Statistics on Auckland-Beijing 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 Beijing (from: Auckland)
The average price to go to Beijing from Auckland airport is $ 952 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 755 (in may) and $ 1272 (in january), which is a saving of $ 197 or a surplus of $ 320 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $490 to $544 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Beijing before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Auckland-Beijing plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 27794 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Beijing from Auckland and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 755, saving $ 197 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 952). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1272).
Flight Auckland-Beijing: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 916 | $ 1272 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 657 | $ 996 | fair price |
| March | $ 528 | $ 821 | good price |
| April | $ 678 | $ 936 | fair price |
| May | $ 512 | $ 755 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 510 | $ 778 | good price |
| July | $ 696 | $ 985 | fair price |
| August | $ 512 | $ 771 | good price |
| September | $ 552 | $ 892 | good price |
| October | $ 585 | $ 999 | fair price |
| November | $ 526 | $ 951 | fair price |
| December | $ 818 | $ 1263 | 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 Beijing
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Auckland to Beijing range from $326 to $1360. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $327 to $381), 1% at the maximum price (from $1306 to $1360). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $544 to $599 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Auckland->Beijing flight
There are 12 companies that serve Auckland from Beijing airport: Air China, Cathay Pacific, China Southern, Qantas, China Eastern, Sichuan Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Air New Zealand, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Singapore Airlines and China Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 27794 flights analyzed in previous years, Air China was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (20% of the time) on the Auckland->Beijing route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Auckland-Beijing flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 148 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Auckland-Beijing 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 $46. 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 Beijing 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 $32. Conversely, departing from Beijing on a saturday may cost you an additional $48.
Top prices Auckland-Beijing
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland → Beijing | 17-05 to 31-05-2024 | $ 349 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Auckland → Beijing | 19-05 to 23-05-2024 | $ 402 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Auckland → Beijing | 22-05 to 29-05-2024 | $ 265 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Auckland → Beijing | 26-05 to 31-05-2024 | $ 340 | layover flight with Sichuan Airlines |
| Auckland → Beijing | 03-06 to 13-06-2024 | $ 389 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Auckland → Beijing | 05-06 to 22-06-2024 | $ 342 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Auckland → Beijing | 13-06 to 19-06-2024 | $ 350 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Auckland → Beijing | 17-07 to 31-07-2024 | $ 400 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Auckland → Beijing | 09-08 to 24-08-2024 | $ 389 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Auckland → Beijing | 19-10 to 26-10-2024 | $ 389 | layover flight with China Eastern |
When to book your flight Auckland - Beijing 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-Beijing 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 Beijing, it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 825 $, which is a saving of 127 $ 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 (174 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Auckland to Beijing 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: 947 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1232), 3 to 4 months ($ 1109), 4 to 5 months ($ 1133), 6 to 7 months ($ 1265) |
| February | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 919 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 978), 5 to 6 months ($ 936), 6 to 7 months ($ 992) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 657 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 694), 5 to 6 months ($ 770) |
| April | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 849 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 854), 3 to 4 months ($ 927), 4 to 5 months ($ 908), 7 to 8 months ($ 934) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 589 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 746), 1 to 2 months ($ 700), 3 to 4 months ($ 729) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 569 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 706), 2 to 3 months ($ 691), 4 to 5 months ($ 692) |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 808 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 934), 2 to 3 months ($ 878), 3 to 4 months ($ 876), 5 to 6 months ($ 879) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 564 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 735), 2 to 3 months ($ 565), 5 to 6 months ($ 612) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 607 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 733), 4 to 5 months ($ 666), 5 to 6 months ($ 770), 6 to 7 months ($ 789), 7 to 8 months ($ 889) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 615 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 699), 5 to 6 months ($ 651), 6 to 7 months ($ 947) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 563 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 849), 4 to 5 months ($ 595), 6 to 7 months ($ 747) |
| December | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 832 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1259), 3 to 4 months ($ 1024), 4 to 5 months ($ 970) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Auckland->Beijing are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $71. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $110 more.
Auckland to Beijing: 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 | $ 462 $250 to $667 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 576 $292 to $937 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 900 $354 to $1899 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 600 $389 to $872 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 826 $407 to $1309 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 616 $378 to $1217 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 1382 $394 to $5117 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 847 $797 to $956 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 861 $478 to $1015 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 823 $823 to $823 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 990 $827 to $1106 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, december, january and february are cheaper to travel to Beijing. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!