Statistics on Calgary-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) 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 Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) (from: Calgary)
The average price to go to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) from Calgary airport is $ 1265 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1020 (in january) and $ 1696 (in july), which is a saving of $ 245 or a surplus of $ 432 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1025 to $1079 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Calgary-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 1794 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) from Calgary and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in january, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1020, saving $ 245 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1265). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1696).
Flight Calgary-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 857 | $ 1020 the cheapest | very good price |
| February | $ 947 | $ 1109 | good price |
| March | $ 1047 | $ 1258 | fair price |
| April | $ 1014 | $ 1224 | fair price |
| May | $ 1036 | $ 1167 | good price |
| June | $ 1177 | $ 1340 | fair price |
| July | $ 1442 | $ 1696 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1267 | $ 1513 | high price |
| September | $ 1026 | $ 1194 | good price |
| October | $ 994 | $ 1050 | good price |
| November | $ 975 | $ 1185 | good price |
| December | $ 1140 | $ 1419 | 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 Calgary to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Calgary to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) range from $702 to $1942. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $702 to $756), 1% at the maximum price (from $1888 to $1942). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1079 to $1133 (11% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Calgary->Saudi Arabia flight
There are 6 companies that serve Calgary from Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) airport: WestJet, Air Canada, British Airways, Lufthansa, KLM and Air France.
Data analysis:
Of the 1794 flights analyzed in previous years, WestJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (56% of the time) on the Calgary->Saudi Arabia route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Calgary-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) 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 $87. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $132.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) to Calgary 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 $124. Conversely, departing from Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) on a saturday may cost you an additional $134.
Top prices Calgary-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary → Riyadh | 12-05 to 19-05-2024 | $ 1021 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Riyadh | 16-05 to 23-05-2024 | $ 997 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Riyadh | 18-05 to 25-05-2024 | $ 1479 | layover flight with KLM |
| Calgary → Riyadh | 19-05 to 25-05-2024 | $ 927 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Riyadh | 13-06 to 30-06-2024 | $ 1411 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Riyadh | 14-06 to 24-06-2024 | $ 1130 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Riyadh | 02-07 to 14-07-2024 | $ 1338 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Riyadh | 01-09 to 08-09-2024 | $ 1122 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Riyadh | 10-09 to 24-09-2024 | $ 1213 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Calgary → Riyadh | 15-11 to 30-11-2024 | $ 1390 | layover flight with Air Canada |
When to book your flight Calgary - Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 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 Calgary-Saudi Arabia flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Calgary to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh), it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 1081 $, which is a saving of 184 $ 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 (125 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Calgary to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) 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: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 999 $) |
| February | - |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1092 $) |
| April | - |
| May | - |
| June | - |
| July | - |
| August | - |
| September | - |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 981 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1018) |
| November | - |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1339 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Calgary->Saudi Arabia are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $30. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $43 more.
Calgary to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh): 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 | $ 1100 $927 to $1479 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1329 $1130 to $1626 | fair price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1338 $1338 to $1338 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1168 $1122 to $1213 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 1362 $1333 to $1390 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, july and september are cheaper to travel to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!