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

Departing from New Zealand to Washington, D.C. will take you 19h 36m. Airlines will cover a distance of 13918 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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.

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).

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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NZ to WAS?

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.

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

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Deal found 24/10$1,893

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Deal found 24/10$1,942

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Deal found 19/10$1,945

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Deal found 24/10$1,981

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1 stop38h 35m

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1 stop29h 45m

Deal found 23/10$2,028

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Deal found 22/10$2,058

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Deal found 19/10$2,144

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2 stops31h 55m

Deal found 24/10$2,279

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2 stops29h 55m

Deal found 24/10$2,279

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Deal found 19/10$2,425

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2 stops43h 53m

Sun 13/1213:19 -

2 stops51h 41m

Deal found 22/10$2,621

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Round-trip from	$1,935
One-way from	$1,027
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$1,998

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AucklandBaltimore

AKL Auckland Intl - BWI Baltimore/Washington

AKLBWI

Auckland Intl

Thu 21/1

19:55-06:52

1 stop28h 57m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,066

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL Auckland Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Wed 20/1

20:20-14:43

3 stops36h 23m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,076

AucklandBaltimore

AKL Auckland Intl - BWI Baltimore/Washington

AKLBWI

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/11

15:50-17:26

1 stop19h 36m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,090

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL Auckland Intl - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Wed 17/3

14:50-17:59

1 stop20h 09m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,452

AucklandBaltimore

AKL Auckland Intl - BWI Baltimore/Washington

AKLBWI

Auckland Intl

Wed 17/3

13:45-22:55

2 stops26h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,464

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AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL Auckland Intl - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Fri 27/11

14:45-15:19

1 stop18h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,470

AucklandBaltimore

AKL Auckland Intl - BWI Baltimore/Washington

AKLBWI

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/3

06:50-20:57

3 stops32h 07m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,475

WellingtonWashington, D.C.

WLG Wellington - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

WLGIAD

Wellington

Mon 7/12

06:05-18:14

2 stops30h 09m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,482

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL Auckland Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Sat 27/3

06:50-17:00

2 stops27h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,496

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL Auckland Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Sat 27/3

20:20-07:35

1 stop28h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,496

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Washington, D.C. (average of $1,505). Flying from New Zealand to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of $2,850). 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.

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and American 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 New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

675 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

675 reviews

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8.0

Very Good

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

American Airlines

7.0

Good

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Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

675 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

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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 19h 36m. Airlines will cover a distance of 13918 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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.
How can I find direct flights from New Zealand 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 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Washington, D.C.?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Washington, D.C. (average of $1,505). Flying from New Zealand to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of $2,850). 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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