Statistics on Vancouver-Helsinki 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 Helsinki (from: Vancouver)
The average price to go to Helsinki from Vancouver airport is $ 1056 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 892 (in october) and $ 1337 (in july), which is a saving of $ 164 or a surplus of $ 282 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $860 to $914 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Helsinki before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Vancouver-Helsinki plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 6538 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Helsinki from Vancouver and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 892, saving $ 164 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1056). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1337).
Flight Vancouver-Helsinki: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 763 | $ 900 | good price |
| February | $ 779 | $ 925 | good price |
| March | $ 943 | $ 1311 | high price |
| April | $ 766 | $ 918 | good price |
| May | $ 803 | $ 922 | good price |
| June | $ 961 | $ 1117 | fair price |
| July | $ 1239 | $ 1337 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1094 | $ 1211 | fair price |
| September | $ 884 | $ 1004 | fair price |
| October | $ 790 | $ 892 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 822 | $ 948 | good price |
| December | $ 1052 | $ 1175 | 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 Helsinki
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Vancouver to Helsinki range from $591 to $1558. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $591 to $645), 1% at the maximum price (from $1505 to $1558). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1075 to $1129 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->Helsinki flight
There are 17 companies that serve Vancouver from Helsinki airport: WestJet, British Airways, Air Canada, SAS, Icelandair, Lufthansa, flair airlines, United, Air France, Condor, Alaska Airlines, Air Transat, KLM, Kish Airline, Iberia, jetBlue and American Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 6538 flights analyzed in previous years, WestJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (30% of the time) on the Vancouver->Helsinki route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Vancouver-Helsinki 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 $83. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $69.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Helsinki to Vancouver departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $63. Conversely, departing from Helsinki on a friday may cost you an additional $59.
Top prices Vancouver-Helsinki
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver → Helsinki | 12-05 to 19-05-2024 | $ 830 | layover flight with SAS |
| Vancouver → Helsinki | 13-05 to 23-05-2024 | $ 786 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver → Helsinki | 16-05 to 27-05-2024 | $ 874 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Helsinki | 02-06 to 18-06-2024 | $ 838 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver → Helsinki | 03-06 to 09-06-2024 | $ 830 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Helsinki | 04-06 to 10-06-2024 | $ 766 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Helsinki | 06-06 to 12-06-2024 | $ 854 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver → Helsinki | 21-09 to 28-09-2024 | $ 835 | layover flight with Icelandair |
| Vancouver → Helsinki | 22-10 to 29-10-2024 | $ 832 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver → Helsinki | 10-02 to 16-02-2025 | $ 872 | layover flight with Air Canada |
When to book your flight Vancouver - Helsinki to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 6 to 7 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-Helsinki 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 Helsinki, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 978 $, which is a saving of 78 $ 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 (184 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Vancouver to Helsinki 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: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 830 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 867) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 797 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 807) |
| March | - |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 797 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 853) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 826 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 841), 3 to 4 months ($ 918) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1001 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1062), 2 to 3 months ($ 1061) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1215 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1286), 4 to 5 months ($ 1221), 5 to 6 months ($ 1218) |
| August | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1053 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1193), 3 to 4 months ($ 1114), 5 to 6 months ($ 1071), 6 to 7 months ($ 1084) |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 890 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 966) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 799 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 870) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 856 $) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1115 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1124), 3 to 4 months ($ 1125) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Vancouver->Helsinki are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $35. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $27 more.
Vancouver to Helsinki: 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 | $ 905 $786 to $993 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 882 $727 to $1075 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1092 $945 to $1232 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1026 $882 to $1233 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 983 $835 to $1043 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 832 $832 to $832 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 941 $941 to $941 | fair price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1206 $1206 to $1206 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 898 $872 to $922 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 999 $999 to $999 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, february and march are cheaper to travel to Helsinki. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!