Statistics on Auckland-Sri Lanka (Colombo) 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 Sri Lanka (Colombo) (from: Auckland)
The average price to go to Sri Lanka (Colombo) from Auckland airport is $ 1191 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1016 (in november) and $ 1599 (in december), which is a saving of $ 176 or a surplus of $ 408 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $808 to $862 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a sunday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Sri Lanka (Colombo) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Auckland-Sri Lanka (Colombo) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 41694 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Sri Lanka (Colombo) from Auckland and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1016, saving $ 176 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1191). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1599).
Flight Auckland-Sri Lanka (Colombo): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1146 | $ 1462 | high price |
| February | $ 947 | $ 1254 | fair price |
| March | $ 848 | $ 1112 | good price |
| April | $ 1008 | $ 1234 | fair price |
| May | $ 849 | $ 1030 | good price |
| June | $ 891 | $ 1082 | good price |
| July | $ 1010 | $ 1260 | fair price |
| August | $ 856 | $ 1038 | good price |
| September | $ 869 | $ 1116 | good price |
| October | $ 866 | $ 1083 | good price |
| November | $ 823 | $ 1016 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1235 | $ 1599 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 Sri Lanka (Colombo)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Auckland to Sri Lanka (Colombo) range from $646 to $1830. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $646 to $700), 1% at the maximum price (from $1777 to $1830). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $808 to $862 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Auckland->Sri Lanka flight
There are 12 companies that serve Auckland from Sri Lanka (Colombo) airport: Airasia X, Qantas, Cathay Pacific, Jetstar, Air New Zealand, Emirates, Malaysia Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, China Eastern, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 41694 flights analyzed in previous years, Airasia X was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (27% of the time) on the Auckland->Sri Lanka route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Auckland-Sri Lanka (Colombo) 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 $24. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $14.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Sri Lanka (Colombo) 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 $37. Conversely, departing from Sri Lanka (Colombo) on a thursday may cost you an additional $54.
Top prices Auckland-Sri Lanka (Colombo)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland → Colombo | 20-05 to 27-05-2024 | $ 816 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Auckland → Colombo | 21-05 to 28-05-2024 | $ 805 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Auckland → Colombo | 03-06 to 17-06-2024 | $ 807 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Auckland → Colombo | 04-06 to 11-06-2024 | $ 797 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Auckland → Colombo | 08-06 to 30-06-2024 | $ 798 | layover flight with latam airlines group |
| Auckland → Colombo | 12-06 to 19-06-2024 | $ 794 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Auckland → Colombo | 13-06 to 22-06-2024 | $ 753 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Colombo | 15-06 to 29-06-2024 | $ 830 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Colombo | 16-06 to 30-06-2024 | $ 808 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Colombo | 08-08 to 22-08-2024 | $ 803 | layover flight with Jetstar |
When to book your flight Auckland - Sri Lanka (Colombo) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 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-Sri Lanka flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Auckland to Sri Lanka (Colombo), it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 1020 $, which is a saving of 171 $ 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 (223 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Auckland to Sri Lanka (Colombo) 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: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1088 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1447), 5 to 6 months ($ 1265), 6 to 7 months ($ 1158), 7 to 8 months ($ 1124), 9 to 10 months ($ 1310), 10 to 11 months ($ 1429) |
| February | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 876 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1084), 2 to 3 months ($ 1189), 6 to 7 months ($ 951), 8 to 9 months ($ 901) |
| March | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 849 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1042), 2 to 3 months ($ 948), 3 to 4 months ($ 1064), 6 to 7 months ($ 1022), 7 to 8 months ($ 869), 9 to 10 months ($ 912) |
| April | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 969 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1179), 2 to 3 months ($ 1175), 3 to 4 months ($ 1103), 4 to 5 months ($ 1187), 6 to 7 months ($ 1223), 7 to 8 months ($ 1133), 9 to 10 months ($ 997), 10 to 11 months ($ 1203) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 938 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 964), 2 to 3 months ($ 971), 3 to 4 months ($ 1012), 5 to 6 months ($ 1003), 6 to 7 months ($ 980), 7 to 8 months ($ 986), 8 to 9 months ($ 1019) |
| June | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 925 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1025), 2 to 3 months ($ 951), 3 to 4 months ($ 939), 4 to 5 months ($ 1035), 5 to 6 months ($ 1014), 6 to 7 months ($ 1024) |
| July | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1044 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1228), 3 to 4 months ($ 1162), 4 to 5 months ($ 1150), 5 to 6 months ($ 1207), 6 to 7 months ($ 1081), 7 to 8 months ($ 1158), 8 to 9 months ($ 1070), 9 to 10 months ($ 1138) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 932 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1006), 2 to 3 months ($ 954), 4 to 5 months ($ 974), 5 to 6 months ($ 983), 6 to 7 months ($ 978), 7 to 8 months ($ 981), 8 to 9 months ($ 970), 9 to 10 months ($ 948) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 910 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1101), 2 to 3 months ($ 913), 3 to 4 months ($ 942), 5 to 6 months ($ 984), 6 to 7 months ($ 988), 7 to 8 months ($ 1022), 8 to 9 months ($ 968), 10 to 11 months ($ 962) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 868 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 955), 3 to 4 months ($ 893), 5 to 6 months ($ 929), 6 to 7 months ($ 1006), 7 to 8 months ($ 1012), 8 to 9 months ($ 1063) |
| November | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 837 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 950), 3 to 4 months ($ 850), 4 to 5 months ($ 859), 5 to 6 months ($ 851), 9 to 10 months ($ 1003) |
| December | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1126 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1351), 5 to 6 months ($ 1279), 6 to 7 months ($ 1264), 9 to 10 months ($ 1599), 10 to 11 months ($ 1296), 11 to 12 months ($ 1302) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Auckland->Sri Lanka are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $51. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $31 more.
Auckland to Sri Lanka (Colombo): 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 | $ 947 $805 to $1094 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 821 $753 to $914 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 995 $897 to $1183 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 903 $803 to $1017 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 957 $908 to $981 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 964 $958 to $964 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 989 $963 to $1000 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 2131 $1019 to $6531 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1356 $1173 to $1459 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1004 $969 to $1038 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1081 $1080 to $1081 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1223 $1223 to $1223 | fair price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, january, february and march are cheaper to travel to Sri Lanka (Colombo). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!