Statistics on Auckland-Cancun 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 Cancun (from: Auckland)
The average price to go to Cancun from Auckland airport is $ 1485 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1306 (in february) and $ 1645 (in january), which is a saving of $ 180 or a surplus of $ 160 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1264 to $1319 and it is generally more economical to leave on a friday and return on a saturday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Cancun before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Auckland-Cancun plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 14972 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cancun from Auckland and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1306, saving $ 180 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1485). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1645).
Flight Auckland-Cancun: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1364 | $ 1645 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 1221 | $ 1306 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 1263 | $ 1369 | fair price |
| April | $ 1360 | $ 1554 | fair price |
| May | $ 1282 | $ 1399 | fair price |
| June | $ 1306 | $ 1497 | fair price |
| July | $ 1357 | $ 1631 | high price |
| August | $ 1273 | $ 1404 | fair price |
| September | $ 1307 | $ 1534 | fair price |
| October | $ 1296 | $ 1548 | fair price |
| November | $ 1218 | $ 1323 | good price |
| December | $ 1371 | $ 1601 | 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 $1044 to $1869. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1045 to $1099), 1% at the maximum price (from $1814 to $1869). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1264 to $1319 (24% 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, Fiji Airways, Air Canada, latam airlines group and Air Tahiti Nui.
Data analysis:
Of the 14972 flights analyzed in previous years, United was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (41% of the time) on the Auckland->Cancun route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Auckland-Cancun 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 $26. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $70.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Cancun to Auckland departing on a saturday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a saturday for your return date, you will save an average of $16. Conversely, departing from Cancun on a sunday may cost you an additional $33.
Top prices Auckland-Cancun
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland → Cancun | 17-05 to 24-05-2025 | $ 1256 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Auckland → Cancun | 20-05 to 31-05-2025 | $ 1254 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
| Auckland → Cancun | 22-05 to 29-05-2025 | $ 1241 | layover flight with United |
| Auckland → Cancun | 07-08 to 28-08-2025 | $ 1252 | layover flight with United |
| Auckland → Cancun | 12-08 to 16-08-2025 | $ 1252 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Auckland → Cancun | 22-08 to 30-08-2025 | $ 1238 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Auckland → Cancun | 03-09 to 10-09-2025 | $ 1249 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Auckland → Cancun | 05-09 to 30-09-2025 | $ 1152 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Auckland → Cancun | 08-10 to 22-10-2025 | $ 1295 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Auckland → Cancun | 18-10 to 25-10-2025 | $ 1260 | layover flight with Jetstar |
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 monday.
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 1394 $, which is a saving of 91 $ 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 (1078 $ 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: 1467 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1631), 3 to 4 months ($ 1643), 4 to 5 months ($ 1525), 5 to 6 months ($ 1562), 6 to 7 months ($ 1572), 8 to 9 months ($ 1493) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1216 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1303), 3 to 4 months ($ 1286), 4 to 5 months ($ 1264), 6 to 7 months ($ 1256), 7 to 8 months ($ 1294), 9 to 10 months ($ 1280) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1277 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1364), 3 to 4 months ($ 1328), 4 to 5 months ($ 1359), 5 to 6 months ($ 1360), 7 to 8 months ($ 1301), 8 to 9 months ($ 1335) |
| April | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1393 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1483), 4 to 5 months ($ 1549), 5 to 6 months ($ 1427), 6 to 7 months ($ 1432), 7 to 8 months ($ 1399) |
| May | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1288 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1323), 3 to 4 months ($ 1370), 4 to 5 months ($ 1367), 5 to 6 months ($ 1341), 7 to 8 months ($ 1354), 8 to 9 months ($ 1356) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1358 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1467), 2 to 3 months ($ 1476), 5 to 6 months ($ 1452), 6 to 7 months ($ 1364), 8 to 9 months ($ 1399) |
| July | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1463 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1474), 3 to 4 months ($ 1510), 5 to 6 months ($ 1517), 7 to 8 months ($ 1534), 8 to 9 months ($ 1579) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1276 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1375), 2 to 3 months ($ 1293), 5 to 6 months ($ 1312) |
| September | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1352 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1518), 2 to 3 months ($ 1450), 3 to 4 months ($ 1369), 4 to 5 months ($ 1380) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1353 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1547), 3 to 4 months ($ 1465), 4 to 5 months ($ 1365), 5 to 6 months ($ 1384), 6 to 7 months ($ 1362), 7 to 8 months ($ 1464), 8 to 9 months ($ 1407) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1263 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1305), 3 to 4 months ($ 1299), 4 to 5 months ($ 1267), 5 to 6 months ($ 1285), 6 to 7 months ($ 1284), 8 to 9 months ($ 1288), 9 to 10 months ($ 1314) |
| December | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1450 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1478), 4 to 5 months ($ 1552), 5 to 6 months ($ 1557), 6 to 7 months ($ 1560), 7 to 8 months ($ 1561) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Auckland->Cancun are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $15. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $18 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 | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 1649 $1429 to $2108 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1380 $1241 to $1642 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1454 $1228 to $1789 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1491 $1401 to $1650 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1285 $1238 to $1351 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 2208 $1152 to $5101 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1277 $1260 to $1295 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 1318 $1312 to $1335 | fair price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1496 $1331 to $1590 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 1373 $1373 to $1373 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 1746 $1440 to $2050 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, october and december are cheaper to travel to Cancun. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!