Statistics on Auckland-Canberra 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 Canberra (from: Auckland)
The average price to go to Canberra from Auckland airport is $ 645 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 526 (in may) and $ 802 (in december), which is a saving of $ 119 or a surplus of $ 158 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $593 to $647 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Canberra before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Auckland-Canberra plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 3918 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Canberra from Auckland and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 526, saving $ 119 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 645). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 802).
Flight Auckland-Canberra: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 610 | $ 753 | high price |
| February | $ 526 | $ 593 | good price |
| March | $ 516 | $ 599 | good price |
| April | $ 580 | $ 705 | fair price |
| May | $ 459 | $ 526 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 488 | $ 613 | fair price |
| July | $ 544 | $ 634 | fair price |
| August | $ 485 | $ 566 | good price |
| September | $ 544 | $ 656 | fair price |
| October | $ 560 | $ 693 | fair price |
| November | $ 527 | $ 596 | good price |
| December | $ 628 | $ 802 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 Canberra
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Auckland to Canberra range from $324 to $1132. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $324 to $378), 1% at the maximum price (from $1078 to $1132). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $647 to $701 (15% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Auckland->Canberra flight
There are 6 companies that serve Auckland from Canberra airport: Jetstar, Qantas, Air New Zealand, Airasia X, latam airlines group and Emirates.
Data analysis:
Of the 3918 flights analyzed in previous years, Jetstar was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (44% of the time) on the Auckland->Canberra route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Auckland-Canberra 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 $10. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $21.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Canberra 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 $15. Conversely, departing from Canberra on a thursday may cost you an additional $22.
Top prices Auckland-Canberra
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland → Canberra | 17-05 to 21-05-2024 | $ 423 | layover flight with latam airlines group |
| Auckland → Canberra | 18-05 to 22-05-2024 | $ 425 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Canberra | 23-05 to 28-05-2024 | $ 426 | layover flight with latam airlines group |
| Auckland → Canberra | 05-06 to 09-06-2024 | $ 369 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Canberra | 08-06 to 15-06-2024 | $ 387 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Canberra | 09-06 to 15-06-2024 | $ 424 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Canberra | 19-06 to 23-06-2024 | $ 416 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Canberra | 07-08 to 14-08-2024 | $ 449 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Canberra | 03-09 to 10-09-2024 | $ 414 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
| Auckland → Canberra | 20-11 to 27-11-2024 | $ 384 | layover flight with Jetstar |
When to book your flight Auckland - Canberra 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 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-Canberra 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 Canberra, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 601 $, which is a saving of 44 $ 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 (78 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Auckland to Canberra 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: 741 $) |
| February | - |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 558 $) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 620 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 626) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 484 $) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 481 $) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 618 $) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 521 $) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 606 $) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 669 $) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 595 $) |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Auckland->Canberra are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $25. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $25 more.
Auckland to Canberra: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 443 $423 to $471 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 423 $357 to $479 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 439 $413 to $454 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 493 $414 to $532 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 474 $452 to $513 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 384 $384 to $384 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 548 $548 to $548 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, august, september, october, november and january are cheaper to travel to Canberra. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!