Cheap flights from Auckland to Washington, D.C. from $745

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 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — WAS
6 Feb — 13 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Washington, D.C.

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Cheapest flights from Auckland to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 January 2026.

Thu 29/107:00AKL - IAD
3 stops31h 26mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/222:32IAD - AKL
2 stops42h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,598
Thu 12/213:20AKL - DCA
1 stop23h 21mAmerican Airlines
Mon 16/208:30DCA - AKL
1 stop31h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,651
Thu 12/213:20AKL - IAD
1 stop27h 33mAmerican Airlines
Mon 16/217:37IAD - AKL
2 stops46h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,681
Thu 12/213:20AKL - BWI
1 stop19h 10mAmerican Airlines
Mon 16/206:00BWI - AKL
2 stops33h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,681
Thu 29/107:00AKL - IAD
2 stops31h 26mAir Canada
Thu 5/217:48IAD - AKL
2 stops47h 12mAir Canada
Deal found 4/1$1,738
Thu 29/115:50AKL - IAD
1 stop18h 55mAir New Zealand
Thu 5/208:15IAD - AKL
1 stop27h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/1$1,912
Wed 19/820:15AKL - BWI
1 stop26h 46mAir New Zealand
Tue 25/808:37BWI - AKL
1 stop29h 23mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/1$1,954
Thu 29/115:50AKL - IAD
2 stops37h 33mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/216:10IAD - AKL
1 stop23h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,957
Thu 12/223:30AKL - IAD
2 stops35h 57mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/218:27IAD - AKL
2 stops56h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$2,030
Thu 12/215:50AKL - BWI
1 stop19h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 16/218:26BWI - AKL
1 stop20h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$2,052
Thu 12/215:50AKL - DCA
2 stops26h 09mUnited Airlines
Mon 16/211:05DCA - AKL
2 stops28h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$2,052
Wed 19/806:10AKL - BWI
2 stops32h 54mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/813:38BWI - AKL
3 stops32h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$2,054

Find flight deals from Auckland to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Auckland (AKL) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 7 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,598

One-way from

$745

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,141
29/1-5/2
  • 29/1-5/2
  • 5 total stops
  • 73h 54m total
  • Auckland to Washington, D.C.
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 15/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 23m total
  • Auckland to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($213 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($71 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Auckland

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Washington, D.C.

Route

Departure

Return

Price

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

$1,598

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/2

13:20-18:27

2 stops23h 07m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 16/2

08:30-09:55

1 stop31h 25m

$1,651

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/2

13:20-22:53

1 stop27h 33m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 16/2

17:37-09:55

2 stops46h 18m

$1,681

AucklandBaltimore

AKL - BWI

AKLBWI

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/2

13:20-14:30

1 stop19h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 16/2

06:00-09:55

2 stops33h 55m

$1,681

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/1

07:00-20:26

2 stops31h 26m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/2

17:48-11:00

2 stops47h 12m

$1,738

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/1

15:50-16:45

1 stop18h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/2

08:15-05:55

1 stop27h 40m

$1,912

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

18:05-09:10

1 stop21h 05m

$1,912

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/1

15:50-11:23

2 stops37h 33m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/2

16:10-09:10

1 stop23h 00m

$1,957

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/2

23:30-17:27

2 stops35h 57m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 16/2

18:27-21:20

2 stops56h 53m

$2,039

AucklandBaltimore

AKL - BWI

AKLBWI

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/2

15:50-17:20

1 stop19h 30m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 16/2

18:26-09:10

1 stop20h 44m

$2,052

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Auckland to Washington, D.C.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Washington, D.C. (average of $225). Flying from Auckland to Washington, D.C. in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,562). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Washington, D.C.?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Auckland to Washington, D.C.?

Share of one-stop return flights from Auckland to Washington, D.C. chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Houston (IAH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 38% of one-stop itineraries from Auckland to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Auckland to Washington, D.C.?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Auckland to Washington, D.C., chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Boston (BOS) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $719.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Auckland to Washington, D.C.?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Auckland to Washington, D.C., based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Boston (BOS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 8h 59m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Auckland to Washington, D.C.?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Auckland to Washington, D.C., chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Boston (BOS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 29m.

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 7 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Auckland to Washington, D.C., such as Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Auckland to Washington, D.C.?

    If you book a flight to Washington, D.C. from Auckland, you will be flying from Auckland Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Auckland Intl (AKL) is located 17.9 km from the centre of Auckland. There are 0 flights from Auckland Intl to Washington, D.C. per day from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Auckland to Washington, D.C.?

    Departing from Auckland to Washington, D.C. will take you 19h 30m. The distance from Auckland to Washington, D.C. is about 13918 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Washington, D.C., with prices starting at $566. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, with the lowest prices starting at $1,755 and $1,756, respectively. These flights start at 74% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most popular routes from Auckland to Washington, D.C.?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Washington, D.C.?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Washington, D.C..

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Washington, D.C. by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Washington, D.C. (average of $225). Flying from Auckland to Washington, D.C. in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,562). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Auckland to Washington, D.C.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$566Average$2,255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,115Average$1,176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,755Average$2,128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,756Average$2,516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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