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8 Feb — 15 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 9 January 2026.

Return from

$1,359

One-way from

$749

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,151
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 12/2-16/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 32m total
  • Auckland to Washington, D.C.
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 15/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 23m total
  • Auckland to Washington, D.C.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($124 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($40 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 9 January 2026.

Thu 12/213:20AKL - DCA
1 stop25h 37mAmerican Airlines
Mon 16/208:30DCA - AKL
1 stop31h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,366
Thu 12/213:20AKL - BWI
1 stop19h 10mAmerican Airlines
Mon 16/215:21BWI - AKL
2 stops48h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,382
Thu 12/213:20AKL - IAD
1 stop21h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 16/217:37IAD - AKL
2 stops46h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,388
Fri 6/214:00AKL - IAD
2 stops25h 25mAir Canada
Fri 13/216:30IAD - AKL
2 stops48h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 8/1$1,501
Fri 6/214:00AKL - DCA
2 stops42h 59mAir Canada
Fri 13/206:00DCA - AKL
2 stops59h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 8/1$1,501
Thu 29/107:00AKL - IAD
3 stops31h 26mAir Canada
Thu 5/217:48IAD - AKL
2 stops47h 12mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1$1,604
Thu 29/107:00AKL - IAD
3 stops31h 26mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/222:32IAD - AKL
2 stops42h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,606
Wed 19/816:25AKL - IAD
2 stops36h 23mAmerican Airlines
Mon 24/811:51IAD - AKL
2 stops35h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,774
Thu 12/219:45AKL - IAD
1 stop20h 31mUnited Airlines
Mon 16/208:30IAD - AKL
1 stop30h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,918
Thu 29/115:50AKL - IAD
1 stop21h 45mAir New Zealand
Thu 5/208:15IAD - AKL
1 stop27h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/1$1,920
Wed 19/819:50AKL - DCA
1 stop18h 18mAir New Zealand
Mon 24/818:00DCA - AKL
1 stop20h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/1$1,950
Wed 19/820:15AKL - BWI
1 stop26h 46mAir New Zealand
Tue 25/808:37BWI - AKL
1 stop29h 23mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/1$1,964

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/2

13:20-21:06

2 stops25h 46m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 16/2

08:30-09:55

1 stop31h 25m

$1,366

AucklandBaltimore

AKL - BWI

AKLBWI

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/2

13:20-14:30

1 stop19h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 16/2

15:21-09:55

2 stops48h 34m

$1,382

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/2

13:20-16:50

1 stop21h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 16/2

17:37-09:55

2 stops46h 18m

$1,388

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/2

14:00-21:25

2 stops25h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 13/2

16:30-11:00

2 stops48h 30m

$1,501

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/2

14:00-14:59

2 stops42h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 13/2

06:00-11:00

2 stops59h 00m

$1,501

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/1

07:00-20:26

3 stops31h 26m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/2

17:48-11:00

2 stops47h 12m

$1,604

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/1

07:00-20:26

3 stops31h 26m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/2

22:32-11:00

2 stops42h 28m

$1,606

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

08:30-09:10

1 stop30h 40m

$1,918

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

08:15-05:55

1 stop27h 40m

$1,920

AucklandBaltimore

AKL - BWI

AKLBWI

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/2

19:45-22:29

1 stop20h 44m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 16/2

18:26-09:10

1 stop20h 44m

$2,049

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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 26 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 $569
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,765
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,764

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 9 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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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

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

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

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
567 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

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
968 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

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
9,141 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

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 $297, while return flights cost around $527.

  • 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 53 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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