AKL - WAS

$994 Find Cheap Flights from Auckland to Washington, D.C.

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Auckland to Washington, D.C. departing on 21/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest return fare
$2,269
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/9Sun 27/9
AKL - DCA • 3 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$994
Typical prices: $1,249-$1,365
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Tue 21/4
AKL - BWI • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from $2,732 (return)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Auckland and Washington, D.C.. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $1,214 (return)
Shortest trip • 17h 45m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 86% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Auckland to Washington, D.C. (AKL-WAS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Auckland to Washington, D.C. that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Auckland to Washington, D.C.

Thu, 10 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
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06:45 - 22:34
AKL
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DCA
31h 49m
3 stops
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11:00 - 15:05
DCA
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AKL
35h 05m
3 stops
$2,269Multiple Airlines
Sun, 17 May - Sun, 24 May
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15:35 - 05:40
AKL
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IAD
30h 05m
2 stops
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06:25 - 12:10
IAD
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AKL
37h 45m
2 stops
$2,498Multiple Airlines
Mon, 25 May - Sun, 31 May
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16:25 - 11:00
AKL
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DCA
34h 35m
1 stop
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17:16 - 13:20
DCA
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AKL
28h 04m
2 stops
$2,732American Airlines
Mon, 25 May - Sun, 31 May
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16:25 - 08:00
AKL
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DCA
31h 35m
1 stop
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17:16 - 13:20
DCA
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AKL
28h 04m
2 stops
$2,743American Airlines
Fri, 15 May - Fri, 22 May
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20:15 - 05:14
AKL
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BWI
24h 59m
1 stop
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07:00 - 06:00
BWI
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AKL
31h 00m
1 stop
$2,746Air New Zealand
Sat, 16 May - Sat, 23 May
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19:50 - 22:49
AKL
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IAD
18h 59m
1 stop
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22:21 - 06:00
IAD
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AKL
39h 39m
1 stop
$2,807Air New Zealand
Sat, 16 May - Sat, 23 May
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08:20 - 23:26
AKL
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IAD
31h 06m
2 stops
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19:24 - 14:05
IAD
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AKL
26h 41m
2 stops
$2,810Qantas Airways
Sat, 16 May - Sat, 23 May
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08:20 - 19:57
AKL
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DCA
27h 37m
2 stops
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17:16 - 14:05
DCA
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AKL
28h 49m
2 stops
$2,810Qantas Airways
Sat, 16 May - Sat, 23 May
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19:50 - 23:59
AKL
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IAD
20h 09m
1 stop
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20:15 - 06:00
IAD
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AKL
41h 45m
1 stop
$2,863United Airlines
Mon, 25 May - Sun, 31 May
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13:50 - 22:43
AKL
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IAD
24h 53m
2 stops
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09:10 - 06:00
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AKL
28h 50m
1 stop
$2,873United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Auckland to Washington, D.C. flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Auckland to Washington, D.C. to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Auckland to Washington, D.C.?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Auckland to Washington, D.C. departing in September.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Auckland to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Auckland to Washington, D.C. is January, where tickets cost $292 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,710 and $2,639 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$994
Best time to beat the crowds (86% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 28% lower on average.
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FAQs for booking flights from Auckland to Washington, D.C.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Auckland to Washington, D.C.?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Auckland to Washington, D.C. was $994 for a one-way ticket and $2,269 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Auckland to Washington, D.C.?

    On your way to Washington, D.C., you’ll fly out from Auckland Intl. You’ll be landing in one of Washington, D.C.’s 2 airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Auckland to Washington, D.C.?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Auckland to Washington, D.C.?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Auckland and Washington, D.C..

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Auckland to Washington, D.C., Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Auckland to Washington, D.C. are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $2,494 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,406 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Auckland to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Auckland to Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Auckland to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. from Auckland is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Auckland to Washington, D.C.?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to Auckland with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Auckland to Washington, D.C.?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Washington, D.C. from Auckland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Auckland to Washington, D.C.

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Auckland to Washington, D.C.. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Auckland to Washington, D.C.? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Air New ZealandOverall score based on 623 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.4Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.4Food
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The flight was smooth and on time. Entertainment options were lacking and there was no food, other than some very boring snacks.

8.0 ExcellentMarsha, Mar 2026
IAH - ORD
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The flight was smooth and on time. Entertainment options were lacking and there was no food, other than some very boring snacks.

A better selection of entertainment would have been nice. I found nothing that appealed to me as a middle-aged traveler. The flight attendants were gracious, helpful, and attentive. It also would have been nice to have more bathrooms as the flight was full and the plane was big.

Appreciated the ability to get an earlier flight home after flying in from in from Japan. No problem with boarding or crew service. The limited choice of snacks, compared to previous years. Aircraft seats seem to be getting harder and more uncomfortable all the time. Overall, happy to be home

The Air New Zealand product is terrible, it's as expensive as a Jetstar ticket with add ons but with surely staff and old aircraft.

Wonderful trip. Everyone from checking in to the gate to the flight itself was amazing - kind, helpful, and has a beautiful smile.

