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$838+ 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 19/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— WAS
19 Apr — 26 Apr1
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 20 March 2026.

Wed 29/416:25
AKL
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IAD
2 stops38h 26m
American Airlines
Wed 6/517:59
IAD
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AKL
2 stops36h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 15/3$1,737
Sat 1/816:25
AKL
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DCA
1 stop31h 31m
American Airlines
Sat 15/818:59
DCA
-
AKL
2 stops27h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 15/3$1,779
Mon 25/515:55
AKL
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IAD
2 stops28h 53m
American Airlines
Sun 31/519:24
IAD
-
AKL
2 stops26h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 15/3$2,110
Sat 1/820:15
AKL
-
IAD
1 stop25h 26m
United Airlines
Sat 15/817:48
IAD
-
AKL
1 stop21h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/3$2,174
Sat 1/806:45
AKL
-
BWI
2 stops28h 34m
American Airlines
Sat 15/819:10
BWI
-
AKL
2 stops27h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 15/3$2,174
Sat 1/813:50
AKL
-
BWI
2 stops24h 55m
United Airlines
Sat 15/818:59
BWI
-
AKL
1 stop20h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/3$2,180
Mon 25/513:50
AKL
-
IAD
1 stop18h 35m
Air New Zealand
Sun 31/522:20
IAD
-
AKL
1 stop39h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 15/3$2,184
Sat 1/819:50
AKL
-
BWI
1 stop18h 55m
Air New Zealand
Sat 15/818:59
BWI
-
AKL
1 stop20h 11m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 15/3$2,227
Mon 25/513:50
AKL
-
DCA
1 stop18h 57m
United Airlines
Sun 31/507:55
DCA
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AKL
1 stop30h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/3$2,307
Mon 25/520:15
AKL
-
IAD
2 stops25h 12m
United Airlines
Sun 31/508:33
IAD
-
AKL
1 stop29h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/3$2,314
Wed 29/419:50
AKL
-
IAD
1 stop31h 38m
United Airlines
Wed 6/515:25
IAD
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AKL
1 stop22h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/3$2,343
Mon 25/506:15
AKL
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IAD
2 stops40h 07m
Air Canada
Sun 31/516:05
IAD
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AKL
3 stops32h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 18/3$2,366

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 20 March 2026.

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$1,779

One-way from

$838

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Average price

$1,584
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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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  • 19/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 16m total
  • Auckland to Washington, D.C.
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AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/8

20:15-05:41

1 stop25h 26m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 15/8

17:48-07:10

1 stop21h 22m

$2,174

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Mon 25/5

13:50-16:47

1 stop18h 57m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 31/5

07:55-06:00

1 stop30h 05m

$2,307

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Wed 29/4

19:50-22:44

1 stop18h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/5

18:40-17:45

2 stops31h 05m

$2,384

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Thu 27/8

15:15-16:22

2 stops41h 07m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 4/9

09:30-12:10

2 stops34h 40m

$2,434

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Mon 25/5

08:20-18:59

2 stops26h 39m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 31/5

06:00-04:55

1 stop30h 55m

$2,443

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Mon 4/5

19:50-23:58

1 stop20h 08m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 8/5

09:59-12:10

2 stops34h 11m

$2,504

AucklandBaltimore

AKL - BWI

AKLBWI

Auckland Intl

Wed 29/4

19:50-22:44

1 stop18h 54m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 6/5

06:20-06:00

1 stop31h 40m

$2,528

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/6

06:45-23:59

2 stops33h 14m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 6/6

18:59-04:55

1 stop41h 56m

$2,628

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/6

06:00-04:48

2 stops38h 48m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/6

06:18-14:05

2 stops39h 47m

$2,650

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Mon 4/5

13:50-22:49

2 stops24h 59m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/5

14:36-06:00

1 stop23h 24m

$2,683

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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 19 hours 31 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.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $562
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,469

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 20 March 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
615 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
615 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
615 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,006 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
615 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,443 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
615 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.

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 $293, while return flights cost around $520.

  • 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 55 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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