Statistics on Edinburgh-Auckland 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 Auckland (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Auckland from Edinburgh airport is $ 1591 (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 march) and $ 1913 (in december), which is a saving of $ 262 or a surplus of $ 323 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1460 to $1514 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Auckland before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Auckland plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 59760 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Auckland from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1329, saving $ 262 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1591). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1913).
Flight Edinburgh-Auckland: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1466 | $ 1788 | high price |
| February | $ 1310 | $ 1541 | fair price |
| March | $ 1051 | $ 1329 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 1268 | $ 1544 | fair price |
| May | $ 1101 | $ 1331 | good price |
| June | $ 1120 | $ 1392 | good price |
| July | $ 1539 | $ 1829 | high price |
| August | $ 1516 | $ 1810 | high price |
| September | $ 1255 | $ 1544 | fair price |
| October | $ 1250 | $ 1628 | fair price |
| November | $ 1071 | $ 1431 | good price |
| December | $ 1500 | $ 1913 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 Edinburgh to Auckland
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Auckland range from $810 to $2108. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $811 to $865), 1% at the maximum price (from $2054 to $2108). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1460 to $1514 (6% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Auckland flight
There are 15 companies that serve Edinburgh from Auckland airport: Lufthansa, British Airways, Qatar Airways, EasyJet, Ryanair, Turkish Airlines, China Southern, Emirates, Qantas, China Eastern, Swiss, Singapore Airlines, KLM, Virgin Atlantic and Malaysia Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 59760 flights analyzed in previous years, Lufthansa was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (24% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Auckland route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Auckland flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $31. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $47.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Auckland to Edinburgh departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $49. Conversely, departing from Auckland on a saturday may cost you an additional $40.
Top prices Edinburgh-Auckland
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Auckland | 03-03 to 10-03-2025 | $ 866 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Edinburgh → Auckland | 04-03 to 19-03-2025 | $ 867 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Edinburgh → Auckland | 05-03 to 21-03-2025 | $ 999 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Auckland | 08-03 to 23-03-2025 | $ 952 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Auckland | 10-03 to 22-03-2025 | $ 960 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Auckland | 11-03 to 27-03-2025 | $ 866 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Edinburgh → Auckland | 13-03 to 20-03-2025 | $ 999 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Auckland | 17-03 to 31-03-2025 | $ 904 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Edinburgh → Auckland | 14-05 to 28-05-2025 | $ 977 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Auckland | 04-06 to 18-06-2025 | $ 985 | layover flight with British Airways |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Auckland to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 5 to 6 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 Edinburgh-Auckland 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 Edinburgh to Auckland, it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 1438 $, which is a saving of 153 $ 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 (262 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Auckland 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: 1553 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1728), 4 to 5 months ($ 1598), 5 to 6 months ($ 1652), 6 to 7 months ($ 1639), 8 to 9 months ($ 1630), 9 to 10 months ($ 1682), 10 to 11 months ($ 1730) |
| February | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1347 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1499), 5 to 6 months ($ 1360), 6 to 7 months ($ 1395), 7 to 8 months ($ 1433), 9 to 10 months ($ 1425), 10 to 11 months ($ 1510) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1117 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1315), 4 to 5 months ($ 1285), 5 to 6 months ($ 1211), 7 to 8 months ($ 1301), 9 to 10 months ($ 1304) |
| April | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1400 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1479), 3 to 4 months ($ 1468), 5 to 6 months ($ 1507), 6 to 7 months ($ 1491), 8 to 9 months ($ 1481), 9 to 10 months ($ 1481) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1272 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1307), 4 to 5 months ($ 1299), 5 to 6 months ($ 1315), 6 to 7 months ($ 1288), 8 to 9 months ($ 1298) |
| June | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1255 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1278), 2 to 3 months ($ 1305), 4 to 5 months ($ 1356), 5 to 6 months ($ 1328), 7 to 8 months ($ 1367), 10 to 11 months ($ 1300), 11 to 12 months ($ 1357) |
| July | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 1624 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1779), 3 to 4 months ($ 1687), 5 to 6 months ($ 1818), 6 to 7 months ($ 1784), 7 to 8 months ($ 1711), 8 to 9 months ($ 1668) |
| August | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1646 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1764), 2 to 3 months ($ 1807), 3 to 4 months ($ 1780), 5 to 6 months ($ 1751), 6 to 7 months ($ 1703), 7 to 8 months ($ 1734), 9 to 10 months ($ 1796), 10 to 11 months ($ 1709) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1400 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1497), 2 to 3 months ($ 1440), 3 to 4 months ($ 1443), 5 to 6 months ($ 1473), 6 to 7 months ($ 1457), 7 to 8 months ($ 1544), 8 to 9 months ($ 1524), 9 to 10 months ($ 1522) |
| October | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1357 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1388), 3 to 4 months ($ 1505), 4 to 5 months ($ 1451), 6 to 7 months ($ 1409), 7 to 8 months ($ 1441), 8 to 9 months ($ 1494), 9 to 10 months ($ 1521) |
| November | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1143 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1237), 3 to 4 months ($ 1170), 4 to 5 months ($ 1214), 5 to 6 months ($ 1158), 7 to 8 months ($ 1298), 8 to 9 months ($ 1335) |
| December | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1604 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1880), 3 to 4 months ($ 1702), 4 to 5 months ($ 1651), 5 to 6 months ($ 1727), 6 to 7 months ($ 1668), 8 to 9 months ($ 1665), 9 to 10 months ($ 1806), 10 to 11 months ($ 1845) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Auckland are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $18. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $32 more.
Edinburgh to Auckland: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 1585 $985 to $5375 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1587 $1284 to $2018 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 2147 $1383 to $8122 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1653 $1167 to $7519 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1905 $866 to $7939 | very high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1452 $1249 to $1775 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1127 $965 to $1519 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1196 $983 to $1594 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1831 $1471 to $7822 | fair price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1914 $1508 to $6779 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1325 $1184 to $1936 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, april, may, june and september are cheaper to travel to Auckland. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!