($ 1548), 5 to 6 months ($ 1638)

February

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1421 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1552), 5 to 6 months ($ 1431), 6 to 7 months ($ 1566)

March

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1425 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1616), 2 to 3 months ($ 1596), 3 to 4 months ($ 1478), 5 to 6 months ($ 1432), 6 to 7 months ($ 1597), 7 to 8 months ($ 1595), 8 to 9 months ($ 1483)

April

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1494 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1501), 4 to 5 months ($ 1579)

May

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1518 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1751), 2 to 3 months ($ 1705), 3 to 4 months ($ 1853)

June

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1557 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1773), 4 to 5 months ($ 1573)

July

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1768 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 2305), 3 to 4 months ($ 2228)

August

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1744 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1800), 6 to 7 months ($ 2053)

September

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1414 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1599), 3 to 4 months ($ 1597), 6 to 7 months ($ 1456)

October

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1311 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1444), 4 to 5 months ($ 1376), 5 to 6 months ($ 1470), 6 to 7 months ($ 1333)

November

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1481 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1539), 4 to 5 months ($ 1517)

December

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1588 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1676), 3 to 4 months ($ 1782)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Vancouver->Beijing are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $19. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $19 more.



Vancouver to Beijing: 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
October 2024$ 1142
$906 to $1377
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November 2024$ 1051
$913 to $1224
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December 2024$ 1242
$928 to $1722
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January 2025$ 1185
$977 to $1322
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February 2025$ 1084
$930 to $1160
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March 2025$ 1245
$974 to $1450
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April 2025$ 1208
$1037 to $1379
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May 2025$ 1337
$1324 to $1349
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June 2025$ 1420
$1308 to $1532
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September 2025$ 1292
$1292 to $1292
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, october, november, december, january, february, march, april, may, june and september are cheaper to travel to Beijing. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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