Statistics on Auckland-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) 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 Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) (from: Auckland)

The average price to go to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) from Auckland airport is $ 1697 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1506 (in february) and $ 1972 (in january), which is a saving of $ 191 or a surplus of $ 276 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1084 to $1138 and it is generally more economical to leave on a sunday 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 Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) 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-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 3158 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) 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 february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1506, saving $ 191 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1697). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1972).

Flight Auckland-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh): when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1562 $ 1972 very high price
February$ 1146 $ 1506 very good price
March$ 1121 $ 1524 good price
April$ 1312 $ 1765 fair price
May$ 1245 $ 1779 fair price
June$ 1195 $ 1548 good price
July$ 1490 $ 1873 fair price
August$ 1338 $ 1677 fair price
September$ 1221 $ 1652 fair price
October$ 1223 $ 1574 fair price
November$ 1188 $ 1543 good price
December$ 1504 $ 1940 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 Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Auckland to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) range from $975 to $2168. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $976 to $1030), 1% at the maximum price (from $2114 to $2168). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1084 to $1138 (10% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Auckland->Saudi Arabia flight

There are 16 companies that serve Auckland from Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) airport: Oman Air, Etihad Airways, Emirates, SriLankan Airlines, Qantas, Air New Zealand, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, Jetstar, China Eastern, China Southern, Lufthansa, Philippine Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Hainan Airlines.

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Data analysis:

Of the 3158 flights analyzed in previous years, Oman Air was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (17% of the time) on the Auckland->Saudi Arabia route.

Which day of the week to leave?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, Auckland-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) flights departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday as your departure date, you can save an average of $152. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $203.

Which day of the week to come back?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) to Auckland 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 $198. Conversely, departing from Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) on a friday may cost you an additional $251.

Top prices Auckland-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)

Round tripDatesPrice
Auckland → Riyadh11-04 to 25-04-2025$ 2336 
Auckland → Riyadh12-04 to 20-04-2025$ 1661 
Auckland → Riyadh01-05 to 07-05-2025$ 1404 
Auckland → Riyadh07-05 to 14-05-2025$ 1050 
Auckland → Riyadh15-05 to 22-05-2025$ 1261 
Auckland → Riyadh01-06 to 15-06-2025$ 1081 
Auckland → Riyadh10-06 to 24-06-2025$ 1112 
Auckland → Riyadh15-11 to 30-11-2025$ 1057 

When to book your flight Auckland - Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) 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 5 to 6 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-Saudi Arabia flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

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Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Auckland to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh), it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 1525 $, which is a saving of 172 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 5 to 6 months in advance, you will pay the full price (178 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Auckland to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) 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: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1958 $)
February

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1428 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1483)
March

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1257 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1501)
April

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1637 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1750)
May-
June-
July

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1839 $)
August

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1607 $)
September-
October

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1517 $)
November-
December

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1845 $)

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

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Data analysis:

Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Auckland->Saudi Arabia are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $75. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $86 more.

Auckland to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh): 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$ 1999
$1661 to $2336		Find a flight
May 2025$ 1238
$1050 to $1404		Find a flight
June 2025$ 1098
$1081 to $1112		Find a flight
November 2025$ 1057
$1057 to $1057		Find a flight

Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, may, june and november are cheaper to travel to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!

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