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— WAS
16 Mar — 23 Mar1
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 14 February 2026.

Thu 12/213:20
AKL
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DCA
2 stops23h 07m
American Airlines
Mon 16/208:30
DCA
-
AKL
1 stop31h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 9/2$1,266
Thu 19/215:50
AKL
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DCA
2 stops37h 20m
American Airlines
Mon 23/206:30
DCA
-
AKL
1 stop32h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 12/2$1,269
Thu 12/213:20
AKL
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IAD
1 stop27h 33m
American Airlines
Mon 16/206:00
IAD
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AKL
2 stops33h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 9/2$1,286
Thu 12/213:20
AKL
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BWI
1 stop22h 58m
American Airlines
Mon 16/220:10
BWI
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AKL
2 stops43h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 9/2$1,286
Thu 19/215:50
AKL
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IAD
2 stops49h 03m
American Airlines
Mon 23/217:37
IAD
-
AKL
1 stop21h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,291
Thu 12/223:30
AKL
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IAD
2 stops48h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/218:27
IAD
-
AKL
2 stops56h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$1,523
Thu 19/223:30
AKL
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IAD
2 stops35h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/218:27
IAD
-
AKL
2 stops56h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$1,524
Thu 12/223:30
AKL
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BWI
2 stops60h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/218:46
BWI
-
AKL
2 stops56h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$1,680
Sat 1/816:25
AKL
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DCA
1 stop34h 46m
American Airlines
Sat 15/819:31
DCA
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AKL
2 stops26h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 10/2$1,685
Mon 23/213:20
AKL
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IAD
1 stop27h 33m
American Airlines
Sun 1/316:46
IAD
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AKL
2 stops23h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 13/2$1,856
Mon 23/215:50
AKL
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IAD
2 stops31h 28m
United Airlines
Sun 1/315:58
IAD
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AKL
2 stops23h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/2$1,907
Sat 1/808:20
AKL
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IAD
2 stops26h 11m
American Airlines
Sat 15/809:14
IAD
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AKL
2 stops27h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,935

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 14 February 2026.

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$1,685

One-way from

$824

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Average price

$1,869
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  • 1/8-15/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 61h 25m total
  • Auckland to Washington, D.C.
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  • 44h 21m total
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Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Thu 19/2

13:20-16:29

1 stop21h 09m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 23/2

08:30-09:55

1 stop31h 25m

$1,486

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Thu 19/2

23:30-17:27

2 stops35h 57m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 23/2

18:27-21:20

2 stops56h 53m

$1,524

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Thu 19/2

13:20-22:53

1 stop27h 33m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 23/2

17:37-09:10

1 stop21h 33m

$1,856

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Mon 23/2

13:20-22:53

1 stop27h 33m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/3

16:46-09:55

2 stops23h 09m

$1,856

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Mon 23/2

15:50-05:18

2 stops31h 28m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/3

15:58-09:10

2 stops23h 12m

$1,907

AucklandBaltimore

AKL - BWI

AKLBWI

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/8

08:20-19:22

2 stops27h 02m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 15/8

19:20-14:05

2 stops26h 45m

$1,965

AucklandBaltimore

AKL - BWI

AKLBWI

Auckland Intl

Mon 23/2

13:20-22:59

1 stop27h 39m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 1/3

15:21-09:10

1 stop23h 49m

$1,998

AucklandBaltimore

AKL - BWI

AKLBWI

Auckland Intl

Sat 28/3

14:50-09:14

3 stops35h 24m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 4/4

10:09-12:45

3 stops34h 36m

$2,081

AucklandBaltimore

AKL - BWI

AKLBWI

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/8

08:20-19:22

2 stops27h 02m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 15/8

19:20-14:05

2 stops26h 45m

$2,172

AucklandBaltimore

AKL - BWI

AKLBWI

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/8

13:50-17:37

1 stop19h 47m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 15/8

18:31-07:10

1 stop20h 39m

$2,182

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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 24 hours 2 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, Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $543
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,682
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,683

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 14 February 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
225 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
225 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
225 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
225 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
989 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
225 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,291 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
225 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

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 $283, while return flights cost around $503.

  • 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 (21 hours 22 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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