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

The average price to go to Dubai from Auckland airport is $ 1616 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1357 (in november) and $ 2009 (in december), which is a saving of $ 260 or a surplus of $ 394 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1323 to $1376 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a monday 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 Dubai 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-Dubai plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Dubai 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 ($ 1357, saving $ 260 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1616). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2009).

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

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1558 $ 2004 high price
February$ 1206 $ 1525 fair price
March$ 1183 $ 1460 good price
April$ 1240 $ 1569 fair price
May$ 1163 $ 1418 good price
June$ 1235 $ 1548 fair price
July$ 1432 $ 1813 fair price
August$ 1217 $ 1505 good price
September$ 1254 $ 1592 fair price
October$ 1253 $ 1583 fair price
November$ 1141 $ 1357 very good price
December$ 1583 $ 2009 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 Dubai

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Auckland to Dubai range from $847 to $2328. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $847 to $900), 1% at the maximum price (from $2275 to $2328). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1323 to $1376 (10% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Auckland->Dubai flight

There are 12 companies that serve Auckland from Dubai airport: Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Qantas, China Southern, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Air New Zealand, Oman Air, Cathay Pacific, Air China, China Eastern and Jetstar.

Data analysis:

Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Emirates was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (65% of the time) on the Auckland->Dubai route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Auckland-Dubai flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 199 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Auckland-Dubai flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $49. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $51.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Dubai to Auckland departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $31. Conversely, departing from Dubai on a friday may cost you an additional $43.


Top prices Auckland-Dubai

Round tripDatesPrice
Auckland → Dubai17-02 to 27-02-2025$ 1000 
Auckland → Dubai18-02 to 25-02-2025$ 1083 
Auckland → Dubai07-03 to 13-03-2025$ 875 
Auckland → Dubai08-03 to 19-03-2025$ 879 
Auckland → Dubai16-03 to 31-03-2025$ 849 
Auckland → Dubai14-04 to 25-04-2025$ 1081 
Auckland → Dubai03-05 to 13-05-2025$ 1009 
Auckland → Dubai07-05 to 14-05-2025$ 919 
Auckland → Dubai11-05 to 22-05-2025$ 869 
Auckland → Dubai01-09 to 21-09-2025$ 1117 


When to book your flight Auckland - Dubai to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 8 to 9 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-Dubai flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Auckland to Dubai, it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 1425 $, which is a saving of 191 $ 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 (204 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Auckland to Dubai 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: 1557 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1995), 5 to 6 months ($ 1862), 6 to 7 months ($ 1758), 7 to 8 months ($ 1654), 8 to 9 months ($ 1617), 10 to 11 months ($ 1569), 11 to 12 months ($ 1594)

February

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1267 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1525), 2 to 3 months ($ 1505), 3 to 4 months ($ 1488), 4 to 5 months ($ 1415), 5 to 6 months ($ 1432), 6 to 7 months ($ 1315), 7 to 8 months ($ 1354), 8 to 9 months ($ 1336), 9 to 10 months ($ 1274)

March

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1312 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1419), 3 to 4 months ($ 1453), 5 to 6 months ($ 1412), 6 to 7 months ($ 1435), 7 to 8 months ($ 1348), 9 to 10 months ($ 1450), 10 to 11 months ($ 1358)

April

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1355 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1510), 4 to 5 months ($ 1469), 5 to 6 months ($ 1533), 6 to 7 months ($ 1358), 7 to 8 months ($ 1379), 9 to 10 months ($ 1379), 10 to 11 months ($ 1448)

May

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1265 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1411), 2 to 3 months ($ 1309), 3 to 4 months ($ 1308), 4 to 5 months ($ 1363), 6 to 7 months ($ 1391), 7 to 8 months ($ 1407), 8 to 9 months ($ 1377), 9 to 10 months ($ 1326), 10 to 11 months ($ 1386)

June

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1282 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1424), 3 to 4 months ($ 1303), 5 to 6 months ($ 1362), 6 to 7 months ($ 1402), 7 to 8 months ($ 1347), 8 to 9 months ($ 1430), 9 to 10 months ($ 1402), 10 to 11 months ($ 1454)

July

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1552 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1700), 4 to 5 months ($ 1679), 5 to 6 months ($ 1626), 7 to 8 months ($ 1707), 8 to 9 months ($ 1686), 9 to 10 months ($ 1655), 10 to 11 months ($ 1569), 11 to 12 months ($ 1661)

August

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1239 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1491), 4 to 5 months ($ 1409), 5 to 6 months ($ 1269), 7 to 8 months ($ 1283), 8 to 9 months ($ 1369), 9 to 10 months ($ 1450), 11 to 12 months ($ 1320)

September

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1274 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1586), 2 to 3 months ($ 1485), 3 to 4 months ($ 1588), 5 to 6 months ($ 1476), 7 to 8 months ($ 1285), 8 to 9 months ($ 1365), 9 to 10 months ($ 1367), 10 to 11 months ($ 1321)

October

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1315 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1471), 3 to 4 months ($ 1522), 4 to 5 months ($ 1469), 5 to 6 months ($ 1504), 6 to 7 months ($ 1336), 7 to 8 months ($ 1516), 9 to 10 months ($ 1322), 10 to 11 months ($ 1456)

November

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1246 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1299), 4 to 5 months ($ 1299), 5 to 6 months ($ 1318), 8 to 9 months ($ 1256), 9 to 10 months ($ 1314), 11 to 12 months ($ 1345)

December

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1637 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1911), 5 to 6 months ($ 1888), 6 to 7 months ($ 1849), 7 to 8 months ($ 1769), 8 to 9 months ($ 1683), 10 to 11 months ($ 1706), 11 to 12 months ($ 1677)

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

Data analysis:

Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Auckland->Dubai are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $19. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $28 more.



Auckland to Dubai: 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$ 1874
$1238 to $2587
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December 2024$ 2071
$1143 to $2821
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January 2025$ 2356
$1310 to $6230
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February 2025$ 1284
$884 to $1528
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March 2025$ 1284
$849 to $1476
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April 2025$ 1432
$1081 to $1753
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May 2025$ 1210
$869 to $1366
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June 2025$ 1429
$1321 to $2382
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July 2025$ 1419
$1324 to $1918
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August 2025$ 1369
$1365 to $1374
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September 2025$ 1566
$1117 to $2270
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October 2025$ 1352
$1223 to $1402
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Data analysis:

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



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