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Cheap flights from Auckland to Washington, D.C. from $843

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 25/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — WAS
3 Apr — 10 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 4 March 2026.

Mon 25/516:25
AKL
-
DCA
1 stop34h 35m
American Airlines
Sun 31/517:16
DCA
-
AKL
2 stops28h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,726
Sat 1/816:25
AKL
-
DCA
1 stop34h 46m
American Airlines
Sat 15/817:30
DCA
-
AKL
2 stops27h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,790
Tue 17/323:30
AKL
-
BWI
2 stops35h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/315:21
BWI
-
AKL
1 stop23h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$1,870
Mon 9/316:55
AKL
-
DCA
1 stop34h 04m
American Airlines
Mon 16/315:59
DCA
-
AKL
1 stop23h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 27/2$1,983
Sat 6/613:50
AKL
-
IAD
2 stops33h 30m
United Airlines
Fri 19/620:21
IAD
-
AKL
1 stop42h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/3$2,031
Thu 19/323:30
AKL
-
DCA
2 stops37h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/309:59
DCA
-
AKL
2 stops66h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$2,054
Wed 10/619:50
AKL
-
IAD
1 stop20h 41m
Air New Zealand
Mon 22/622:21
IAD
-
AKL
1 stop39h 39m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/3$2,058
Wed 10/620:15
AKL
-
IAD
2 stops25h 12m
United Airlines
Mon 22/614:53
IAD
-
AKL
1 stop22h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/3$2,075
Thu 28/513:50
AKL
-
DCA
1 stop18h 57m
United Airlines
Mon 1/616:59
DCA
-
AKL
2 stops46h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$2,090
Mon 1/613:50
AKL
-
IAD
1 stop27h 05m
United Airlines
Tue 9/614:53
IAD
-
AKL
2 stops24h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$2,107
Mon 1/620:15
AKL
-
BWI
1 stop27h 09m
United Airlines
Tue 9/615:03
BWI
-
AKL
2 stops24h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$2,107
Mon 1/619:50
AKL
-
DCA
1 stop20h 09m
United Airlines
Tue 9/613:00
DCA
-
AKL
2 stops26h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$2,107

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 4 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,726

One-way from

$843

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,829
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  • American Airlines
  • 25/5-31/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 62h 39m total
  • Auckland to Washington, D.C.
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25/4
  • 25/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 36h 22m total
  • Auckland to Washington, D.C.
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($96 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Sat 6/6

13:50-07:20

2 stops33h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 19/6

20:21-07:10

1 stop42h 49m

$2,031

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Sat 6/6

13:50-07:20

2 stops33h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 20/6

15:15-07:10

1 stop23h 55m

$2,031

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Wed 10/6

20:15-05:27

2 stops25h 12m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 22/6

14:53-05:30

1 stop22h 37m

$2,075

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/6

20:15-05:27

2 stops25h 12m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/6

13:25-07:10

2 stops25h 45m

$2,107

AucklandBaltimore

AKL - BWI

AKLBWI

Auckland Intl

Mon 25/5

08:20-19:20

2 stops27h 00m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 31/5

19:10-14:05

2 stops26h 55m

$2,120

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/8

13:50-16:47

1 stop18h 57m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 15/8

12:40-07:10

2 stops26h 30m

$2,183

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Wed 10/6

19:50-23:59

1 stop20h 09m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 22/6

09:59-06:00

1 stop28h 01m

$2,195

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Thu 28/5

13:50-23:59

2 stops26h 09m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/6

11:57-06:00

2 stops26h 03m

$2,202

AucklandBaltimore

AKL - BWI

AKLBWI

Auckland Intl

Thu 30/4

19:50-11:36

1 stop31h 46m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 4/5

17:45-05:30

1 stop19h 45m

$2,205

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Tue 17/3

23:30-18:11

2 stops35h 41m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 21/3

18:50-21:20

2 stops57h 30m

$2,210

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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 $220). Flying from Auckland to Washington, D.C. in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,530). 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 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 $704.

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 4 March 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
606 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
606 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
606 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
1,001 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
606 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
9,380 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
606 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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 27h. 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 $555. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $1,451 and $1,803, 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. Reagan-National or Auckland Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, 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 $220). Flying from Auckland to Washington, D.C. in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,530). 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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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 4 March 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 4 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$555Average$2,203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,092Average$1,152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,451Average$2,205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,803Average$2,084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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