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

The average price to go to Cebu from Auckland airport is $ 995 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 826 (in may) and $ 1326 (in january), which is a saving of $ 170 or a surplus of $ 331 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $550 to $605 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a thursday 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 Cebu 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-Cebu plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 21881 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cebu 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

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Data analysis:

By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 826, saving $ 170 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 995). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1326).

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

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1076 $ 1326 very high price
February$ 704 $ 932 good price
March$ 706 $ 870 good price
April$ 810 $ 1012 fair price
May$ 642 $ 826 very good price
June$ 672 $ 893 good price
July$ 780 $ 1016 fair price
August$ 670 $ 954 good price
September$ 672 $ 930 good price
October$ 726 $ 970 fair price
November$ 690 $ 876 good price
December$ 1063 $ 1326 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 Auckland to Cebu

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Auckland to Cebu range from $495 to $1539. 7% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $495 to $550), 1% at the maximum price (from $1484 to $1539). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $770 to $825 (9% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Auckland->Cebu flight

There are 14 companies that serve Auckland from Cebu airport: Qantas, Jetstar, Cathay Pacific, Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, China Airlines, Airasia X, China Eastern, latam airlines group, China Southern, Philippine Airlines, Korean Air, EVA Air and Hainan Airlines.

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Data analysis:

Of the 21881 flights analyzed in previous years, Qantas was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (23% of the time) on the Auckland->Cebu route.

Which day of the week to leave?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, Auckland-Cebu 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 $34. On the other hand, departing on a wednesday may cost you an additional $40.

Which day of the week to come back?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Cebu to Auckland departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date, you will save an average of $37. Conversely, departing from Cebu on a friday may cost you an additional $59.


Top prices Auckland-Cebu

Round tripDatesPrice
Auckland → Cebu24-05 to 30-05-2025$ 586 
Auckland → Cebu03-06 to 11-06-2025$ 562 
Auckland → Cebu05-06 to 21-06-2025$ 581 
Auckland → Cebu16-06 to 23-06-2025$ 562 
Auckland → Cebu17-06 to 24-06-2025$ 563 
Auckland → Cebu04-08 to 18-08-2025$ 571 
Auckland → Cebu07-08 to 16-08-2025$ 574 
Auckland → Cebu11-08 to 21-08-2025$ 557 
Auckland → Cebu12-08 to 31-08-2025$ 574 
Auckland → Cebu01-10 to 22-10-2025$ 558 


When to book your flight Auckland - Cebu to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 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-Cebu flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

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Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Auckland to Cebu, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 905 $, which is a saving of 90 $ 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 (171 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Auckland to Cebu 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: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1038 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1194), 6 to 7 months ($ 1083), 7 to 8 months ($ 1109), 8 to 9 months ($ 1123), 9 to 10 months ($ 1093)

February

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 841 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 845), 2 to 3 months ($ 881), 3 to 4 months ($ 852), 4 to 5 months ($ 923), 5 to 6 months ($ 857)

March

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 779 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 810), 2 to 3 months ($ 847), 4 to 5 months ($ 809), 5 to 6 months ($ 846), 6 to 7 months ($ 794)

April

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 931 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 935), 4 to 5 months ($ 970), 5 to 6 months ($ 971), 7 to 8 months ($ 958), 8 to 9 months ($ 947)

May

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 730 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 799), 2 to 3 months ($ 748), 3 to 4 months ($ 788), 5 to 6 months ($ 781), 6 to 7 months ($ 749), 7 to 8 months ($ 780)

June

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 772 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 805), 4 to 5 months ($ 772), 5 to 6 months ($ 817), 6 to 7 months ($ 865), 8 to 9 months ($ 815)

July

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 843 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 990), 2 to 3 months ($ 895), 3 to 4 months ($ 925), 4 to 5 months ($ 906), 5 to 6 months ($ 913), 6 to 7 months ($ 919), 7 to 8 months ($ 885), 8 to 9 months ($ 896)

August

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 694 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 879), 4 to 5 months ($ 819), 5 to 6 months ($ 842), 6 to 7 months ($ 913), 7 to 8 months ($ 761), 8 to 9 months ($ 893)

September

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 770 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 919), 2 to 3 months ($ 855), 3 to 4 months ($ 846), 4 to 5 months ($ 886), 6 to 7 months ($ 781), 7 to 8 months ($ 831)

October

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 766 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 929), 2 to 3 months ($ 832), 3 to 4 months ($ 852), 4 to 5 months ($ 797), 5 to 6 months ($ 871), 7 to 8 months ($ 801), 8 to 9 months ($ 854)

November

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 764 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 858), 2 to 3 months ($ 820), 3 to 4 months ($ 870), 4 to 5 months ($ 794), 6 to 7 months ($ 862), 8 to 9 months ($ 801), 10 to 11 months ($ 813)

December

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1181 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1269), 5 to 6 months ($ 1213), 6 to 7 months ($ 1216), 10 to 11 months ($ 1291)

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

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Data analysis:

Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Auckland->Cebu are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $17. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $25 more.



Auckland to Cebu: 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
April 2025$ 1307
$936 to $1998
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May 2025$ 635
$586 to $712
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June 2025$ 597
$558 to $653
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July 2025$ 838
$641 to $1276
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August 2025$ 586
$553 to $652
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September 2025$ 692
$605 to $802
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October 2025$ 623
$558 to $690
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November 2025$ 649
$605 to $704
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December 2025$ 952
$738 to $1229
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January 2026$ 860
$738 to $1162
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February 2026$ 727
$723 to $731
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March 2026$ 751
$751 to $751
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Data analysis:

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



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