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

The average price to go to Johannesburg from Auckland airport is $ 1435 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1203 (in november) and $ 1763 (in january), which is a saving of $ 232 or a surplus of $ 328 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1217 to $1270 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday 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 Johannesburg 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-Johannesburg plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 44790 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Johannesburg 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

Data analysis:

By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1203, saving $ 232 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1435). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1763).

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

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1334 $ 1763 very high price
February$ 1055 $ 1235 good price
March$ 1064 $ 1224 good price
April$ 1131 $ 1340 fair price
May$ 1036 $ 1251 good price
June$ 1106 $ 1588 fair price
July$ 1246 $ 1643 high price
August$ 1106 $ 1340 fair price
September$ 1140 $ 1447 fair price
October$ 1129 $ 1433 fair price
November$ 1051 $ 1203 very good price
December$ 1388 $ 1751 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 Johannesburg

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Auckland to Johannesburg range from $794 to $1958. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $794 to $847), 1% at the maximum price (from $1905 to $1958). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1217 to $1270 (10% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Auckland->Johannesburg flight

There are 9 companies that serve Auckland from Johannesburg airport: Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Qantas, Etihad Airways, Air New Zealand, Rwandair Express, Cathay Pacific and Jetstar.

Data analysis:

Of the 44790 flights analyzed in previous years, Emirates was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (29% of the time) on the Auckland->Johannesburg route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Auckland-Johannesburg flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $33. On the other hand, departing on a wednesday may cost you an additional $54.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Johannesburg 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 $46. Conversely, departing from Johannesburg on a wednesday may cost you an additional $70.


Top prices Auckland-Johannesburg

Round tripDatesPrice
Auckland → Johannesburg14-02 to 28-02-2025$ 981 
Auckland → Johannesburg17-02 to 28-02-2025$ 967 
Auckland → Johannesburg05-03 to 20-03-2025$ 949 
Auckland → Johannesburg12-03 to 18-03-2025$ 942 
Auckland → Johannesburg04-05 to 25-05-2025$ 972 
Auckland → Johannesburg05-05 to 26-05-2025$ 935 
Auckland → Johannesburg09-05 to 18-05-2025$ 972 
Auckland → Johannesburg15-05 to 25-05-2025$ 978 
Auckland → Johannesburg02-06 to 23-06-2025$ 960 
Auckland → Johannesburg05-06 to 22-06-2025$ 987 


When to book your flight Auckland - Johannesburg 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 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 Auckland-Johannesburg flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Auckland to Johannesburg, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 1223 $, which is a saving of 212 $ 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 (264 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Auckland to Johannesburg 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: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1248 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1632), 5 to 6 months ($ 1503), 6 to 7 months ($ 1449), 7 to 8 months ($ 1344), 8 to 9 months ($ 1285), 10 to 11 months ($ 1375), 11 to 12 months ($ 1344)

February

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1033 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1177), 4 to 5 months ($ 1086), 5 to 6 months ($ 1161), 6 to 7 months ($ 1085), 7 to 8 months ($ 1130), 8 to 9 months ($ 1085), 10 to 11 months ($ 1156)

March

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1057 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1199), 5 to 6 months ($ 1096), 7 to 8 months ($ 1091), 8 to 9 months ($ 1095), 9 to 10 months ($ 1091), 10 to 11 months ($ 1099)

April

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1171 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1300), 3 to 4 months ($ 1299), 5 to 6 months ($ 1248), 6 to 7 months ($ 1248), 7 to 8 months ($ 1180), 9 to 10 months ($ 1196), 10 to 11 months ($ 1193), 11 to 12 months ($ 1250)

May

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1081 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1196), 2 to 3 months ($ 1216), 4 to 5 months ($ 1161), 5 to 6 months ($ 1095), 6 to 7 months ($ 1168), 7 to 8 months ($ 1229), 8 to 9 months ($ 1113)

June

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1181 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1278), 6 to 7 months ($ 1188), 7 to 8 months ($ 1313), 8 to 9 months ($ 1324), 9 to 10 months ($ 1419), 11 to 12 months ($ 1283)

July

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1235 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1505), 3 to 4 months ($ 1361), 4 to 5 months ($ 1422), 5 to 6 months ($ 1427), 6 to 7 months ($ 1547), 7 to 8 months ($ 1269), 8 to 9 months ($ 1339), 9 to 10 months ($ 1283)

August

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1155 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1313), 3 to 4 months ($ 1208), 4 to 5 months ($ 1216), 6 to 7 months ($ 1158), 7 to 8 months ($ 1174), 8 to 9 months ($ 1166), 9 to 10 months ($ 1159), 10 to 11 months ($ 1268), 11 to 12 months ($ 1216)

September

Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 1156 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1357), 3 to 4 months ($ 1323), 4 to 5 months ($ 1215), 5 to 6 months ($ 1326), 6 to 7 months ($ 1258), 7 to 8 months ($ 1219), 8 to 9 months ($ 1325), 9 to 10 months ($ 1323), 10 to 11 months ($ 1157)

October

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1180 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1418), 2 to 3 months ($ 1279), 3 to 4 months ($ 1237), 4 to 5 months ($ 1306), 5 to 6 months ($ 1193), 6 to 7 months ($ 1242), 7 to 8 months ($ 1272), 8 to 9 months ($ 1258), 11 to 12 months ($ 1418)

November

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1067 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1101), 3 to 4 months ($ 1176), 4 to 5 months ($ 1161), 5 to 6 months ($ 1081), 6 to 7 months ($ 1093), 8 to 9 months ($ 1154), 9 to 10 months ($ 1141), 10 to 11 months ($ 1200)

December

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1362 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1598), 4 to 5 months ($ 1612), 5 to 6 months ($ 1643), 6 to 7 months ($ 1577), 7 to 8 months ($ 1380), 8 to 9 months ($ 1386), 10 to 11 months ($ 1403), 11 to 12 months ($ 1480)

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

Data analysis:

Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Auckland->Johannesburg are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $32. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $28 more.



Auckland to Johannesburg: 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$ 1425
$1348 to $1675
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December 2024$ 1875
$1470 to $6217
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January 2025$ 1955
$1286 to $2764
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February 2025$ 1072
$967 to $1318
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March 2025$ 1048
$942 to $1111
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April 2025$ 1351
$1100 to $2740
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May 2025$ 1093
$931 to $2474
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June 2025$ 1260
$960 to $2204
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July 2025$ 1168
$1085 to $1361
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August 2025$ 1031
$1021 to $1040
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September 2025$ 1378
$1016 to $3910
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October 2025$ 1127
$1090 to $1160
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Data analysis:

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



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