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$987+ Cheap flights to Washington, D.C.

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— WAS
16 May — 23 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Washington, D.C. in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 16 April 2026.

Sat 1/816:25
AKL
-
DCA
1 stop34h 29m
American Airlines
Sat 15/818:57
DCA
-
AKL
2 stops27h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,846
Thu 5/1108:20
AKL
-
DCA
2 stops30h 24m
American Airlines
Mon 9/1119:45
DCA
-
AKL
2 stops67h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 12/4$1,861
Wed 21/1017:25
AKL
-
DCA
1 stop34h 01m
American Airlines
Sun 25/1013:52
DCA
-
AKL
2 stops31h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,874
Mon 25/516:25
AKL
-
DCA
1 stop31h 35m
American Airlines
Sun 31/517:16
DCA
-
AKL
2 stops28h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,881
Sun 10/516:25
AKL
-
DCA
1 stop40h 20m
American Airlines
Mon 25/518:55
DCA
-
AKL
2 stops27h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,913
Fri 6/1107:00
AKL
-
DCA
3 stops33h 37m
Air Canada
Fri 20/1106:59
DCA
-
AKL
3 stops39h 51m
Air Canada
Deal found 11/4$2,338
Thu 10/914:00
AKL
-
DCA
2 stops25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 27/918:59
DCA
-
AKL
2 stops36h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$2,411
Fri 6/1107:00
AKL
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IAD
3 stops31h 26m
Air Canada
Fri 20/1109:00
IAD
-
AKL
3 stops37h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 13/4$2,447
Thu 10/906:00
AKL
-
IAD
2 stops40h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 27/912:48
IAD
-
AKL
3 stops33h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$2,560
Wed 21/1020:05
AKL
-
IAD
3 stops41h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 25/1012:40
IAD
-
AKL
3 stops37h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$2,658
Wed 13/519:50
AKL
-
BWI
1 stop18h 54m
Air New Zealand
Wed 20/506:00
BWI
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AKL
1 stop31h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 12/4$2,662
Sat 30/519:50
AKL
-
BWI
1 stop40h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/617:33
BWI
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AKL
2 stops27h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$2,701

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Find the latest flights to Washington, D.C. in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 16 April 2026.

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$1,761

One-way from

$987

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Average price

$2,399
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  • American Airlines
  • 25/5-1/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 63h 35m total
  • Auckland to Washington, D.C.
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  • 21/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 44m total
  • Auckland to Washington, D.C.
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Return

Price

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AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/8

16:25-07:56

1 stop31h 31m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 15/8

18:57-14:10

2 stops27h 13m

$1,847

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Mon 25/5

16:25-08:00

1 stop31h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 31/5

17:16-13:20

2 stops28h 04m

$1,881

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/8

16:15-23:59

2 stops23h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 15/8

17:12-12:45

2 stops27h 33m

$2,669

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Wed 13/5

07:00-22:30

2 stops31h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 20/5

06:00-06:00

2 stops32h 00m

$2,821

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Mon 25/5

19:50-22:15

1 stop18h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 31/5

07:55-06:00

1 stop30h 05m

$2,828

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Sat 16/5

19:50-23:59

1 stop20h 09m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 19/5

08:50-06:00

1 stop29h 10m

$2,845

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Wed 13/5

07:00-16:25

2 stops25h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 20/5

22:20-07:10

2 stops40h 50m

$2,850

AucklandBaltimore

AKL - BWI

AKLBWI

Auckland Intl

Mon 25/5

19:50-07:10

1 stop27h 20m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 31/5

07:00-06:00

1 stop31h 00m

$2,860

AucklandBaltimore

AKL - BWI

AKLBWI

Auckland Intl

Wed 13/5

08:20-18:27

2 stops26h 07m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 20/5

19:17-14:10

2 stops26h 53m

$2,863

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Mon 25/5

06:45-18:34

2 stops27h 49m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 31/5

19:24-14:05

2 stops26h 41m

$2,882

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Washington, D.C.

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

On average, a flight from Auckland to Washington, D.C. takes 19 hours 16 minutes. Flights to Washington, D.C. from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Washington, D.C.?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Washington, D.C. are Air New Zealand and United Airlines.

Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,451
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $571

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Washington, D.C. are United Airlines and Air New Zealand.

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 mm 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 16 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways to the United States by reading reviews from past customers. 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
627 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
627 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
627 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,019 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
627 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

FAQs about flying to Washington, D.C.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Washington, D.C. if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Washington, D.C.?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Washington, D.C..

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C.?

    Baltimore/Washington is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C.. One-way flights to Baltimore/Washington typically cost $212, while return flights cost around $514.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Washington, D.C. depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Washington, D.C., Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 46 minutes).

  • Does Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl?

    Yes. Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sleepbox Lounge Iad, Dulles International Airport is the closest property to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (0.0 km away from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl).

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