Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Sumatra (Medan) (from: Auckland)

The average price to go to Sumatra (Medan) from Auckland airport is $ 957 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 770 (in march) and $ 1274 (in december), which is a saving of $ 187 or a surplus of $ 317 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $730 to $782 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 Sumatra (Medan) 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-Sumatra (Medan) plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 1927 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Sumatra (Medan) 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 ($ 770, saving $ 187 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 957). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1274).

Flight Auckland-Sumatra (Medan): when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 990 $ 1243 high price
February$ 821 $ 1067 fair price
March$ 646 $ 770 very good price
April$ 850 $ 1029 fair price
May$ 731 $ 845 good price
June$ 714 $ 829 good price
July$ 777 $ 982 fair price
August$ 710 $ 840 good price
September$ 709 $ 816 good price
October$ 733 $ 892 good price
November$ 731 $ 887 good price
December$ 964 $ 1274 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 Sumatra (Medan)

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Auckland to Sumatra (Medan) range from $573 to $1511. 6% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $574 to $626), 1% at the maximum price (from $1459 to $1511). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $730 to $782 (15% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Auckland->Sumatra (Medan) flight

There are 7 companies that serve Auckland from Sumatra (Medan) airport: Malaysia Airlines, Jetstar, Singapore Airlines, Airasia X, Emirates, Air New Zealand and latam airlines group.

Data analysis:

Of the 1927 flights analyzed in previous years, Malaysia Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (36% of the time) on the Auckland->Sumatra (Medan) route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Auckland-Sumatra (Medan) 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 $47. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $40.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Sumatra (Medan) 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 $27. Conversely, departing from Sumatra (Medan) on a saturday may cost you an additional $72.


Top prices Auckland-Sumatra (Medan)

Round tripDatesPrice
Auckland → Bali11-02 to 25-02-2025$ 461 
Auckland → Bali23-03 to 31-03-2025$ 477 
Auckland → Bali06-05 to 27-05-2025$ 472 
Auckland → Bali09-05 to 14-05-2025$ 462 
Auckland → Bali13-05 to 27-05-2025$ 451 
Auckland → Bali16-05 to 22-05-2025$ 469 
Auckland → Bali20-05 to 30-05-2025$ 469 
Auckland → Sumatra (Medan)03-06 to 15-06-2025$ 744 
Auckland → Sumatra (Medan)01-07 to 20-07-2025$ 1129 
Auckland → Sumatra (Medan)07-07 to 28-07-2025$ 788 


When to book your flight Auckland - Sumatra (Medan) to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 4 to 5 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-Sumatra (Medan) flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Auckland to Sumatra (Medan), it is recommended to buy it 4 to 5 months before departure (it is then on average 859 $, which is a saving of 98 $ 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 (31 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Auckland to Sumatra (Medan) 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-
February-
March

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 677 $)

April-
May-
June

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 716 $)

July

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 881 $)

August-
September

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 754 $)

October

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 881 $)

November-
December-

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Auckland->Sumatra (Medan) are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $31. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $45 more.



Auckland to Sumatra (Medan): 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
June 2025$ 744
$744 to $744
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July 2025$ 959
$788 to $1129
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, june and july are cheaper to travel to Sumatra (Medan). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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