Statistics on Vancouver-Kolkata 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 Kolkata (from: Vancouver)
The average price to go to Kolkata from Vancouver airport is $ 1780 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1513 (in october) and $ 2193 (in december), which is a saving of $ 267 or a surplus of $ 414 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1343 to $1396 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Kolkata before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Vancouver-Kolkata plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 3240 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Kolkata from Vancouver and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1513, saving $ 267 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1780). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2193).
Flight Vancouver-Kolkata: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1572 | $ 1808 | fair price |
| February | $ 1375 | $ 1541 | good price |
| March | $ 1468 | $ 1784 | fair price |
| April | $ 1455 | $ 1648 | good price |
| May | $ 1352 | $ 1556 | good price |
| June | $ 1534 | $ 1887 | fair price |
| July | $ 1765 | $ 2101 | high price |
| August | $ 1730 | $ 2089 | high price |
| September | $ 1349 | $ 1571 | good price |
| October | $ 1321 | $ 1513 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 1424 | $ 1661 | good price |
| December | $ 1861 | $ 2193 the most expensive | very 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 Kolkata
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Vancouver to Kolkata range from $1074 to $2524. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1074 to $1128), 1% at the maximum price (from $2470 to $2524). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1450 to $1504 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->Kolkata flight
There are 15 companies that serve Vancouver from Kolkata airport: Air India, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Japan Airlines, jetBlue, WestJet, Qatar Airways, China Airlines, ANA, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United, Cathay Pacific, EVA Air and flair airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 3240 flights analyzed in previous years, Air India was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (24% of the time) on the Vancouver->Kolkata route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Vancouver-Kolkata 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 $97. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $123.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Kolkata 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 $108. Conversely, departing from Kolkata on a thursday may cost you an additional $160.
Top prices Vancouver-Kolkata
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver → Kolkata | 08-06 to 15-06-2024 | $ 1348 | layover flight with Air India |
| Vancouver → Mumbai | 02-09 to 16-09-2024 | $ 1048 | layover flight with Delta |
| Vancouver → Mumbai | 09-09 to 24-09-2024 | $ 1048 | layover flight with Delta |
| Vancouver → Mumbai | 10-09 to 24-09-2024 | $ 1126 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Mumbai | 11-09 to 25-09-2024 | $ 1135 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Mumbai | 01-10 to 08-10-2024 | $ 1135 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Mumbai | 15-10 to 31-10-2024 | $ 1059 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Vancouver → Mumbai | 04-11 to 11-11-2024 | $ 1108 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Vancouver → Kolkata | 04-12 to 28-12-2024 | $ 1839 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Delhi | 17-02 to 25-02-2025 | $ 1056 | layover flight with Japan Airlines |
When to book your flight Vancouver - Kolkata 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-Kolkata flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Vancouver to Kolkata, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 1475 $, which is a saving of 305 $ 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 (87 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Vancouver to Kolkata 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 | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1422 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1463) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1767 $) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1632 $) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1536 $) |
| June | - |
| July | - |
| August | - |
| September | - |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1365 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1480) |
| November | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1569 $) |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Vancouver->Kolkata are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $63. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $57 more.
Vancouver to Kolkata: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2024 | $ 1348 $1348 to $1348 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1839 $1839 to $1839 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june and december are cheaper to travel to Kolkata. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!