Statistics on Auckland-London 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 London (from: Auckland)
The average price to go to London from Auckland airport is $ 1547 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1308 (in november) and $ 1819 (in july), which is a saving of $ 239 or a surplus of $ 273 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1128 to $1182 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a sunday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to London before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Auckland-London plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 68487 airfare prices from previous years for flights to London from Auckland and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1308, saving $ 239 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1547). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1819).
Flight Auckland-London: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1404 | $ 1727 | high price |
| February | $ 1229 | $ 1411 | fair price |
| March | $ 1234 | $ 1436 | fair price |
| April | $ 1445 | $ 1688 | fair price |
| May | $ 1205 | $ 1399 | good price |
| June | $ 1280 | $ 1436 | fair price |
| July | $ 1586 | $ 1819 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1386 | $ 1559 | fair price |
| September | $ 1422 | $ 1599 | fair price |
| October | $ 1302 | $ 1498 | fair price |
| November | $ 1134 | $ 1308 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1397 | $ 1671 | fair 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 London
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Auckland to London range from $1074 to $1987. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1074 to $1128), 1% at the maximum price (from $1933 to $1987). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1504 to $1557 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Auckland->London flight
There are 17 companies that serve Auckland from London airport: Virgin Atlantic, China Eastern, Air New Zealand, United, China Southern, Lufthansa, Qantas, Air China, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Air Canada, China Airlines, British Airways and Etihad Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 68487 flights analyzed in previous years, Virgin Atlantic was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (32% of the time) on the Auckland->London route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Auckland-London flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $37. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $68.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from London to Auckland departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date, you will save an average of $25. Conversely, departing from London on a saturday may cost you an additional $50.
Top prices Auckland-London
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland → London | 12-05 to 24-05-2024 | $ 1050 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Auckland → London | 13-05 to 27-05-2024 | $ 922 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Auckland → London | 19-05 to 31-05-2024 | $ 863 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Auckland → London | 03-06 to 11-06-2024 | $ 916 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Auckland → London | 04-06 to 11-06-2024 | $ 916 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Auckland → London | 06-06 to 20-06-2024 | $ 952 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Auckland → London | 11-06 to 25-06-2024 | $ 935 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Auckland → London | 20-06 to 27-06-2024 | $ 962 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Auckland → London | 13-10 to 25-10-2024 | $ 941 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Auckland → London | 22-11 to 26-11-2024 | $ 1057 | layover flight with China Eastern |
When to book your flight Auckland - London 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 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-London flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Auckland to London, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 1452 $, which is a saving of 95 $ 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 (237 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Auckland to London 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: 1364 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1441), 4 to 5 months ($ 1491), 6 to 7 months ($ 1421), 7 to 8 months ($ 1646), 9 to 10 months ($ 1677) |
| February | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1153 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1400), 4 to 5 months ($ 1260), 5 to 6 months ($ 1294), 7 to 8 months ($ 1157), 8 to 9 months ($ 1276), 9 to 10 months ($ 1377), 10 to 11 months ($ 1402) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1181 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1406), 3 to 4 months ($ 1422), 5 to 6 months ($ 1364), 7 to 8 months ($ 1217), 8 to 9 months ($ 1226), 9 to 10 months ($ 1301) |
| April | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1486 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1604), 4 to 5 months ($ 1621), 7 to 8 months ($ 1591), 8 to 9 months ($ 1519), 10 to 11 months ($ 1581), 11 to 12 months ($ 1677) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1187 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1211), 2 to 3 months ($ 1275), 3 to 4 months ($ 1341), 4 to 5 months ($ 1328), 5 to 6 months ($ 1359) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1218 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1266), 3 to 4 months ($ 1318), 4 to 5 months ($ 1419), 5 to 6 months ($ 1416), 6 to 7 months ($ 1413) |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1755 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1759), 2 to 3 months ($ 1794), 3 to 4 months ($ 1807), 7 to 8 months ($ 1814), 9 to 10 months ($ 1807), 11 to 12 months ($ 1816) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1461 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1486), 2 to 3 months ($ 1499), 3 to 4 months ($ 1539), 4 to 5 months ($ 1490), 7 to 8 months ($ 1504), 8 to 9 months ($ 1542) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1511 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1594), 2 to 3 months ($ 1577), 3 to 4 months ($ 1525), 5 to 6 months ($ 1570), 6 to 7 months ($ 1540), 7 to 8 months ($ 1540), 8 to 9 months ($ 1555) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1329 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1470), 2 to 3 months ($ 1433), 4 to 5 months ($ 1357), 5 to 6 months ($ 1406), 6 to 7 months ($ 1372), 7 to 8 months ($ 1440), 8 to 9 months ($ 1494) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1135 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1171), 3 to 4 months ($ 1162), 4 to 5 months ($ 1164), 6 to 7 months ($ 1274), 7 to 8 months ($ 1273), 8 to 9 months ($ 1244) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1385 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1421), 3 to 4 months ($ 1410), 5 to 6 months ($ 1408), 6 to 7 months ($ 1606), 8 to 9 months ($ 1666), 9 to 10 months ($ 1578), 10 to 11 months ($ 1644) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Auckland->London are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $15. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $14 more.
Auckland to London: 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 | $ 1277 $855 to $3001 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1531 $868 to $2468 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 2089 $1479 to $4347 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1611 $1249 to $2164 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1527 $1222 to $2153 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1441 $941 to $1883 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 1245 $1055 to $1627 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1646 $1139 to $2389 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1740 $1255 to $2506 | fair price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1431 $1255 to $1741 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1440 $1262 to $1944 | fair price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1464 $1112 to $2494 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, september, october, november, december and april are cheaper to travel to London. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!