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Cheap flights from Auckland to Washington, D.C. from $1,093

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 21/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — WAS
24 Jun — 1 Jul1
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 25 May 2026.

Sat 1/807:00
AKL
-
IAD
2 stops28h 11m
United Airlines
Sat 1/822:20
IAD
-
AKL
2 stops39h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/5$2,374
Thu 1/1016:15
AKL
-
DCA
2 stops21h 44m
Air Tahiti Nui
Fri 5/308:30
DCA
-
AKL
2 stops35h 10m
Air Tahiti Nui
Deal found 22/5$2,473
Thu 1/1016:15
AKL
-
IAD
2 stops29h 45m
Air Tahiti Nui
Fri 5/306:10
IAD
-
AKL
2 stops37h 30m
Air Tahiti Nui
Deal found 22/5$2,564
Tue 4/815:15
AKL
-
DCA
2 stops41h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 21/809:30
DCA
-
AKL
2 stops34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/5$2,579
Thu 1/1007:00
AKL
-
IAD
3 stops30h 25m
Air Canada
Mon 1/313:20
IAD
-
AKL
2 stops27h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 22/5$2,581
Thu 1/1007:00
AKL
-
IAD
3 stops30h 25m
Air Canada
Fri 5/309:55
IAD
-
AKL
2 stops31h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 22/5$2,623
Thu 1/1016:15
AKL
-
IAD
2 stops29h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/306:10
IAD
-
AKL
2 stops37h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/5$2,649
Thu 6/815:15
AKL
-
DCA
2 stops41h 14m
Air Tahiti Nui
Tue 18/808:45
DCA
-
AKL
2 stops35h 25m
Air Tahiti Nui
Deal found 22/5$2,649
Thu 10/914:00
AKL
-
DCA
2 stops42h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 27/918:59
DCA
-
AKL
2 stops25h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/5$2,654
Tue 28/716:25
AKL
-
IAD
2 stops36h 13m
American Airlines
Wed 12/814:53
IAD
-
AKL
2 stops31h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 22/5$2,726
Mon 21/919:50
AKL
-
IAD
1 stop21h 07m
Air New Zealand
Sat 17/1022:10
IAD
-
AKL
1 stop37h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 25/5$2,745
Mon 22/616:25
AKL
-
DCA
1 stop34h 35m
American Airlines
Mon 29/617:16
DCA
-
AKL
2 stops28h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 24/5$2,750

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 25 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,374

One-way from

$1,093

Popular in

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Cheapest in

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Average price

$1,761
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 1/8-1/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 51m total
  • Auckland to Washington, D.C.
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21/10
  • 21/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 30h 35m total
  • Auckland to Washington, D.C.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($394 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($108 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Auckland to Washington, D.C. that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 25 May 2026.
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AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/8

07:00-19:11

2 stops28h 11m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/8

22:20-06:00

2 stops39h 40m

$2,374

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Thu 1/10

07:00-20:25

3 stops30h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/3

09:55-11:00

2 stops31h 05m

$2,586

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Thu 1/10

16:15-05:00

2 stops29h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/3

06:10-13:40

2 stops37h 30m

$2,654

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Mon 22/6

16:25-11:00

1 stop34h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 29/6

17:16-13:20

2 stops28h 04m

$2,750

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Thu 10/9

16:25-10:00

1 stop33h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 27/9

18:58-15:10

2 stops27h 12m

$2,751

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Thu 1/10

17:25-11:56

2 stops35h 31m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/3

17:52-14:40

2 stops26h 48m

$2,774

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/8

16:25-08:00

1 stop31h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 15/8

18:57-14:10

2 stops27h 13m

$2,808

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Thu 10/9

08:20-21:30

2 stops29h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 27/9

18:59-15:05

2 stops27h 06m

$2,915

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Thu 10/9

16:25-23:02

1 stop22h 37m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 27/9

18:59-15:05

2 stops27h 06m

$2,915

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Thu 1/10

07:00-19:13

2 stops29h 13m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/3

16:59-10:25

1 stop23h 26m

$2,917

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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 $205). Flying from Auckland to Washington, D.C. in October is currently the most expensive (average of $1,961). 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 28% 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 $710.

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 San Francisco (SFO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 27m.

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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
648 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
648 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,041 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
648 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

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 2 different airlines.

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

    Departing from Auckland to Washington, D.C. will take you 28h 11m. 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. Another option worth looking into is Air New Zealand, starting at $1,463 round trip. These flights start at 68% 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 $205). Flying from Auckland to Washington, D.C. in October is currently the most expensive (average of $1,961). 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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Discover the top 2 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 25 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$576Average$2,095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,463Average$2,224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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