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How to get fromWashington to New Zealandby plane, subway, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Washington to New Zealand by plane, subway, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Auckland

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane DCA - AKL
    20h 43m
    $1,537–5,089

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Auckland

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    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane IAD - AKL
    23h 21m
    $1,009–3,422

  3. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Tauranga Airport

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane DCA - TRG
    23h 7m
    $1,568–5,116

  4. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Auckland

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane BWI - AKL
    22h 31m
    $1,109–4,900

  5. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Auckland

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane RIC - AKL
    24h 35m
    $1,237–4,070

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Auckland (AKL) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration21h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,531Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,895.4 km
  • Duration: 20h 43m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and New Zealand?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Auckland (AKL) 5 times a day.

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