Statistics on Vancouver-Madrid 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 Madrid (from: Vancouver)
The average price to go to Madrid from Vancouver airport is $ 886 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 745 (in february) and $ 1132 (in july), which is a saving of $ 142 or a surplus of $ 246 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $808 to $862 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Madrid before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Vancouver-Madrid plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 37839 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Madrid from Vancouver and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 745, saving $ 142 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 886). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1132).
Flight Vancouver-Madrid: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 664 | $ 752 | good price |
| February | $ 650 | $ 745 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 762 | $ 920 | fair price |
| April | $ 738 | $ 855 | fair price |
| May | $ 714 | $ 820 | good price |
| June | $ 764 | $ 897 | fair price |
| July | $ 966 | $ 1132 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 907 | $ 1034 | high price |
| September | $ 808 | $ 900 | fair price |
| October | $ 685 | $ 790 | good price |
| November | $ 654 | $ 750 | good price |
| December | $ 844 | $ 1029 | 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 Vancouver to Madrid
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Vancouver to Madrid range from $539 to $1401. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $539 to $593), 1% at the maximum price (from $1347 to $1401). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $808 to $862 (11% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->Madrid flight
There are 13 companies that serve Vancouver from Madrid airport: WestJet, Air Canada, British Airways, Iberia, Lufthansa, Air France, flair airlines, Air Transat, KLM, United, Kish Airline, Delta and Icelandair.
Data analysis:
Of the 37839 flights analyzed in previous years, WestJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (30% of the time) on the Vancouver->Madrid route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Vancouver-Madrid 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 $53. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $52.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Madrid to Vancouver 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 $50. Conversely, departing from Madrid on a saturday may cost you an additional $51.
Top prices Vancouver-Madrid
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver → Madrid | 18-05 to 25-05-2024 | $ 650 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver → Madrid | 20-05 to 31-05-2024 | $ 650 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver → Madrid | 04-06 to 18-06-2024 | $ 734 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver → Madrid | 01-09 to 19-09-2024 | $ 746 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Madrid | 09-09 to 23-09-2024 | $ 674 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Madrid | 16-09 to 25-09-2024 | $ 719 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Madrid | 01-10 to 15-10-2024 | $ 758 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Madrid | 01-11 to 11-11-2024 | $ 666 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver → Madrid | 05-11 to 12-11-2024 | $ 693 | layover flight with Air France |
| Vancouver → Madrid | 08-11 to 14-11-2024 | $ 679 | layover flight with Air Canada |
When to book your flight Vancouver - Madrid 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 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 Vancouver-Madrid flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Vancouver to Madrid, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 817 $, which is a saving of 69 $ 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 (172 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Vancouver to Madrid 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: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 707 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 736), 3 to 4 months ($ 709), 4 to 5 months ($ 717), 5 to 6 months ($ 745) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 655 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 720), 2 to 3 months ($ 688), 3 to 4 months ($ 657), 4 to 5 months ($ 657), 6 to 7 months ($ 680) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 761 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 904), 2 to 3 months ($ 856), 3 to 4 months ($ 863), 4 to 5 months ($ 837), 5 to 6 months ($ 784), 7 to 8 months ($ 857), 8 to 9 months ($ 915) |
| April | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 715 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 842), 2 to 3 months ($ 849), 3 to 4 months ($ 786), 4 to 5 months ($ 821), 5 to 6 months ($ 807), 6 to 7 months ($ 760) |
| May | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 678 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 753), 2 to 3 months ($ 760), 3 to 4 months ($ 801), 4 to 5 months ($ 809), 5 to 6 months ($ 792), 6 to 7 months ($ 787), 7 to 8 months ($ 748), 9 to 10 months ($ 751) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 753 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 819), 4 to 5 months ($ 843), 5 to 6 months ($ 867), 6 to 7 months ($ 863), 7 to 8 months ($ 879), 8 to 9 months ($ 828), 9 to 10 months ($ 806), 10 to 11 months ($ 844) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 948 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 993), 4 to 5 months ($ 981), 5 to 6 months ($ 1026), 6 to 7 months ($ 958), 8 to 9 months ($ 965), 10 to 11 months ($ 988) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 902 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1007), 4 to 5 months ($ 932), 6 to 7 months ($ 935), 7 to 8 months ($ 918), 8 to 9 months ($ 927), 9 to 10 months ($ 954), 10 to 11 months ($ 952) |
| September | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 831 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 836), 5 to 6 months ($ 842), 7 to 8 months ($ 850), 8 to 9 months ($ 859), 9 to 10 months ($ 873), 10 to 11 months ($ 863) |
| October | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 718 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 742), 2 to 3 months ($ 757), 3 to 4 months ($ 738), 4 to 5 months ($ 762), 6 to 7 months ($ 744) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 660 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 693), 3 to 4 months ($ 722), 4 to 5 months ($ 736), 8 to 9 months ($ 723) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 914 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 980), 2 to 3 months ($ 998), 3 to 4 months ($ 984), 5 to 6 months ($ 983), 6 to 7 months ($ 963), 8 to 9 months ($ 947), 9 to 10 months ($ 924) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Vancouver->Madrid are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $12. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $11 more.
Vancouver to Madrid: 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 | $ 1025 $650 to $2124 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1003 $647 to $2544 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 989 $871 to $1252 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1048 $806 to $2219 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 836 $674 to $1373 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 911 $758 to $1246 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 804 $666 to $1017 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 968 $868 to $1067 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 832 $832 to $832 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 776 $776 to $776 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 843 $826 to $859 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 854 $843 to $863 | fair price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, july, september, december and march are cheaper to travel to Madrid. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!