Statistics on Vancouver-Glasgow 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 Glasgow (from: Vancouver)
The average price to go to Glasgow from Vancouver airport is $ 903 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 747 (in october) and $ 1137 (in december), which is a saving of $ 157 or a surplus of $ 234 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $701 to $755 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Glasgow before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Vancouver-Glasgow plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 14563 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Glasgow from Vancouver and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 747, saving $ 157 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 903). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1137).
Flight Vancouver-Glasgow: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 741 | $ 845 | good price |
| February | $ 662 | $ 780 | good price |
| March | $ 747 | $ 915 | fair price |
| April | $ 751 | $ 910 | fair price |
| May | $ 695 | $ 835 | good price |
| June | $ 704 | $ 828 | good price |
| July | $ 993 | $ 1106 | high price |
| August | $ 887 | $ 1045 | high price |
| September | $ 765 | $ 849 | fair price |
| October | $ 662 | $ 747 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 715 | $ 836 | good price |
| December | $ 944 | $ 1137 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 Vancouver to Glasgow
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Vancouver to Glasgow range from $485 to $1347. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $485 to $539), 1% at the maximum price (from $1293 to $1347). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $808 to $862 (10% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->Glasgow flight
There are 14 companies that serve Vancouver from Glasgow airport: WestJet, British Airways, Air Transat, KLM, Porter Airlines, flair airlines, Icelandair, Virgin Atlantic, Kish Airline, Alaska Airlines, Lufthansa, Finnair, Delta and Air Canada.
Data analysis:
Of the 14563 flights analyzed in previous years, WestJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (38% of the time) on the Vancouver->Glasgow route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Vancouver-Glasgow 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 $63. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $62.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Glasgow 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 $57. Conversely, departing from Glasgow on a sunday may cost you an additional $49.
Top prices Vancouver-Glasgow
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver → Glasgow | 14-05 to 21-05-2024 | $ 680 | layover flight with Air Transat |
| Vancouver → Glasgow | 01-06 to 14-06-2024 | $ 703 | layover flight with Air Transat |
| Vancouver → Glasgow | 03-06 to 15-06-2024 | $ 680 | layover flight with Air Transat |
| Vancouver → Glasgow | 08-06 to 15-06-2024 | $ 680 | layover flight with Air Transat |
| Vancouver → Glasgow | 08-09 to 29-09-2024 | $ 693 | layover flight with Air Transat |
| Vancouver → Glasgow | 18-09 to 22-09-2024 | $ 693 | layover flight with Air Transat |
| Vancouver → Glasgow | 01-10 to 08-10-2024 | $ 680 | layover flight with Air Transat |
| Vancouver → Glasgow | 10-10 to 15-10-2024 | $ 682 | layover flight with Air Transat |
| Vancouver → Glasgow | 05-11 to 26-11-2024 | $ 709 | layover flight with Finnair |
| Vancouver → Glasgow | 17-03 to 23-03-2025 | $ 714 | layover flight with British Airways |
When to book your flight Vancouver - Glasgow to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 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-Glasgow flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Vancouver to Glasgow, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 828 $, which is a saving of 75 $ 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 (370 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Vancouver to Glasgow 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: 788 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 823), 2 to 3 months ($ 805) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 653 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 734), 3 to 4 months ($ 681) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 778 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 877), 2 to 3 months ($ 784), 4 to 5 months ($ 821) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 745 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 833), 2 to 3 months ($ 862), 3 to 4 months ($ 783) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 692 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 750) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 760 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 800), 1 to 2 months ($ 786), 3 to 4 months ($ 809) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1018 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1072), 4 to 5 months ($ 1037), 5 to 6 months ($ 1041) |
| August | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 921 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 980), 3 to 4 months ($ 963), 4 to 5 months ($ 925) |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 716 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 816), 3 to 4 months ($ 752), 4 to 5 months ($ 776), 6 to 7 months ($ 761) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 591 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 727), 5 to 6 months ($ 696), 6 to 7 months ($ 619) |
| November | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 721 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 780), 2 to 3 months ($ 769), 4 to 5 months ($ 831) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1090 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1101) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Vancouver->Glasgow are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $16. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $20 more.
Vancouver to Glasgow: 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 | $ 869 $869 to $869 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 764 $680 to $1129 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 971 $816 to $1289 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 915 $817 to $1186 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 779 $691 to $911 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 681 $680 to $682 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 711 $709 to $714 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1063 $885 to $1239 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1023 $1023 to $1023 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 714 $714 to $714 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july, august, september, october, november, december and march are cheaper to travel to Glasgow. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!