Statistics on Auckland-Tonga (Nukuʻalofa) 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 Tonga (Nukuʻalofa) (from: Auckland)
The average price to go to Tonga (Nukuʻalofa) from Auckland airport is $ 506 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 411 (in february) and $ 628 (in december), which is a saving of $ 95 or a surplus of $ 122 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $324 to $378 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Tonga (Nukuʻalofa) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Auckland-Tonga (Nukuʻalofa) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 10263 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Tonga (Nukuʻalofa) from Auckland and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 411, saving $ 95 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 506). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 628).
Flight Auckland-Tonga (Nukuʻalofa): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 424 | $ 541 | fair price |
| February | $ 334 | $ 411 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 349 | $ 439 | good price |
| April | $ 408 | $ 465 | good price |
| May | $ 383 | $ 448 | good price |
| June | $ 360 | $ 479 | fair price |
| July | $ 399 | $ 496 | fair price |
| August | $ 387 | $ 549 | fair price |
| September | $ 431 | $ 587 | high price |
| October | $ 393 | $ 561 | fair price |
| November | $ 385 | $ 460 | good price |
| December | $ 480 | $ 628 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 Tonga (Nukuʻalofa)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Auckland to Tonga (Nukuʻalofa) range from $270 to $972. 6% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $270 to $324), 1% at the maximum price (from $918 to $972). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $324 to $378 (21% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Auckland->Tonga flight
There are 3 companies that serve Auckland from Tonga (Nukuʻalofa) airport: Air New Zealand, Fiji Airways and Jetstar.
Data analysis:
Of the 10263 flights analyzed in previous years, Air New Zealand was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (60% of the time) on the Auckland->Tonga route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Auckland-Tonga (Nukuʻalofa) flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 85 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Auckland-Tonga (Nukuʻalofa) flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $21. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $158.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Tonga (Nukuʻalofa) 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 $54. Conversely, departing from Tonga (Nukuʻalofa) on a saturday may cost you an additional $19.
Top prices Auckland-Tonga (Nukuʻalofa)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland → Nukuʻalofa | 02-04 to 09-04-2025 | $ 307 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Auckland → Nukuʻalofa | 03-04 to 10-04-2025 | $ 340 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Auckland → Nukuʻalofa | 24-04 to 29-04-2025 | $ 283 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Auckland → Nukuʻalofa | 07-05 to 14-05-2025 | $ 343 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Auckland → Nukuʻalofa | 16-05 to 23-05-2025 | $ 339 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Auckland → Nukuʻalofa | 11-06 to 18-06-2025 | $ 348 | direct flight with Air New Zealand |
| Auckland → Nukuʻalofa | 23-06 to 30-06-2025 | $ 346 | direct flight with Air New Zealand |
| Auckland → Nukuʻalofa | 15-08 to 23-08-2025 | $ 282 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Auckland → Nukuʻalofa | 21-10 to 27-10-2025 | $ 347 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Auckland → Nukuʻalofa | 23-02 to 28-02-2026 | $ 315 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
When to book your flight Auckland - Tonga (Nukuʻalofa) 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-Tonga 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 Tonga (Nukuʻalofa), it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 430 $, which is a saving of 76 $ 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 (119 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Auckland to Tonga (Nukuʻalofa) 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: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 485 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 510), 4 to 5 months ($ 508) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 390 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 398), 3 to 4 months ($ 399) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 415 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 424), 3 to 4 months ($ 422) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 455 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 459), 5 to 6 months ($ 456) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 429 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 438), 5 to 6 months ($ 438) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 419 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 432) |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 430 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 441), 6 to 7 months ($ 464) |
| August | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 400 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 461), 5 to 6 months ($ 433), 7 to 8 months ($ 430), 8 to 9 months ($ 416) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 380 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 460) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 461 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 510) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 411 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 458), 3 to 4 months ($ 443) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 547 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 590), 2 to 3 months ($ 623), 4 to 5 months ($ 615) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Auckland->Tonga are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $10. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $9 more.
Auckland to Tonga (Nukuʻalofa): 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 479 $283 to $914 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 389 $274 to $779 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 400 $307 to $737 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 447 $375 to $579 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 392 $282 to $527 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 437 $375 to $496 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 417 $347 to $576 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 378 $375 to $381 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 486 $365 to $687 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 315 $315 to $315 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 467 $376 to $557 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december and february are cheaper to travel to Tonga (Nukuʻalofa). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!