Statistics on Montreal-Chengdu 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 Chengdu (from: Montreal)
The average price to go to Chengdu from Montreal airport is $ 1776 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1511 (in november) and $ 2476 (in july), which is a saving of $ 265 or a surplus of $ 701 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1138 to $1192 and it is generally more economical to leave on a sunday and return on a sunday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Chengdu before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Montreal-Chengdu plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 1133 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Chengdu from Montreal and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1511, saving $ 265 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1776). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 2476).
Flight Montreal-Chengdu: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1407 | $ 1811 | fair price |
| February | $ 1445 | $ 1666 | good price |
| March | $ 1328 | $ 1689 | good price |
| April | $ 1347 | $ 1674 | good price |
| May | $ 1257 | $ 1571 | good price |
| June | $ 1580 | $ 2005 | fair price |
| July | $ 1886 | $ 2476 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1267 | $ 1516 | good price |
| September | $ 1159 | $ 1655 | good price |
| October | $ 1178 | $ 1575 | good price |
| November | $ 1269 | $ 1511 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1676 | $ 2156 | 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 Montreal to Chengdu
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Montreal to Chengdu range from $650 to $2600. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $650 to $705), 1% at the maximum price (from $2546 to $2600). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1138 to $1192 (6% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Montreal->Chengdu flight
There are 6 companies that serve Montreal from Chengdu airport: Air China, Air Transat, Air Canada, WestJet, United and Qatar Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 1133 flights analyzed in previous years, Air China was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (24% of the time) on the Montreal->Chengdu route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Montreal-Chengdu flights departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday as your departure date, you can save an average of $171. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $180.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Chengdu to Montreal departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date, you will save an average of $126. Conversely, departing from Chengdu on a wednesday may cost you an additional $278.
Top prices Montreal-Chengdu
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal → Beijing | 20-05 to 27-05-2024 | $ 1179 | layover flight with Air Transat |
| Montreal → Beijing | 22-05 to 29-05-2024 | $ 1227 | layover flight with Air Transat |
| Montreal → Beijing | 10-06 to 17-06-2024 | $ 1221 | layover flight with Air Transat |
| Montreal → Chengdu | 11-06 to 17-06-2024 | $ 1373 | layover flight with Air Transat |
| Montreal → Chengdu | 13-06 to 19-06-2024 | $ 1524 | layover flight with Air Transat |
| Montreal → Chengdu | 15-06 to 21-06-2024 | $ 1324 | layover flight with Air Transat |
| Montreal → Hong Kong | 22-10 to 29-10-2024 | $ 1149 | layover flight with Korean Air |
| Montreal → Beijing | 10-11 to 17-11-2024 | $ 1167 | layover flight with Air Transat |
| Montreal → Chengdu | 02-04 to 30-04-2025 | $ 1514 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
When to book your flight Montreal - Chengdu 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 5 to 6 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-Chengdu 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 Chengdu, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 1583 $, which is a saving of 193 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 5 to 6 months in advance, you will pay the full price (204 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Montreal to Chengdu 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 | - |
| February | - |
| March | - |
| April | - |
| May | - |
| June | - |
| July | - |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1285 $) |
| September | - |
| October | - |
| November | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1480 $) |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Montreal->Chengdu are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $75. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $96 more.
Montreal to Chengdu: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2024 | $ 1456 $1324 to $1601 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1514 $1514 to $1514 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june and april are cheaper to travel to Chengdu. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!