Statistics on Auckland-Washington D. C. flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Washington D. C. (from: Auckland)
The average price to go to Washington D. C. from Auckland airport is $ 1610 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1373 (in november) and $ 1912 (in december), which is a saving of $ 238 or a surplus of $ 302 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1266 to $1321 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a sunday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Washington D. C. before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Auckland-Washington D. C. plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 10367 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Washington D. C. from Auckland and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1373, saving $ 238 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1610). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1912).
Flight Auckland-Washington D. C.: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1408 | $ 1821 | high price |
| February | $ 1134 | $ 1431 | good price |
| March | $ 1131 | $ 1413 | good price |
| April | $ 1411 | $ 1678 | fair price |
| May | $ 1208 | $ 1524 | fair price |
| June | $ 1280 | $ 1652 | fair price |
| July | $ 1477 | $ 1847 | high price |
| August | $ 1246 | $ 1534 | fair price |
| September | $ 1254 | $ 1634 | fair price |
| October | $ 1246 | $ 1495 | fair price |
| November | $ 1154 | $ 1373 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1389 | $ 1912 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Auckland to Washington D. C.
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Auckland to Washington D. C. range from $825 to $2476. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $826 to $881), 1% at the maximum price (from $2421 to $2476). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1266 to $1321 (12% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Auckland->Washington D. C. flight
There are 12 companies that serve Auckland from Washington D. C. airport: United, Qantas, Air New Zealand, Air Canada, Fiji Airways, Air Tahiti Nui, Qatar Airways, American Airlines, Air China, Delta, Hawaiian Airlines and Cathay Pacific.
Data analysis:
Of the 10367 flights analyzed in previous years, United was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (40% of the time) on the Auckland->Washington D. C. route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Auckland-Washington D. C. flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $47. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $56.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Washington D. C. to Auckland departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date, you will save an average of $69. Conversely, departing from Washington D. C. on a thursday may cost you an additional $64.
Top prices Auckland-Washington D. C.
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland → Washington D. C. | 02-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 1278 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Auckland → Washington D. C. | 03-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 1282 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Auckland → Washington D. C. | 15-05 to 25-05-2025 | $ 1212 | layover flight with Air Tahiti Nui |
| Auckland → Washington D. C. | 18-05 to 25-05-2025 | $ 1226 | layover flight with Air Tahiti Nui |
| Auckland → Washington D. C. | 20-05 to 27-05-2025 | $ 1231 | layover flight with Air Tahiti Nui |
| Auckland → Washington D. C. | 04-06 to 13-06-2025 | $ 1134 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Auckland → Washington D. C. | 05-06 to 13-06-2025 | $ 1123 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Auckland → Washington D. C. | 03-09 to 24-09-2025 | $ 1253 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
| Auckland → Washington D. C. | 03-10 to 18-10-2025 | $ 1255 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
| Auckland → Washington D. C. | 09-12 to 31-12-2025 | $ 1253 | layover flight with Air Canada |
When to book your flight Auckland - Washington D. C. to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 9 to 10 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Auckland-Washington D. C. flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Auckland to Washington D. C., it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 1471 $, which is a saving of 139 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 9 to 10 months in advance, you will pay the full price (331 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Auckland to Washington D. C. flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1782 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1804), 1 to 2 months ($ 1792) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1261 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1322), 1 to 2 months ($ 1333), 3 to 4 months ($ 1311) |
| March | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1305 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1380), 2 to 3 months ($ 1354), 3 to 4 months ($ 1334) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1510 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1660), 2 to 3 months ($ 1578), 4 to 5 months ($ 1511) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1333 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1376), 3 to 4 months ($ 1453), 5 to 6 months ($ 1451) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1349 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1517), 3 to 4 months ($ 1549), 4 to 5 months ($ 1545) |
| July | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1649 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1788), 4 to 5 months ($ 1666), 5 to 6 months ($ 1691) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1384 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1519), 1 to 2 months ($ 1412) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1407 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1585), 3 to 4 months ($ 1543) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1318 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1493), 2 to 3 months ($ 1393), 3 to 4 months ($ 1437), 6 to 7 months ($ 1351) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1303 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1348), 2 to 3 months ($ 1313), 3 to 4 months ($ 1316), 4 to 5 months ($ 1321) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1603 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1900) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Auckland->Washington D. C. are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $24. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $18 more.
Auckland to Washington D. C.: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 2209 $1459 to $3048 | very high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1631 $1212 to $7319 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1248 $1012 to $1502 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1448 $1302 to $1529 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 4118 $1294 to $6941 | very high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 3969 $1253 to $9168 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1340 $1255 to $1445 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1253 $1253 to $1253 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july, october and december are cheaper to travel to Washington D. C.. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!