Meet in the middle
Where to meet halfway between Auckland and Marrakech
Auckland and Marrakech are a cross-continental pair spanning Oceania and Africa. The fairest city to meet halfway is Santiago (Chile): roughly 17h from Auckland and 17h from Marrakech, with a combined estimated flight cost of around $1040. A fair meeting point isn't just the geographic middle — it's the city where the gap between what each traveller pays is smallest. MeetPoint ranks by the worst-off traveller's cost rather than the cheapest total. The best time to travel to destinations in this range is typically November through March (outside the main rainy season).
Top meeting destinations
Chile
Santiago
Argentina
Buenos Aires
Peru
Lima
USA
Los Angeles
USA
San Francisco
Estimated costs based on typical fares. Search live for exact prices on your travel dates.
Estimated flight costs to meet halfway
The table below shows estimated round-trip flight costs from Auckland and Marrakech to each candidate meeting city, based on typical fares for this distance. Actual prices vary by date — use the live search for current rates.
| City | From Auckland | From Marrakech | Combined est. |
|---|---|---|---|
| BestSantiago, Chile | ~$518 | ~$522 | ~$1040 |
| Buenos Aires, Argentina | ~$542 | ~$497 | ~$1039 |
| Lima, Peru | ~$557 | ~$488 | ~$1045 |
| Los Angeles, USA | ~$547 | ~$519 | ~$1066 |
| San Francisco, USA | ~$548 | ~$521 | ~$1069 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best place to meet halfway between Auckland and Marrakech?
Based on estimated flight costs, Santiago (Chile) is the fairest halfway point — roughly 17h and ~$518 from Auckland, and 17h and ~$522 from Marrakech. Use the live search on MeetPoint to see exact prices for your travel dates.
How much does it cost to meet halfway between Auckland and Marrakech?
Estimated costs vary by season and how far in advance you book. Based on typical flight distances, flying from Auckland to Santiago costs around $518 and from Marrakech around $522 — a combined ~$1040. Search live prices on MeetPoint to get current fares.
How does MeetPoint find the fairest meeting point between Auckland and Marrakech?
MeetPoint uses a fairness score that penalises destinations where one person would pay significantly more than the other. The top result isn't just the cheapest total — it's where the cost is most evenly shared. The ranking penalises the worst-off traveller's cost, not just the average.
Can I find a meet-in-the-middle flight destination for more than two people?
Yes — MeetPoint supports up to 4 departure cities simultaneously. It searches live flight prices from every origin and ranks destinations by the person who'd pay the most, ensuring no one gets left with an unfair share.
What's the cheapest city to fly to from both Auckland and Marrakech?
The city with the lowest combined flight cost isn't always the fairest. Santiago ranks #1 on MeetPoint because it balances both legs well. Use the live search to compare all candidate cities across your exact travel dates and find the cheapest midpoint for your group.