Statistics on Calgary-Denver 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 Denver (from: Calgary)
The average price to go to Denver from Calgary airport is $ 484 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 417 (in october) and $ 562 (in march), which is a saving of $ 67 or a surplus of $ 79 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $323 to $376 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Denver before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Calgary-Denver plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 12330 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Denver from Calgary and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 417, saving $ 67 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 484). Conversely, march will be the most expensive ($ 562).
Flight Calgary-Denver: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 342 | $ 448 | fair price |
| February | $ 395 | $ 507 | fair price |
| March | $ 427 | $ 562 the most expensive | very high price |
| April | $ 393 | $ 487 | fair price |
| May | $ 352 | $ 446 | fair price |
| June | $ 320 | $ 424 | good price |
| July | $ 430 | $ 553 | high price |
| August | $ 427 | $ 548 | high price |
| September | $ 341 | $ 451 | fair price |
| October | $ 317 | $ 417 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 368 | $ 476 | fair price |
| December | $ 368 | $ 482 | 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 Calgary to Denver
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Calgary to Denver range from $161 to $967. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $162 to $215), 1% at the maximum price (from $913 to $967). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $323 to $376 (15% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Calgary->Denver flight
There are 6 companies that serve Calgary from Denver airport: United, Air Canada, WestJet, Alaska Airlines, Kish Airline and flair airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 12330 flights analyzed in previous years, United was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (37% of the time) on the Calgary->Denver route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Calgary-Denver flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 103 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Calgary-Denver 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 $36. On the other hand, departing on a monday may cost you an additional $57.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Denver to Calgary 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 $60. Conversely, departing from Denver on a friday may cost you an additional $47.
Top prices Calgary-Denver
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary → Denver | 15-05 to 29-05-2024 | $ 327 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Denver | 16-05 to 20-05-2024 | $ 984 | direct flight with United |
| Calgary → Denver | 01-06 to 08-06-2024 | $ 440 | direct flight with United |
| Calgary → Denver | 08-06 to 14-06-2024 | $ 326 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Denver | 22-07 to 28-07-2024 | $ 326 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Denver | 16-08 to 20-08-2024 | $ 235 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Denver | 03-09 to 11-09-2024 | $ 234 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Denver | 06-09 to 14-09-2024 | $ 372 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Denver | 04-10 to 11-10-2024 | $ 691 | direct flight with United |
| Calgary → Las Vegas | 15-01 to 29-01-2025 | $ 144 | direct flight with flair airlines |
When to book your flight Calgary - Denver to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 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-Denver 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 Calgary to Denver, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 399 $, which is a saving of 85 $ 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 (92 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Calgary to Denver 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: 400 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 409) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 418 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 424), 3 to 4 months ($ 467) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 357 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 487), 3 to 4 months ($ 425) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 432 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 432) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 366 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 400) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 326 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 372), 3 to 4 months ($ 406), 4 to 5 months ($ 397), 5 to 6 months ($ 365) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 459 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 519), 2 to 3 months ($ 471), 4 to 5 months ($ 494), 5 to 6 months ($ 512) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 409 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 512), 2 to 3 months ($ 449), 4 to 5 months ($ 420) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 329 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 441), 2 to 3 months ($ 337) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 282 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 378), 2 to 3 months ($ 365), 4 to 5 months ($ 312) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 387 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 413), 2 to 3 months ($ 404) |
| December | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 380 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 413), 3 to 4 months ($ 446) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Calgary->Denver are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $10. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $8 more.
Calgary to Denver: 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 | $ 655 $327 to $984 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 383 $326 to $440 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 326 $326 to $326 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 235 $235 to $235 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 303 $234 to $372 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 493 $296 to $691 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july, august and september are cheaper to travel to Denver. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!