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$1,001+ Cheap flights to Washington, D.C.

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— WAS
10 May — 17 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Washington, D.C. in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 10 April 2026.

Sat 1/816:25
AKL
-
DCA
1 stop31h 31m
American Airlines
Sat 15/818:59
DCA
-
AKL
2 stops27h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 8/4$1,831
Thu 5/1108:20
AKL
-
DCA
2 stops25h 35m
American Airlines
Mon 9/1119:45
DCA
-
AKL
2 stops67h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 8/4$1,877
Mon 25/516:25
AKL
-
DCA
1 stop31h 35m
American Airlines
Sun 31/517:16
DCA
-
AKL
2 stops28h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 9/4$1,908
Thu 3/1216:05
AKL
-
DCA
2 stops21h 55m
Air Tahiti Nui
Fri 1/108:35
DCA
-
AKL
2 stops35h 05m
Air Tahiti Nui
Deal found 5/4$2,218
Thu 3/1216:05
AKL
-
DCA
2 stops21h 55m
Air Tahiti Nui
Thu 31/1208:35
DCA
-
AKL
2 stops35h 05m
Air Tahiti Nui
Deal found 5/4$2,382
Fri 4/1214:00
AKL
-
DCA
2 stops40h 19m
Air Canada
Tue 29/1212:55
DCA
-
AKL
2 stops52h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/4$2,394
Fri 4/1214:00
AKL
-
DCA
2 stops40h 19m
Air Canada
Wed 30/1206:00
DCA
-
AKL
2 stops35h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/4$2,399
Fri 4/1214:00
AKL
-
DCA
2 stops40h 19m
Air Canada
Fri 1/116:07
DCA
-
AKL
2 stops24h 53m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/4$2,401
Mon 30/1113:20
AKL
-
DCA
1 stop23h 22m
Qantas Airways
Fri 1/108:35
DCA
-
AKL
1 stop31h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 5/4$2,423
Sat 23/519:50
AKL
-
BWI
1 stop40h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/517:33
BWI
-
AKL
2 stops27h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4$2,464
Sat 12/1213:20
AKL
-
IAD
1 stop27h 23m
American Airlines
Fri 8/106:10
IAD
-
AKL
1 stop34h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 8/4$2,493
Tue 28/414:00
AKL
-
DCA
2 stops46h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/509:59
DCA
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AKL
1 stop28h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$2,515

Find flight deals to Washington, D.C.

Find the latest flights to Washington, D.C. in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 10 April 2026.

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$1,831

One-way from

$1,001

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January

Average price

$2,425
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  • American Airlines
  • 1/8-15/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 58h 42m total
  • Auckland to Washington, D.C.
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  • 25/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 12m total
  • Auckland to Washington, D.C.
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Departure

Return

Price

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AucklandBaltimore

AKL - BWI

AKLBWI

Auckland Intl

Sat 23/5

19:50-20:08

1 stop40h 18m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 30/5

17:33-12:45

2 stops27h 12m

$2,464

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Thu 25/6

15:15-04:58

2 stops29h 43m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/7

06:23-12:10

2 stops37h 47m

$2,671

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Mon 25/5

16:25-08:00

1 stop31h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 31/5

17:16-13:20

2 stops28h 04m

$2,680

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Thu 21/5

15:15-16:30

2 stops41h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 28/5

17:16-12:10

2 stops50h 54m

$2,681

AucklandBaltimore

AKL - BWI

AKLBWI

Auckland Intl

Wed 9/9

20:15-06:55

1 stop26h 40m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 17/9

18:59-07:10

1 stop20h 11m

$2,736

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/8

16:25-10:54

1 stop34h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 15/8

18:59-14:10

2 stops27h 11m

$2,743

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Thu 21/5

13:25-16:30

2 stops43h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 28/5

18:40-04:55

1 stop42h 15m

$2,745

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Mon 25/5

19:50-23:59

1 stop20h 09m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 31/5

07:55-06:00

1 stop30h 05m

$2,796

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Mon 25/5

13:50-00:31

2 stops26h 41m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 31/5

09:10-06:00

1 stop28h 50m

$2,810

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Sat 16/5

19:50-22:49

1 stop18h 59m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 19/5

06:30-07:10

1 stop32h 40m

$2,810

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Washington, D.C.

How long is the flight to Washington, D.C.?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Washington, D.C. takes 20 hours 40 minutes. Flights to Washington, D.C. from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Washington, D.C.?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Washington, D.C. are Air New Zealand and United Airlines.

Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,466
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $577

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Washington, D.C. are United Airlines and Air New Zealand.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 66.0 - 102.0 mm per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 102.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 66.0 mm.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated 10 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines to the United States by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
626 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
626 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
626 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,017 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
626 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,560 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
626 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

FAQs about flying to Washington, D.C.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Washington, D.C. if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Washington, D.C.?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Washington, D.C..

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C.?

    Baltimore/Washington is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C.. One-way flights to Baltimore/Washington typically cost $214, while return flights cost around $519.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Washington, D.C. depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Washington, D.C., Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl?

    Yes. Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sleepbox Lounge Iad, Dulles International Airport is the closest property to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (0.0 km away from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl).

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