Statistics on Montreal-Iceland (Reykjavík) 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 Iceland (Reykjavík) (from: Montreal)
The average price to go to Iceland (Reykjavík) from Montreal airport is $ 802 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 747 (in february) and $ 895 (in july), which is a saving of $ 55 or a surplus of $ 94 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $758 to $812 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Iceland (Reykjavík) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Montreal-Iceland (Reykjavík) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Iceland (Reykjavík) from Montreal and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 747, saving $ 55 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 802). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 895).
Flight Montreal-Iceland (Reykjavík): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 701 | $ 759 | fair price |
| February | $ 670 | $ 747 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 719 | $ 807 | fair price |
| April | $ 726 | $ 772 | fair price |
| May | $ 728 | $ 775 | fair price |
| June | $ 727 | $ 814 | fair price |
| July | $ 793 | $ 895 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 752 | $ 860 | fair price |
| September | $ 707 | $ 811 | fair price |
| October | $ 694 | $ 758 | fair price |
| November | $ 706 | $ 760 | fair price |
| December | $ 733 | $ 855 | 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 Iceland (Reykjavík)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Montreal to Iceland (Reykjavík) range from $541 to $1137. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $542 to $596), 1% at the maximum price (from $1083 to $1137). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $758 to $812 (21% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Montreal->Iceland flight
There are 9 companies that serve Montreal from Iceland (Reykjavík) airport: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet, Air Transat, United, Lufthansa, Icelandair, flair airlines and Austrian Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Air Canada was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (50% of the time) on the Montreal->Iceland route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Montreal-Iceland (Reykjavík) flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 120 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Montreal-Iceland (Reykjavík) flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $26. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $43.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Iceland (Reykjavík) to Montreal 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 $31. Conversely, departing from Iceland (Reykjavík) on a saturday may cost you an additional $55.
Top prices Montreal-Iceland (Reykjavík)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal → Reykjavík | 02-12 to 09-12-2024 | $ 555 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Montreal → Reykjavík | 03-12 to 10-12-2024 | $ 590 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → Reykjavík | 04-12 to 11-12-2024 | $ 608 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → Reykjavík | 05-12 to 12-12-2024 | $ 600 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → Reykjavík | 15-01 to 22-01-2025 | $ 600 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Montreal → Reykjavík | 17-01 to 26-01-2025 | $ 595 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Montreal → Reykjavík | 02-02 to 09-02-2025 | $ 602 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Montreal → Reykjavík | 03-02 to 10-02-2025 | $ 580 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Montreal → Reykjavík | 05-02 to 12-02-2025 | $ 581 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Montreal → Reykjavík | 07-02 to 14-02-2025 | $ 582 | layover flight with WestJet |
When to book your flight Montreal - Iceland (Reykjavík) 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 11 to 12 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-Iceland 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 Iceland (Reykjavík), it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 762 $, which is a saving of 40 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (101 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Montreal to Iceland (Reykjavík) 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: 689 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 759), 2 to 3 months ($ 742), 3 to 4 months ($ 747), 4 to 5 months ($ 715), 5 to 6 months ($ 731) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 673 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 674), 3 to 4 months ($ 724), 4 to 5 months ($ 693), 5 to 6 months ($ 701), 6 to 7 months ($ 738), 7 to 8 months ($ 738) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 704 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 768), 3 to 4 months ($ 723), 4 to 5 months ($ 797), 5 to 6 months ($ 796), 6 to 7 months ($ 751), 7 to 8 months ($ 745), 8 to 9 months ($ 801), 9 to 10 months ($ 803) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 714 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 769), 3 to 4 months ($ 718), 4 to 5 months ($ 725), 6 to 7 months ($ 759), 7 to 8 months ($ 734), 8 to 9 months ($ 747) |
| May | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 733 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 736), 3 to 4 months ($ 734), 4 to 5 months ($ 773), 7 to 8 months ($ 772), 9 to 10 months ($ 740) |
| June | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 742 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 803), 4 to 5 months ($ 773), 5 to 6 months ($ 812), 6 to 7 months ($ 812), 7 to 8 months ($ 812), 8 to 9 months ($ 796), 9 to 10 months ($ 751) |
| July | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 786 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 868), 3 to 4 months ($ 888), 5 to 6 months ($ 857), 6 to 7 months ($ 850), 7 to 8 months ($ 841), 8 to 9 months ($ 833), 9 to 10 months ($ 820), 11 to 12 months ($ 841) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 767 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 775), 4 to 5 months ($ 833), 6 to 7 months ($ 841), 7 to 8 months ($ 828), 8 to 9 months ($ 808), 9 to 10 months ($ 819), 10 to 11 months ($ 825), 11 to 12 months ($ 831) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 754 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 790), 3 to 4 months ($ 757), 5 to 6 months ($ 806), 7 to 8 months ($ 797), 8 to 9 months ($ 799), 9 to 10 months ($ 756) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 727 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 732), 3 to 4 months ($ 752), 4 to 5 months ($ 734), 5 to 6 months ($ 738), 9 to 10 months ($ 753) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 683 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 707), 3 to 4 months ($ 715), 4 to 5 months ($ 743) |
| December | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 788 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 846), 3 to 4 months ($ 814), 4 to 5 months ($ 799), 5 to 6 months ($ 830), 9 to 10 months ($ 829), 10 to 11 months ($ 847) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Montreal->Iceland are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $6. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $11 more.
Montreal to Iceland (Reykjavík): 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2024 | $ 922 $831 to $995 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 770 $573 to $1091 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 736 $545 to $1395 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 720 $578 to $1091 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 685 $565 to $824 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 792 $655 to $923 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 773 $704 to $834 | fair price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 767 $683 to $802 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 790 $745 to $1069 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 811 $749 to $1047 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 826 $755 to $1001 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 792 $710 to $1103 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, january, february, march, may, june, july, august and september are cheaper to travel to Iceland (Reykjavík). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!