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

The average price to go to Cancun from Auckland airport is $ 1461 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1290 (in february) and $ 1617 (in july), which is a saving of $ 171 or a surplus of $ 156 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1244 to $1298 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday 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 Cancun 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-Cancun plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 13552 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cancun 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 february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1290, saving $ 171 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1461). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1617).

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

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1343 $ 1615 very high price
February$ 1203 $ 1290 very good price
March$ 1246 $ 1359 fair price
April$ 1325 $ 1521 fair price
May$ 1265 $ 1384 fair price
June$ 1288 $ 1457 fair price
July$ 1329 $ 1617 very high price
August$ 1255 $ 1388 fair price
September$ 1289 $ 1503 fair price
October$ 1275 $ 1524 fair price
November$ 1198 $ 1298 good price
December$ 1344 $ 1565 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 Cancun

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Auckland to Cancun range from $1026 to $1838. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1027 to $1081), 1% at the maximum price (from $1784 to $1838). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1244 to $1298 (25% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Auckland->Cancun flight

There are 9 companies that serve Auckland from Cancun airport: United, Air New Zealand, Qantas, American Airlines, Delta, Air Canada, latam airlines group, Fiji Airways and Air Tahiti Nui.

Data analysis:

Of the 13552 flights analyzed in previous years, United was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (44% of the time) on the Auckland->Cancun route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Auckland-Cancun 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 $35. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $80.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Cancun 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 $20. Conversely, departing from Cancun on a sunday may cost you an additional $39.


Top prices Auckland-Cancun

Round tripDatesPrice
Auckland → Cancun08-11 to 12-11-2024$ 1274 
Auckland → Cancun11-11 to 25-11-2024$ 1268 
Auckland → Cancun15-11 to 20-11-2024$ 1277 
Auckland → Cancun10-12 to 17-12-2024$ 1350 
Auckland → Cancun06-02 to 14-02-2025$ 1280 
Auckland → Cancun18-03 to 25-03-2025$ 1280 
Auckland → Cancun01-05 to 07-05-2025$ 1350 
Auckland → Cancun12-05 to 25-05-2025$ 1348 
Auckland → Cancun21-05 to 28-05-2025$ 1353 
Auckland → Cancun02-06 to 16-06-2025$ 1354 


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

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 6 to 7 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 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-Cancun flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Auckland to Cancun, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 1375 $, which is a saving of 86 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (1021 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Auckland to Cancun 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: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1443 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1595), 4 to 5 months ($ 1500), 5 to 6 months ($ 1537), 6 to 7 months ($ 1546), 8 to 9 months ($ 1468)

February

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1196 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1290), 3 to 4 months ($ 1277), 4 to 5 months ($ 1244), 6 to 7 months ($ 1235), 7 to 8 months ($ 1273), 9 to 10 months ($ 1259)

March

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1257 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1357), 3 to 4 months ($ 1314), 4 to 5 months ($ 1342), 5 to 6 months ($ 1341), 7 to 8 months ($ 1279), 8 to 9 months ($ 1313)

April

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1370 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1410), 5 to 6 months ($ 1379), 6 to 7 months ($ 1408), 7 to 8 months ($ 1377)

May

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1253 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1384), 2 to 3 months ($ 1312), 3 to 4 months ($ 1344), 4 to 5 months ($ 1348), 5 to 6 months ($ 1315), 7 to 8 months ($ 1331), 8 to 9 months ($ 1333)

June

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1332 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1443), 2 to 3 months ($ 1452), 4 to 5 months ($ 1350), 5 to 6 months ($ 1448), 8 to 9 months ($ 1382)

July

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1443 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1450), 3 to 4 months ($ 1486), 5 to 6 months ($ 1515), 7 to 8 months ($ 1516), 8 to 9 months ($ 1568)

August

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1255 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1353), 2 to 3 months ($ 1272), 4 to 5 months ($ 1383), 5 to 6 months ($ 1324)

September

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1346 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1493), 2 to 3 months ($ 1426), 4 to 5 months ($ 1357), 6 to 7 months ($ 1370)

October

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1331 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1521), 3 to 4 months ($ 1441), 4 to 5 months ($ 1343), 5 to 6 months ($ 1361), 6 to 7 months ($ 1340), 7 to 8 months ($ 1481), 8 to 9 months ($ 1380)

November

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1243 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1292), 3 to 4 months ($ 1278), 4 to 5 months ($ 1246), 5 to 6 months ($ 1264), 6 to 7 months ($ 1263), 8 to 9 months ($ 1260)

December

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1432 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1453), 4 to 5 months ($ 1527), 5 to 6 months ($ 1531), 6 to 7 months ($ 1534), 7 to 8 months ($ 1535)

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

Data analysis:

Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Auckland->Cancun are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $13. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $12 more.



Auckland to Cancun: 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
November 2024$ 1320
$1268 to $1579
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December 2024$ 1671
$1348 to $2096
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January 2025$ 2080
$1624 to $2573
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February 2025$ 1341
$1280 to $1401
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March 2025$ 1365
$1280 to $1424
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April 2025$ 1673
$1423 to $2296
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May 2025$ 1360
$1348 to $1387
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June 2025$ 1354
$1354 to $1354
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July 2025$ 1433
$1433 to $1433
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August 2025$ 1365
$1365 to $1365
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September 2025$ 1357
$1357 to $1357
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august and september are cheaper to travel to Cancun. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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