Statistics on Vancouver-Boston 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 Boston (from: Vancouver)
The average price to go to Boston from Vancouver airport is $ 430 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 361 (in january) and $ 556 (in august), which is a saving of $ 70 or a surplus of $ 127 (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 $378 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Boston before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Vancouver-Boston plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 23552 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Boston from Vancouver and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in january, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 361, saving $ 70 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 430). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 556).
Flight Vancouver-Boston: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 308 | $ 361 the cheapest | very good price |
| February | $ 314 | $ 374 | good price |
| March | $ 358 | $ 431 | fair price |
| April | $ 361 | $ 415 | fair price |
| May | $ 362 | $ 421 | fair price |
| June | $ 380 | $ 435 | fair price |
| July | $ 402 | $ 527 | high price |
| August | $ 392 | $ 556 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 341 | $ 399 | good price |
| October | $ 335 | $ 375 | good price |
| November | $ 340 | $ 389 | good price |
| December | $ 409 | $ 474 | 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 Boston
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Vancouver to Boston range from $216 to $756. 5% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $216 to $270), 1% at the maximum price (from $702 to $756). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $324 to $378 (22% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->Boston flight
There are 11 companies that serve Vancouver from Boston airport: WestJet, United, Air Canada, jetBlue, flair airlines, Delta, Alaska Airlines, Kish Airline, American Airlines, Swoop and Iberia.
Data analysis:
Of the 23552 flights analyzed in previous years, WestJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (21% of the time) on the Vancouver->Boston route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Vancouver-Boston flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 161 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Vancouver-Boston 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 sunday may cost you an additional $47.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Boston 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 $35. Conversely, departing from Boston on a friday may cost you an additional $41.
Top prices Vancouver-Boston
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver → Boston | 05-06 to 12-06-2024 | $ 285 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Vancouver → Boston | 12-06 to 16-06-2024 | $ 309 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Vancouver → Boston | 25-09 to 30-09-2024 | $ 269 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Vancouver → Boston | 01-10 to 08-10-2024 | $ 269 | layover flight with United |
| Vancouver → Boston | 15-10 to 22-10-2024 | $ 278 | layover flight with Delta |
| Vancouver → Boston | 21-10 to 26-10-2024 | $ 269 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Vancouver → Boston | 08-11 to 12-11-2024 | $ 305 | layover flight with Delta |
| Vancouver → Boston | 10-11 to 19-11-2024 | $ 325 | layover flight with Delta |
| Vancouver → Boston | 19-01 to 23-01-2025 | $ 285 | layover flight with Delta |
| Vancouver → Boston | 21-01 to 28-01-2025 | $ 285 | layover flight with American Airlines |
When to book your flight Vancouver - Boston 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-Boston 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 Vancouver to Boston, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 377 $, which is a saving of 53 $ 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 (101 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Vancouver to Boston 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: 327 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 337), 3 to 4 months ($ 333) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 326 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 344), 3 to 4 months ($ 345), 4 to 5 months ($ 364) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 356 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 416), 2 to 3 months ($ 374), 4 to 5 months ($ 391) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 378 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 382), 2 to 3 months ($ 385), 4 to 5 months ($ 391), 5 to 6 months ($ 405) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 364 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 408), 2 to 3 months ($ 376), 4 to 5 months ($ 394), 5 to 6 months ($ 402) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 390 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 402), 2 to 3 months ($ 424) |
| July | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 373 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 460), 3 to 4 months ($ 443), 4 to 5 months ($ 400), 5 to 6 months ($ 512), 6 to 7 months ($ 497) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 350 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 393), 4 to 5 months ($ 432), 5 to 6 months ($ 409), 6 to 7 months ($ 463), 7 to 8 months ($ 455) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 323 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 394), 2 to 3 months ($ 358), 3 to 4 months ($ 347), 5 to 6 months ($ 354), 6 to 7 months ($ 332), 7 to 8 months ($ 385), 8 to 9 months ($ 350) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 320 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 366), 2 to 3 months ($ 325), 3 to 4 months ($ 351), 5 to 6 months ($ 340), 6 to 7 months ($ 341), 7 to 8 months ($ 328) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 313 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 373), 2 to 3 months ($ 372), 3 to 4 months ($ 377), 4 to 5 months ($ 349), 6 to 7 months ($ 330) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 402 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 446), 5 to 6 months ($ 447) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Vancouver->Boston are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $6. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $6 more.
Vancouver to Boston: 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 | $ 417 $330 to $466 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 489 $264 to $867 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 600 $355 to $882 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 691 $299 to $1266 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 320 $268 to $402 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 404 $269 to $811 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 340 $268 to $389 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 566 $518 to $616 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 285 $285 to $285 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 555 $555 to $555 | very high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 652 $652 to $652 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, september, november and january are cheaper to travel to Boston. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!