Statistics on Vancouver-Heraklion 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 Heraklion (from: Vancouver)
The average price to go to Heraklion from Vancouver airport is $ 1123 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 959 (in october) and $ 1391 (in july), which is a saving of $ 165 or a surplus of $ 268 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $968 to $1021 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Heraklion before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Vancouver-Heraklion plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 1951 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Heraklion from Vancouver and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 959, saving $ 165 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1123). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1391).
Flight Vancouver-Heraklion: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 905 | $ 1059 | fair price |
| February | $ 913 | $ 1007 | good price |
| March | $ 1031 | $ 1236 | fair price |
| April | $ 863 | $ 1009 | good price |
| May | $ 871 | $ 981 | good price |
| June | $ 956 | $ 1062 | fair price |
| July | $ 1200 | $ 1391 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1238 | $ 1385 | high price |
| September | $ 956 | $ 1056 | good price |
| October | $ 787 | $ 959 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 887 | $ 994 | good price |
| December | $ 993 | $ 1335 | 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 Vancouver to Heraklion
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Vancouver to Heraklion range from $591 to $1612. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $591 to $645), 1% at the maximum price (from $1558 to $1612). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $968 to $1021 (11% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->Heraklion flight
There are 9 companies that serve Vancouver from Heraklion airport: WestJet, Lufthansa, flair airlines, Air Transat, British Airways, Air Canada, KLM, Air France and Swiss.
Data analysis:
Of the 1951 flights analyzed in previous years, WestJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (44% of the time) on the Vancouver->Heraklion route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Vancouver-Heraklion 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 $53. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $83.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Heraklion 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 $53. Conversely, departing from Heraklion on a saturday may cost you an additional $42.
Top prices Vancouver-Heraklion
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver → Athens | 13-05 to 23-05-2024 | $ 733 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver → Athens | 14-05 to 30-05-2024 | $ 730 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver → Heraklion | 19-05 to 23-05-2024 | $ 1309 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Heraklion | 03-06 to 17-06-2024 | $ 1141 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Heraklion | 10-06 to 24-06-2024 | $ 983 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Heraklion | 10-07 to 19-07-2024 | $ 1272 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Heraklion | 11-07 to 19-07-2024 | $ 1372 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Heraklion | 13-08 to 23-08-2024 | $ 1218 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Heraklion | 01-10 to 11-10-2024 | $ 1320 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Heraklion | 15-10 to 24-10-2024 | $ 1373 | layover flight with WestJet |
When to book your flight Vancouver - Heraklion to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 4 to 5 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-Heraklion 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 Heraklion, it is recommended to buy it 4 to 5 months before departure (it is then on average 976 $, which is a saving of 147 $ 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 (81 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Vancouver to Heraklion 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 | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 867 $) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1034 $) |
| July | - |
| August | - |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1028 $) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 816 $) |
| November | - |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Vancouver->Heraklion are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $36. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $21 more.
Vancouver to Heraklion: 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 | $ 1309 $1309 to $1309 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1044 $983 to $1141 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1322 $1272 to $1372 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1218 $1218 to $1218 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1262 $1091 to $1373 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july and august are cheaper to travel to Heraklion. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!