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$1,053+ Cheap flights to Washington, D.C.

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— WAS
23 May — 30 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 23 April 2026.

Fri 8/513:25
AKL
-
DCA
2 stops47h 10m
American Airlines
Sun 10/517:40
DCA
-
AKL
1 stop43h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 21/4$2,085
Thu 4/607:00
AKL
-
IAD
3 stops41h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/609:55
IAD
-
AKL
3 stops45h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4$2,107
Tue 2/615:15
AKL
-
BWI
2 stops58h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/606:28
BWI
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AKL
3 stops37h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,139
Fri 5/607:00
AKL
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IAD
3 stops43h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/609:55
IAD
-
AKL
3 stops34h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4$2,174
Fri 5/607:00
AKL
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DCA
3 stops45h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/607:00
DCA
-
AKL
3 stops48h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4$2,291
Thu 10/907:00
AKL
-
DCA
2 stops32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 27/918:59
DCA
-
AKL
2 stops36h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4$2,423
Tue 2/615:15
AKL
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IAD
1 stop29h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/606:10
IAD
-
AKL
2 stops38h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,438
Sat 1/814:00
AKL
-
DCA
2 stops24h 59m
Fiji Airways
Sat 15/818:57
DCA
-
AKL
2 stops25h 48m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 22/4$2,440
Thu 4/614:00
AKL
-
BWI
3 stops46h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/612:25
BWI
-
AKL
3 stops32h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4$2,516
Sun 20/920:15
AKL
-
DCA
1 stop39h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 20/1009:30
DCA
-
AKL
2 stops35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,520
Thu 4/615:15
AKL
-
DCA
2 stops41h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/617:16
DCA
-
AKL
2 stops50h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4$2,525
Fri 6/1107:00
AKL
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IAD
3 stops31h 26m
Air Canada
Fri 20/1109:00
IAD
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AKL
3 stops37h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 19/4$2,562

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 23 April 2026.

Return from

$2,085

One-way from

$1,053

Popular in

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Cheapest in

January

Average price

$2,398
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 8/5-10/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 90h 25m total
  • Auckland to Washington, D.C.
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  • 1/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 59m total
  • Auckland to Washington, D.C.
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Return

Price

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AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Fri 5/6

07:00-10:12

3 stops43h 12m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 12/6

09:55-12:45

3 stops34h 50m

$2,174

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Fri 8/5

06:00-20:35

2 stops54h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 10/5

17:40-04:55

1 stop43h 15m

$2,357

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Thu 4/6

15:15-16:30

2 stops41h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 11/6

17:16-12:10

2 stops50h 54m

$2,525

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Sun 20/9

14:00-17:59

2 stops43h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 20/10

18:59-13:45

2 stops25h 46m

$2,677

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Fri 11/9

08:20-05:00

2 stops36h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 14/9

06:24-14:05

2 stops39h 41m

$2,751

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

18:57-14:05

2 stops27h 08m

$2,801

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Thu 4/6

19:50-22:15

1 stop18h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 11/6

06:00-05:30

1 stop31h 30m

$2,811

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/6

19:50-16:03

1 stop36h 13m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/6

17:59-06:00

1 stop20h 01m

$2,833

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Fri 8/5

19:50-15:59

1 stop36h 09m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 10/5

14:00-06:00

2 stops24h 00m

$2,834

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Mon 25/5

19:50-00:31

1 stop20h 41m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/6

09:10-06:00

1 stop28h 50m

$2,838

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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 23 hours 35 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 United Airlines and Air New Zealand.

Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,450
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $571

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 23 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways 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
632 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

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
632 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
632 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

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
1,024 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
632 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

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 $212, while return flights cost around $513.

  • 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 46 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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