Cheap flights from New Zealand to Washington, D.C. from $749

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 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — WAS
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 9 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,366

One-way from

$749

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,151
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 12/2-16/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 02m total
  • New Zealand to Washington, D.C.
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 15/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 23m total
  • New Zealand to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($215 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($70 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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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 9 January 2026.

Thu 12/213:20AKL - DCA
2 stops23h 07mAmerican Airlines
Mon 16/208:30DCA - AKL
1 stop31h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,359
Thu 12/215:50AKL - IAD
2 stops49h 03mAmerican Airlines
Mon 16/217:37IAD - AKL
1 stop21h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,382
Thu 12/213:20AKL - BWI
1 stop19h 10mAmerican Airlines
Mon 16/215:21BWI - AKL
2 stops48h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,382
Fri 6/214:00AKL - IAD
2 stops25h 25mAir Canada
Fri 13/216:30IAD - AKL
2 stops48h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 8/1$1,501
Fri 6/214:00AKL - DCA
2 stops42h 59mAir Canada
Fri 13/206:00DCA - AKL
2 stops59h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 8/1$1,501
Thu 29/107:00AKL - IAD
3 stops31h 26mAir Canada
Thu 5/217:48IAD - AKL
2 stops47h 12mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1$1,604
Thu 29/107:00AKL - IAD
3 stops31h 26mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/222:32IAD - AKL
2 stops42h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,606
Wed 19/816:25AKL - IAD
2 stops36h 23mAmerican Airlines
Mon 24/811:51IAD - AKL
2 stops35h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,774
Thu 12/219:45AKL - IAD
1 stop20h 31mUnited Airlines
Mon 16/218:05IAD - AKL
1 stop21h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,908
Thu 12/206:10CHC - IAD
2 stops34h 06mUnited Airlines
Mon 16/218:05IAD - CHC
2 stops44h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,934
Wed 19/819:50AKL - DCA
1 stop18h 18mAir New Zealand
Mon 24/818:00DCA - AKL
1 stop20h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/1$1,950
Wed 19/820:15AKL - BWI
1 stop26h 46mAir New Zealand
Tue 25/808:37BWI - AKL
1 stop29h 23mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/1$1,964

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New Zealand

Fly to

Washington, D.C.

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/2

13:20-19:46

1 stop24h 26m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 16/2

08:30-09:55

1 stop31h 25m

$1,359

AucklandBaltimore

AKL - BWI

AKLBWI

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/2

13:20-14:30

1 stop19h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 16/2

15:21-09:55

2 stops48h 34m

$1,382

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/2

13:20-16:50

1 stop21h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 16/2

17:37-09:55

2 stops46h 18m

$1,388

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/2

14:00-21:25

2 stops25h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 13/2

16:30-11:00

2 stops48h 30m

$1,501

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/2

14:00-14:59

2 stops42h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 13/2

06:00-11:00

2 stops59h 00m

$1,501

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/1

07:00-20:26

3 stops31h 26m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/2

17:48-11:00

2 stops47h 12m

$1,604

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/1

07:00-20:26

3 stops31h 26m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/2

22:32-11:00

2 stops42h 28m

$1,606

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/2

19:45-22:16

1 stop20h 31m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 16/2

18:05-09:10

1 stop21h 05m

$1,908

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/1

15:50-19:35

1 stop21h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/2

08:15-05:55

1 stop27h 40m

$1,920

ChristchurchWashington, D.C.

CHC - IAD

CHCIAD

Christchurch

Thu 12/2

06:10-22:16

2 stops34h 06m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 16/2

18:05-08:05

2 stops44h 00m

$1,934

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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 $226). Flying from New Zealand to Washington, D.C. in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,575). 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.

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 9 January 2026.
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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

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  • How long is the flight 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 $226). Flying from New Zealand to Washington, D.C. in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,575). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$569Average$2,266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,120Average$1,182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,764Average$2,139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,765Average$2,618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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