Flying from Washington DC to Auckland Airport (AKL): What you need to know
When looking for your flight from Washington DC to Auckland Airport (AKL), there's a good range of airports you can take off from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are Washington DC's main terminals.
The timezone in Auckland is UTC+13, which is 17 hours ahead of Washington DC. Auckland Airport is located in Auckland.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Washington DC to AKL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Washington DC to AKL departing from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Washington DC to Auckland Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near Ronald Reagan National Airport:
76.44% of flights taking off from Ronald Reagan National Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
DCA's address is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Washington DC to Auckland Airport. Check out these connections between Washington Dulles International Airport and AKL:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
IAD is around 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Washington DC to AKL flight, stay in one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport:
Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 74.39%. This figure highlights how often flights that depart from this airport arrive on schedule.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
You can reserve a flight ticket from Washington DC to Auckland Airport (AKL) with one or more stops out of Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). Here are some of the most common stopovers between BWI and AKL:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
From central Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 50 minutes to get there by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Washington DC to Auckland Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out early:
The on-time performance record of BWI is 77.13%. In other words, that's how often flights from this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Auckland Airport (AKL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Washington DC to Auckland Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near AKL instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Auckland Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Yes rentals or Bargain Rental Cars and explore beyond Auckland's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Washington DC to Auckland Airport flight.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
Central Auckland is about 18 kilometres from Auckland Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of your trip.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Auckland Airport (AKL)
At the moment, Rs148,112 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Auckland Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs241,655. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Washington DC to AKL, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
Cheap Washington DC to Auckland Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Auckland Airport (AKL)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Washington DC to Auckland Airport (AKL). July is the most popular month to visit Auckland. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in April.
When booking your Washington DC to AKL flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. February is the warmest month in Auckland, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 24ºC.
July has temperatures of between 9ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Auckland Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Auckland
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Auckland right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Auckland Airport:
Rangitoto Island and Auckland Bridge Climb and Bungy are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Auckland to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Auckland Waterfront.
Explore more of New Zealand
Hamilton is just one of the many cities in New Zealand waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Auckland. Around 97 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Hamilton Pools, Hamilton Gardens and St Peter's Cathedral.
If there's time to check out another corner of New Zealand, head for Tauranga, about 145 kilometres south-east of Auckland. Mauao / Mount Maunganui summit, Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park and Maunganui Beach are the start of reasons to visit.