Statistics on Auckland-Zanzibar 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 Zanzibar (from: Auckland)
The average price to go to Zanzibar from Auckland airport is $ 1942 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1689 (in may) and $ 2434 (in january), which is a saving of $ 253 or a surplus of $ 493 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1635 to $1689 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Zanzibar before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Auckland-Zanzibar plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 1990 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Zanzibar from Auckland and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1689, saving $ 253 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1942). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 2434).
Flight Auckland-Zanzibar: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 2051 | $ 2434 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 1658 | $ 2014 | fair price |
| March | $ 1550 | $ 1721 | good price |
| April | $ 1590 | $ 1776 | good price |
| May | $ 1494 | $ 1689 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 1575 | $ 1743 | good price |
| July | $ 1893 | $ 2276 | high price |
| August | $ 1643 | $ 2033 | fair price |
| September | $ 1562 | $ 1858 | fair price |
| October | $ 1695 | $ 1941 | fair price |
| November | $ 1555 | $ 1750 | good price |
| December | $ 1722 | $ 2054 | 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 Zanzibar
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Auckland to Zanzibar range from $1198 to $2397. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1199 to $1253), 1% at the maximum price (from $2343 to $2397). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1635 to $1689 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Auckland->Zanzibar flight
There are 8 companies that serve Auckland from Zanzibar airport: Qatar Airways, Air New Zealand, Emirates, Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Oman Air.
Data analysis:
Of the 1990 flights analyzed in previous years, Qatar Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (23% of the time) on the Auckland->Zanzibar route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Auckland-Zanzibar 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 $105. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $94.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Zanzibar 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 $64. Conversely, departing from Zanzibar on a friday may cost you an additional $124.
Top prices Auckland-Zanzibar
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland → Zanzibar | 19-05 to 26-05-2024 | $ 1421 | layover flight with Oman Air |
| Auckland → Zanzibar | 24-05 to 31-05-2024 | $ 1430 | layover flight with Oman Air |
| Auckland → Zanzibar | 11-06 to 17-06-2024 | $ 1916 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Auckland → Zanzibar | 03-07 to 10-07-2024 | $ 1802 | layover flight with Oman Air |
| Auckland → Zanzibar | 13-07 to 27-07-2024 | $ 1930 | layover flight with Oman Air |
| Auckland → Zanzibar | 15-07 to 28-07-2024 | $ 1540 | layover flight with Oman Air |
| Auckland → Zanzibar | 07-08 to 31-08-2024 | $ 2153 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Auckland → Zanzibar | 01-09 to 22-09-2024 | $ 1286 | layover flight with Oman Air |
| Auckland → Zanzibar | 18-09 to 30-09-2024 | $ 1341 | layover flight with Malaysia Airlines |
| Auckland → Zanzibar | 03-04 to 26-04-2025 | $ 1927 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
When to book your flight Auckland - Zanzibar 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-Zanzibar flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Auckland to Zanzibar, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 1751 $, which is a saving of 191 $ 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 (169 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Auckland to Zanzibar 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 | - |
| April | - |
| May | - |
| June | - |
| July | - |
| August | - |
| September | - |
| October | - |
| November | - |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Auckland->Zanzibar are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $46. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $34 more.
Auckland to Zanzibar: 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 | $ 1430 $1430 to $1430 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1916 $1916 to $1916 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1758 $1540 to $1930 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 2153 $2153 to $2153 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1313 $1286 to $1341 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1829 $1412 to $2245 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1927 $1927 to $1927 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, july, september and october are cheaper to travel to Zanzibar. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!