Statistics on Calgary-Budapest 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 Budapest (from: Calgary)
The average price to go to Budapest from Calgary airport is $ 923 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 686 (in february) and $ 1382 (in july), which is a saving of $ 238 or a surplus of $ 459 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $699 to $753 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Budapest before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Calgary-Budapest plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 5032 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Budapest from Calgary and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 686, saving $ 238 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 923). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1382).
Flight Calgary-Budapest: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 610 | $ 743 | good price |
| February | $ 590 | $ 686 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 624 | $ 799 | good price |
| April | $ 763 | $ 889 | good price |
| May | $ 636 | $ 800 | good price |
| June | $ 730 | $ 948 | fair price |
| July | $ 1230 | $ 1382 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1071 | $ 1262 | high price |
| September | $ 844 | $ 985 | fair price |
| October | $ 691 | $ 859 | good price |
| November | $ 627 | $ 767 | good price |
| December | $ 735 | $ 958 | 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 Calgary to Budapest
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Calgary to Budapest range from $430 to $1505. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $430 to $484), 1% at the maximum price (from $1451 to $1505). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $699 to $753 (12% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Calgary->Budapest flight
There are 13 companies that serve Calgary from Budapest airport: WestJet, Air Canada, Lufthansa, Kish Airline, Air Transat, Swiss, KLM, Condor, flair airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and Austrian Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 5032 flights analyzed in previous years, WestJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (57% of the time) on the Calgary->Budapest route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Calgary-Budapest 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 $74. 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 Budapest to Calgary 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 $92. Conversely, departing from Budapest on a saturday may cost you an additional $79.
Top prices Calgary-Budapest
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary → Debrecen | 21-05 to 30-05-2024 | $ 1012 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Budapest | 25-05 to 31-05-2024 | $ 766 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Budapest | 03-06 to 07-06-2024 | $ 1679 | layover flight with Delta |
| Calgary → Budapest | 21-06 to 27-06-2024 | $ 839 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Budapest | 21-07 to 27-07-2024 | $ 1310 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Calgary → Budapest | 01-08 to 31-08-2024 | $ 891 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Budapest | 11-09 to 20-09-2024 | $ 916 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Budapest | 01-10 to 29-10-2024 | $ 847 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Budapest | 06-11 to 12-11-2024 | $ 952 | layover flight with Air Canada |
When to book your flight Calgary - Budapest 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 9 to 10 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 Calgary-Budapest 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 Calgary to Budapest, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 791 $, which is a saving of 132 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 9 to 10 months in advance, you will pay the full price (468 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Calgary to Budapest 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: 683 $) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 597 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 608) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 646 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 743), 2 to 3 months ($ 704) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 768 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 883), 1 to 2 months ($ 811) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 665 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 684) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 727 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 836), 3 to 4 months ($ 775) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1377 $) |
| August | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1010 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1199), 3 to 4 months ($ 1109), 5 to 6 months ($ 1211) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 970 $) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 803 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 822) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 622 $) |
| December | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 835 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 949) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Calgary->Budapest are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $49. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $40 more.
Calgary to Budapest: 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 | $ 766 $766 to $766 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1259 $839 to $1679 | very high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1310 $1310 to $1310 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 891 $891 to $891 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 916 $916 to $916 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 847 $847 to $847 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 950 $943 to $956 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, july, august, september and october are cheaper to travel to Budapest. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!