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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Washington, D.C. from $784

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 16/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — WAS
16 Jun — 23 Jun1
1 adult

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 11 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,436

One-way from

$784

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,416
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 3/7-8/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 10m total
  • New Zealand to Washington, D.C.
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16/10
  • 16/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 49m total
  • New Zealand to Washington, D.C.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($359 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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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 11 June 2025.

Tue 23/906:45AKL - IAD
3 stops45h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/1017:22IAD - AKL
3 stops52h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6$2,216
Fri 26/916:25AKL - IAD
2 stops37h 26mAmerican Airlines
Mon 13/1017:31IAD - AKL
2 stops28h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/6$2,409
Thu 3/715:50AKL - DCA
2 stops33h 15mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/708:30DCA - AKL
2 stops33h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/6$2,436
Fri 25/719:40AKL - BWI
1 stop30h 53mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/809:39BWI - AKL
2 stops27h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6$2,492
Sat 14/613:50AKL - BWI
1 stop20h 02mAir New Zealand
Sun 15/606:51BWI - AKL
1 stop31h 09mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/6$2,512
Thu 24/713:50AKL - IAD
2 stops23h 07mUnited Airlines
Thu 31/717:53IAD - AKL
1 stop21h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/6$2,518
Thu 24/719:40AKL - DCA
1 stop18h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 31/713:00DCA - AKL
2 stops26h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/6$2,518
Mon 1/1206:00CHC - IAD
2 stops34h 18mQantas Airways
Sun 14/1211:30IAD - CHC
2 stops33h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/6$2,525
Mon 1/1206:10CHC - IAD
3 stops52h 12mAir Canada
Sun 14/1222:05IAD - CHC
3 stops55h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 9/6$2,543
Tue 23/906:45AKL - DCA
2 stops28h 12mQantas Airways
Mon 13/1017:20DCA - AKL
2 stops27h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/6$2,545
Sat 14/613:50AKL - BWI
2 stops31h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 15/608:55BWI - AKL
1 stop29h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/6$2,551
Fri 25/719:40AKL - DCA
1 stop18h 35mAir New Zealand
Fri 1/812:59DCA - AKL
1 stop24h 31mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/6$2,566

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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New Zealand

Fly to

Washington, D.C.

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Tue 23/9

06:45-11:45

3 stops45h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 13/10

17:22-15:05

3 stops52h 43m

$2,216

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Fri 26/9

16:25-13:51

2 stops37h 26m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 13/10

17:31-15:10

2 stops28h 39m

$2,409

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Thu 3/7

15:50-09:05

2 stops33h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/7

08:30-10:25

2 stops33h 55m

$2,436

AucklandBaltimore

AKL - BWI

AKLBWI

Auckland Intl

Fri 25/7

19:40-10:33

1 stop30h 53m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 1/8

09:39-05:30

2 stops27h 51m

$2,492

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Thu 24/7

13:50-20:57

2 stops23h 07m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 31/7

17:53-07:10

1 stop21h 17m

$2,518

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Thu 24/7

13:50-23:59

2 stops26h 09m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 31/7

16:17-07:10

2 stops22h 53m

$2,518

ChristchurchWashington, D.C.

CHC - IAD

CHCIAD

Christchurch

Mon 1/12

06:00-22:18

2 stops34h 18m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 14/12

11:30-14:30

2 stops33h 00m

$2,525

ChristchurchWashington, D.C.

CHC - IAD

CHCIAD

Christchurch

Mon 1/12

06:10-16:22

3 stops52h 12m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 14/12

22:05-23:05

3 stops55h 00m

$2,543

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Tue 23/9

06:45-18:57

2 stops28h 12m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 13/10

17:20-14:05

2 stops27h 45m

$2,545

AucklandBaltimore

AKL - BWI

AKLBWI

Auckland Intl

Fri 25/7

19:40-22:45

1 stop19h 05m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 1/8

14:54-05:30

1 stop22h 36m

$2,566

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

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 11 June 2025.

When flying from New Zealand to Washington, D.C., the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 June 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, Emirates and Singapore Airlines 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.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,264 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,302 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,945 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
483 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $800. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Air Canada, 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.?

    When deciding which route to take from New Zealand to Washington, D.C., consider Auckland Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, Auckland Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl or Auckland Intl - Baltimore/Washington, as they are the most popular.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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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 New Zealand to Washington, D.C..

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand 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.

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