Statistics on Auckland-Alaska (Anchorage) 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 Alaska (Anchorage) (from: Auckland)
The average price to go to Alaska (Anchorage) from Auckland airport is $ 1557 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1356 (in february) and $ 2001 (in december), which is a saving of $ 202 or a surplus of $ 444 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1187 to $1238 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Alaska (Anchorage) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Auckland-Alaska (Anchorage) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 2339 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Alaska (Anchorage) from Auckland and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1356, saving $ 202 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1557). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2001).
Flight Auckland-Alaska (Anchorage): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1377 | $ 1686 | fair price |
| February | $ 1184 | $ 1356 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 1263 | $ 1473 | good price |
| April | $ 1366 | $ 1512 | fair price |
| May | $ 1201 | $ 1515 | fair price |
| June | $ 1312 | $ 1581 | fair price |
| July | $ 1413 | $ 1741 | fair price |
| August | $ 1190 | $ 1511 | fair price |
| September | $ 1255 | $ 1526 | fair price |
| October | $ 1287 | $ 1412 | good price |
| November | $ 1200 | $ 1367 | good price |
| December | $ 1722 | $ 2001 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 Alaska (Anchorage)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Auckland to Alaska (Anchorage) range from $980 to $2631. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $980 to $1032), 1% at the maximum price (from $2579 to $2631). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1187 to $1238 (10% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Auckland->Alaska flight
There are 9 companies that serve Auckland from Alaska (Anchorage) airport: Air New Zealand, Qantas, Hawaiian Airlines, United, Air Tahiti Nui, Jetstar, American Airlines, Air Canada and Fiji Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 2339 flights analyzed in previous years, Air New Zealand was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (21% of the time) on the Auckland->Alaska route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Auckland-Alaska (Anchorage) 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 $113. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $84.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Alaska (Anchorage) 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 $99. Conversely, departing from Alaska (Anchorage) on a saturday may cost you an additional $138.
Top prices Auckland-Alaska (Anchorage)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland → Anchorage | 27-01 to 31-01-2025 | $ 1533 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Auckland → Anchorage | 02-02 to 08-02-2025 | $ 1239 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Auckland → Anchorage | 01-03 to 08-03-2025 | $ 2060 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Auckland → Seattle | 05-03 to 12-03-2025 | $ 735 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Auckland → Anchorage | 11-04 to 27-04-2025 | $ 1218 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Auckland → Anchorage | 21-04 to 27-04-2025 | $ 1612 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Auckland → Anchorage | 15-05 to 29-05-2025 | $ 1226 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
| Auckland → Anchorage | 01-07 to 15-07-2025 | $ 1493 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
| Auckland → Anchorage | 06-07 to 20-07-2025 | $ 2578 | layover flight with United |
| Auckland → Anchorage | 22-09 to 28-09-2025 | $ 1514 | layover flight with Qantas |
When to book your flight Auckland - Alaska (Anchorage) 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 10 to 11 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-Alaska 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 Alaska (Anchorage), it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 1471 $, which is a saving of 86 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (390 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Auckland to Alaska (Anchorage) 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: 1663 $) |
| February | - |
| March | - |
| April | - |
| May | - |
| June | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1553 $) |
| July | - |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1198 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1482) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1459 $) |
| October | - |
| November | - |
| December | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1975 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1990) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Auckland->Alaska are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $27. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $37 more.
Auckland to Alaska (Anchorage): 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2025 | $ 1533 $1533 to $1533 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1206 $1164 to $1239 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 2060 $2060 to $2060 | very high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1415 $1218 to $1612 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1226 $1226 to $1226 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 2036 $1493 to $2578 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1514 $1514 to $1514 | fair price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, january, february, april and may are cheaper to travel to Alaska (Anchorage). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!