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Cheap flights from South Island to Washington, D.C. from $1,279

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 17/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — WAS
13 Sep — 20 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Island to Washington, D.C.

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Island to Washington, D.C. flight deals. Data was last updated 8 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,857

One-way from

$1,279
5/2-26/2
  • 5/2-26/2
  • 6 total stops
  • 77h 20m total
  • South Island to Washington, D.C.
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 17/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 09m total
  • South Island to Washington, D.C.
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Cheapest flights from South Island to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Island to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 September 2025.

Wed 22/1006:00CHC - IAD
2 stops33h 51mAmerican Airlines
Wed 29/1017:37IAD - CHC
2 stops37h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/9$2,332
Mon 8/906:00CHC - IAD
2 stops44h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sun 21/911:47IAD - CHC
2 stops44h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$2,610
Mon 8/906:00CHC - IAD
2 stops32h 48mQantas Airways
Tue 16/917:40IAD - CHC
2 stops38h 19mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/9$2,641
Tue 9/906:00CHC - IAD
2 stops32h 45mQantas Airways
Sat 20/917:40IAD - CHC
2 stops29h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/9$2,670
Wed 22/1006:35CHC - IAD
3 stops44h 03mAir Canada
Wed 29/1009:00IAD - CHC
3 stops45h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 7/9$2,695
Sun 7/916:40CHC - IAD
2 stops46h 08mQantas Airways
Mon 22/911:47IAD - CHC
2 stops34h 58mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/9$2,841
Sun 7/916:40CHC - IAD
2 stops46h 08mQantas Airways
Sat 20/917:40IAD - CHC
2 stops38h 19mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/9$2,872
Mon 8/906:00CHC - IAD
2 stops32h 48mQantas Airways
Fri 19/911:47IAD - CHC
2 stops32h 43mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/9$2,919
Sun 7/916:40CHC - IAD
2 stops46h 08mQantas Airways
Fri 19/911:47IAD - CHC
2 stops32h 43mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/9$3,121
Tue 9/906:05CHC - IAD
2 stops40h 26mAir Canada
Sun 21/917:22IAD - CHC
3 stops61h 43mAir Canada
Deal found 6/9$3,189
Tue 9/906:05CHC - IAD
2 stops40h 26mAir Canada
Mon 22/915:41IAD - CHC
3 stops39h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 6/9$3,202

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Return

Price

ChristchurchWashington, D.C.

CHC - IAD

CHCIAD

Christchurch

Thu 5/2

06:10-21:25

3 stops33h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 26/2

09:00-23:05

3 stops44h 05m

$1,857

ChristchurchWashington, D.C.

CHC - IAD

CHCIAD

Christchurch

Fri 6/3

14:15-21:20

2 stops25h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/3

22:07-09:35

2 stops42h 28m

$1,918

ChristchurchWashington, D.C.

CHC - IAD

CHCIAD

Christchurch

Fri 6/3

14:15-00:24

1 stop28h 09m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/3

22:05-09:35

1 stop42h 30m

$2,183

ChristchurchWashington, D.C.

CHC - IAD

CHCIAD

Christchurch

Thu 5/2

13:00-16:28

2 stops21h 28m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 26/2

22:15-10:35

2 stops42h 20m

$2,200

ChristchurchWashington, D.C.

CHC - IAD

CHCIAD

Christchurch

Thu 5/3

06:10-20:29

3 stops32h 19m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 19/3

09:00-23:05

3 stops45h 05m

$2,232

ChristchurchWashington, D.C.

CHC - IAD

CHCIAD

Christchurch

Thu 5/3

16:00-07:20

2 stops33h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 19/3

17:30-12:25

2 stops25h 55m

$2,281

ChristchurchWashington, D.C.

CHC - IAD

CHCIAD

Christchurch

Wed 22/10

06:00-22:51

2 stops33h 51m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 29/10

17:37-23:55

2 stops37h 18m

$2,332

ChristchurchWashington, D.C.

CHC - IAD

CHCIAD

Christchurch

Thu 5/3

06:00-22:12

2 stops34h 12m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 19/3

17:43-14:40

3 stops27h 57m

$2,402

ChristchurchWashington, D.C.

CHC - IAD

CHCIAD

Christchurch

Sat 17/1

17:00-21:09

2 stops22h 09m

$1,279

ChristchurchWashington, D.C.

CHC - IAD

CHCIAD

Christchurch

Sat 17/1

06:05-20:29

3 stops32h 24m

$1,449

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

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See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines from South Island to Washington, D.C. have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,944 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,944 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,944 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

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  • How long is the flight from South Island to Washington, D.C.?

    For as low as $1,918, United Airlines can have you in Washington, D.C. from South Island in 25h 05m. The distance from South Island to Washington, D.C. is about 14305 km.

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