Statistics on Montreal-Nice 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 Nice (from: Montreal)
The average price to go to Nice from Montreal airport is $ 745 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 623 (in february) and $ 960 (in july), which is a saving of $ 123 or a surplus of $ 215 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $593 to $646 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Nice before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Montreal-Nice plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60046 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Nice from Montreal and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 623, saving $ 123 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 745). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 960).
Flight Montreal-Nice: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 588 | $ 684 | good price |
| February | $ 558 | $ 623 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 599 | $ 707 | good price |
| April | $ 628 | $ 709 | good price |
| May | $ 615 | $ 683 | good price |
| June | $ 637 | $ 741 | fair price |
| July | $ 831 | $ 960 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 792 | $ 898 | high price |
| September | $ 645 | $ 728 | fair price |
| October | $ 610 | $ 682 | good price |
| November | $ 598 | $ 645 | good price |
| December | $ 727 | $ 883 | 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 Nice
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Montreal to Nice range from $431 to $1238. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $431 to $485), 1% at the maximum price (from $1185 to $1238). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $646 to $700 (17% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Montreal->Nice flight
There are 14 companies that serve Montreal from Nice airport: Air Canada, Air Transat, TAP, Air France, Lufthansa, Swiss, British Airways, WestJet, Brussels Airlines, United, Corsair, SAS, Delta and Austrian Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 60046 flights analyzed in previous years, Air Canada was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (25% of the time) on the Montreal->Nice route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Montreal-Nice flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 102 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Montreal-Nice 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 $38. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $27.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Nice 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 $38. Conversely, departing from Nice on a sunday may cost you an additional $23.
Top prices Montreal-Nice
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal → Nice | 18-11 to 25-11-2024 | $ 591 | layover flight with TAP |
| Montreal → Nice | 22-01 to 29-01-2025 | $ 595 | layover flight with TAP |
| Montreal → Nice | 14-02 to 21-02-2025 | $ 593 | layover flight with TAP |
| Montreal → Nice | 17-02 to 24-02-2025 | $ 593 | layover flight with TAP |
| Montreal → Nice | 19-02 to 26-02-2025 | $ 593 | layover flight with TAP |
| Montreal → Nice | 21-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 593 | layover flight with TAP |
| Montreal → Nice | 12-03 to 19-03-2025 | $ 589 | layover flight with TAP |
| Montreal → Nice | 14-03 to 21-03-2025 | $ 585 | layover flight with TAP |
| Montreal → Nice | 19-03 to 26-03-2025 | $ 594 | layover flight with TAP |
| Montreal → Nice | 24-03 to 31-03-2025 | $ 519 | layover flight with TAP |
When to book your flight Montreal - Nice 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 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-Nice flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Montreal to Nice, it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 698 $, which is a saving of 47 $ 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 (121 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Montreal to Nice 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: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 627 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 673), 2 to 3 months ($ 637), 7 to 8 months ($ 631), 10 to 11 months ($ 671), 11 to 12 months ($ 671) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 518 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 615), 2 to 3 months ($ 531), 4 to 5 months ($ 584), 5 to 6 months ($ 618) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 567 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 676), 2 to 3 months ($ 660), 4 to 5 months ($ 612), 5 to 6 months ($ 637), 6 to 7 months ($ 626), 8 to 9 months ($ 661) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 640 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 655), 3 to 4 months ($ 648), 5 to 6 months ($ 678), 6 to 7 months ($ 674), 7 to 8 months ($ 662) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 618 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 671), 3 to 4 months ($ 645), 4 to 5 months ($ 629), 6 to 7 months ($ 662), 7 to 8 months ($ 669), 8 to 9 months ($ 672) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 634 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 698), 4 to 5 months ($ 683), 5 to 6 months ($ 657), 7 to 8 months ($ 681), 8 to 9 months ($ 697), 9 to 10 months ($ 687) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 763 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 894), 6 to 7 months ($ 800), 8 to 9 months ($ 840), 9 to 10 months ($ 901), 10 to 11 months ($ 814), 11 to 12 months ($ 868) |
| August | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 708 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 865), 3 to 4 months ($ 848), 4 to 5 months ($ 869), 5 to 6 months ($ 875), 6 to 7 months ($ 834), 7 to 8 months ($ 780), 9 to 10 months ($ 772), 10 to 11 months ($ 889) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 668 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 721), 2 to 3 months ($ 682), 4 to 5 months ($ 680), 5 to 6 months ($ 721), 8 to 9 months ($ 701), 9 to 10 months ($ 680) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 629 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 674), 3 to 4 months ($ 653), 4 to 5 months ($ 639), 5 to 6 months ($ 641) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 609 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 611), 3 to 4 months ($ 643), 4 to 5 months ($ 639), 6 to 7 months ($ 645), 7 to 8 months ($ 632), 8 to 9 months ($ 623) |
| December | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 668 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 853), 4 to 5 months ($ 856), 5 to 6 months ($ 825), 6 to 7 months ($ 810), 7 to 8 months ($ 824), 8 to 9 months ($ 711), 10 to 11 months ($ 730), 11 to 12 months ($ 854) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Montreal->Nice are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $5. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $9 more.
Montreal to Nice: 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 | $ 958 $626 to $4540 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 734 $571 to $1053 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 906 $707 to $1051 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 912 $722 to $1130 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 759 $570 to $1127 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 728 $609 to $1711 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 644 $440 to $728 | fair price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 684 $440 to $1036 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 738 $595 to $864 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 625 $438 to $682 | fair price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 653 $452 to $728 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 676 $601 to $896 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july, december, march and april are cheaper to travel to Nice. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!