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

Departing from Auckland to Washington, D.C. will take you 19h 36m. 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Auckland to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

Flying on Air New Zealand is currently your cheapest option to Washington, D.C., with prices starting at $1,525. This flight start at 32% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 66.0 - 102.0 inches 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.

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).

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 - Baltimore/Washington, Auckland Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National is the most popular route from Auckland to Washington, D.C..

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to WAS?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Auckland to Washington, D.C. as you normally would.

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 1 airline.

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

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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..

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Deal found 7/10$2,818

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Deal found 9/10$2,891

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Popular in	August
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$2,188

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AKL Auckland Intl - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Sun 15/11

14:50-12:09

3 stops39h 19m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

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AKL Auckland Intl - BWI Baltimore/Washington

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19:00-21:05

1 stop20h 05m

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Wed 31/12

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AKL Auckland Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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Auckland Intl

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20:20-11:36

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00:00-17:00

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1 stop31h 53m

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19:55-06:48

1 stop28h 53m

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AKL Auckland Intl - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

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14:50-17:59

1 stop20h 09m

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AKL Auckland Intl - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

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1 stop18h 56m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

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00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,474

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL Auckland Intl - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

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Auckland Intl

Fri 27/11

08:00-21:55

3 stops31h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 31/12

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AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL Auckland Intl - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

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Fri 27/11

15:50-16:45

1 stop18h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

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Nonstop0h 00m

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AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL Auckland Intl - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

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Auckland Intl

Sun 7/2

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1 stop19h 06m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 31/12

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Washington, D.C. (average of $1,526). Flying from Auckland to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of $2,890). 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.?

Nadi (NAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 33% 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.?

Nadi (NAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,555.

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

Flights via Houston (IAH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 20m.

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

Flights via Dallas (DFW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 28m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

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

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Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

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Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

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Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

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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 1 airline.
How long is the flight from Auckland to Washington, D.C.?
Departing from Auckland to Washington, D.C. will take you 19h 36m. 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Auckland to Washington, D.C. round-trip?
Flying on Air New Zealand is currently your cheapest option to Washington, D.C., with prices starting at $1,525. This flight start at 32% 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 - Baltimore/Washington, Auckland Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Washington, D.C. (average of $1,526). Flying from Auckland to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of $2,890). 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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Nadi (NAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 33% of one-stop itineraries from Auckland to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights.

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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.

Nadi (NAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,555.

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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 Houston (IAH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 20m.

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 Dallas (DFW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 28m.

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