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$1,938
Typical prices: $2,070-$2,885
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AKL - IAD • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$917
Typical prices: $1,243-$1,576
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Thu 8/11
AKL - DCA • 3 stops
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Cheap Flights to Washington, D.C.

 
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Recent return flight deals to Washington, D.C.

Thu, 25 Feb - Mon, 1 Mar
American Airlines Logo
13:20 - 16:20AKL  Auckland Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
21h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
06:10 - 09:55IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
33h 45m1 stop Los Angeles
$1,938American Airlines
Thu, 25 Feb - Mon, 1 Mar
American Airlines Logo
13:20 - 13:34AKL  Auckland Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
42h 14m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
06:10 - 09:55IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
33h 45m1 stop Los Angeles
$1,964American Airlines
Thu, 25 Feb - Mon, 1 Mar
American Airlines Logo
15:50 - 05:00AKL  Auckland Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
31h 10m1 stop Los Angeles
American Airlines Logo
12:20 - 09:25IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
27h 05m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$2,440American Airlines
Thu, 25 Feb - Mon, 1 Mar
American Airlines Logo
15:50 - 05:00AKL  Auckland Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
31h 10m1 stop Los Angeles
American Airlines Logo
12:20 - 09:25IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
27h 05m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$2,442American Airlines
Thu, 25 Feb - Mon, 1 Mar
American Airlines Logo
15:50 - 05:00AKL  Auckland Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
31h 10m1 stop Los Angeles
American Airlines Logo
12:20 - 09:25IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
27h 05m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$2,444American Airlines
Thu, 25 Feb - Mon, 1 Mar
American Airlines Logo
15:50 - 05:00AKL  Auckland Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
31h 10m1 stop Los Angeles
American Airlines Logo
12:20 - 09:25IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
27h 05m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$2,454American Airlines
Thu, 25 Feb - Mon, 1 Mar
American Airlines Logo
15:50 - 11:39AKL  Auckland Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
37h 49m2 stops Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
17:50 - 09:25IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
21h 35m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$2,488American Airlines
Thu, 25 Feb - Mon, 1 Mar
American Airlines Logo
15:50 - 11:39AKL  Auckland Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
37h 49m2 stops Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
17:50 - 09:25IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
21h 35m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$2,492American Airlines
Mon, 26 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov
Air New Zealand Logo
20:20 - 05:34AKL  Auckland Intl-BWI Baltimore/Washington
26h 14m1 stop Los Angeles
Air New Zealand Logo
08:30 - 05:00BWI  Baltimore/Washington-AKL Auckland Intl
26h 30m1 stop Los Angeles
$2,789Air New Zealand
Mon, 26 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov
Air New Zealand Logo
14:50 - 21:56AKL  Auckland Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
24h 06m1 stop San Francisco
Air New Zealand Logo
14:38 - 05:45IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
21h 07m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$2,789Air New Zealand
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Price, demand, and travel trends for New Zealand to Washington, D.C. flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from New Zealand to Washington, D.C. with more confidence.

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

Auckland to Washington, D.C. is the cheapest route at $1,938 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

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

A return flight to Washington, D.C. costs $2,425 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Auckland average $2,347, while Christchurch runs a bit higher at $2,391.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Washington, D.C.?

Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Washington, D.C. at $2,170 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at $3,025.

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

  • November is the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. with an average price of $2,074 return.
  • September ($3,025) and May ($2,588) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Washington, D.C.?

Night flights to Washington, D.C. are the cheapest at $2,249 return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at $2,531.

What is a good deal for flights to Washington, D.C.?

Flights under $2,070 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Washington, D.C. at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:

  • Christchurch $1,909
  • Auckland $2,037
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Key details for flights to Washington, D.C.

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

$917
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Flights from Auckland to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

When to book flights to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Washington, D.C. based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Washington, D.C., answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Washington, D.C.?

    Delta operates the most flights from New Zealand to Washington, D.C. at 0 per week, while United Airlines is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from New Zealand to Washington, D.C.. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airports serve Washington, D.C.?

    Flights to Washington, D.C. arrive at: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

  • Which airports serve Washington, D.C. and the surrounding area?

