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

The average price to go to Auckland from Los Angeles airport is $ 1294 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1063 (in march) and $ 1607 (in july), which is a saving of $ 232 or a surplus of $ 313 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $843 to $896 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday 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 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 Los Angeles -Auckland plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 60524 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Auckland from Los Angeles 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 ($ 1063, saving $ 232 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1294). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1607).

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

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1035 $ 1390 fair price
February$ 858 $ 1089 good price
March$ 877 $ 1063 very good price
April$ 1071 $ 1280 fair price
May$ 1035 $ 1243 fair price
June$ 1108 $ 1301 fair price
July$ 1368 $ 1607 very high price
August$ 1077 $ 1267 fair price
September$ 1121 $ 1294 fair price
October$ 1084 $ 1386 fair price
November$ 905 $ 1068 good price
December$ 1205 $ 1540 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 Los Angeles to Auckland

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Auckland range from $632 to $1897. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $633 to $685), 1% at the maximum price (from $1844 to $1897). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $843 to $896 (8% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Auckland flight

There are 7 companies that serve Los Angeles from Auckland airport: Air New Zealand, Fiji Airways, Delta, Alaska Airlines, Qantas, United and Air Tahiti Nui.

Data analysis:

Of the 60524 flights analyzed in previous years, Air New Zealand was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (53% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->Auckland route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Los Angeles -Auckland flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 268 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Los Angeles -Auckland flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $22. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $27.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Auckland to Los Angeles 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 $45. Conversely, departing from Auckland on a sunday may cost you an additional $34.


Top prices Los Angeles -Auckland

Round tripDatesPrice
Los Angeles → Auckland09-02 to 18-02-2025$ 599 
Los Angeles → Auckland06-03 to 20-03-2025$ 674 
Los Angeles → Auckland08-03 to 14-03-2025$ 602 
Los Angeles → Auckland14-03 to 21-03-2025$ 680 
Los Angeles → Auckland15-03 to 25-03-2025$ 599 
Los Angeles → Auckland17-03 to 25-03-2025$ 680 
Los Angeles → Auckland19-03 to 31-03-2025$ 680 
Los Angeles → Auckland03-04 to 12-04-2025$ 680 
Los Angeles → Auckland15-04 to 24-04-2025$ 680 
Los Angeles → Auckland01-05 to 17-05-2025$ 674 


When to book your flight Los Angeles - Auckland 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 Los Angeles -Auckland 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 Los Angeles to Auckland, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 1183 $, which is a saving of 111 $ 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 (414 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Los Angeles 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: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1020 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1296), 1 to 2 months ($ 1116), 3 to 4 months ($ 1312), 4 to 5 months ($ 1344), 5 to 6 months ($ 1306), 7 to 8 months ($ 1312)

February

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 862 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 931), 3 to 4 months ($ 910), 4 to 5 months ($ 1020), 5 to 6 months ($ 1078), 6 to 7 months ($ 1029), 7 to 8 months ($ 1067), 8 to 9 months ($ 1050)

March

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 916 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 954), 4 to 5 months ($ 984), 5 to 6 months ($ 1008), 6 to 7 months ($ 1007), 7 to 8 months ($ 943), 8 to 9 months ($ 986), 9 to 10 months ($ 979), 10 to 11 months ($ 1054)

April

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1029 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1222), 5 to 6 months ($ 1112), 7 to 8 months ($ 1165), 8 to 9 months ($ 1164), 9 to 10 months ($ 1205), 10 to 11 months ($ 1176)

May

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1017 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1205), 3 to 4 months ($ 1208), 4 to 5 months ($ 1221), 6 to 7 months ($ 1107), 8 to 9 months ($ 1165), 9 to 10 months ($ 1174), 10 to 11 months ($ 1225)

June

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1026 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1270), 3 to 4 months ($ 1272), 4 to 5 months ($ 1277), 5 to 6 months ($ 1208), 6 to 7 months ($ 1248), 7 to 8 months ($ 1118), 9 to 10 months ($ 1203), 10 to 11 months ($ 1257)

July

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1478 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1593), 2 to 3 months ($ 1586), 4 to 5 months ($ 1555), 5 to 6 months ($ 1563), 6 to 7 months ($ 1604), 7 to 8 months ($ 1597), 8 to 9 months ($ 1525), 9 to 10 months ($ 1482), 10 to 11 months ($ 1527), 11 to 12 months ($ 1583)

August

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1112 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1171), 4 to 5 months ($ 1117), 5 to 6 months ($ 1245), 6 to 7 months ($ 1252), 7 to 8 months ($ 1211), 8 to 9 months ($ 1225), 9 to 10 months ($ 1148), 10 to 11 months ($ 1117)

September

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1128 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1251), 3 to 4 months ($ 1192), 5 to 6 months ($ 1138), 6 to 7 months ($ 1232), 7 to 8 months ($ 1259), 8 to 9 months ($ 1293), 9 to 10 months ($ 1259), 10 to 11 months ($ 1282)

October

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1175 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1195), 3 to 4 months ($ 1183), 5 to 6 months ($ 1253), 6 to 7 months ($ 1342)

November

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 971 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 973), 5 to 6 months ($ 976), 6 to 7 months ($ 1019), 7 to 8 months ($ 1046)

December

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1292 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1426), 2 to 3 months ($ 1403), 3 to 4 months ($ 1470), 4 to 5 months ($ 1378), 5 to 6 months ($ 1313), 7 to 8 months ($ 1520)

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

Data analysis:

Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->Auckland are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $49. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $32 more.



Los Angeles 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
November 2024$ 1534
$1092 to $1819
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December 2024$ 1809
$946 to $2823
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January 2025$ 1323
$680 to $2006
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February 2025$ 892
$598 to $1178
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March 2025$ 817
$599 to $1280
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April 2025$ 859
$664 to $1296
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May 2025$ 824
$674 to $1244
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June 2025$ 1624
$1046 to $11986
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July 2025$ 1509
$1316 to $1947
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August 2025$ 1105
$899 to $1335
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September 2025$ 1132
$891 to $1319
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October 2025$ 2370
$1048 to $17434
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, january, february, march, april, may, july, august and september are cheaper to travel to Auckland. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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