Statistics on Montreal-Basel 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 Basel (from: Montreal)
The average price to go to Basel from Montreal airport is $ 874 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 781 (in november) and $ 1089 (in july), which is a saving of $ 94 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 $755 to $809 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Basel before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Montreal-Basel plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 15433 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Basel from Montreal and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 781, saving $ 94 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 874). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1089).
Flight Montreal-Basel: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 785 | $ 843 | fair price |
| February | $ 725 | $ 790 | good price |
| March | $ 749 | $ 849 | fair price |
| April | $ 735 | $ 822 | good price |
| May | $ 739 | $ 814 | good price |
| June | $ 741 | $ 824 | good price |
| July | $ 1001 | $ 1089 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 952 | $ 1082 | high price |
| September | $ 762 | $ 839 | good price |
| October | $ 747 | $ 809 | good price |
| November | $ 734 | $ 781 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 817 | $ 951 | 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 Basel
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Montreal to Basel range from $539 to $1294. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $539 to $593), 1% at the maximum price (from $1240 to $1294). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $755 to $809 (23% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Montreal->Basel flight
There are 12 companies that serve Montreal from Basel airport: Air Transat, Lufthansa, Air Canada, TAP, SATA Internacional, Air France, British Airways, flair airlines, United, WestJet, Austrian Airlines and Porter Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 15433 flights analyzed in previous years, Air Transat was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (42% of the time) on the Montreal->Basel route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Montreal-Basel 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 $44. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $57.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Basel to Montreal departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $38. Conversely, departing from Basel on a saturday may cost you an additional $52.
Top prices Montreal-Basel
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal → Basel | 10-06 to 17-06-2024 | $ 595 | layover flight with Air Transat |
| Montreal → Basel | 07-11 to 14-11-2024 | $ 606 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Montreal → Basel | 15-01 to 22-01-2025 | $ 650 | layover flight with TAP |
| Montreal → Basel | 20-01 to 27-01-2025 | $ 617 | layover flight with TAP |
| Montreal → Basel | 05-02 to 12-02-2025 | $ 570 | layover flight with TAP |
| Montreal → Basel | 09-02 to 16-02-2025 | $ 564 | layover flight with TAP |
| Montreal → Basel | 14-02 to 21-02-2025 | $ 654 | layover flight with TAP |
| Montreal → Basel | 17-02 to 24-02-2025 | $ 562 | layover flight with TAP |
| Montreal → Basel | 19-02 to 26-02-2025 | $ 561 | layover flight with TAP |
| Montreal → Basel | 21-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 649 | layover flight with TAP |
When to book your flight Montreal - Basel 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 4 to 5 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 Montreal-Basel 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 Basel, it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 806 $, which is a saving of 68 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 4 to 5 months in advance, you will pay the full price (89 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Montreal to Basel 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: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 809 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 834), 10 to 11 months ($ 811) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 699 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 775), 1 to 2 months ($ 720) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 773 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 788) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 747 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 795), 3 to 4 months ($ 771) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 738 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 788), 4 to 5 months ($ 769), 5 to 6 months ($ 758) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 723 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 786), 4 to 5 months ($ 753), 5 to 6 months ($ 774) |
| July | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 954 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1082), 5 to 6 months ($ 996) |
| August | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 977 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1035), 2 to 3 months ($ 1031), 3 to 4 months ($ 1018), 5 to 6 months ($ 1061), 7 to 8 months ($ 982) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 760 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 809), 4 to 5 months ($ 800), 6 to 7 months ($ 797), 7 to 8 months ($ 800) |
| October | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 770 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 781), 2 to 3 months ($ 793), 8 to 9 months ($ 797) |
| November | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 739 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 762), 7 to 8 months ($ 774), 9 to 10 months ($ 762) |
| December | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 826 $) Other interesting period(s): 8 to 9 months ($ 841), 10 to 11 months ($ 831) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Montreal->Basel are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $22. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $29 more.
Montreal to Basel: 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 | $ 758 $661 to $879 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 756 $595 to $991 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 963 $827 to $1071 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1037 $829 to $1156 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 823 $731 to $921 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 808 $701 to $962 | fair price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 774 $606 to $967 | fair price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 895 $609 to $1109 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 895 $617 to $1039 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 790 $561 to $982 | fair price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 926 $781 to $1011 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 943 $897 to $1050 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september and december are cheaper to travel to Basel. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!