    Flights to Washington, D.C. can arrive at several major airports serving the metro area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD). Nearby alternatives within 80.5 km of Washington, D.C. include Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA), Fort Meade Tipton (FME) and Baltimore/Washington (BWI). These airports are not in Washington, D.C. itself but may be useful depending on your route, airline, and onward travel plans.

  • How do I know if a flight to Washington, D.C. is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Washington, D.C. is around $2,070 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

Your guide to booking Washington, D.C. flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For flights to Washington, D.C., recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around $2,070 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Washington, D.C. in November. Return fares historically average $2,074 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to evening to save up to $282 per return. Evening flights to Washington, D.C. average $2,249 compared to $2,531 for afternoon flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Once you arrive in Washington, D.C., a few great places to start are Georgetown University, Capital One Arena, and Nationals Park. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.

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

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with 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 669 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.4Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.5Food
Airline reviews

Premium economy seats and food we're very nice although the price could be more affordable so we can do it more often.

10.0 ExcellentSharon, Sept 2026
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Premium economy seats and food we're very nice although the price could be more affordable so we can do it more often.

mechanical issue, so delayed take-off (hence the low boarding rating) and made a number of people miss their connecting flight. Also took a long time to get our checked baggage. I luckily made mine with 5 minutes to spare, but it was nerve-racking.

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.

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.

Air New Zealand over sold our flight and tried to bump us to yesterday. After several calls we got booked to United about 6 hrs before our original flight. No apologies!

Please add more Bollywood movies and recent movies to the entertainment.

Flight was delayed by 2 hours. Got lucky that i had a long connection, else would have certainly missed my connecting flight. Food is just okay, specially the breakfast is worse . Asked for water 30 mins before landing, the response is that we are landing so everything is packed . I guess traveling in economy that’s what we get. Probably business class passengers would get a different answer. Only good thing is that wifi service is available from auckland to lax for most part Next time will try united or American and then compare.

Great except paying $240 usd for 2 pounds over on a checked luggage. Outrageous.

Service was excellent and they’re very helpful and nice

Not a comfortable trip, the seats are not good, and they look old.

As per usual for my flights with American Airlines, One flight was very delayed and caused me to miss my connection and they moved my flight to another day. I called customer support and was moved back to my original day but different flights. My layover flight was delayed by an additional 30 minutes while the flight crew confirmed that the plane was airworthy. Ultimately, it is less hassle to drive 10 hours than to fly 6 hours with American Airlines. I recommend my friends and family to hitch hike over taking this terrible transit.

My flight was delayed close to 10 times over the course of the evening. I was originally scheduled to depart at 7:03 PM but did not leave until 12:33 AM, resulting in over 9 hours spent waiting at the airport. The only explanation provided was that the aircraft kept being swapped, with no clear reasoning as to why. Weather conditions at both DCA and Tampa were clear, so that was not a factor. The only accommodation offered was a $12 food voucher, which was entirely insufficient given the length of the delay. Overall, I was completely unsatisfied with this experience. A delay of this magnitude with no meaningful communication or accommodations is unacceptable, and I would have expected much more from American Airlines in terms of customer care.

if it's a mobile only entertainment experience, please provide a place to hold the device in the back of the seat.

My flight attendant was miserable. Bathroom filthy and the water soapy in the tea. I’d choose delta everytime.

DCA-LAX No screen on a 5 hour flight (almost) no food for sale on a 5 hour flight (practically) no wifi coverage or speed on a 5 hour flight I should have gotten my money back, shame on American

I had ridiculously long body search because I have knee and hip replacements

Flight was delayed 2.5 hours at the start. They kept saying mechanical issues and changed gates several times. Then when we landed, they kept us on the tarmac for 1 hr because they didnt have gate staff to pull out a bridge. Its insane that they cannot have 2-3 people to operate a bridge for a flight with 100 people? Then the baggage claim, bags took over 45 minutes to arrive. All in all, I was scheduled to arrive at 6:30 PM local time and I didn't leave the airport till 10:40 PM local time. Its a shame and makes me never want to fly American again.

My wife has a scooter and they where supposed to send from departure to destination and had it go to connecting flight,not good.Nobody has knowledge of the scooters or the battery's.

The flight was over an hour delayed. The problem was they had the wrong aircraft at the gate, Joe in the world does that happen?

On time departure & early arrival. Made a long day much better.

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