This flight was the second leg of a trip that began in Auckland, New Zealand. I was unable to find a way to select seats in advance. The boarding passes we were given in Auckland did not have seat assignments for the second flight. There was no way to check on it until personnel showed up at the gate in Los Angeles, immediately before boarding time. The flight was overbooked by one, and since I was traveling with my sister, we needed two seats. We waited in considerable anxiety for everyone else to board and when one person did not show up, we had to take whatever was left. At least we finally got on the flight although we were the very last to board. We were not able to sit together, of course.

The Premium Economy seats were very comfortable and the food was quite tasty. I did not use the entertainment system, but I was able to charge my phone and tablet with the seatback connection.

The seats are feeling very hard to sit on. All the padding is flat, like sitting on a park bench for over an hour

Nothing better than Air New Zealand. Top scores in every category.

We had difficulty checking in as United didn’t recognize the confirmation number and the agent was not helpful. We went to the United Assistance desk where the agent was able to process our reservation. We also weren’t allowed to choose seats in advance.

On the Qantas flight, I could barely hear some of the announcements. It was better when I could read them on the screen.

Good check in and helpful staff. Delayed for 1 hour. Took about 45 Mins to get baggage’s at DFW . Food was average ( Hindu meal ) . Overall it was good experience

Our boarding and flight was very good. However when we landed and pulled in to the gate it took 55 minutes for the jet bridge to be positioned next to the aircraft. That caused us to miss our ground transportation and it caused us unnecessary last minute transit planning and expense. Our flight was AA1733 on March 17, 2026

We booked with Qantas instead of Delta and we instead flew on American Airlines. American is not our favorite to go on. No leg room and the width of seats are a joke. Your are packed like sardines on American flights.

When I originally booked this flight, I was expecting to travel on Qantas. When the itinerary changed and the long-haul segment was operated by American Airlines, we were disappointed but remained open-minded. Unfortunately, the overall service experience fell far short of expectations. This was a long-haul international flight. Getting up periodically to use the restroom or stretch is inevitable, especially on flights of this duration. However, each time we stood up, we felt as though we were inconveniencing the crew. The tone and body language often suggested that we were in the way or disrupting something simply by moving about the cabin. As a result, I avoided getting up as often as I needed to and was physically very sore upon arrival. Meal service was similarly impersonal. The options were presented in single words “beef or veggie,” “pasta or beef” without any description of what was actually being served. There was little engagement or courtesy beyond that. Even simple expressions of gratitude were often not acknowledged. I am accustomed to no-frills travel and do not expect luxury. What was disappointing was not the absence of extras, but the absence of basic warmth and professionalism. On a long-haul international flight, small moments of courtesy and humanity make a significant difference. In this case, the experience felt transactional and dismissive rather than welcoming. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as there is a meaningful difference between efficient service and indifferent service.

Flight arrived late with no one to help over 30 people rebook. I slept at the airport.

Business seats not as comfortable or private as most competitors (e.g. Qantas was outstanding), and movie selection was much more limited than Qantas or United has been recently

Hard to move and get out of my seat when the passenger in front is in recline position.

After already paying for excess luggage prior to flight, i was advised AT check in that i had to pay $816 or forfeit my flight! The lady at the counter was SO rude and had already started offboarding me when i said i would pay it after asking her three times for the exact amount! Have lodged a formal complaint yet heard nothing. Will not ever travel via Qantas again

Basic airline, aircraft and service. AA gets you from point A to B. My flight was delayed by 2 hours too.

I liked that it was on time, however, the food was not good.

Offered to check carry on to final destination. This is the most absurd thing in the world. I'm carrying on because I need what is in the carry-on. I'm okay with picking up at next stop but then I will be on much larger plane that can accommodate it. Also, if there is ever a change to your flight. Go to the airport and have the people there fix your ticket. Don't do it over the phone or online with United they screwed us up and ended up with flights for our last leg that took off before our first leg.

United is one airline which regardless of how many separate United tickets in existence, if one flight breaks down, the airline will take care of all the flights.

It was okay, the food was good, but after the landing there was not enough time for luggage and security to catch a connection. It was crowded on board.

When I went to check in at the United counter in Barcelona, Spain I had 2 different menat 2 different times in United uniforms (standing around with a couple other employees) ask me if I was traveling alone. The one man asked me 3 different ways if I was traveling alone. I am, 68 yeaers old and have all my faculties. I thought it was weird and it made me feel very uncomfortable. What difference does it make if I was traveling alone or with someone? What if I was a recent widow? That would have been horrible. They never gave me a reason why they needed to know who I was traveling with. I was hesitant to question them because I needed to be on that flight.

We were delayed for about an hour from taking off due to traffic control procedures at the destination airport. But once in the air, the flight went well. The crew members were great and provided cabin service despite moderate turbulence during much of the flight.

Crew was great. 2 1/2 hour delay was due to staff needing "rest" was avoidable and self inflicted as United not willing to hire enough crew to keep flight on time.. Ridiculous. The crew and the passengers both suffered due to this.

Fine not above and beyond as I had a connection that was delayed due to maintenance

Bad food, bad service, cold cabin with no additional blankets when asked for (they told me they don’t provide additional blankets). I’m a frequent traveler and this is one of the worst companies I traveled with (by the way I thought that I booked my ticket with Lufthansa but I didn’t see that the flights were handled by United).

Great other than a couple very drunk guys that for a while kept bumping my seat from behind. The staff did their best to control them. Even refused serving them alcohol and allowed the gal sitting next to them to move.

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