Statistics on Auckland-Sapporo (Hokkaido) 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 Sapporo (Hokkaido) (from: Auckland)
The average price to go to Sapporo (Hokkaido) from Auckland airport is $ 1162 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 856 (in may) and $ 1464 (in december), which is a saving of $ 306 or a surplus of $ 303 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $972 to $1026 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a sunday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Sapporo (Hokkaido) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Auckland-Sapporo (Hokkaido) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 9845 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Sapporo (Hokkaido) from Auckland and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 856, saving $ 306 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1162). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1464).
Flight Auckland-Sapporo (Hokkaido): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1126 | $ 1422 | high price |
| February | $ 890 | $ 1100 | fair price |
| March | $ 748 | $ 935 | good price |
| April | $ 900 | $ 1154 | fair price |
| May | $ 731 | $ 856 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 735 | $ 1024 | good price |
| July | $ 982 | $ 1428 | high price |
| August | $ 760 | $ 1105 | fair price |
| September | $ 801 | $ 1199 | fair price |
| October | $ 794 | $ 1302 | high price |
| November | $ 712 | $ 950 | good price |
| December | $ 1089 | $ 1464 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 Sapporo (Hokkaido)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Auckland to Sapporo (Hokkaido) range from $540 to $1673. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $540 to $594), 1% at the maximum price (from $1619 to $1673). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $972 to $1026 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Auckland->Sapporo (Hokkaido) flight
There are 14 companies that serve Auckland from Sapporo (Hokkaido) airport: Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, Qantas, Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Air China, Korean Air, China Eastern, Japan Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Fiji Airways, China Southern and Malaysia Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 9845 flights analyzed in previous years, Cathay Pacific was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (21% of the time) on the Auckland->Sapporo (Hokkaido) route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Auckland-Sapporo (Hokkaido) 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 $43. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $66.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Sapporo (Hokkaido) to Auckland departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date, you will save an average of $51. Conversely, departing from Sapporo (Hokkaido) on a saturday may cost you an additional $45.
Top prices Auckland-Sapporo (Hokkaido)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland → Sapporo (Hokkaido) | 02-06 to 10-06-2025 | $ 738 | layover flight with Japan Airlines |
| Auckland → Sapporo (Hokkaido) | 01-08 to 12-08-2025 | $ 751 | layover flight with Japan Airlines |
| Auckland → Sapporo (Hokkaido) | 02-09 to 13-09-2025 | $ 694 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Auckland → Sapporo (Hokkaido) | 07-09 to 22-09-2025 | $ 735 | layover flight with China Airlines |
| Auckland → Sapporo (Hokkaido) | 08-09 to 22-09-2025 | $ 750 | layover flight with Japan Airlines |
| Auckland → Sapporo (Hokkaido) | 09-09 to 24-09-2025 | $ 719 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Auckland → Sapporo (Hokkaido) | 16-09 to 27-09-2025 | $ 734 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Auckland → Sapporo (Hokkaido) | 10-11 to 23-11-2025 | $ 678 | layover flight with Air China |
| Auckland → Sapporo (Hokkaido) | 14-11 to 30-11-2025 | $ 673 | layover flight with Air China |
| Auckland → Sapporo (Hokkaido) | 17-11 to 24-11-2025 | $ 676 | layover flight with Air China |
When to book your flight Auckland - Sapporo (Hokkaido) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 10 to 11 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 1 to 2 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-Sapporo (Hokkaido) flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Auckland to Sapporo (Hokkaido), it is recommended to buy it 10 to 11 months before departure (it is then on average 1106 $, which is a saving of 56 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 1 to 2 months in advance, you will pay the full price (104 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Auckland to Sapporo (Hokkaido) 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: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1123 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1359), 4 to 5 months ($ 1337), 5 to 6 months ($ 1370), 6 to 7 months ($ 1374), 8 to 9 months ($ 1298), 9 to 10 months ($ 1303), 11 to 12 months ($ 1196) |
| February | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1040 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1057), 3 to 4 months ($ 1052), 5 to 6 months ($ 1061) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 853 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 902), 2 to 3 months ($ 911) |
| April | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1042 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1143), 4 to 5 months ($ 1143) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 805 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 830) |
| June | - |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1059 $) |
| August | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 979 $) |
| September | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1012 $) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 879 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1173) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 802 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 946) |
| December | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1146 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1259), 4 to 5 months ($ 1317), 5 to 6 months ($ 1301), 9 to 10 months ($ 1313) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Auckland->Sapporo (Hokkaido) are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $19. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $16 more.
Auckland to Sapporo (Hokkaido): 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 | $ 1184 $944 to $1394 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 935 $782 to $1261 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 889 $718 to $1208 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 848 $818 to $903 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 765 $751 to $778 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 834 $694 to $942 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 785 $785 to $785 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 725 $673 to $870 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1364 $1228 to $1660 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 1060 $816 to $1361 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 834 $706 to $1613 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july, august, september, october, november, december, january and february are cheaper to travel to Sapporo (Hokkaido). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!