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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Washington, D.C. from $789

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 15/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — WAS
24 Jan — 31 Jan1
1 adult

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Zealand (NZ0) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 19 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,780

One-way from

$789
15/2-22/2
  • 15/2-22/2
  • 6 total stops
  • 70h 30m total
  • New Zealand to Washington, D.C.
15/2
  • 15/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 21m total
  • New Zealand to Washington, D.C.

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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 19 January 2025.

Sat 15/215:30AKL - BWI
3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/208:45BWI - AKL
3 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1$1,780
Fri 14/214:00AKL - IAD
2 stops24h 41mAir Canada
Thu 20/215:55IAD - AKL
2 stops49h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 17/1$1,844
Fri 14/214:00AKL - DCA
2 stops25h 00mAir Canada
Thu 20/220:40DCA - AKL
2 stops44h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 17/1$1,855
Tue 4/314:15CHC - IAD
1 stop24h 36mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/317:55IAD - CHC
2 stops36h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/1$2,104
Thu 13/312:20AKL - IAD
1 stop21h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 23/317:20IAD - AKL
1 stop21h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/1$2,182
Thu 13/312:20AKL - DCA
1 stop21h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sun 23/318:58DCA - AKL
1 stop20h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/1$2,182
Thu 13/213:20AKL - BWI
1 stop19h 02mAmerican Airlines
Mon 17/219:02BWI - AKL
1 stop20h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 18/1$2,188
Tue 4/314:15CHC - IAD
1 stop23h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 11/322:05IAD - CHC
1 stop42h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/1$2,490
Thu 13/320:10AKL - IAD
2 stops37h 06mUnited Airlines
Sun 23/318:10IAD - AKL
2 stops26h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/1$2,504
Wed 5/319:45AKL - DCA
1 stop20h 14mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/308:30DCA - AKL
2 stops28h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/1$2,506
Thu 13/207:30AKL - BWI
2 stops28h 41mQantas Airways
Mon 17/215:15BWI - AKL
2 stops29h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/1$2,519
Tue 4/320:10AKL - BWI
1 stop38h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/312:45BWI - AKL
2 stops24h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/1$2,554

Find flights from New Zealand to Washington, D.C. within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand to Washington, D.C. that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 19 January 2025.

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AucklandBaltimore

AKL - BWI

AKLBWI

Auckland Intl

Sat 15/2

15:30-09:05

3 stops35h 35m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 22/2

08:45-13:40

3 stops34h 55m

$1,780

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Fri 14/2

14:00-20:41

2 stops24h 41m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 20/2

15:55-11:00

2 stops49h 05m

$1,844

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Fri 14/2

14:00-21:00

2 stops25h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 20/2

20:40-11:00

2 stops44h 20m

$1,855

ChristchurchWashington, D.C.

CHC - IAD

CHCIAD

Christchurch

Tue 4/3

14:15-20:51

1 stop24h 36m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/3

17:55-22:55

2 stops36h 00m

$2,104

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Thu 13/3

12:20-16:20

1 stop21h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 23/3

17:20-08:10

1 stop21h 50m

$2,182

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Thu 13/3

12:20-16:23

1 stop21h 03m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 23/3

18:58-08:10

1 stop20h 12m

$2,182

AucklandBaltimore

AKL - BWI

AKLBWI

Auckland Intl

Thu 13/2

13:20-14:22

1 stop19h 02m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 17/2

19:02-09:10

1 stop20h 08m

$2,188

ChristchurchWashington, D.C.

CHC - IAD

CHCIAD

Christchurch

Tue 4/3

14:15-19:25

1 stop23h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/3

22:05-09:35

1 stop42h 30m

$2,490

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - IAD

AKLIAD

Auckland Intl

Thu 13/3

20:10-16:16

2 stops37h 06m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 23/3

18:10-13:25

2 stops26h 15m

$2,504

AucklandWashington, D.C.

AKL - DCA

AKLDCA

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/3

19:45-21:59

1 stop20h 14m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/3

08:30-05:50

2 stops28h 20m

$2,506

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Travel insights for flights from New Zealand to Washington, D.C.

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

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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 19 January 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand and United Airlines 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.
8.1
Very Good
3,355 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

8.1
Very Good
3,355 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,355 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,355 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

8.0
Very Good
8,521 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,355 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.9
Good
485 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,355 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.5
Good
828 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,355 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air Canada, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $882. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Air New Zealand, as they are both options that can get you from New Zealand to Washington, D.C. for a low price.

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United AirlinesCheapest$1,561Average$2,308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,871Average$1,872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,035Average$2,610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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