Statistics on Calgary-Austin 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 Austin (from: Calgary)
The average price to go to Austin from Calgary airport is $ 390 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 295 (in january) and $ 441 (in july), which is a saving of $ 95 or a surplus of $ 51 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $324 to $378 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Austin before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Calgary-Austin plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 6673 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Austin from Calgary and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in january, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 295, saving $ 95 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 390). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 441).
Flight Calgary-Austin: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 260 | $ 295 the cheapest | very good price |
| February | $ 315 | $ 383 | fair price |
| March | $ 319 | $ 379 | fair price |
| April | $ 339 | $ 395 | fair price |
| May | $ 337 | $ 375 | fair price |
| June | $ 349 | $ 410 | high price |
| July | $ 377 | $ 441 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 337 | $ 423 | high price |
| September | $ 289 | $ 345 | fair price |
| October | $ 320 | $ 396 | fair price |
| November | $ 327 | $ 409 | high price |
| December | $ 345 | $ 427 | 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 Calgary to Austin
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Calgary to Austin range from $162 to $702. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $162 to $216), 1% at the maximum price (from $648 to $702). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $324 to $378 (19% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Calgary->Austin flight
There are 8 companies that serve Calgary from Austin airport: WestJet, United, Kish Airline, Air Canada, Delta, flair airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 6673 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 Calgary->Austin route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Calgary-Austin 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 $30. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $16.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Austin to Calgary 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 $35. Conversely, departing from Austin on a sunday may cost you an additional $33.
Top prices Calgary-Austin
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary → Austin | 22-05 to 29-05-2024 | $ 344 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Austin | 12-07 to 17-07-2024 | $ 250 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Calgary → Austin | 15-08 to 19-08-2024 | $ 331 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Austin | 15-09 to 22-09-2024 | $ 325 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Austin | 19-09 to 26-09-2024 | $ 320 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Austin | 03-10 to 10-10-2024 | $ 293 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Austin | 10-10 to 15-10-2024 | $ 331 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Austin | 11-10 to 15-10-2024 | $ 266 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Calgary → Austin | 13-10 to 17-10-2024 | $ 293 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Austin | 26-11 to 30-11-2024 | $ 304 | layover flight with United |
When to book your flight Calgary - Austin to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 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-Austin flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Calgary to Austin, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 368 $, which is a saving of 22 $ 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 (36 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Calgary to Austin 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: 272 $) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 332 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 370) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 340 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 352) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 358 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 370), 3 to 4 months ($ 370), 4 to 5 months ($ 379) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 345 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 367), 3 to 4 months ($ 350) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 341 $) |
| July | - |
| August | - |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 324 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 340) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 349 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 395), 1 to 2 months ($ 379), 3 to 4 months ($ 361), 4 to 5 months ($ 387) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 361 $) |
| December | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 365 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 396) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Calgary->Austin are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $10. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $10 more.
Calgary to Austin: 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 | $ 349 $344 to $353 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 376 $353 to $400 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 336 $250 to $382 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 375 $331 to $418 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 346 $292 to $408 | fair price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 411 $266 to $668 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 369 $304 to $435 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 446 $426 to $465 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august and november are cheaper to travel to Austin. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!