Statistics on Montreal-Lyon 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 Lyon (from: Montreal)
The average price to go to Lyon from Montreal airport is $ 814 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 708 (in september) and $ 1005 (in december), which is a saving of $ 107 or a surplus of $ 192 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $652 to $706 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Lyon before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Montreal-Lyon plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60048 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Lyon from Montreal and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 708, saving $ 107 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 814). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1005).
Flight Montreal-Lyon: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 634 | $ 785 | fair price |
| February | $ 601 | $ 722 | good price |
| March | $ 646 | $ 794 | fair price |
| April | $ 661 | $ 825 | fair price |
| May | $ 634 | $ 766 | good price |
| June | $ 662 | $ 775 | fair price |
| July | $ 853 | $ 976 | high price |
| August | $ 769 | $ 868 | fair price |
| September | $ 640 | $ 708 the cheapest | very good price |
| October | $ 631 | $ 778 | fair price |
| November | $ 614 | $ 767 | good price |
| December | $ 832 | $ 1005 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 Montreal to Lyon
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Montreal to Lyon range from $434 to $1683. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $435 to $489), 1% at the maximum price (from $1628 to $1683). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $652 to $706 (19% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Montreal->Lyon flight
There are 9 companies that serve Montreal from Lyon airport: Air Transat, Air Canada, Lufthansa, Air France, TAP, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Delta and Royal Air Maroc.
Data analysis:
Of the 60048 flights analyzed in previous years, Air Transat was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (40% of the time) on the Montreal->Lyon route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Montreal-Lyon flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 99 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Montreal-Lyon flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $35. On the other hand, departing on a wednesday may cost you an additional $44.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Lyon to Montreal 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 $44. Conversely, departing from Lyon on a wednesday may cost you an additional $56.
Top prices Montreal-Lyon
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal → Lyon | 01-09 to 13-09-2024 | $ 544 | direct flight with Air Transat |
| Montreal → Lyon | 02-09 to 16-09-2024 | $ 540 | direct flight with Air Transat |
| Montreal → Lyon | 03-09 to 13-09-2024 | $ 545 | direct flight with Air Transat |
| Montreal → Lyon | 08-09 to 25-09-2024 | $ 540 | direct flight with Air Transat |
| Montreal → Lyon | 11-09 to 25-09-2024 | $ 539 | direct flight with Air Transat |
| Montreal → Lyon | 01-10 to 14-10-2024 | $ 540 | direct flight with Air Transat |
| Montreal → Lyon | 02-10 to 14-10-2024 | $ 542 | direct flight with Air Transat |
| Montreal → Lyon | 13-10 to 27-10-2024 | $ 540 | direct flight with Air Transat |
| Montreal → Lyon | 10-02 to 17-02-2025 | $ 543 | layover flight with TAP |
| Montreal → Lyon | 12-02 to 19-02-2025 | $ 545 | layover flight with Delta |
When to book your flight Montreal - Lyon 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 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-Lyon 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 Montreal to Lyon, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 760 $, which is a saving of 54 $ 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 (237 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Montreal to Lyon 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: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 681 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 706), 2 to 3 months ($ 765), 3 to 4 months ($ 727), 5 to 6 months ($ 784), 6 to 7 months ($ 734), 8 to 9 months ($ 690) |
| February | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 603 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 682), 2 to 3 months ($ 632), 3 to 4 months ($ 628), 4 to 5 months ($ 677), 7 to 8 months ($ 636), 9 to 10 months ($ 619) |
| March | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 676 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 761), 3 to 4 months ($ 772), 6 to 7 months ($ 763), 7 to 8 months ($ 747), 8 to 9 months ($ 680), 10 to 11 months ($ 720) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 732 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 810), 2 to 3 months ($ 784), 3 to 4 months ($ 748), 5 to 6 months ($ 818), 7 to 8 months ($ 774) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 665 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 717), 3 to 4 months ($ 702), 4 to 5 months ($ 680), 6 to 7 months ($ 695), 7 to 8 months ($ 717), 8 to 9 months ($ 712) |
| June | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 694 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 763), 3 to 4 months ($ 760), 4 to 5 months ($ 733), 6 to 7 months ($ 753), 7 to 8 months ($ 750), 8 to 9 months ($ 772), 9 to 10 months ($ 728), 10 to 11 months ($ 708) |
| July | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 834 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 976), 6 to 7 months ($ 861), 7 to 8 months ($ 859), 8 to 9 months ($ 861), 9 to 10 months ($ 839), 11 to 12 months ($ 924) |
| August | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 786 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 834), 1 to 2 months ($ 845), 2 to 3 months ($ 843), 6 to 7 months ($ 856), 7 to 8 months ($ 831), 9 to 10 months ($ 816), 10 to 11 months ($ 788), 11 to 12 months ($ 788) |
| September | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 648 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 662), 3 to 4 months ($ 664), 4 to 5 months ($ 704), 7 to 8 months ($ 682), 9 to 10 months ($ 698) |
| October | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 699 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 755), 4 to 5 months ($ 741), 5 to 6 months ($ 745), 7 to 8 months ($ 716), 8 to 9 months ($ 722), 9 to 10 months ($ 754), 10 to 11 months ($ 771) |
| November | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 633 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 730), 3 to 4 months ($ 750), 4 to 5 months ($ 669), 5 to 6 months ($ 676), 7 to 8 months ($ 757) |
| December | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 893 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 973), 4 to 5 months ($ 961), 6 to 7 months ($ 907), 7 to 8 months ($ 902), 9 to 10 months ($ 965) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Montreal->Lyon are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $6. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $9 more.
Montreal to Lyon: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2024 | $ 801 $693 to $1020 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 557 $539 to $683 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 687 $539 to $1667 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 576 $545 to $910 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 736 $553 to $1092 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 635 $545 to $862 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 569 $543 to $821 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 632 $545 to $1097 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 820 $618 to $1862 | fair price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1139 $665 to $1852 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1164 $654 to $1877 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, august, september, october, november, december, january, february and march are cheaper to travel to Lyon. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!