Statistics on Auckland-Kenya (Nairobi) 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 Kenya (Nairobi) (from: Auckland)
The average price to go to Kenya (Nairobi) from Auckland airport is $ 1713 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1571 (in may) and $ 2023 (in january), which is a saving of $ 142 or a surplus of $ 311 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1259 to $1311 and it is generally more economical to leave on a sunday and return on a sunday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Kenya (Nairobi) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Auckland-Kenya (Nairobi) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 6708 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Kenya (Nairobi) from Auckland and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1571, saving $ 142 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1713). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 2023).
Flight Auckland-Kenya (Nairobi): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1653 | $ 2023 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 1393 | $ 1592 | good price |
| March | $ 1408 | $ 1650 | fair price |
| April | $ 1394 | $ 1665 | fair price |
| May | $ 1349 | $ 1571 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 1300 | $ 1595 | good price |
| July | $ 1613 | $ 1972 | fair price |
| August | $ 1291 | $ 1592 | good price |
| September | $ 1369 | $ 1714 | fair price |
| October | $ 1353 | $ 1622 | fair price |
| November | $ 1370 | $ 1611 | good price |
| December | $ 1588 | $ 1939 | fair 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 Kenya (Nairobi)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Auckland to Kenya (Nairobi) range from $1101 to $2307. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1102 to $1154), 1% at the maximum price (from $2255 to $2307). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1259 to $1311 (10% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Auckland->Kenya flight
There are 15 companies that serve Auckland from Kenya (Nairobi) airport: Qatar Airways, Emirates, Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, China Southern, Turkish Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Qantas, Malaysia Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Airasia X, Thai Airways, latam airlines group and Ethiopian Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 6708 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->Kenya route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Auckland-Kenya (Nairobi) 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 $43. On the other hand, departing on a tuesday may cost you an additional $61.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Kenya (Nairobi) 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 $64. Conversely, departing from Kenya (Nairobi) on a friday may cost you an additional $94.
Top prices Auckland-Kenya (Nairobi)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland → Nairobi | 23-11 to 30-11-2024 | $ 1238 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Nairobi | 01-02 to 22-02-2025 | $ 1105 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Nairobi | 11-02 to 25-02-2025 | $ 1177 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Nairobi | 01-03 to 22-03-2025 | $ 1016 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Nairobi | 04-03 to 09-03-2025 | $ 1168 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Auckland → Nairobi | 12-04 to 24-04-2025 | $ 1358 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
| Auckland → Nairobi | 17-04 to 27-04-2025 | $ 1334 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Auckland → Nairobi | 18-04 to 25-04-2025 | $ 1123 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Auckland → Nairobi | 01-05 to 07-05-2025 | $ 1287 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
| Auckland → Nairobi | 04-09 to 20-09-2025 | $ 1325 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
When to book your flight Auckland - Kenya (Nairobi) 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-Kenya 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 Kenya (Nairobi), it is recommended to buy it 4 to 5 months before departure (it is then on average 1617 $, which is a saving of 96 $ 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 (167 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Auckland to Kenya (Nairobi) 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 | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1527 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1543), 2 to 3 months ($ 1559) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1628 $) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1595 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1619) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1404 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1474), 3 to 4 months ($ 1516) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1327 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1394), 5 to 6 months ($ 1502) |
| July | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1800 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1935), 4 to 5 months ($ 1861), 5 to 6 months ($ 1878) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1415 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1530), 5 to 6 months ($ 1459), 6 to 7 months ($ 1523) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1588 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 1649) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1568 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1591) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1470 $) |
| December | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1784 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1888) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Auckland->Kenya are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $25. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $43 more.
Auckland to Kenya (Nairobi): 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 2345 $1850 to $2935 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1900 $1512 to $2579 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1255 $1068 to $1838 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1150 $1016 to $1244 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 2162 $1123 to $4830 | very high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1517 $1287 to $1746 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1376 $1325 to $1427 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, january, february, march, may and september are cheaper to travel to Kenya (Nairobi). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!