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Cheap flights from Auckland to Washington, D.C. from $1,282

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 18/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — WAS
10 Aug — 17 Aug1
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 11 July 2026.

Thu 23/719:30
AKL
-
IAD
1 stop40h 00m
Air China
Tue 28/723:00
IAD
-
AKL
1 stop49h 30m
Air China
Deal found 9/7$2,334
Sat 1/813:50
AKL
-
IAD
1 stop21h 10m
United Airlines
Sat 1/822:20
IAD
-
AKL
2 stops39h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/7$2,341
Fri 21/814:00
AKL
-
BWI
3 stops38h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 28/811:09
BWI
-
AKL
3 stops33h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7$2,431
Mon 23/1119:50
AKL
-
BWI
1 stop20h 53m
United Airlines
Wed 20/108:15
BWI
-
AKL
2 stops26h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7$2,443
Mon 23/1115:50
AKL
-
BWI
1 stop19h 45m
Air New Zealand
Wed 20/108:37
BWI
-
AKL
1 stop27h 13m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 7/7$2,520
Wed 5/819:50
AKL
-
IAD
1 stop21h 05m
Air New Zealand
Wed 12/814:47
IAD
-
AKL
1 stop23h 13m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 8/7$2,663
Wed 5/820:15
AKL
-
BWI
1 stop37h 28m
Air New Zealand
Wed 12/808:00
BWI
-
AKL
1 stop30h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 8/7$2,663
Wed 5/819:50
AKL
-
DCA
1 stop18h 25m
Air New Zealand
Wed 12/816:38
DCA
-
AKL
1 stop20h 52m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 8/7$2,663
Wed 5/819:50
AKL
-
IAD
1 stop21h 05m
Air New Zealand
Wed 26/817:55
IAD
-
AKL
1 stop19h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 8/7$2,665
Fri 24/720:15
AKL
-
IAD
1 stop20h 40m
Air New Zealand
Mon 27/722:21
IAD
-
AKL
1 stop39h 39m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 9/7$2,686
Fri 24/719:00
AKL
-
BWI
1 stop28h 14m
Air New Zealand
Mon 27/706:00
BWI
-
AKL
1 stop31h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 9/7$2,686
Wed 21/1013:25
AKL
-
IAD
2 stops33h 07m
American Airlines
Sun 25/1006:42
IAD
-
AKL
2 stops38h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/7$2,689

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 11 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,334

One-way from

$1,282

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$2,443
Air China
  • Air China
  • 23/7-28/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 89h 30m total
  • Auckland to Washington, D.C.
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18/7
  • 18/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 05m total
  • Auckland to Washington, D.C.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($1,015 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($132 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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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 11 July 2026.
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Return

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Cheapest return flight

AucklandBaltimore

AKL - BWI

AKLBWI

Auckland Intl

Mon 23/11

19:50-22:43

1 stop20h 53m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 20/1

08:15-05:00

2 stops26h 45m

$2,443

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/8

20:15-07:33

1 stop27h 18m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 26/8

13:00-06:00

1 stop25h 00m

$2,695

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/8

16:25-10:59

1 stop34h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 15/8

18:58-14:05

2 stops27h 07m

$2,772
Fastest return journey

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Thu 23/7

19:50-23:59

1 stop20h 09m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 28/7

13:00-06:00

2 stops25h 00m

$2,816

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Mon 23/11

19:50-20:48

1 stop18h 58m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 20/1

08:30-05:00

1 stop26h 30m

$2,819

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Wed 21/10

19:50-22:09

1 stop19h 19m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 25/10

06:00-05:45

1 stop30h 45m

$2,819

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/8

19:50-00:55

1 stop21h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 19/8

22:29-07:10

2 stops40h 41m

$2,849

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Fri 18/12

15:50-20:00

1 stop22h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/1

09:30-13:40

2 stops34h 10m

$2,859

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Wed 19/8

07:00-16:43

2 stops25h 43m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 22/8

10:58-07:10

2 stops28h 12m

$2,861

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Thu 1/10

17:25-11:56

2 stops35h 31m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/3

17:52-09:25

1 stop21h 33m

$2,866

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Washington, D.C. (average of $291). Flying from Auckland to Washington, D.C. in October is currently the most expensive (average of $1,989). 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.

Nadi (NAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 25% 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 $720.

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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,Jun 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
650 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
650 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,Jun 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.

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 1 airline.

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

    Departing from Auckland to Washington, D.C. will take you 18h 25m. The distance from Auckland to Washington, D.C. is about 13874 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 $1,485. This flight start at 27% 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 - Baltimore/Washington or Auckland Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, Auckland Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Washington, D.C. (average of $291). Flying from Auckland to Washington, D.C. in October is currently the most expensive (average of $1,989). 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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Air New Zealand flights from Auckland Intl to Washington, D.C.

Top airline flying from Auckland to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top airline 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 11 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,485Average$2,256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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