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

For as low as $3,069, American Airlines can have you in Washington, D.C. from South Island in 26h 04m. 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 3/1206:05

CHC

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2 stops40h 55m

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Mon 7/1206:00

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CHC

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American Airlines

Deal found 22/3$2,294

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2 stops48h 55m

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Mon 2/1106:10

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American Airlines

Deal found 19/3$2,450

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Mon 11/507:00

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American Airlines

Deal found 19/3$2,488

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3 stops31h 16m

Air Canada

Mon 2/1109:00

IAD

CHC

3 stops44h 05m

Air Canada

Deal found 19/3$2,505

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3 stops32h 16m

Air Canada

Mon 7/1222:10

IAD

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3 stops54h 55m

Air Canada

Deal found 22/3$2,805

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CHC

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2 stops26h 04m

Air New Zealand

Thu 14/512:50

IAD

CHC

2 stops28h 45m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 23/3$3,069

Tue 14/417:45

CHC

IAD

2 stops54h 55m

Emirates

Tue 21/410:55

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CHC

2 stops34h 00m

Emirates

Deal found 18/3$3,689

Thu 7/517:45

CHC

IAD

3 stops43h 33m

Emirates

Thu 14/510:55

IAD

CHC

2 stops35h 50m

Emirates

Deal found 23/3$4,305

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Christchurch

Mon 4/5

06:00-05:40

2 stops39h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/5

07:00-15:25

2 stops40h 25m

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ChristchurchWashington, D.C.

CHC - IAD

CHCIAD

Christchurch

Thu 7/5

11:00-21:04

2 stops26h 04m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 14/5

12:50-09:35

2 stops28h 45m

$3,069

ChristchurchWashington, D.C.

CHC - IAD

CHCIAD

Christchurch

Tue 14/4

17:45-23:59

3 stops46h 14m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 21/4

10:55-12:55

2 stops34h 00m

$4,279

ChristchurchWashington, D.C.

CHC - IAD

CHCIAD

Christchurch

Thu 7/5

17:45-21:18

3 stops43h 33m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 14/5

10:55-14:45

2 stops35h 50m

$4,305

ChristchurchWashington, D.C.

CHC - IAD

CHCIAD

Christchurch

Thu 7/5

06:00-20:29

3 stops30h 29m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 14/5

09:55-14:20

3 stops36h 25m

$5,124

ChristchurchWashington, D.C.

CHC - IAD

CHCIAD

Christchurch

Tue 14/4

17:45-08:40

1 stop54h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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15:10-00:10

2 stops41h 00m

$6,004

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ChristchurchWashington, D.C.

CHC - IAD

CHCIAD

Christchurch

Fri 26/6

16:05-22:43

2 stops22h 38m

$1,533

ChristchurchWashington, D.C.

CHC - IAD

CHCIAD

Christchurch

Sat 27/6

06:45-18:42

3 stops51h 57m

$1,560

ChristchurchWashington, D.C.

CHC - IAD

CHCIAD

Christchurch

Wed 15/4

20:00-18:12

3 stops38h 12m

$1,701

ChristchurchWashington, D.C.

CHC - IAD

CHCIAD

Christchurch

Wed 15/4

17:45-08:40

2 stops54h 55m

$2,390

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How long is the flight from South Island to Washington, D.C.?
For as low as $3,069, American Airlines can have you in Washington, D.C. from South Island in 26h 04m. 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.
Can I find deals for flights from South Island to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?
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How can I find direct flights from South Island to Washington, D.C.?
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