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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Washington, D.C. from $1,036

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 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — WAS
22 Mar — 29 Mar1
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 17 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,457

One-way from

$1,127

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,048
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 5/6-12/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 78h 31m total
  • New Zealand to Washington, D.C.
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American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 31/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 40m total
  • New Zealand to Washington, D.C.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($139 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($94 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 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 17 March 2025.

Thu 5/606:00AKL - IAD
2 stops40h 21mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/617:20IAD - AKL
2 stops38h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/3$1,457
Thu 5/606:00AKL - DCA
3 stops29h 53mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/611:00DCA - AKL
3 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$1,681
Thu 1/519:40AKL - IAD
1 stop18h 33mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/522:25IAD - AKL
2 stops40h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/3$2,132
Thu 5/619:40AKL - DCA
1 stop18h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/612:00DCA - AKL
2 stops27h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/3$2,144
Thu 1/506:00AKL - IAD
2 stops26h 23mQantas Airways
Mon 5/517:38IAD - AKL
2 stops28h 27mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/3$2,152
Thu 1/507:30AKL - BWI
2 stops26h 45mQantas Airways
Mon 5/519:18BWI - AKL
2 stops26h 47mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/3$2,152
Thu 16/1006:00CHC - IAD
2 stops33h 22mQantas Airways
Fri 24/1017:31IAD - CHC
2 stops28h 54mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/3$2,168
Thu 5/620:15AKL - BWI
2 stops25h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/616:22BWI - AKL
2 stops22h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/3$2,212
Sat 11/1007:30AKL - DCA
2 stops28h 29mQantas Airways
Wed 22/1017:20DCA - AKL
2 stops27h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/3$2,217
Thu 16/1006:35CHC - IAD
3 stops47h 56mMultiple Airlines
Fri 24/1016:10IAD - CHC
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/3$2,225
Sun 6/406:10AKL - BWI
2 stops28h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sun 20/406:10BWI - AKL
1 stop30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/3$2,258
Sun 30/316:35AKL - IAD
2 stops29h 59mAir Tahiti Nui
Sun 6/407:31IAD - AKL
2 stops36h 39mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 16/3$2,406

Find flights from New Zealand to Washington, D.C. within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand 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 17 March 2025.

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/6

06:00-06:21

2 stops40h 21m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 12/6

17:20-23:30

2 stops38h 10m

$1,457

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/6

06:00-19:53

3 stops29h 53m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/6

11:00-15:05

3 stops36h 05m

$1,681

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Thu 1/5

19:40-22:13

1 stop18h 33m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/5

22:25-07:10

2 stops40h 45m

$2,132

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/6

19:40-22:15

1 stop18h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/6

12:00-07:10

2 stops27h 10m

$2,144

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Thu 1/5

06:00-16:23

2 stops26h 23m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/5

17:38-14:05

2 stops28h 27m

$2,152

AucklandBaltimore

AKL - BWI

AKLBWI

Auckland Intl

Thu 1/5

07:30-18:15

2 stops26h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 5/5

19:18-14:05

2 stops26h 47m

$2,152

AucklandBaltimore

AKL - BWI

AKLBWI

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/6

20:15-05:20

2 stops25h 05m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 12/6

16:22-07:10

2 stops22h 48m

$2,212

AucklandBaltimore

AKL - BWI

AKLBWI

Auckland Intl

Sun 6/4

06:10-18:11

2 stops28h 01m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 20/4

06:10-05:00

1 stop30h 50m

$2,258

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Thu 1/5

07:30-18:44

2 stops27h 14m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/5

18:59-14:05

2 stops27h 06m

$2,351

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Sun 30/3

16:35-05:34

2 stops29h 59m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/4

07:31-12:10

2 stops36h 39m

$2,406

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Travel insights for flights from New Zealand to Washington, D.C.

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New Zealand to Washington, D.C. including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 17 March 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 17 March 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, Singapore Airlines and Delta 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
61 reviews
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Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

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
61 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

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
1,281 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

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
7,914 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

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
7.9
Good
450 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

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.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
814 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

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 American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $1,127. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Air New Zealand, 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. Dulles Intl, Auckland Intl - Baltimore/Washington or Auckland Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, 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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