Statistics on Auckland-Budapest 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 Budapest (from: Auckland)
The average price to go to Budapest from Auckland airport is $ 1684 (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 may) and $ 2009 (in january), which is a saving of $ 232 or a surplus of $ 325 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1143 to $1198 and it is generally more economical to leave on a sunday and return on a thursday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Budapest before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Auckland-Budapest plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 10902 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Budapest from Auckland and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1453, saving $ 232 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1684). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 2009).
Flight Auckland-Budapest: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1527 | $ 2009 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 1197 | $ 1561 | fair price |
| March | $ 1047 | $ 1620 | fair price |
| April | $ 1243 | $ 1679 | fair price |
| May | $ 1031 | $ 1453 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 1126 | $ 1553 | good price |
| July | $ 1428 | $ 1855 | fair price |
| August | $ 1206 | $ 1541 | good price |
| September | $ 1226 | $ 1631 | fair price |
| October | $ 1175 | $ 1576 | fair price |
| November | $ 1120 | $ 1790 | fair price |
| December | $ 1507 | $ 1939 | 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 Budapest
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Auckland to Budapest range from $816 to $2123. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $817 to $871), 1% at the maximum price (from $2069 to $2123). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1143 to $1198 (7% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Auckland->Budapest flight
There are 15 companies that serve Auckland from Budapest airport: Qatar Airways, China Eastern, Emirates, Lufthansa, Air New Zealand, China Southern, Air China, Turkish Airlines, Jetstar, Swiss, Singapore Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Qantas, Hainan Airlines and United.
Data analysis:
Of the 10902 flights analyzed in previous years, Qatar Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (20% of the time) on the Auckland->Budapest route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Auckland-Budapest 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 $81. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $98.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Budapest to Auckland departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date, you will save an average of $38. Conversely, departing from Budapest on a tuesday may cost you an additional $40.
Top prices Auckland-Budapest
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland → Budapest | 11-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 1117 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Auckland → Budapest | 14-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 1018 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Auckland → Budapest | 18-05 to 25-05-2025 | $ 1078 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Auckland → Budapest | 23-05 to 30-05-2025 | $ 1086 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Auckland → Budapest | 01-06 to 22-06-2025 | $ 1116 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Auckland → Budapest | 02-06 to 21-06-2025 | $ 1093 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Auckland → Budapest | 14-06 to 21-06-2025 | $ 1091 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Auckland → Budapest | 15-06 to 30-06-2025 | $ 1149 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Auckland → Budapest | 19-08 to 26-08-2025 | $ 1035 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Auckland → Budapest | 23-10 to 30-10-2025 | $ 901 | layover flight with China Southern |
When to book your flight Auckland - Budapest 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 Auckland-Budapest flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Auckland to Budapest, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 1519 $, which is a saving of 165 $ 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 Auckland to Budapest 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: 1928 $) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1534 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1543) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1135 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1531), 2 to 3 months ($ 1387), 4 to 5 months ($ 1493) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1530 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1604), 3 to 4 months ($ 1583) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1226 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1288), 3 to 4 months ($ 1345) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1331 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1419), 3 to 4 months ($ 1448), 5 to 6 months ($ 1391) |
| July | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1587 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1828), 3 to 4 months ($ 1740), 4 to 5 months ($ 1850), 5 to 6 months ($ 1846), 6 to 7 months ($ 1762), 7 to 8 months ($ 1664), 8 to 9 months ($ 1613), 10 to 11 months ($ 1653) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1345 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1510), 3 to 4 months ($ 1440), 4 to 5 months ($ 1427), 7 to 8 months ($ 1475) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1501 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1601), 2 to 3 months ($ 1511), 4 to 5 months ($ 1551) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1311 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1465), 2 to 3 months ($ 1388), 4 to 5 months ($ 1430) |
| November | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1613 $) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1677 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1908), 3 to 4 months ($ 1914), 6 to 7 months ($ 1680) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Auckland->Budapest are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $58. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $41 more.
Auckland to Budapest: 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 | $ 1802 $1215 to $2673 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 2171 $1018 to $7160 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1141 $1091 to $1294 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1344 $1274 to $1389 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1223 $1035 to $1288 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1571 $1571 to $1571 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 901 $900 to $901 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1351 $1323 to $1379 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july, august, september, october and december are cheaper to travel to Budapest. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!