Statistics on Auckland-Madrid 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 Madrid (from: Auckland)
The average price to go to Madrid from Auckland airport is $ 1555 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1361 (in november) and $ 1855 (in december), which is a saving of $ 194 or a surplus of $ 301 (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 $1303 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a sunday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Madrid before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Auckland-Madrid plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 21215 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Madrid from Auckland and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1361, saving $ 194 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1555). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1855).
Flight Auckland-Madrid: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1371 | $ 1759 | fair price |
| February | $ 1076 | $ 1400 | good price |
| March | $ 1049 | $ 1639 | fair price |
| April | $ 1176 | $ 1497 | fair price |
| May | $ 1089 | $ 1426 | good price |
| June | $ 1148 | $ 1474 | fair price |
| July | $ 1394 | $ 1757 | fair price |
| August | $ 1157 | $ 1441 | good price |
| September | $ 1253 | $ 1541 | fair price |
| October | $ 1160 | $ 1507 | fair price |
| November | $ 1017 | $ 1361 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1427 | $ 1855 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 Auckland to Madrid
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Auckland to Madrid range from $729 to $1876. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $730 to $782), 1% at the maximum price (from $1824 to $1876). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1303 to $1355 (7% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Auckland->Madrid flight
There are 16 companies that serve Auckland from Madrid airport: Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, China Eastern, latam airlines group, Lufthansa, Air China, Emirates, Air New Zealand, China Southern, Cathay Pacific, Qantas, Turkish Airlines, United, American Airlines, Swiss and Hainan Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 21215 flights analyzed in previous years, Qatar Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (16% of the time) on the Auckland->Madrid route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Auckland-Madrid 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 $62. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $78.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Madrid to Auckland departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date, you will save an average of $70. Conversely, departing from Madrid on a saturday may cost you an additional $53.
Top prices Auckland-Madrid
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland → Madrid | 01-03 to 08-03-2025 | $ 1070 | layover flight with Air China |
| Auckland → Madrid | 02-03 to 09-03-2025 | $ 1003 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Auckland → Madrid | 18-03 to 31-03-2025 | $ 1116 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Auckland → Madrid | 12-05 to 25-05-2025 | $ 1025 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Auckland → Madrid | 14-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 1114 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Auckland → Madrid | 18-05 to 31-05-2025 | $ 1120 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Auckland → Madrid | 20-05 to 26-05-2025 | $ 1120 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Auckland → Madrid | 05-06 to 19-06-2025 | $ 1112 | layover flight with Air China |
| Auckland → Madrid | 06-06 to 21-06-2025 | $ 1118 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Auckland → Madrid | 10-06 to 24-06-2025 | $ 1112 | layover flight with British Airways |
When to book your flight Auckland - Madrid to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 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-Madrid 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 Auckland to Madrid, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 1481 $, which is a saving of 74 $ 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 (102 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Auckland to Madrid 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: 1635 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1691), 3 to 4 months ($ 1731), 4 to 5 months ($ 1749), 5 to 6 months ($ 1723) |
| February | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1265 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1328), 3 to 4 months ($ 1278), 6 to 7 months ($ 1366), 8 to 9 months ($ 1323) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1214 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1605), 2 to 3 months ($ 1584), 3 to 4 months ($ 1563), 5 to 6 months ($ 1455), 7 to 8 months ($ 1489), 8 to 9 months ($ 1317), 9 to 10 months ($ 1390) |
| April | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1306 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1458), 2 to 3 months ($ 1424), 3 to 4 months ($ 1428), 6 to 7 months ($ 1394), 9 to 10 months ($ 1467) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1254 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1302), 2 to 3 months ($ 1320), 4 to 5 months ($ 1304), 5 to 6 months ($ 1416) |
| June | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1338 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1438), 2 to 3 months ($ 1404), 4 to 5 months ($ 1436), 6 to 7 months ($ 1442), 10 to 11 months ($ 1441) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1637 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1727), 6 to 7 months ($ 1690), 9 to 10 months ($ 1672) |
| August | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1252 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1382), 2 to 3 months ($ 1324), 3 to 4 months ($ 1286), 5 to 6 months ($ 1428), 8 to 9 months ($ 1315) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1443 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1485), 3 to 4 months ($ 1472), 6 to 7 months ($ 1536), 7 to 8 months ($ 1451), 8 to 9 months ($ 1459), 9 to 10 months ($ 1477) |
| October | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1247 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1304), 3 to 4 months ($ 1398), 4 to 5 months ($ 1454), 6 to 7 months ($ 1302), 7 to 8 months ($ 1484) |
| November | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1168 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1287), 3 to 4 months ($ 1174), 4 to 5 months ($ 1242), 5 to 6 months ($ 1304) |
| December | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1591 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1842), 4 to 5 months ($ 1606), 6 to 7 months ($ 1714) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Auckland->Madrid are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $35. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $55 more.
Auckland to Madrid: 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 | $ 1503 $1050 to $2250 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1659 $1289 to $2171 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1219 $1127 to $1316 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1107 $1003 to $1187 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1262 $1238 to $1300 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1168 $1025 to $1517 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1243 $1107 to $2013 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1460 $1416 to $1513 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1193 $1193 to $1193 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1350 $1274 to $1426 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1166 $1166 to $1166 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september and october are cheaper to travel to Madrid. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!