Statistics on Vancouver-Kenya (Nairobi) 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 Kenya (Nairobi) (from: Vancouver)
The average price to go to Kenya (Nairobi) from Vancouver airport is $ 1491 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1240 (in february) and $ 2114 (in july), which is a saving of $ 251 or a surplus of $ 624 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1021 to $1075 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Kenya (Nairobi) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Vancouver-Kenya (Nairobi) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 6691 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Kenya (Nairobi) from Vancouver and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1240, saving $ 251 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1491). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 2114).
Flight Vancouver-Kenya (Nairobi): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1138 | $ 1353 | good price |
| February | $ 1094 | $ 1240 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 1103 | $ 1251 | good price |
| April | $ 1074 | $ 1264 | good price |
| May | $ 1079 | $ 1318 | good price |
| June | $ 1388 | $ 1616 | fair price |
| July | $ 1832 | $ 2114 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1687 | $ 1908 | high price |
| September | $ 1181 | $ 1370 | good price |
| October | $ 1101 | $ 1266 | good price |
| November | $ 1073 | $ 1274 | good price |
| December | $ 1519 | $ 1901 | 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 Kenya (Nairobi)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Vancouver to Kenya (Nairobi) range from $860 to $2203. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $860 to $914), 1% at the maximum price (from $2149 to $2203). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1021 to $1075 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->Kenya flight
There are 15 companies that serve Vancouver from Kenya (Nairobi) airport: Air Canada, British Airways, KLM, Alaska Airlines, Delta, WestJet, Qatar Airways, Air France, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, jetBlue, Iberia, Brussels Airlines, flair airlines and United.
Data analysis:
Of the 6691 flights analyzed in previous years, Air Canada was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (20% of the time) on the Vancouver->Kenya route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Vancouver-Kenya (Nairobi) 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 $125. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $107.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Kenya (Nairobi) 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 $79. Conversely, departing from Kenya (Nairobi) on a friday may cost you an additional $104.
Top prices Vancouver-Kenya (Nairobi)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver → Nairobi | 09-05 to 16-05-2024 | $ 2310 | layover flight with Condor |
| Vancouver → Nairobi | 13-05 to 24-05-2024 | $ 1138 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Vancouver → Nairobi | 02-06 to 22-06-2024 | $ 1543 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver → Nairobi | 11-07 to 18-07-2024 | $ 2023 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Vancouver → Nairobi | 01-08 to 31-08-2024 | $ 2422 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Nairobi | 01-10 to 31-10-2024 | $ 1128 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Vancouver → Nairobi | 12-11 to 28-11-2024 | $ 1053 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Vancouver → Nairobi | 01-04 to 30-04-2025 | $ 1122 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver → Nairobi | 04-04 to 22-04-2025 | $ 1072 | layover flight with Air Canada |
When to book your flight Vancouver - Kenya (Nairobi) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 8 to 9 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 Vancouver-Kenya 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 Kenya (Nairobi), it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 1261 $, which is a saving of 230 $ 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 (285 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Vancouver to Kenya (Nairobi) 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: 1264 $) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1151 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1219), 2 to 3 months ($ 1177) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1113 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1221), 2 to 3 months ($ 1167) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1240 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1254) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1108 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1248) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1424 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1563) |
| July | - |
| August | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1564 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1871), 4 to 5 months ($ 1720), 5 to 6 months ($ 1651) |
| September | - |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1049 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1265), 5 to 6 months ($ 1055) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1226 $) |
| December | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1873 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Vancouver->Kenya are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $34. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $22 more.
Vancouver to Kenya (Nairobi): 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 | $ 1122 $1105 to $1138 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1543 $1543 to $1543 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 2023 $2023 to $2023 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 2422 $2422 to $2422 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1128 $1128 to $1128 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 1053 $1053 to $1053 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1098 $1072 to $1122 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, october, november and april are cheaper to travel to Kenya (Nairobi). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!