Statistics on Auckland-Athens 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 Athens (from: Auckland)
The average price to go to Athens from Auckland airport is $ 1666 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1453 (in march) and $ 2059 (in december), which is a saving of $ 213 or a surplus of $ 394 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1265 to $1318 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Athens before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Auckland-Athens plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 23649 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Athens from Auckland and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1453, saving $ 213 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1666). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2059).
Flight Auckland-Athens: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1518 | $ 1900 | fair price |
| February | $ 1159 | $ 1506 | good price |
| March | $ 1131 | $ 1453 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 1289 | $ 1636 | fair price |
| May | $ 1161 | $ 1541 | good price |
| June | $ 1226 | $ 1686 | fair price |
| July | $ 1514 | $ 1858 | fair price |
| August | $ 1287 | $ 1604 | fair price |
| September | $ 1298 | $ 1680 | fair price |
| October | $ 1231 | $ 1582 | fair price |
| November | $ 1094 | $ 1488 | good price |
| December | $ 1606 | $ 2059 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 Athens
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Auckland to Athens range from $896 to $2055. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $896 to $949), 1% at the maximum price (from $2002 to $2055). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1318 to $1370 (6% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Auckland->Athens flight
There are 16 companies that serve Auckland from Athens airport: Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, Jetstar, Etihad Airways, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Air China, United, China Eastern, Qantas, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Airasia X and latam airlines group.
Data analysis:
Of the 23649 flights analyzed in previous years, Qatar Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (15% of the time) on the Auckland->Athens route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Auckland-Athens flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $25. On the other hand, departing on a wednesday may cost you an additional $32.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Athens to Auckland 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 $94. Conversely, departing from Athens on a saturday may cost you an additional $120.
Top prices Auckland-Athens
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland → Athens | 02-03 to 24-03-2025 | $ 1126 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Auckland → Athens | 07-03 to 24-03-2025 | $ 1143 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Auckland → Athens | 08-03 to 24-03-2025 | $ 1142 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Auckland → Athens | 09-03 to 24-03-2025 | $ 1116 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Auckland → Athens | 01-04 to 11-04-2025 | $ 1124 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Auckland → Athens | 09-04 to 30-04-2025 | $ 1115 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
| Auckland → Athens | 14-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 1108 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
| Auckland → Athens | 04-08 to 29-08-2025 | $ 1171 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Auckland → Athens | 10-09 to 24-09-2025 | $ 1168 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Auckland → Athens | 12-10 to 25-10-2025 | $ 1135 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
When to book your flight Auckland - Athens to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 11 to 12 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 Auckland-Athens flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Auckland to Athens, it is recommended to buy it 11 to 12 months before departure (it is then on average 1551 $, which is a saving of 115 $ 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 (272 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Auckland to Athens 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: 1821 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1892), 3 to 4 months ($ 1866) |
| February | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1255 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1386), 2 to 3 months ($ 1483), 3 to 4 months ($ 1493), 4 to 5 months ($ 1385) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1254 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1287), 4 to 5 months ($ 1443), 6 to 7 months ($ 1403), 7 to 8 months ($ 1357), 9 to 10 months ($ 1451), 10 to 11 months ($ 1440) |
| April | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1495 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1564), 5 to 6 months ($ 1514), 6 to 7 months ($ 1496), 7 to 8 months ($ 1544), 10 to 11 months ($ 1510) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1328 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 1506), 8 to 9 months ($ 1488), 9 to 10 months ($ 1449), 10 to 11 months ($ 1480), 11 to 12 months ($ 1368) |
| June | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1439 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1588), 4 to 5 months ($ 1642), 5 to 6 months ($ 1598), 6 to 7 months ($ 1574), 7 to 8 months ($ 1627), 9 to 10 months ($ 1488), 10 to 11 months ($ 1444) |
| July | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 1542 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1853), 2 to 3 months ($ 1747), 3 to 4 months ($ 1748), 4 to 5 months ($ 1766), 6 to 7 months ($ 1743), 8 to 9 months ($ 1668), 9 to 10 months ($ 1563), 10 to 11 months ($ 1569) |
| August | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1418 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1597), 3 to 4 months ($ 1501), 4 to 5 months ($ 1442), 5 to 6 months ($ 1441), 6 to 7 months ($ 1593), 7 to 8 months ($ 1423), 8 to 9 months ($ 1460), 10 to 11 months ($ 1434) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1437 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1655), 2 to 3 months ($ 1564), 5 to 6 months ($ 1531), 6 to 7 months ($ 1628), 7 to 8 months ($ 1665), 8 to 9 months ($ 1539), 9 to 10 months ($ 1520), 10 to 11 months ($ 1520), 11 to 12 months ($ 1468) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1364 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1397), 4 to 5 months ($ 1430), 5 to 6 months ($ 1365), 6 to 7 months ($ 1402) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1193 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1325), 3 to 4 months ($ 1292), 4 to 5 months ($ 1367), 6 to 7 months ($ 1285) |
| December | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1675 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1877) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Auckland->Athens are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $47. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $41 more.
Auckland to Athens: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 1652 $1652 to $1652 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1859 $1497 to $2518 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 2272 $1600 to $2501 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1282 $1233 to $1359 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1173 $1116 to $1227 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1299 $1115 to $1634 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1209 $1108 to $1234 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1465 $1264 to $1814 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1375 $1117 to $2186 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 4568 $1171 to $6436 | very high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1377 $1168 to $1896 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1345 $1135 to $1597 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, february, march, april, may, june, july, september and october are cheaper to travel to Athens. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!