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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Washington, D.C. from $946

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 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — WAS
27 Mar — 3 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Washington, D.C.

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Washington, D.C. flight deals. Data was last updated 22 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,879

One-way from

$1,016

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,049
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 1/5-5/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 64h 19m total
  • New Zealand to Washington, D.C.
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9/5
  • 9/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 38m total
  • New Zealand to Washington, D.C.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($140 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($94 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 March 2025.

Thu 1/515:50AKL - DCA
2 stops33h 08mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/505:44DCA - AKL
1 stop31h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 21/3$1,879
Thu 1/519:40AKL - BWI
1 stop37h 06mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/519:58BWI - AKL
2 stops58h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3$2,074
Thu 1/519:40AKL - IAD
1 stop20h 18mAir New Zealand
Mon 5/522:05IAD - AKL
1 stop41h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 21/3$2,121
Mon 5/513:50AKL - IAD
1 stop23h 26mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/522:20IAD - AKL
1 stop39h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/3$2,136
Mon 5/513:50AKL - DCA
2 stops40h 01mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/510:30DCA - AKL
2 stops27h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/3$2,136
Thu 1/519:40AKL - DCA
1 stop18h 35mAir New Zealand
Mon 5/519:59DCA - AKL
1 stop41h 31mAir New Zealand
Deal found 21/3$2,190
Thu 5/619:40AKL - BWI
1 stop18h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/616:22BWI - AKL
2 stops22h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/3$2,229
Thu 1/507:30AKL - IAD
2 stops24h 53mQantas Airways
Mon 5/517:38IAD - AKL
2 stops28h 27mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/3$2,373
Mon 5/516:25AKL - DCA
1 stop22h 11mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/518:59DCA - AKL
2 stops27h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3$2,373
Thu 1/519:40AKL - BWI
1 stop19h 13mAir New Zealand
Mon 5/506:19BWI - AKL
1 stop31h 41mAir New Zealand
Deal found 21/3$2,500
Thu 1/507:30AKL - DCA
2 stops27h 14mQantas Airways
Mon 5/517:30DCA - AKL
2 stops32h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/3$2,538
Thu 1/507:30AKL - BWI
2 stops26h 45mQantas Airways
Mon 5/519:18BWI - AKL
2 stops26h 52mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/3$2,808

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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New Zealand

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Washington, D.C.

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Thu 1/5

15:50-08:58

2 stops33h 08m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/5

05:44-04:55

1 stop31h 11m

$1,879

AucklandBaltimore

AKL - BWI

AKLBWI

Auckland Intl

Thu 1/5

19:40-16:46

1 stop37h 06m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 5/5

19:58-22:45

2 stops58h 47m

$2,074

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Thu 1/5

19:40-23:58

1 stop20h 18m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/5

22:05-07:10

1 stop41h 05m

$2,121

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Mon 5/5

13:50-21:16

1 stop23h 26m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/5

22:20-05:30

1 stop39h 10m

$2,136

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Mon 5/5

13:50-13:51

2 stops40h 01m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 12/5

10:30-06:00

2 stops27h 30m

$2,136

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Thu 1/5

19:40-22:15

1 stop18h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/5

19:59-05:30

1 stop41h 31m

$2,190

AucklandBaltimore

AKL - BWI

AKLBWI

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/6

19:40-22:30

1 stop18h 50m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 12/6

08:55-07:10

1 stop30h 15m

$2,229

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Thu 1/5

07:30-16:23

2 stops24h 53m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/5

17:38-14:05

2 stops28h 27m

$2,373

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Mon 5/5

16:25-22:36

1 stop22h 11m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 12/5

18:59-14:05

2 stops27h 06m

$2,373

AucklandBaltimore

AKL - BWI

AKLBWI

Auckland Intl

Thu 1/5

19:40-22:53

1 stop19h 13m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 5/5

06:19-06:00

1 stop31h 41m

$2,500

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Washington, D.C.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 March 2025.

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.

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 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.

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 22 March 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Hawaiian Airlines and Air New Zealand 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.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,892 reviews
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Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,892 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,892 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,326 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,892 reviews
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Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
453 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,892 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,892 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
832 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,892 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Zealand to Washington, D.C.. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $1,093. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from New Zealand to Washington, D.C. for a low price.

  • 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.

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United AirlinesCheapest$1,518Average$2,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,819Average$1,820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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