Statistics on Vancouver-Athens 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 Athens (from: Vancouver)
The average price to go to Athens from Vancouver airport is $ 984 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 776 (in february) and $ 1298 (in july), which is a saving of $ 208 or a surplus of $ 315 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $921 to $975 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Athens before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Vancouver-Athens plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 33103 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Athens from Vancouver and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 776, saving $ 208 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 984). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1298).
Flight Vancouver-Athens: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 699 | $ 818 | good price |
| February | $ 683 | $ 776 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 794 | $ 989 | fair price |
| April | $ 797 | $ 932 | good price |
| May | $ 762 | $ 897 | good price |
| June | $ 884 | $ 1014 | fair price |
| July | $ 1143 | $ 1298 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1079 | $ 1219 | high price |
| September | $ 918 | $ 999 | fair price |
| October | $ 790 | $ 895 | good price |
| November | $ 743 | $ 825 | good price |
| December | $ 945 | $ 1139 | 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 Athens
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Vancouver to Athens range from $541 to $1571. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $542 to $596), 1% at the maximum price (from $1517 to $1571). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $921 to $975 (11% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->Athens flight
There are 15 companies that serve Vancouver from Athens airport: WestJet, Air Canada, British Airways, Lufthansa, flair airlines, Air Transat, Air France, KLM, Swiss, Condor, Kish Airline, SAS, Delta, United and Swoop.
Data analysis:
Of the 33103 flights analyzed in previous years, WestJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (32% of the time) on the Vancouver->Athens route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Vancouver-Athens 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 $53. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $44.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Athens 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 $58. Conversely, departing from Athens on a saturday may cost you an additional $62.
Top prices Vancouver-Athens
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver → Athens | 22-05 to 31-05-2024 | $ 734 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver → Athens | 03-06 to 13-06-2024 | $ 655 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver → Athens | 05-06 to 17-06-2024 | $ 791 | layover flight with Condor |
| Vancouver → Athens | 10-09 to 27-09-2024 | $ 736 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Athens | 14-09 to 23-09-2024 | $ 769 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Athens | 17-09 to 23-09-2024 | $ 781 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Athens | 05-10 to 22-10-2024 | $ 752 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver → Athens | 12-10 to 21-10-2024 | $ 717 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Vancouver → Athens | 22-10 to 30-10-2024 | $ 733 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Vancouver → Athens | 01-02 to 08-02-2025 | $ 790 | layover flight with WestJet |
When to book your flight Vancouver - Athens to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 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-Athens 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 Athens, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 932 $, which is a saving of 52 $ 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 (189 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Vancouver to Athens 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: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 743 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 750), 3 to 4 months ($ 811) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 655 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 727), 3 to 4 months ($ 673), 4 to 5 months ($ 723), 5 to 6 months ($ 773) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 816 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 976), 2 to 3 months ($ 885), 4 to 5 months ($ 863), 5 to 6 months ($ 881), 6 to 7 months ($ 904), 7 to 8 months ($ 983) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 824 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 884), 3 to 4 months ($ 842), 4 to 5 months ($ 879), 5 to 6 months ($ 920) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 797 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 842), 3 to 4 months ($ 844), 4 to 5 months ($ 895), 5 to 6 months ($ 850), 6 to 7 months ($ 896) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 898 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 986), 3 to 4 months ($ 934), 5 to 6 months ($ 972), 6 to 7 months ($ 918), 7 to 8 months ($ 974), 8 to 9 months ($ 929), 9 to 10 months ($ 921) |
| July | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1068 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1288), 3 to 4 months ($ 1210), 4 to 5 months ($ 1180), 5 to 6 months ($ 1142), 7 to 8 months ($ 1079), 8 to 9 months ($ 1074) |
| August | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 999 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1179), 4 to 5 months ($ 1142), 5 to 6 months ($ 1115), 6 to 7 months ($ 1081), 8 to 9 months ($ 1040), 9 to 10 months ($ 1031) |
| September | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 903 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 997), 5 to 6 months ($ 990), 6 to 7 months ($ 957), 8 to 9 months ($ 910), 9 to 10 months ($ 940), 10 to 11 months ($ 925) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 778 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 869), 6 to 7 months ($ 877), 7 to 8 months ($ 851), 8 to 9 months ($ 805) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 773 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 801), 4 to 5 months ($ 794), 7 to 8 months ($ 823) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1071 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1092), 4 to 5 months ($ 1110), 8 to 9 months ($ 1133) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Vancouver->Athens are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $16. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $28 more.
Vancouver to Athens: 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 | $ 1182 $734 to $2095 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 898 $655 to $1225 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1191 $977 to $1443 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1155 $915 to $2089 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 933 $736 to $2044 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 921 $717 to $1916 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 916 $882 to $966 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1128 $1126 to $1130 | fair price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 936 $885 to $986 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 880 $790 to $928 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 983 $929 to $1055 | fair price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 945 $945 to $945 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july, august and september are cheaper to travel to Athens. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!