Statistics on Vancouver-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: Vancouver)
The average price to go to Auckland from Vancouver airport is $ 1462 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1285 (in may) and $ 1782 (in january), which is a saving of $ 178 or a surplus of $ 320 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1251 to $1303 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Auckland before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Vancouver-Auckland plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 57208 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Auckland from Vancouver and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1285, saving $ 178 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1462). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1782).
Flight Vancouver-Auckland: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1572 | $ 1782 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 1265 | $ 1454 | fair price |
| March | $ 1137 | $ 1317 | good price |
| April | $ 1177 | $ 1352 | good price |
| May | $ 1142 | $ 1285 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 1224 | $ 1469 | fair price |
| July | $ 1465 | $ 1710 | high price |
| August | $ 1219 | $ 1402 | fair price |
| September | $ 1166 | $ 1331 | good price |
| October | $ 1255 | $ 1454 | fair price |
| November | $ 1111 | $ 1298 | good price |
| December | $ 1423 | $ 1691 | 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 Vancouver to Auckland
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Vancouver to Auckland range from $885 to $2136. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $886 to $938), 1% at the maximum price (from $2084 to $2136). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1251 to $1303 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->Auckland flight
There are 6 companies that serve Vancouver from Auckland airport: Air New Zealand, Air Canada, WestJet, Fiji Airways, United and Qantas.
Data analysis:
Of the 57208 flights analyzed in previous years, Air New Zealand was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (54% of the time) on the Vancouver->Auckland route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Vancouver-Auckland flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 186 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Vancouver-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 $59. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $73.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Auckland to Vancouver departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $82. Conversely, departing from Auckland on a saturday may cost you an additional $76.
Top prices Vancouver-Auckland
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver → Auckland | 25-11 to 29-11-2024 | $ 1144 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Vancouver → Auckland | 18-01 to 31-01-2025 | $ 1150 | layover flight with Delta |
| Vancouver → Auckland | 18-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 1088 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver → Auckland | 03-03 to 10-03-2025 | $ 869 | layover flight with United |
| Vancouver → Auckland | 04-03 to 20-03-2025 | $ 1118 | layover flight with Viva Macau |
| Vancouver → Auckland | 05-03 to 12-03-2025 | $ 1070 | direct flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver → Auckland | 15-03 to 30-03-2025 | $ 1127 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver → Auckland | 02-05 to 12-05-2025 | $ 1017 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Vancouver → Auckland | 03-05 to 12-05-2025 | $ 1087 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Auckland | 05-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 1077 | layover flight with Air Canada |
When to book your flight Vancouver - 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 0 to 1 month 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 Vancouver-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 Vancouver to Auckland, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 1337 $, which is a saving of 125 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (267 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Vancouver 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: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1664 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1765), 4 to 5 months ($ 1714), 5 to 6 months ($ 1711), 8 to 9 months ($ 1754), 9 to 10 months ($ 1757), 10 to 11 months ($ 1736) |
| February | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1306 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1447), 2 to 3 months ($ 1440), 3 to 4 months ($ 1415), 5 to 6 months ($ 1351), 6 to 7 months ($ 1369), 7 to 8 months ($ 1355), 8 to 9 months ($ 1436), 9 to 10 months ($ 1427) |
| March | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1182 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1298), 3 to 4 months ($ 1210), 4 to 5 months ($ 1237), 5 to 6 months ($ 1199), 6 to 7 months ($ 1251), 9 to 10 months ($ 1224), 11 to 12 months ($ 1244) |
| April | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1161 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1274), 4 to 5 months ($ 1327), 5 to 6 months ($ 1237), 7 to 8 months ($ 1234), 8 to 9 months ($ 1200), 9 to 10 months ($ 1180), 10 to 11 months ($ 1261) |
| May | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1150 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1282), 3 to 4 months ($ 1218), 4 to 5 months ($ 1173), 5 to 6 months ($ 1222), 6 to 7 months ($ 1194), 8 to 9 months ($ 1238), 9 to 10 months ($ 1214), 10 to 11 months ($ 1158) |
| June | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1231 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1457), 3 to 4 months ($ 1341), 4 to 5 months ($ 1366), 6 to 7 months ($ 1313), 7 to 8 months ($ 1267), 8 to 9 months ($ 1344), 9 to 10 months ($ 1295), 10 to 11 months ($ 1384) |
| July | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1441 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1684), 3 to 4 months ($ 1561), 4 to 5 months ($ 1525), 6 to 7 months ($ 1647), 7 to 8 months ($ 1529), 8 to 9 months ($ 1590), 9 to 10 months ($ 1511), 10 to 11 months ($ 1519) |
| August | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1218 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1322), 3 to 4 months ($ 1245), 5 to 6 months ($ 1274), 6 to 7 months ($ 1236), 7 to 8 months ($ 1250), 8 to 9 months ($ 1302), 9 to 10 months ($ 1326), 10 to 11 months ($ 1279) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1139 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1313), 3 to 4 months ($ 1210), 5 to 6 months ($ 1189), 6 to 7 months ($ 1257), 7 to 8 months ($ 1234), 8 to 9 months ($ 1316) |
| October | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1250 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1391), 3 to 4 months ($ 1320), 4 to 5 months ($ 1280), 6 to 7 months ($ 1312), 7 to 8 months ($ 1373), 8 to 9 months ($ 1406) |
| November | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1115 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1250), 3 to 4 months ($ 1204), 4 to 5 months ($ 1213), 5 to 6 months ($ 1160), 7 to 8 months ($ 1187), 8 to 9 months ($ 1245), 9 to 10 months ($ 1173), 10 to 11 months ($ 1287) |
| December | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1452 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1689), 4 to 5 months ($ 1569), 5 to 6 months ($ 1614), 6 to 7 months ($ 1556), 8 to 9 months ($ 1528), 9 to 10 months ($ 1521), 10 to 11 months ($ 1503) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Vancouver->Auckland are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $9. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $7 more.
Vancouver 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 2268 $1129 to $6339 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1863 $1079 to $2827 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1618 $1088 to $3176 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1326 $869 to $1561 | fair price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1364 $1081 to $2138 | fair price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1257 $1017 to $1548 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1384 $1339 to $1473 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1609 $1500 to $1666 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1454 $1355 to $1542 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1333 $1192 to $1428 | fair price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1556 $1279 to $1767 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june and july are cheaper to travel to Auckland. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!