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

The average price to go to Panama (Panama City) from Auckland airport is $ 2135 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1833 (in november) and $ 2853 (in december), which is a saving of $ 302 or a surplus of $ 719 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1499 to $1550 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday 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 Panama (Panama City) 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-Panama (Panama City) plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 2286 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Panama (Panama City) 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 ($ 1833, saving $ 302 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 2135). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2853).

Flight Auckland-Panama (Panama City): when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1840 $ 2663 high price
February$ 1491 $ 1968 good price
March$ 1490 $ 2032 good price
April$ 1579 $ 1910 good price
May$ 1507 $ 2003 good price
June$ 1626 $ 2132 fair price
July$ 1908 $ 2330 fair price
August$ 1616 $ 2010 good price
September$ 1529 $ 1957 good price
October$ 1485 $ 1920 good price
November$ 1477 $ 1833 very good price
December$ 1919 $ 2853 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 Panama (Panama City)

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Auckland to Panama (Panama City) range from $1240 to $2739. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1240 to $1292), 1% at the maximum price (from $2687 to $2739). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1550 to $1602 (9% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Auckland->Panama flight

There are 5 companies that serve Auckland from Panama (Panama City) airport: United, Air New Zealand, Fiji Airways, Qantas and Air Tahiti Nui.

Data analysis:

Of the 2286 flights analyzed in previous years, United was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (38% of the time) on the Auckland->Panama route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Auckland-Panama (Panama City) 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 $214. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $265.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Panama (Panama City) 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 $72. Conversely, departing from Panama (Panama City) on a friday may cost you an additional $147.


Top prices Auckland-Panama (Panama City)

Round tripDatesPrice
Auckland → Panama City09-02 to 16-02-2025$ 1520 
Auckland → Panama City12-02 to 19-02-2025$ 3130 
Auckland → Panama City21-03 to 28-03-2025$ 1565 
Auckland → Panama City23-03 to 30-03-2025$ 11068 
Auckland → Panama City23-04 to 30-04-2025$ 6204 
Auckland → Panama City11-05 to 18-05-2025$ 2669 
Auckland → Panama City23-05 to 30-05-2025$ 9610 
Auckland → Panama City23-06 to 30-06-2025$ 4839 
Auckland → Panama City23-07 to 30-07-2025$ 2763 
Auckland → Panama City26-12 to 30-12-2025$ 2574 


When to book your flight Auckland - Panama (Panama City) to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 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-Panama 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 Panama (Panama City), it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 1921 $, which is a saving of 214 $ 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 (133 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Auckland to Panama (Panama City) 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-
February-
March

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1967 $)

April

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1662 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1673)

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June-
July-
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October-
November

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1813 $)

December-

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

Data analysis:

Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Auckland->Panama are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $157. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $112 more.



Auckland to Panama (Panama City): 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
February 2025$ 3130
$3130 to $3130
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March 2025$ 6317
$1565 to $11068
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April 2025$ 6204
$6204 to $6204
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May 2025$ 6710
$2669 to $9610
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June 2025$ 7041
$4839 to $9242
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July 2025$ 2763
$2763 to $2763
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December 2025$ 2574
$2574 to $2574
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, december is cheaper to travel to Panama (Panama City). It may be interesting to book now to leave this month!



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