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Cheap flights from Auckland to Washington, D.C. from $774

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 25/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — WAS
28 Mar — 4 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 26 February 2026.

Thu 26/213:20
AKL
-
DCA
2 stops24h 24m
American Airlines
Mon 2/308:30
DCA
-
AKL
1 stop31h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/2$1,289
Wed 25/213:20
AKL
-
DCA
1 stop37h 38m
American Airlines
Sat 28/208:30
DCA
-
AKL
1 stop31h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/2$1,295
Wed 10/616:25
AKL
-
DCA
1 stop31h 34m
American Airlines
Mon 22/617:35
DCA
-
AKL
2 stops31h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/2$1,601
Mon 25/516:25
AKL
-
DCA
1 stop34h 41m
American Airlines
Sun 31/517:35
DCA
-
AKL
2 stops27h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/2$1,625
Tue 1/916:25
AKL
-
IAD
2 stops40h 05m
American Airlines
Tue 15/919:15
IAD
-
AKL
2 stops26h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/2$1,646
Sat 1/816:25
AKL
-
DCA
1 stop31h 34m
American Airlines
Sat 15/817:30
DCA
-
AKL
2 stops27h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/2$1,688
Thu 26/223:30
AKL
-
IAD
2 stops35h 57m
Hawaiian Airlines
Mon 2/318:27
IAD
-
AKL
2 stops56h 53m
Hawaiian Airlines
Deal found 23/2$1,788
Tue 10/312:20
AKL
-
IAD
2 stops37h 28m
American Airlines
Sat 14/319:03
IAD
-
AKL
2 stops58h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/2$1,850
Thu 26/215:50
AKL
-
DCA
1 stop22h 51m
British Airways
Mon 2/318:37
DCA
-
AKL
1 stop20h 33m
British Airways
Deal found 23/2$1,892
Tue 10/314:50
AKL
-
IAD
1 stop18h 48m
United Airlines
Sat 14/322:10
IAD
-
AKL
1 stop41h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/2$1,900
Tue 10/314:50
AKL
-
BWI
2 stops40h 16m
United Airlines
Sat 14/306:05
BWI
-
AKL
2 stops57h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/2$1,900
Thu 26/213:20
AKL
-
BWI
2 stops21h 44m
American Airlines
Mon 2/315:21
BWI
-
AKL
1 stop23h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/2$1,904

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 26 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,601

One-way from

$774

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Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,885
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  • American Airlines
  • 10/6-22/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 62h 49m total
  • Auckland to Washington, D.C.
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  • 25/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 24m total
  • Auckland to Washington, D.C.
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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Wed 10/6

16:25-07:59

1 stop31h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 22/6

17:35-16:50

2 stops31h 15m

$1,601

AucklandBaltimore

AKL - BWI

AKLBWI

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/3

14:50-14:06

3 stops40h 16m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 14/3

06:05-08:10

2 stops57h 05m

$1,900

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/8

08:20-18:31

2 stops26h 11m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 15/8

09:14-04:55

2 stops27h 41m

$2,084

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Wed 10/6

06:00-18:30

2 stops28h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 22/6

19:21-14:05

2 stops26h 44m

$2,099

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Wed 10/6

19:50-22:43

1 stop18h 53m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 22/6

22:21-07:10

1 stop40h 49m

$2,099

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Wed 10/6

08:20-21:30

2 stops29h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 22/6

17:12-14:05

2 stops28h 53m

$2,099

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Mon 15/6

13:50-19:11

1 stop21h 21m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 22/6

22:21-06:00

1 stop39h 39m

$2,101

AucklandBaltimore

AKL - BWI

AKLBWI

Auckland Intl

Fri 29/5

08:20-19:20

2 stops27h 00m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 8/6

19:10-14:05

2 stops26h 55m

$2,129

AucklandBaltimore

AKL - BWI

AKLBWI

Auckland Intl

Thu 4/6

13:50-17:57

1 stop20h 07m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 11/6

18:59-07:10

1 stop20h 11m

$2,131

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Mon 25/5

20:15-06:42

1 stop26h 27m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 31/5

22:20-06:00

1 stop39h 40m

$2,169

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Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Washington, D.C.

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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 $217). Flying from Auckland to Washington, D.C. in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,497). 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.

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 37% 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 $695.

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 26 February 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Auckland to Washington, D.C., such as Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
605 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
605 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
605 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
998 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
605 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,349 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
605 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Auckland to Washington, D.C.. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 28h 30m. The distance from Auckland to Washington, D.C. is about 13845 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 $547. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $1,432 and $1,780, respectively. These flights start at 72% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    While some choose either Auckland Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl or Auckland Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, Auckland Intl - Baltimore/Washington is the most popular route 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 $217). Flying from Auckland to Washington, D.C. in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,497). 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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Fly from Auckland to Washington, D.C. on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Auckland to Washington, D.C.. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 26 February 2026.
Air New Zealand flights from Auckland Intl to Washington, D.C.
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Top 4 airlines flying from Auckland to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Auckland to Washington, D.C.. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 26 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$547Average$2,174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,077Average$1,136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,432Average$2,176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,780Average$2,057FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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