Statistics on Auckland-Koh Samui 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 Koh Samui (from: Auckland)
The average price to go to Koh Samui from Auckland airport is $ 1046 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 859 (in november) and $ 1297 (in january), which is a saving of $ 187 or a surplus of $ 252 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $900 to $953 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Koh Samui before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Auckland-Koh Samui plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 14034 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Koh Samui from Auckland and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 859, saving $ 187 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1046). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1297).
Flight Auckland-Koh Samui: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1064 | $ 1297 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 837 | $ 1010 | fair price |
| March | $ 782 | $ 957 | good price |
| April | $ 936 | $ 1159 | fair price |
| May | $ 815 | $ 942 | good price |
| June | $ 826 | $ 958 | good price |
| July | $ 980 | $ 1213 | high price |
| August | $ 865 | $ 1003 | fair price |
| September | $ 796 | $ 965 | good price |
| October | $ 828 | $ 967 | good price |
| November | $ 744 | $ 859 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 987 | $ 1206 | 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 Koh Samui
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Auckland to Koh Samui range from $635 to $1534. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $635 to $688), 1% at the maximum price (from $1482 to $1534). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $900 to $953 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Auckland->Koh Samui flight
There are 12 companies that serve Auckland from Koh Samui airport: Cathay Pacific, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Jetstar, Emirates, Air New Zealand, Airasia X, latam airlines group, China Airlines, China Southern, Malaysia Airlines and China Eastern.
Data analysis:
Of the 14034 flights analyzed in previous years, Cathay Pacific was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (23% of the time) on the Auckland->Koh Samui route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Auckland-Koh Samui 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 $30. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $47.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Koh Samui to Auckland departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $38. Conversely, departing from Koh Samui on a friday may cost you an additional $35.
Top prices Auckland-Koh Samui
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland → Koh Samui | 07-02 to 21-02-2025 | $ 832 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
| Auckland → Koh Samui | 12-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 831 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Koh Samui | 20-03 to 31-03-2025 | $ 890 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Auckland → Koh Samui | 21-03 to 30-03-2025 | $ 837 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Auckland → Koh Samui | 05-05 to 11-05-2025 | $ 843 | layover flight with latam airlines group |
| Auckland → Koh Samui | 10-05 to 17-05-2025 | $ 811 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Koh Samui | 01-06 to 08-06-2025 | $ 861 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Koh Samui | 10-06 to 16-06-2025 | $ 834 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Auckland → Koh Samui | 11-06 to 21-06-2025 | $ 884 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Koh Samui | 23-08 to 30-08-2025 | $ 821 | layover flight with Jetstar |
When to book your flight Auckland - Koh Samui to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 5 to 6 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-Koh Samui flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Auckland to Koh Samui, it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 968 $, which is a saving of 78 $ 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 (162 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Auckland to Koh Samui 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: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1089 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 1230), 7 to 8 months ($ 1121) |
| February | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 810 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 965), 2 to 3 months ($ 867), 4 to 5 months ($ 905), 6 to 7 months ($ 895), 7 to 8 months ($ 900) |
| March | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 872 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 940), 3 to 4 months ($ 912), 5 to 6 months ($ 914), 7 to 8 months ($ 881), 9 to 10 months ($ 875) |
| April | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 986 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1055), 3 to 4 months ($ 1125), 5 to 6 months ($ 1155), 6 to 7 months ($ 1150), 7 to 8 months ($ 1132) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 800 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 855), 5 to 6 months ($ 890), 9 to 10 months ($ 906) |
| June | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 850 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 875), 4 to 5 months ($ 907) |
| July | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1056 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1155), 2 to 3 months ($ 1103), 3 to 4 months ($ 1110), 4 to 5 months ($ 1090) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 865 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 959), 3 to 4 months ($ 930), 4 to 5 months ($ 950) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 864 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 881), 4 to 5 months ($ 872), 6 to 7 months ($ 909), 7 to 8 months ($ 965) |
| October | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 850 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 920), 3 to 4 months ($ 953), 4 to 5 months ($ 908), 7 to 8 months ($ 886) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 747 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 837), 4 to 5 months ($ 845), 6 to 7 months ($ 781) |
| December | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1031 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1175), 6 to 7 months ($ 1051), 8 to 9 months ($ 1041) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Auckland->Koh Samui are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $44. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $54 more.
Auckland to Koh Samui: 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 | $ 1666 $932 to $4569 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1453 $1141 to $2043 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 879 $831 to $947 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 891 $763 to $1107 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1102 $1011 to $1214 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 827 $811 to $843 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 867 $796 to $906 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1028 $944 to $1240 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 928 $821 to $1003 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 998 $968 to $1027 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february, march, april, may, june, july and august are cheaper to travel to Koh Samui. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!