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

The average price to go to New York City from Auckland airport is $ 1505 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1211 (in february) and $ 1827 (in july), which is a saving of $ 294 or a surplus of $ 322 (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 tuesday 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 New York City 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-New York City plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to New York City 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 ($ 1211, saving $ 294 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1505). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1827).

Flight Auckland-New York City: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1399 $ 1789 high price
February$ 1060 $ 1211 very good price
March$ 1123 $ 1242 good price
April$ 1376 $ 1605 fair price
May$ 1167 $ 1379 fair price
June$ 1204 $ 1487 fair price
July$ 1452 $ 1827 very high price
August$ 1189 $ 1469 fair price
September$ 1234 $ 1556 fair price
October$ 1184 $ 1448 fair price
November$ 1131 $ 1274 good price
December$ 1383 $ 1760 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 New York City

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Auckland to New York City range from $833 to $2032. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $834 to $886), 1% at the maximum price (from $1980 to $2032). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1251 to $1303 (14% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Auckland->New York City flight

There are 10 companies that serve Auckland from New York City airport: Qantas, Air New Zealand, United, Air Canada, American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Delta, Air Tahiti Nui, Fiji Airways and Hawaiian Airlines.

Data analysis:

Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Qantas was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (34% of the time) on the Auckland->New York City route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Auckland-New York City flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 144 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Auckland-New York City 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 $146. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $185.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from New York City 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 $125. Conversely, departing from New York City on a saturday may cost you an additional $135.


Top prices Auckland-New York City

Round tripDatesPrice
Auckland → New York City06-12 to 11-12-2024$ 868 
Auckland → New York City17-01 to 24-01-2025$ 799 
Auckland → New York City03-02 to 10-02-2025$ 871 
Auckland → New York City06-02 to 20-02-2025$ 885 
Auckland → New York City07-02 to 23-02-2025$ 874 
Auckland → New York City08-02 to 22-02-2025$ 881 
Auckland → New York City10-02 to 24-02-2025$ 874 
Auckland → New York City13-02 to 27-02-2025$ 882 
Auckland → New York City18-02 to 28-02-2025$ 806 
Auckland → New York City05-03 to 12-03-2025$ 866 


When to book your flight Auckland - New York City to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 6 to 7 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months 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-New York City flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Auckland to New York City, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 1380 $, which is a saving of 125 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (194 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Auckland to New York City 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: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1527 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1647), 6 to 7 months ($ 1564), 7 to 8 months ($ 1594), 8 to 9 months ($ 1746), 9 to 10 months ($ 1642)

February

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1063 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1129), 5 to 6 months ($ 1149), 7 to 8 months ($ 1197), 8 to 9 months ($ 1202), 9 to 10 months ($ 1185)

March

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1129 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1224), 5 to 6 months ($ 1144), 6 to 7 months ($ 1180), 9 to 10 months ($ 1228), 10 to 11 months ($ 1204)

April

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1417 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1563), 5 to 6 months ($ 1525), 6 to 7 months ($ 1456), 8 to 9 months ($ 1496), 9 to 10 months ($ 1480)

May

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1190 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1379), 6 to 7 months ($ 1302), 7 to 8 months ($ 1302), 10 to 11 months ($ 1378)

June

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1302 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1486), 4 to 5 months ($ 1382), 5 to 6 months ($ 1414), 6 to 7 months ($ 1409), 7 to 8 months ($ 1414), 8 to 9 months ($ 1344), 9 to 10 months ($ 1389)

July

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1610 $)

Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1760), 6 to 7 months ($ 1636), 7 to 8 months ($ 1611), 8 to 9 months ($ 1613), 9 to 10 months ($ 1649), 11 to 12 months ($ 1713)

August

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1312 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1465), 4 to 5 months ($ 1394), 6 to 7 months ($ 1397), 7 to 8 months ($ 1463), 8 to 9 months ($ 1340), 9 to 10 months ($ 1385), 10 to 11 months ($ 1464)

September

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1485 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1498), 4 to 5 months ($ 1524), 5 to 6 months ($ 1513), 6 to 7 months ($ 1498), 7 to 8 months ($ 1504), 8 to 9 months ($ 1502)

October

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1298 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1309), 3 to 4 months ($ 1382), 4 to 5 months ($ 1355), 6 to 7 months ($ 1336), 8 to 9 months ($ 1444), 9 to 10 months ($ 1427)

November

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1131 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1239), 2 to 3 months ($ 1270), 4 to 5 months ($ 1240), 5 to 6 months ($ 1257), 6 to 7 months ($ 1272), 7 to 8 months ($ 1236), 8 to 9 months ($ 1270), 9 to 10 months ($ 1257)

December

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1544 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1716), 4 to 5 months ($ 1651), 5 to 6 months ($ 1628), 6 to 7 months ($ 1552), 7 to 8 months ($ 1601), 8 to 9 months ($ 1625)

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

Data analysis:

Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Auckland->New York City are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $44. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $36 more.



Auckland to New York City: 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
December 2024$ 1471
$868 to $2675
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January 2025$ 1649
$799 to $3339
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February 2025$ 1108
$795 to $1862
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March 2025$ 1136
$799 to $1566
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April 2025$ 1457
$976 to $3043
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May 2025$ 1210
$976 to $2099
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June 2025$ 1450
$1037 to $6328
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July 2025$ 1541
$1158 to $2445
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August 2025$ 1685
$1059 to $6998
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September 2025$ 1699
$1060 to $6236
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October 2025$ 1535
$1055 to $6705
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, december, january, february, march, april, may, june and july are cheaper to travel to New York City. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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