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

The average price to go to New Orleans from Auckland airport is $ 1531 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1329 (in february) and $ 1803 (in july), which is a saving of $ 202 or a surplus of $ 273 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1247 to $1301 and it is generally more economical to leave on a friday and return on a wednesday 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 New Orleans 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-New Orleans plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 3823 airfare prices from previous years for flights to New Orleans 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

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Data analysis:

By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1329, saving $ 202 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1531). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1803).

Flight Auckland-New Orleans: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1407 $ 1764 high price
February$ 1130 $ 1329 very good price
March$ 1175 $ 1419 fair price
April$ 1341 $ 1642 fair price
May$ 1233 $ 1597 fair price
June$ 1258 $ 1619 fair price
July$ 1417 $ 1803 very high price
August$ 1116 $ 1348 good price
September$ 1213 $ 1359 good price
October$ 1279 $ 1504 fair price
November$ 1128 $ 1330 good price
December$ 1332 $ 1654 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 New Orleans

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Auckland to New Orleans range from $867 to $1734. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $867 to $922), 1% at the maximum price (from $1680 to $1734). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1247 to $1301 (10% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Auckland->New Orleans flight

There are 10 companies that serve Auckland from New Orleans airport: Qantas, United, Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, Fiji Airways, American Airlines, Delta, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Canada and Hawaiian Airlines.

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Data analysis:

Of the 3823 flights analyzed in previous years, Qantas was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (28% of the time) on the Auckland->New Orleans route.

Which day of the week to leave?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, Auckland-New Orleans flights departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday as your departure date, you can save an average of $80. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $133.

Which day of the week to come back?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from New Orleans to Auckland departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $82. Conversely, departing from New Orleans on a saturday may cost you an additional $49.


Top prices Auckland-New Orleans

Round tripDatesPrice
Auckland → New Orleans12-04 to 20-04-2025$ 1294 
Auckland → New Orleans17-04 to 26-04-2025$ 1408 
Auckland → New Orleans01-05 to 18-05-2025$ 1260 
Auckland → New Orleans03-05 to 10-05-2025$ 1409 
Auckland → New Orleans10-05 to 17-05-2025$ 1195 
Auckland → New Orleans21-08 to 31-08-2025$ 1425 
Auckland → New Orleans22-08 to 31-08-2025$ 1442 
Auckland → New Orleans10-10 to 18-10-2025$ 1216 
Auckland → New Orleans19-11 to 26-11-2025$ 1371 
Auckland → New Orleans03-12 to 07-12-2025$ 913 


When to book your flight Auckland - New Orleans to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 10 to 11 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-New Orleans flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

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Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Auckland to New Orleans, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 1352 $, which is a saving of 179 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (586 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Auckland to New Orleans 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: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1661 $)

February

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1225 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1260)

March

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1342 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1369)

April

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1410 $)

May

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1319 $)

June

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1480 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1569)

July

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1723 $)

August

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1126 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1288)

September

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1275 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1343)

October-
November

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1248 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1299)

December

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1381 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1532)

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

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Data analysis:

Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Auckland->New Orleans are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $26. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $41 more.



Auckland to New Orleans: 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
April 2025$ 1562
$1294 to $1746
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May 2025$ 1288
$1195 to $1409
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June 2025$ 1591
$1591 to $1591
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August 2025$ 1433
$1425 to $1442
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October 2025$ 1216
$1216 to $1216
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November 2025$ 1371
$1371 to $1371
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December 2025$ 913
$913 to $913
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, april, may, june, october and december are cheaper to travel to New Orleans. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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