Cheap flights from New Zealand to Washington, D.C. from $803

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 25/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — WAS
2 Dec — 9 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 November 2025.

Sun 23/1113:20AKL - DCA
2 stops23h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/1208:35DCA - AKL
1 stop31h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/11$1,823
Fri 21/1113:20AKL - DCA
1 stop25h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/1208:35DCA - AKL
1 stop31h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,854
Sat 22/1113:20AKL - DCA
2 stops22h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/1208:35DCA - AKL
1 stop31h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/11$1,856
Wed 10/1214:00AKL - IAD
2 stops25h 22mAir Canada
Fri 16/122:06IAD - AKL
2 stops42h 54mAir Canada
Deal found 2/11$2,198
Wed 10/1214:00AKL - DCA
2 stops26h 35mAir Canada
Fri 16/106:00DCA - AKL
2 stops59h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 31/10$2,208
Sat 22/1113:20AKL - IAD
2 stops20h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/1216:40IAD - AKL
2 stops22h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/11$2,367
Sat 22/1113:20AKL - BWI
1 stop22h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/1219:04BWI - AKL
1 stop20h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/11$2,367
Fri 21/1113:20AKL - IAD
2 stops20h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/1214:06IAD - AKL
2 stops25h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/11$2,397
Fri 21/1113:20AKL - BWI
1 stop18h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/1213:54BWI - AKL
2 stops25h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/11$2,397
Mon 17/1119:35AKL - BWI
1 stop30h 21mAir New Zealand
Fri 21/1106:00BWI - AKL
1 stop29h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/11$2,524
Sat 22/1115:50AKL - IAD
2 stops24h 14mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/1214:30IAD - AKL
2 stops24h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/10$2,535
Fri 21/1114:35AKL - BWI
2 stops25h 37mDelta
Sat 6/1212:19BWI - AKL
2 stops26h 16mDelta
Deal found 2/11$2,544

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Washington, D.C.

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Washington, D.C. flight deals. Data was last updated 2 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,751

One-way from

$803

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,959
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 8/2-20/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 50h 10m total
  • New Zealand to Washington, D.C.
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 25/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 15m total
  • New Zealand to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($284 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($76 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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New Zealand

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Washington, D.C.

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/2

14:00-19:59

2 stops23h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 20/2

12:55-11:00

2 stops28h 05m

$1,751

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/2

14:00-19:59

2 stops23h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 22/2

11:05-11:00

2 stops29h 55m

$1,751

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Thu 19/2

13:20-08:47

2 stops37h 27m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 23/2

15:55-09:10

1 stop23h 15m

$1,758

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/2

14:00-21:25

2 stops25h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 22/2

16:30-11:00

2 stops24h 30m

$1,762

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/2

14:00-20:30

2 stops24h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 25/2

12:33-11:00

2 stops28h 27m

$1,762

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/2

14:00-21:25

2 stops25h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 22/2

16:30-11:00

2 stops24h 30m

$1,762

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/2

14:00-21:25

2 stops25h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 21/2

17:13-11:00

2 stops23h 47m

$1,762

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/2

14:00-21:25

2 stops25h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 21/2

16:30-11:00

2 stops24h 30m

$1,762

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Sun 8/2

14:00-20:30

2 stops24h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 22/2

16:30-11:00

2 stops24h 30m

$1,762

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/2

14:00-20:30

2 stops24h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 21/2

16:30-11:00

2 stops24h 30m

$1,762

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Washington, D.C.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to Washington, D.C.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Washington, D.C. (average of $227). Flying from New Zealand to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,317). 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 NZ to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand 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 2 November 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New Zealand to Washington, D.C. is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 15% on airfare.

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 2 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from New Zealand to Washington, D.C. to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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

    Departing from New Zealand to Washington, D.C. will take you 23h 59m. Airlines will cover a distance of 13874 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air Canada, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $803. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from New Zealand to Washington, D.C. for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to Washington, D.C.?

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Washington, D.C. (average of $227). Flying from New Zealand to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,317). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from New Zealand to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand 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 2 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$572Average$2,469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,125Average$1,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,772Average$2,329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,921Average$2,653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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