Statistics on Auckland-Chengdu 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 Chengdu (from: Auckland)
The average price to go to Chengdu from Auckland airport is $ 731 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 507 (in march) and $ 1098 (in january), which is a saving of $ 225 or a surplus of $ 368 (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 $326 to $380 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a sunday and return on a saturday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Chengdu before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Auckland-Chengdu plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 16136 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Chengdu from Auckland and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 507, saving $ 225 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 731). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1098).
Flight Auckland-Chengdu: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 834 | $ 1098 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 559 | $ 771 | fair price |
| March | $ 385 | $ 507 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 665 | $ 934 | high price |
| May | $ 411 | $ 599 | good price |
| June | $ 405 | $ 572 | good price |
| July | $ 579 | $ 830 | fair price |
| August | $ 383 | $ 568 | good price |
| September | $ 432 | $ 624 | good price |
| October | $ 437 | $ 682 | good price |
| November | $ 369 | $ 597 | good price |
| December | $ 750 | $ 979 | 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 Chengdu
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Auckland to Chengdu range from $271 to $1138. 8% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $271 to $326), 1% at the maximum price (from $1084 to $1138). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $380 to $434 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Auckland->Chengdu flight
There are 8 companies that serve Auckland from Chengdu airport: Sichuan Airlines, Hainan Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, Cathay Pacific, Qantas, Air China and Air New Zealand.
Data analysis:
Of the 16136 flights analyzed in previous years, Sichuan Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (21% of the time) on the Auckland->Chengdu route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Auckland-Chengdu flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 207 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Auckland-Chengdu flights departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday as your departure date, you can save an average of $46. On the other hand, departing on a wednesday may cost you an additional $54.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Chengdu to Auckland departing on a saturday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a saturday for your return date, you will save an average of $39. Conversely, departing from Chengdu on a tuesday may cost you an additional $56.
Top prices Auckland-Chengdu
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland → Chengdu | 02-06 to 08-06-2025 | $ 379 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Auckland → Chengdu | 03-06 to 10-06-2025 | $ 382 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Auckland → Chengdu | 10-06 to 21-06-2025 | $ 392 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Auckland → Chengdu | 15-07 to 19-07-2025 | $ 407 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Auckland → Chengdu | 14-10 to 31-10-2025 | $ 410 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Auckland → Chengdu | 16-10 to 23-10-2025 | $ 382 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Auckland → Chengdu | 17-10 to 26-10-2025 | $ 393 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Auckland → Chengdu | 18-10 to 26-10-2025 | $ 386 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Auckland → Chengdu | 01-11 to 15-11-2025 | $ 307 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Auckland → Chengdu | 16-11 to 30-11-2025 | $ 401 | layover flight with China Eastern |
When to book your flight Auckland - Chengdu 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 10 to 11 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-Chengdu 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 Chengdu, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 678 $, which is a saving of 53 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (204 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Auckland to Chengdu 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: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 879 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1084), 4 to 5 months ($ 996), 6 to 7 months ($ 982) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 643 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 665), 3 to 4 months ($ 719) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 397 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 506), 2 to 3 months ($ 451) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 813 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 886), 3 to 4 months ($ 877), 5 to 6 months ($ 825), 6 to 7 months ($ 884) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 442 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 536) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 523 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 565), 1 to 2 months ($ 558), 3 to 4 months ($ 532) |
| July | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 742 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 762), 3 to 4 months ($ 758), 5 to 6 months ($ 796) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 474 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 529), 1 to 2 months ($ 514) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 566 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 590), 2 to 3 months ($ 588), 7 to 8 months ($ 613) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 608 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 660), 3 to 4 months ($ 636), 7 to 8 months ($ 634) |
| November | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 414 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 508), 2 to 3 months ($ 484), 3 to 4 months ($ 553) |
| December | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 807 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 976), 2 to 3 months ($ 956), 3 to 4 months ($ 832), 4 to 5 months ($ 955) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Auckland->Chengdu are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $31. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $23 more.
Auckland to Chengdu: 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 | $ 1239 $603 to $5964 | very high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 537 $345 to $941 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 500 $379 to $905 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 594 $407 to $727 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 512 $449 to $625 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 470 $394 to $629 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 444 $382 to $629 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 391 $307 to $463 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 811 $811 to $811 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 717 $717 to $717 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december and january are cheaper to travel to Chengdu. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!