Statistics on Auckland-Santiago 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 Santiago (from: Auckland)
The average price to go to Santiago from Auckland airport is $ 1900 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1617 (in may) and $ 2500 (in december), which is a saving of $ 283 or a surplus of $ 601 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1319 to $1374 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a wednesday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Santiago before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Auckland-Santiago plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Santiago from Auckland and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1617, saving $ 283 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1900). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2500).
Flight Auckland-Santiago: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1927 | $ 2476 | high price |
| February | $ 1587 | $ 2049 | fair price |
| March | $ 1426 | $ 1878 | fair price |
| April | $ 1369 | $ 1756 | good price |
| May | $ 1215 | $ 1617 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 1202 | $ 1637 | good price |
| July | $ 1310 | $ 1834 | good price |
| August | $ 1246 | $ 1648 | good price |
| September | $ 1327 | $ 1723 | good price |
| October | $ 1369 | $ 1786 | good price |
| November | $ 1408 | $ 1880 | fair price |
| December | $ 2006 | $ 2500 the most expensive | very 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 Auckland to Santiago
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Auckland to Santiago range from $880 to $2638. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $880 to $935), 1% at the maximum price (from $2583 to $2638). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1374 to $1429 (7% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Auckland->Santiago flight
There are 6 companies that serve Auckland from Santiago airport: latam airlines group, Qantas, United, Qatar Airways, American Airlines and Air New Zealand.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, latam airlines group was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (50% of the time) on the Auckland->Santiago route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Auckland-Santiago flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 353 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Auckland-Santiago 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 $34. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $37.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Santiago to Auckland 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 $62. Conversely, departing from Santiago on a tuesday may cost you an additional $52.
Top prices Auckland-Santiago
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland → Santiago | 05-05 to 13-05-2025 | $ 1181 | direct flight with latam airlines group |
| Auckland → Santiago | 18-05 to 25-05-2025 | $ 1042 | direct flight with latam airlines group |
| Auckland → Santiago | 22-05 to 30-05-2025 | $ 1180 | direct flight with latam airlines group |
| Auckland → Santiago | 24-05 to 31-05-2025 | $ 1135 | direct flight with latam airlines group |
| Auckland → Santiago | 11-06 to 20-06-2025 | $ 1042 | direct flight with latam airlines group |
| Auckland → Santiago | 12-06 to 26-06-2025 | $ 1040 | layover flight with latam airlines group |
| Auckland → Santiago | 03-08 to 24-08-2025 | $ 1047 | direct flight with latam airlines group |
| Auckland → Santiago | 05-08 to 19-08-2025 | $ 1165 | layover flight with latam airlines group |
| Auckland → Santiago | 06-08 to 13-08-2025 | $ 1046 | direct flight with latam airlines group |
| Auckland → Santiago | 17-08 to 29-08-2025 | $ 1047 | direct flight with latam airlines group |
When to book your flight Auckland - Santiago 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 11 to 12 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 Auckland-Santiago 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 Auckland to Santiago, it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 1458 $, which is a saving of 442 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (890 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Auckland to Santiago 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: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1759 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 2467), 4 to 5 months ($ 2407), 5 to 6 months ($ 2363), 6 to 7 months ($ 2235), 7 to 8 months ($ 2216), 8 to 9 months ($ 2094), 10 to 11 months ($ 2207) |
| February | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1513 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1776), 6 to 7 months ($ 1532), 7 to 8 months ($ 1530), 8 to 9 months ($ 1557), 10 to 11 months ($ 1776) |
| March | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1367 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1749), 6 to 7 months ($ 1471), 7 to 8 months ($ 1387), 8 to 9 months ($ 1397), 10 to 11 months ($ 1580) |
| April | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1242 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1685), 3 to 4 months ($ 1636), 4 to 5 months ($ 1724), 5 to 6 months ($ 1593), 6 to 7 months ($ 1458), 7 to 8 months ($ 1528), 8 to 9 months ($ 1365), 10 to 11 months ($ 1434) |
| May | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1188 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1473), 4 to 5 months ($ 1403), 5 to 6 months ($ 1560), 6 to 7 months ($ 1473), 7 to 8 months ($ 1388), 9 to 10 months ($ 1208), 10 to 11 months ($ 1408) |
| June | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1239 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1476), 3 to 4 months ($ 1315), 4 to 5 months ($ 1362), 5 to 6 months ($ 1349), 6 to 7 months ($ 1478), 7 to 8 months ($ 1393), 8 to 9 months ($ 1480), 10 to 11 months ($ 1445) |
| July | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1396 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1587), 4 to 5 months ($ 1529), 6 to 7 months ($ 1435), 7 to 8 months ($ 1478), 8 to 9 months ($ 1398), 9 to 10 months ($ 1429), 10 to 11 months ($ 1668) |
| August | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1230 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1648), 3 to 4 months ($ 1440), 4 to 5 months ($ 1320), 5 to 6 months ($ 1420), 6 to 7 months ($ 1399), 7 to 8 months ($ 1347), 9 to 10 months ($ 1377), 10 to 11 months ($ 1581) |
| September | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1351 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1706), 3 to 4 months ($ 1646), 4 to 5 months ($ 1517), 5 to 6 months ($ 1492), 6 to 7 months ($ 1388), 8 to 9 months ($ 1358), 9 to 10 months ($ 1429), 10 to 11 months ($ 1658) |
| October | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1449 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1660), 3 to 4 months ($ 1656), 4 to 5 months ($ 1689), 5 to 6 months ($ 1472), 7 to 8 months ($ 1582), 8 to 9 months ($ 1498), 9 to 10 months ($ 1485) |
| November | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1336 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1848), 3 to 4 months ($ 1620), 4 to 5 months ($ 1617), 5 to 6 months ($ 1580), 6 to 7 months ($ 1554), 8 to 9 months ($ 1353), 9 to 10 months ($ 1510), 10 to 11 months ($ 1836) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1942 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 2328), 4 to 5 months ($ 2357), 5 to 6 months ($ 2217), 6 to 7 months ($ 2250), 7 to 8 months ($ 2084), 9 to 10 months ($ 1991), 10 to 11 months ($ 2132) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Auckland->Santiago are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $36. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $58 more.
Auckland to Santiago: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 2054 $1428 to $7183 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1790 $1031 to $8839 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1190 $1036 to $1387 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1498 $1126 to $6418 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1264 $1046 to $1521 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1491 $1197 to $7224 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1810 $1196 to $9625 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 1471 $1196 to $2082 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1951 $1549 to $2586 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 1540 $1220 to $2214 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 1210 $1210 to $1210 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 2224 $1864 to $2834 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july, august, september, november, december, january and february are cheaper to travel to Santiago. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!