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$749+ Cheap flights to Washington, D.C.

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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15 Feb — 22 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Washington, D.C. in 2026

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 16 January 2026.

Return from

$1,383

One-way from

$749

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,156
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 12/2-16/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 64h 33m total
  • Auckland to Washington, D.C.
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 10/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 25m total
  • Auckland to Washington, D.C.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($138 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 16 January 2026.

Thu 12/215:50
AKL
-
IAD
2 stops43h 00m
American Airlines
Mon 16/217:37
IAD
-
AKL
1 stop21h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 14/1$1,383
Thu 12/215:50
AKL
-
BWI
2 stops44h 14m
American Airlines
Mon 16/206:00
BWI
-
AKL
1 stop33h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 14/1$1,383
Thu 5/215:50
AKL
-
DCA
2 stops35h 20m
American Airlines
Mon 9/206:30
DCA
-
AKL
1 stop32h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 15/1$1,406
Sun 1/314:00
AKL
-
IAD
2 stops24h 54m
Air Canada
Sun 8/309:55
IAD
-
AKL
2 stops31h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 15/1$1,696
Sun 1/314:00
AKL
-
DCA
2 stops38h 21m
Air Canada
Sun 8/306:00
DCA
-
AKL
2 stops35h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 15/1$1,696
Thu 29/123:30
AKL
-
IAD
3 stops35h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/217:26
IAD
-
AKL
3 stops33h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1$1,790
Thu 29/115:50
AKL
-
IAD
1 stop23h 04m
Air New Zealand
Thu 5/208:15
IAD
-
AKL
1 stop27h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 13/1$1,909
Thu 12/219:45
AKL
-
IAD
1 stop20h 31m
United Airlines
Mon 16/216:10
IAD
-
AKL
1 stop23h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/1$1,911
Thu 5/219:45
AKL
-
DCA
1 stop20h 21m
United Airlines
Mon 9/217:59
DCA
-
AKL
1 stop21h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/1$1,911
Fri 13/214:00
AKL
-
DCA
2 stops38h 21m
Air Canada
Fri 20/212:55
DCA
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AKL
2 stops28h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 15/1$1,935
Fri 13/214:00
AKL
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IAD
2 stops24h 54m
Air Canada
Fri 20/209:45
IAD
-
AKL
2 stops31h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 15/1$1,944
Thu 29/115:50
AKL
-
IAD
1 stop21h 45m
United Airlines
Thu 5/208:15
IAD
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AKL
2 stops30h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/1$1,961

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/2

15:50-16:50

2 stops43h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 16/2

17:37-09:10

1 stop21h 33m

$1,383

AucklandBaltimore

AKL - BWI

AKLBWI

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/2

15:50-14:30

2 stops40h 40m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 16/2

15:21-09:10

1 stop23h 49m

$1,383

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/2

15:50-09:10

2 stops35h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/2

06:30-09:10

1 stop32h 40m

$1,406

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/3

14:00-10:21

2 stops38h 21m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/3

06:00-10:00

2 stops35h 00m

$1,696

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/3

14:00-20:54

2 stops24h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/3

12:33-16:50

3 stops35h 17m

$1,705

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/1

23:30-17:04

3 stops35h 34m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/2

17:26-21:20

3 stops33h 54m

$1,790

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/2

19:45-22:16

1 stop20h 31m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 16/2

16:10-09:10

1 stop23h 00m

$1,911

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Tue 28/4

19:50-01:25

1 stop21h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 26/5

13:00-07:10

2 stops26h 10m

$1,911

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/2

19:45-22:06

1 stop20h 21m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/2

17:59-09:10

1 stop21h 11m

$1,911

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/1

15:50-19:35

1 stop21h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/2

06:03-05:55

1 stop29h 52m

$1,916

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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 21 hours 15 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, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $571
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,769
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,768

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

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Washington, D.C. are United Airlines, Qantas Airways 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 16 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andQantas 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.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
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Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
971 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,163 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

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 $298, while return flights cost around $528.

  • 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 18 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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