Cheap flights from Auckland to Washington, D.C. from $874

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 22/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — WAS
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 27 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,561

One-way from

$874

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,974
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 16/2-21/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 56h 09m total
  • Auckland to Washington, D.C.
22/2
  • 22/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 09m total
  • Auckland to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($413 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($90 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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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 27 November 2025.

Wed 10/1214:00AKL - IAD
2 stops25h 18mAir Canada
Fri 16/116:30IAD - AKL
2 stops48h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 26/11$2,491
Wed 10/1214:35AKL - BWI
2 stops25h 33mDelta
Fri 16/108:45BWI - AKL
2 stops29h 50mDelta
Deal found 25/11$2,514
Wed 10/1215:50AKL - IAD
2 stops24h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 16/118:15IAD - AKL
1 stop20h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/11$2,525
Wed 10/1215:50AKL - DCA
2 stops37h 42mUnited Airlines
Fri 16/117:59DCA - AKL
1 stop21h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/11$2,525
Wed 10/1214:35AKL - DCA
1 stop19h 08mDelta
Fri 16/116:38DCA - AKL
1 stop21h 57mDelta
Deal found 26/11$2,534
Wed 10/1215:50AKL - IAD
1 stop18h 35mAir New Zealand
Fri 16/122:20IAD - AKL
1 stop40h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/11$2,546
Wed 10/1207:35AKL - DCA
2 stops30h 09mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/112:10DCA - AKL
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11$2,564
Wed 10/1215:50AKL - BWI
1 stop19h 26mUnited Airlines
Fri 16/118:34BWI - AKL
1 stop20h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/11$2,579
Wed 10/1206:00AKL - DCA
2 stops30h 32mQantas Airways
Fri 16/113:34DCA - AKL
2 stops28h 46mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/11$2,613
Thu 4/1213:20AKL - BWI
1 stop22h 54mQantas Airways
Mon 15/1215:20BWI - AKL
1 stop23h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/11$2,623
Tue 2/1214:35AKL - BWI
2 stops22h 57mDelta
Mon 15/1212:19BWI - AKL
2 stops26h 16mDelta
Deal found 25/11$2,641
Thu 4/1213:20AKL - IAD
1 stop20h 48mQantas Airways
Tue 16/1217:22IAD - AKL
1 stop21h 48mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/11$2,645

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Washington, D.C.

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Mon 16/2

14:00-20:54

2 stops24h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 21/2

09:45-11:00

2 stops31h 15m

$1,561

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Mon 16/2

14:00-21:58

2 stops25h 58m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 21/2

06:00-11:00

2 stops35h 00m

$1,561

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/1

15:50-21:17

2 stops47h 27m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/2

06:00-09:10

1 stop33h 10m

$1,666

AucklandBaltimore

AKL - BWI

AKLBWI

Auckland Intl

Fri 13/2

13:20-14:26

1 stop19h 06m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 17/2

18:37-09:55

2 stops45h 18m

$1,884

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/1

15:50-10:57

2 stops37h 07m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/2

11:38-09:55

2 stops28h 17m

$2,041

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Sat 10/1

23:30-17:56

2 stops36h 26m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 17/1

09:59-21:20

2 stops65h 21m

$2,261

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Thu 8/1

23:30-16:01

2 stops34h 31m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 15/1

18:56-21:20

2 stops32h 24m

$2,423

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Sun 7/12

16:05-20:00

2 stops21h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 16/12

09:59-13:40

2 stops33h 41m

$2,426

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Sat 10/1

23:30-16:26

2 stops34h 56m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 17/1

17:26-21:20

2 stops57h 54m

$2,446

AucklandBaltimore

AKL - BWI

AKLBWI

Auckland Intl

Sat 10/1

23:30-18:14

2 stops36h 44m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 17/1

19:14-21:20

2 stops56h 06m

$2,446

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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 $229). Flying from Auckland to Washington, D.C. in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,518). 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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Auckland to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 November 2025.

When flying from Auckland to Washington, D.C., the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 9% versus a flight in the evening.

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 39% 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 $731.

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 27 November 2025.
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.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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 24h 54m. 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 $576. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, with the lowest prices starting at $1,786 and $1,787, respectively. These flights start at 73% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Auckland to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Alaska Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $1,001. Users have also found prices from $1,006 and $1,256 on Air Canada and Air New Zealand, respectively.

  • 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 $229). Flying from Auckland to Washington, D.C. in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,518). 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 27 November 2025.

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 27 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$576Average$2,342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,134Average$1,196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,786Average$2,394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,787Average$2,560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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