Statistics on Montreal-Belfast 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 Belfast (from: Montreal)
The average price to go to Belfast from Montreal airport is $ 872 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 726 (in march) and $ 1103 (in july), which is a saving of $ 147 or a surplus of $ 231 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $700 to $754 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Belfast before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Montreal-Belfast plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 2856 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Belfast from Montreal and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 726, saving $ 147 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 872). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1103).
Flight Montreal-Belfast: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 711 | $ 850 | fair price |
| February | $ 660 | $ 745 | good price |
| March | $ 650 | $ 726 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 717 | $ 887 | fair price |
| May | $ 709 | $ 889 | fair price |
| June | $ 720 | $ 955 | fair price |
| July | $ 913 | $ 1103 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 875 | $ 1044 | high price |
| September | $ 675 | $ 775 | good price |
| October | $ 692 | $ 771 | good price |
| November | $ 647 | $ 731 | good price |
| December | $ 800 | $ 990 | 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 Belfast
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Montreal to Belfast range from $485 to $1292. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $485 to $539), 2% at the maximum price (from $1238 to $1292). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $700 to $754 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Montreal->Belfast flight
There are 7 companies that serve Montreal from Belfast airport: Air Transat, British Airways, Air Canada, WestJet, KLM, Air France and Virgin Atlantic.
Data analysis:
Of the 2856 flights analyzed in previous years, Air Transat was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (34% of the time) on the Montreal->Belfast route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Montreal-Belfast flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $47. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $70.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Belfast to Montreal departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $56. Conversely, departing from Belfast on a saturday may cost you an additional $51.
Top prices Montreal-Belfast
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal → Belfast | 11-05 to 18-05-2024 | $ 914 | layover flight with Air Transat |
| Montreal → Belfast | 12-05 to 19-05-2024 | $ 779 | layover flight with Air Transat |
| Montreal → Belfast | 21-05 to 28-05-2024 | $ 699 | layover flight with Air Transat |
| Montreal → Belfast | 26-05 to 31-05-2024 | $ 857 | layover flight with flair airlines |
| Montreal → Belfast | 09-09 to 24-09-2024 | $ 701 | layover flight with Air Transat |
| Montreal → Belfast | 02-11 to 06-11-2024 | $ 838 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Montreal → Belfast | 03-11 to 10-11-2024 | $ 807 | layover flight with TAP |
| Montreal → Belfast | 11-11 to 22-11-2024 | $ 802 | layover flight with TAP |
| Montreal → Belfast | 12-02 to 26-02-2025 | $ 813 | layover flight with British Airways |
When to book your flight Montreal - Belfast to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 6 to 7 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 Montreal-Belfast flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Montreal to Belfast, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 771 $, which is a saving of 101 $ 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 (66 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Montreal to Belfast 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 | - |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 697 $) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 763 $) |
| May | - |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 922 $) |
| July | - |
| August | - |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 768 $) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 712 $) |
| November | - |
| December | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 955 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Montreal->Belfast are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $54. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $73 more.
Montreal to Belfast: 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 | $ 809 $699 to $914 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 701 $701 to $701 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 816 $802 to $838 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 813 $813 to $813 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may and september are cheaper to travel to Belfast. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!