Statistics on Auckland-Zurich 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 Zurich (from: Auckland)
The average price to go to Zurich from Auckland airport is $ 1696 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1457 (in march) and $ 2097 (in january), which is a saving of $ 239 or a surplus of $ 401 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1362 to $1417 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a sunday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Zurich before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Auckland-Zurich plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 15545 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Zurich from Auckland and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1457, saving $ 239 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1696). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 2097).
Flight Auckland-Zurich: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1568 | $ 2097 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 1134 | $ 1582 | good price |
| March | $ 1052 | $ 1457 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 1176 | $ 1675 | fair price |
| May | $ 1144 | $ 1520 | good price |
| June | $ 1175 | $ 1526 | good price |
| July | $ 1471 | $ 1931 | fair price |
| August | $ 1234 | $ 1659 | fair price |
| September | $ 1148 | $ 1530 | good price |
| October | $ 1273 | $ 1841 | fair price |
| November | $ 1136 | $ 1543 | good price |
| December | $ 1436 | $ 1979 | 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 Zurich
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Auckland to Zurich range from $763 to $2125. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $763 to $818), 1% at the maximum price (from $2070 to $2125). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1362 to $1417 (6% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Auckland->Zurich flight
There are 16 companies that serve Auckland from Zurich airport: Qatar Airways, Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Emirates, Lufthansa, United, Singapore Airlines, China Southern, China Eastern, Air China, Cathay Pacific, Swiss, Turkish Airlines, Qantas, Malaysia Airlines and Jetstar.
Data analysis:
Of the 15545 flights analyzed in previous years, Qatar Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (19% of the time) on the Auckland->Zurich route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Auckland-Zurich 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 $81. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $88.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Zurich 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 $81. Conversely, departing from Zurich on a monday may cost you an additional $169.
Top prices Auckland-Zurich
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland → Zurich | 19-05 to 30-05-2024 | $ 1382 | layover flight with Sichuan Airlines |
| Auckland → Zurich | 22-05 to 29-05-2024 | $ 1223 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Auckland → Zurich | 23-05 to 30-05-2024 | $ 1285 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Auckland → Zurich | 02-06 to 27-06-2024 | $ 1361 | layover flight with Sichuan Airlines |
| Auckland → Zurich | 03-06 to 25-06-2024 | $ 1400 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Auckland → Zurich | 05-06 to 12-06-2024 | $ 1211 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Auckland → Zurich | 06-06 to 20-06-2024 | $ 1283 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Auckland → Zurich | 13-06 to 19-06-2024 | $ 1251 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Auckland → Zurich | 16-06 to 22-06-2024 | $ 1329 | layover flight with Sichuan Airlines |
| Auckland → Zurich | 07-02 to 14-02-2025 | $ 1297 | layover flight with Malaysia Airlines |
When to book your flight Auckland - Zurich to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 11 to 12 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-Zurich 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 Auckland to Zurich, it is recommended to buy it 11 to 12 months before departure (it is then on average 1517 $, which is a saving of 179 $ 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 (214 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Auckland to Zurich 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: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1877 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 2070), 4 to 5 months ($ 1990), 5 to 6 months ($ 1993) |
| February | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1408 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1571), 5 to 6 months ($ 1515), 7 to 8 months ($ 1542) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1322 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1407), 2 to 3 months ($ 1346), 3 to 4 months ($ 1439), 6 to 7 months ($ 1398), 7 to 8 months ($ 1355) |
| April | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1335 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 1466), 7 to 8 months ($ 1510), 8 to 9 months ($ 1512), 9 to 10 months ($ 1393) |
| May | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1424 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1493), 1 to 2 months ($ 1442), 2 to 3 months ($ 1451), 3 to 4 months ($ 1469), 4 to 5 months ($ 1519), 5 to 6 months ($ 1435) |
| June | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1189 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1456), 2 to 3 months ($ 1493), 9 to 10 months ($ 1260), 10 to 11 months ($ 1367) |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1616 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1758), 3 to 4 months ($ 1729), 6 to 7 months ($ 1917), 7 to 8 months ($ 1914), 8 to 9 months ($ 1826), 9 to 10 months ($ 1917), 10 to 11 months ($ 1801) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1371 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1522), 3 to 4 months ($ 1405), 4 to 5 months ($ 1437), 5 to 6 months ($ 1482) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1251 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1483), 3 to 4 months ($ 1259), 4 to 5 months ($ 1380) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1247 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1595), 3 to 4 months ($ 1442), 5 to 6 months ($ 1263), 6 to 7 months ($ 1404) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1221 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1451), 3 to 4 months ($ 1422), 4 to 5 months ($ 1528), 6 to 7 months ($ 1297) |
| December | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1559 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1955), 4 to 5 months ($ 1911), 6 to 7 months ($ 1628) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Auckland->Zurich are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $59. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $60 more.
Auckland to Zurich: 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 | $ 1254 $1223 to $1285 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1363 $1211 to $1517 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1771 $1494 to $2118 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1529 $1529 to $1529 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1479 $1465 to $1500 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1502 $1419 to $1585 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1847 $1847 to $1847 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 2827 $1297 to $4355 | very high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 3426 $1455 to $6394 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, december and january are cheaper to travel to Zurich. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!