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

The average price to go to Auckland from Manchester airport is $ 1603 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1338 (in march) and $ 1948 (in december), which is a saving of $ 265 or a surplus of $ 346 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1308 to $1360 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday 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 Auckland 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 Manchester-Auckland plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Auckland from Manchester 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 march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1338, saving $ 265 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1603). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1948).

Flight Manchester-Auckland: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1462 $ 1830 high price
February$ 1372 $ 1612 fair price
March$ 1103 $ 1338 very good price
April$ 1338 $ 1532 fair price
May$ 1187 $ 1369 good price
June$ 1190 $ 1387 good price
July$ 1528 $ 1792 fair price
August$ 1569 $ 1742 fair price
September$ 1256 $ 1476 good price
October$ 1316 $ 1669 fair price
November$ 1182 $ 1532 fair price
December$ 1518 $ 1948 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 Manchester to Auckland

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Manchester to Auckland range from $941 to $2249. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $942 to $994), 1% at the maximum price (from $2197 to $2249). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1413 to $1465 (8% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Manchester->Auckland flight

There are 19 companies that serve Manchester from Auckland airport: Lufthansa, British Airways, China Eastern, Qatar Airways, Malaysia Airlines, EasyJet, Swiss, China Southern, Ryanair, Turkish Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Etihad Airways, United, Air New Zealand, KLM, Korean Air, Air France and Cathay Pacific.

Data analysis:

Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Lufthansa was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (33% of the time) on the Manchester->Auckland route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Manchester-Auckland flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $56. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $53.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Auckland to Manchester 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 $50. Conversely, departing from Auckland on a friday may cost you an additional $67.


Top prices Manchester-Auckland

Round tripDatesPrice
Manchester → Auckland04-03 to 11-03-2025$ 894 
Manchester → Auckland06-03 to 18-03-2025$ 894 
Manchester → Auckland12-05 to 19-05-2025$ 938 
Manchester → Auckland15-05 to 29-05-2025$ 979 
Manchester → Auckland03-06 to 10-06-2025$ 975 
Manchester → Auckland10-06 to 23-06-2025$ 977 
Manchester → Auckland06-11 to 20-11-2025$ 963 
Manchester → Auckland10-11 to 20-11-2025$ 963 
Manchester → Auckland13-11 to 27-11-2025$ 983 
Manchester → Auckland14-11 to 28-11-2025$ 982 


When to book your flight Manchester - Auckland 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 Manchester-Auckland flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Manchester to Auckland, it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 1450 $, which is a saving of 153 $ 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 (261 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Manchester to Auckland 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: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1497 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1808), 4 to 5 months ($ 1694), 5 to 6 months ($ 1509), 6 to 7 months ($ 1563), 8 to 9 months ($ 1576), 9 to 10 months ($ 1603), 10 to 11 months ($ 1751)

February

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1404 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1556), 5 to 6 months ($ 1432), 7 to 8 months ($ 1494), 8 to 9 months ($ 1469), 9 to 10 months ($ 1410), 10 to 11 months ($ 1578)

March

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1221 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1321), 4 to 5 months ($ 1298), 5 to 6 months ($ 1259), 7 to 8 months ($ 1248), 8 to 9 months ($ 1246)

April

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1428 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1505), 6 to 7 months ($ 1448), 8 to 9 months ($ 1480)

May

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1252 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1307), 1 to 2 months ($ 1282), 5 to 6 months ($ 1355), 8 to 9 months ($ 1284)

June

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1267 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1375), 1 to 2 months ($ 1277), 2 to 3 months ($ 1301), 3 to 4 months ($ 1327), 8 to 9 months ($ 1347), 10 to 11 months ($ 1307)

July

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1630 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1732), 3 to 4 months ($ 1748), 9 to 10 months ($ 1639)

August

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1575 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1627), 1 to 2 months ($ 1715), 8 to 9 months ($ 1716), 9 to 10 months ($ 1715)

September

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1275 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1405), 4 to 5 months ($ 1326), 5 to 6 months ($ 1378), 9 to 10 months ($ 1468)

October

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1312 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1497), 3 to 4 months ($ 1429), 4 to 5 months ($ 1351), 5 to 6 months ($ 1360), 6 to 7 months ($ 1499), 7 to 8 months ($ 1529), 9 to 10 months ($ 1620), 10 to 11 months ($ 1554)

November

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1078 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1186), 3 to 4 months ($ 1170), 4 to 5 months ($ 1080), 6 to 7 months ($ 1166), 7 to 8 months ($ 1476)

December

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1470 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1765), 4 to 5 months ($ 1505), 5 to 6 months ($ 1492), 6 to 7 months ($ 1501), 8 to 9 months ($ 1590), 9 to 10 months ($ 1885), 10 to 11 months ($ 1890)

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

Data analysis:

Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Manchester->Auckland are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $31. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $45 more.



Manchester to Auckland: 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$ 2362
$1771 to $6919
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January 2025$ 1792
$1539 to $2782
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February 2025$ 1450
$1094 to $1984
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March 2025$ 1344
$889 to $7335
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April 2025$ 1478
$1225 to $1913
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May 2025$ 1447
$938 to $8307
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June 2025$ 1101
$930 to $1551
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July 2025$ 2729
$1224 to $8004
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August 2025$ 1651
$1371 to $2067
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September 2025$ 1176
$1014 to $1630
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October 2025$ 1223
$1005 to $2379
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November 2025$ 1173
$943 to $8087
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, january, february, april, june, august, september, october and november are cheaper to travel to Auckland. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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