Statistics on New York City-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: New York City)
The average price to go to Auckland from New York City airport is $ 1920 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1668 (in march) and $ 2384 (in december), which is a saving of $ 252 or a surplus of $ 464 (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 $1514 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Auckland before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Auckland plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Auckland from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1668, saving $ 252 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1920). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2384).
Flight New York City-Auckland: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1779 | $ 2214 | fair price |
| February | $ 1414 | $ 1702 | good price |
| March | $ 1396 | $ 1668 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 1580 | $ 1819 | good price |
| May | $ 1461 | $ 1695 | good price |
| June | $ 1685 | $ 1942 | fair price |
| July | $ 1854 | $ 2174 | fair price |
| August | $ 1587 | $ 1900 | fair price |
| September | $ 1564 | $ 1857 | fair price |
| October | $ 1588 | $ 1955 | fair price |
| November | $ 1490 | $ 1729 | good price |
| December | $ 1882 | $ 2384 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 New York City to Auckland
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Auckland range from $1081 to $2541. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1081 to $1136), 1% at the maximum price (from $2487 to $2541). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1892 to $1946 (5% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Auckland flight
There are 15 companies that serve New York City from Auckland airport: Qantas, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, United, Spirit Airlines, jetBlue, Air Canada, Singapore Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Qatar Airways, Air Tahiti Nui, Cathay Pacific, Emirates and Hawaiian Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Qantas was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (21% of the time) on the New York City->Auckland route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the New York City-Auckland flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 503 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-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 $262. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $119.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Auckland to New York City 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 $275. Conversely, departing from Auckland on a saturday may cost you an additional $88.
Top prices New York City-Auckland
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Auckland | 12-11 to 19-11-2024 | $ 1103 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| New York City → Auckland | 13-11 to 20-11-2024 | $ 1193 | layover flight with jetBlue |
| New York City → Auckland | 02-02 to 15-02-2025 | $ 1016 | layover flight with Delta |
| New York City → Auckland | 03-02 to 17-02-2025 | $ 1013 | layover flight with Delta |
| New York City → Auckland | 07-02 to 25-02-2025 | $ 1204 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| New York City → Auckland | 08-02 to 23-02-2025 | $ 1204 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| New York City → Auckland | 12-02 to 27-02-2025 | $ 1012 | layover flight with Delta |
| New York City → Auckland | 18-02 to 25-02-2025 | $ 1011 | layover flight with Delta |
| New York City → Auckland | 11-03 to 21-03-2025 | $ 1011 | layover flight with Delta |
| New York City → Auckland | 10-04 to 17-04-2025 | $ 1016 | layover flight with Delta |
When to book your flight New York City - 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 New York City-Auckland flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to Auckland, it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 1812 $, which is a saving of 108 $ 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 (356 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City 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: 1981 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 2200), 5 to 6 months ($ 2093), 6 to 7 months ($ 2152), 8 to 9 months ($ 2086), 9 to 10 months ($ 2040) |
| February | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1605 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1673), 2 to 3 months ($ 1673), 3 to 4 months ($ 1685), 5 to 6 months ($ 1680), 8 to 9 months ($ 1615), 9 to 10 months ($ 1668), 10 to 11 months ($ 1679) |
| March | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1578 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1587), 2 to 3 months ($ 1637), 3 to 4 months ($ 1606), 4 to 5 months ($ 1590), 6 to 7 months ($ 1645), 10 to 11 months ($ 1590) |
| April | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1628 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1793), 2 to 3 months ($ 1775), 3 to 4 months ($ 1818), 4 to 5 months ($ 1779), 5 to 6 months ($ 1817), 6 to 7 months ($ 1785), 8 to 9 months ($ 1768), 9 to 10 months ($ 1717) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1613 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1689), 1 to 2 months ($ 1666), 3 to 4 months ($ 1653), 4 to 5 months ($ 1655), 6 to 7 months ($ 1680), 7 to 8 months ($ 1666) |
| June | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1798 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1915), 3 to 4 months ($ 1905), 4 to 5 months ($ 1826), 5 to 6 months ($ 1829), 6 to 7 months ($ 1895), 7 to 8 months ($ 1878), 8 to 9 months ($ 1859), 10 to 11 months ($ 1819) |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1992 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 2081), 2 to 3 months ($ 2056), 3 to 4 months ($ 2032), 5 to 6 months ($ 2125), 6 to 7 months ($ 2056), 7 to 8 months ($ 2153) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1727 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1806), 3 to 4 months ($ 1838), 4 to 5 months ($ 1735), 6 to 7 months ($ 1783), 7 to 8 months ($ 1729), 8 to 9 months ($ 1797), 9 to 10 months ($ 1834) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1594 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1835), 2 to 3 months ($ 1832), 3 to 4 months ($ 1724), 5 to 6 months ($ 1622), 6 to 7 months ($ 1695), 7 to 8 months ($ 1821), 8 to 9 months ($ 1779), 9 to 10 months ($ 1850) |
| October | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1657 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1889), 3 to 4 months ($ 1831), 4 to 5 months ($ 1771), 6 to 7 months ($ 1673), 7 to 8 months ($ 1854), 8 to 9 months ($ 1892), 9 to 10 months ($ 1822), 10 to 11 months ($ 1933) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1585 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1682), 3 to 4 months ($ 1688), 4 to 5 months ($ 1615), 6 to 7 months ($ 1601), 7 to 8 months ($ 1607), 8 to 9 months ($ 1654) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 2025 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 2366), 5 to 6 months ($ 2353), 6 to 7 months ($ 2161), 7 to 8 months ($ 2166), 9 to 10 months ($ 2200), 10 to 11 months ($ 2355) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Auckland are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $28. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $13 more.
New York City 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 | $ 1938 $1103 to $2638 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 2432 $1207 to $4827 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 2231 $1375 to $4050 | fair price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1426 $1001 to $2153 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1505 $1011 to $2104 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1689 $1011 to $2500 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 3522 $1387 to $9603 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 2291 $1574 to $2807 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1849 $1849 to $1849 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1903 $1756 to $2050 | fair price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1847 $1623 to $2194 | fair price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february, march, april and july are cheaper to travel to Auckland. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!