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

For as low as $3,217, Qantas Airways can have you in Washington, D.C. from South Island in 28h 30m. The distance from South Island to Washington, D.C. is about 14305 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back. Find deals

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. Find deals

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). Find deals

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

When flying from South Island 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. Find deals

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

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Thu 26/306:20

CHC

IAD

2 stops33h 33m

Qantas Airways

Thu 2/417:52

IAD

CHC

2 stops37h 28m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 9/2$2,062

Thu 12/209:50

CHC

IAD

2 stops25h 00m

American Airlines

Mon 16/206:00

IAD

CHC

2 stops37h 15m

American Airlines

Deal found 6/2$2,571

Thu 26/309:00

CHC

IAD

2 stops24h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 2/417:52

IAD

CHC

2 stops37h 28m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 9/2$2,604

Wed 25/306:05

CHC

IAD

2 stops33h 48m

Qantas Airways

Wed 1/417:52

IAD

CHC

2 stops37h 28m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 8/2$2,657

Wed 25/309:00

CHC

IAD

3 stops28h 30m

American Airlines

Wed 1/417:52

IAD

CHC

2 stops37h 28m

American Airlines

Deal found 8/2$3,217

Thu 26/306:10

CHC

IAD

3 stops46h 36m

Air Canada

Thu 2/417:17

IAD

CHC

3 stops61h 48m

Air Canada

Deal found 9/2$3,257

Wed 25/306:10

CHC

IAD

3 stops46h 36m

Air Canada

Wed 1/422:14

IAD

CHC

3 stops56h 06m

Air Canada

Deal found 8/2$3,573

Thu 26/318:20

CHC

IAD

3 stops46h 31m

Emirates

Thu 2/410:55

IAD

CHC

2 stops34h 50m

Emirates

Deal found 9/2$4,611

Thu 12/206:10

CHC

IAD

3 stops33h 11m

Air Canada

Mon 16/222:09

IAD

CHC

3 stops54h 56m

Air Canada

Deal found 6/2$4,836

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ChristchurchWashington, D.C.

CHC - IAD

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Christchurch

Thu 26/3

06:20-22:53

2 stops33h 33m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/4

17:52-00:20

2 stops37h 28m

$2,062

ChristchurchWashington, D.C.

CHC - IAD

CHCIAD

Christchurch

Thu 26/3

09:00-16:50

2 stops24h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/4

17:52-00:20

2 stops37h 28m

$2,604

ChristchurchWashington, D.C.

CHC - IAD

CHCIAD

Christchurch

Wed 25/3

06:05-22:53

2 stops33h 48m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/4

17:52-00:20

2 stops37h 28m

$2,657

ChristchurchWashington, D.C.

CHC - IAD

CHCIAD

Christchurch

Wed 25/3

09:00-20:30

3 stops28h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/4

17:52-00:20

2 stops37h 28m

$3,217

ChristchurchWashington, D.C.

CHC - IAD

CHCIAD

Christchurch

Thu 26/3

06:10-16:28

3 stops51h 18m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/4

17:17-00:05

3 stops61h 48m

$3,283

ChristchurchWashington, D.C.

CHC - IAD

CHCIAD

Christchurch

Wed 25/3

06:10-11:46

3 stops46h 36m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/4

22:14-23:20

3 stops56h 06m

$3,573

ChristchurchWashington, D.C.

CHC - IAD

CHCIAD

Christchurch

Thu 26/3

18:20-23:51

3 stops46h 31m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/4

10:55-14:45

2 stops34h 50m

$4,611

ChristchurchWashington, D.C.

CHC - IAD

CHCIAD

Christchurch

Mon 27/7

13:05-07:32

3 stops34h 27m

$1,231

ChristchurchWashington, D.C.

CHC - IAD

CHCIAD

Christchurch

Thu 14/5

16:05-22:49

2 stops22h 44m

$1,245

ChristchurchWashington, D.C.

CHC - IAD

CHCIAD

Christchurch

Mon 27/7

16:05-00:47

2 stops24h 42m

$1,246

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