Statistics on Vancouver-Beijing 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 Beijing (from: Vancouver)
The average price to go to Beijing from Vancouver airport is $ 1840 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1626 (in april) and $ 2448 (in july), which is a saving of $ 215 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 $1469 to $1523 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Beijing before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Vancouver-Beijing plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 17159 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Beijing from Vancouver and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in april, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1626, saving $ 215 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1840). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 2448).
Flight Vancouver-Beijing: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1240 | $ 1666 | good price |
| February | $ 1299 | $ 1654 | good price |
| March | $ 1301 | $ 1660 | good price |
| April | $ 1296 | $ 1626 the cheapest | very good price |
| May | $ 1394 | $ 1835 | fair price |
| June | $ 1584 | $ 1978 | fair price |
| July | $ 1977 | $ 2448 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1807 | $ 2219 | fair price |
| September | $ 1479 | $ 1770 | good price |
| October | $ 1381 | $ 1702 | good price |
| November | $ 1259 | $ 1666 | good price |
| December | $ 1425 | $ 1844 | 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 $979 to $2339. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $979 to $1034), 1% at the maximum price (from $2285 to $2339). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1469 to $1523 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->Beijing flight
There are 15 companies that serve Vancouver from Beijing airport: Air Canada, Korean Air, Japan Airlines, United, Philippine Airlines, Cathay Pacific, WestJet, Asiana Airlines, Alaska Airlines, flair airlines, ANA, Lufthansa, Viva Macau, Qatar Airways and Air India.
Data analysis:
Of the 17159 flights analyzed in previous years, Air Canada 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 $60. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $65.
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 $63. Conversely, departing from Beijing on a monday may cost you an additional $68.
Top prices Vancouver-Beijing
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver → Beijing | 21-05 to 28-05-2024 | $ 1270 | layover flight with Korean Air |
| Vancouver → Beijing | 03-06 to 10-06-2024 | $ 1268 | layover flight with Philippine Airlines |
| Vancouver → Beijing | 03-09 to 14-09-2024 | $ 1234 | layover flight with Korean Air |
| Vancouver → Beijing | 07-09 to 29-09-2024 | $ 1114 | layover flight with Korean Air |
| Vancouver → Beijing | 09-09 to 30-09-2024 | $ 1172 | layover flight with Korean Air |
| Vancouver → Beijing | 03-10 to 17-10-2024 | $ 1171 | layover flight with Korean Air |
| Vancouver → Beijing | 11-10 to 26-10-2024 | $ 1060 | layover flight with Korean Air |
| Vancouver → Beijing | 15-10 to 31-10-2024 | $ 1180 | layover flight with Korean Air |
| Vancouver → Beijing | 08-11 to 12-11-2024 | $ 1308 | layover flight with Korean Air |
| Vancouver → Beijing | 01-04 to 30-04-2025 | $ 1262 | layover flight with Korean Air |
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 11 to 12 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 11 to 12 months before departure (it is then on average 1384 $, which is a saving of 456 $ 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 (209 $ 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: 1485 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1659), 2 to 3 months ($ 1545) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1410 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1651), 4 to 5 months ($ 1554), 5 to 6 months ($ 1524), 6 to 7 months ($ 1589) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1413 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1604), 2 to 3 months ($ 1583), 3 to 4 months ($ 1467), 5 to 6 months ($ 1553) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1482 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1490), 4 to 5 months ($ 1567) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1506 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1738), 2 to 3 months ($ 1692) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1545 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1759), 4 to 5 months ($ 1560) |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1754 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 2211), 5 to 6 months ($ 2400) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1730 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 2170), 4 to 5 months ($ 1785), 6 to 7 months ($ 2037) |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1403 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1766), 4 to 5 months ($ 1671), 6 to 7 months ($ 1445) |
| October | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1300 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1652), 4 to 5 months ($ 1579), 5 to 6 months ($ 1499), 6 to 7 months ($ 1322) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1531 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1665), 3 to 4 months ($ 1659), 4 to 5 months ($ 1546) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1663 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1676) |
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 $22. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $15 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 | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 1853 $1270 to $3304 | fair price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1732 $1231 to $2852 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1921 $1500 to $2959 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1649 $1456 to $2090 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1218 $1017 to $1430 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1263 $1056 to $1552 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 1453 $1308 to $1596 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1493 $1493 to $1493 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1329 $1262 to $1394 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july, august, september, october, november, december and april are cheaper to travel to Beijing. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!