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Flights from Kansas City to Washington D.C.

Cheapest airlines flights from Kansas City to Washington D.C.

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Kansas City to Washington D.C., including American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Kansas City to Washington D.C. according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search cheap flights from Kansas City to Washington D.C. in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at US$92, and round-trip tickets start at US$379.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MCI 12:30
        2h 33m
        Nonstop
        IAD 16:03
        Kansas City - Washington D.C. | Mon, Jun 15 | United Airlines
        DCA 06:55
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        MCI 08:35
        Washington D.C. - Kansas City | Thu, Jun 18 |
        US$379 US$534
        28% off
        28% off
        US$534 US$379
      • MCI 13:45
        7h 14m
        1 stop
        DCA 21:59
        Kansas City - Washington D.C. | Mon, Jun 22 | Frontier Airlines
        IAD 11:17
        7h 4m
        1 stop
        MCI 17:21
        Washington D.C. - Kansas City | Fri, Jun 26 | Frontier Airlines
        US$294 US$534
        45% off
        45% off
        US$534 US$294
      • MCI 13:45
        26h 12m
        1 stop
        DCA 16:57
        Kansas City - Washington D.C. | Thu, Jun 18 | Frontier Airlines
        DCA 07:00
        7h
        1 stop
        MCI 13:00
        Washington D.C. - Kansas City | Sun, Jun 21 | Frontier Airlines
        US$295 US$534
        45% off
        45% off
        US$534 US$295
      • MCI 13:45
        7h 14m
        1 stop
        DCA 21:59
        Kansas City - Washington D.C. | Wed, Jun 17 | Frontier Airlines
        IAD 10:54
        7h 27m
        1 stop
        MCI 17:21
        Washington D.C. - Kansas City | Wed, Jun 24 | Frontier Airlines
        US$296
        45% off
        US$534 US$296
      • MCI 13:45
        7h 14m
        1 stop
        DCA 21:59
        Kansas City - Washington D.C. | Fri, Jun 19 | Frontier Airlines
        IAD 06:46
        11h 35m
        1 stop
        MCI 17:21
        Washington D.C. - Kansas City | Wed, Jun 24 | Frontier Airlines
        US$299
        44% off
        US$534 US$299
      • MCI 13:45
        7h 14m
        1 stop
        DCA 21:59
        Kansas City - Washington D.C. | Wed, Jun 24 | Frontier Airlines
        IAD 11:17
        7h 4m
        1 stop
        MCI 17:21
        Washington D.C. - Kansas City | Sun, Jun 28 | Frontier Airlines
        US$304
        43% off
        US$534 US$304
      • MCI 13:45
        22h 6m
        1 stop
        DCA 12:51
        Kansas City - Washington D.C. | Tue, Jul 28 | Frontier Airlines
        DCA 07:00
        7h
        1 stop
        MCI 13:00
        Washington D.C. - Kansas City | Thu, Jul 30 | Frontier Airlines
        US$317
        41% off
        US$534 US$317
      • MCI 17:44
        4h 30m
        1 stop
        IAD 23:14
        Kansas City - Washington D.C. | Fri, Jun 19 | Delta Air Lines
        IAD 11:17
        7h 4m
        1 stop
        MCI 17:21
        Washington D.C. - Kansas City | Sun, Jun 21 | Frontier Airlines
        US$319
        40% off
        US$534 US$319
      • MCI 05:38
        5h 6m
        1 stop
        IAD 11:44
        Kansas City - Washington D.C. | Thu, Jun 18 | Delta Air Lines
        DCA 07:00
        7h
        1 stop
        MCI 13:00
        Washington D.C. - Kansas City | Sun, Jun 21 | Frontier Airlines
        US$330
        38% off
        US$534 US$330
      • MCI 17:40
        6h 4m
        1 stop
        IAD 00:44
        Kansas City - Washington D.C. | Wed, Jun 24 | Delta Air Lines
        IAD 11:17
        7h 4m
        1 stop
        MCI 17:21
        Washington D.C. - Kansas City | Sun, Jun 28 | Frontier Airlines
        US$335
        37% off
        US$534 US$335
      • MKC 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        WAS 14:00
        Kansas City - Washington D.C. | Mon, Jun 15 | Normal Airline
        WAS 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        MKC 16:00
        Washington D.C. - Kansas City | Wed, Jun 17 | Normal Airline
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      • MCI 08:00
        8h 31m
        1 stop
        IAD 17:31
        Kansas City - Washington D.C. | Fri, Jun 26 | Delta Air Lines
        US$92 US$191
        52% off
        52% off
        US$191 US$92
      • MCI 13:45
        7h 14m
        1 stop
        DCA 21:59
        Kansas City - Washington D.C. | Sun, Jul 12 | Frontier Airlines
        US$109 US$191
        43% off
        43% off
        US$191 US$109
      • MCI 13:45
        22h 12m
        1 stop
        DCA 12:57
        Kansas City - Washington D.C. | Fri, Jun 26 | Frontier Airlines
        US$121 US$191
        37% off
        37% off
        US$191 US$121
      • MCI 13:45
        22h 6m
        1 stop
        DCA 12:51
        Kansas City - Washington D.C. | Fri, Jul 31 | Frontier Airlines
        US$122
        36% off
        US$191 US$122
      • MCI 13:45
        22h 6m
        1 stop
        DCA 12:51
        Kansas City - Washington D.C. | Fri, Jul 17 | Frontier Airlines
        US$123
        36% off
        US$191 US$123
      • MCI 18:07
        27h 48m
        1 stop
        IAD 22:55
        Kansas City - Washington D.C. | Wed, Jul 15 | Frontier Airlines
        US$124
        35% off
        US$191 US$124
      • MCI 13:45
        22h 12m
        1 stop
        DCA 12:57
        Kansas City - Washington D.C. | Thu, Jun 18 | Frontier Airlines
        US$124
        35% off
        US$191 US$124
      • MCI 13:45
        7h 14m
        1 stop
        DCA 21:59
        Kansas City - Washington D.C. | Mon, Jul 20 | Frontier Airlines
        US$133
        30% off
        US$191 US$133
      • MCI 13:45
        7h 14m
        1 stop
        DCA 21:59
        Kansas City - Washington D.C. | Sat, Jul 11 | Frontier Airlines
        US$135
        28% off
        US$191 US$135
      • MKC 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        WAS 14:00
        Kansas City - Washington D.C. | Mon, Jun 15 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Kansas City to Washington D.C. are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Kansas City to Washington D.C. Flight Details

The distance between Kansas City and Washington D.C. is about 1,514.44 km. The average flying time from Kansas City to Washington D.C. is around 2 hours 45 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$92
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$294
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,514.44 km
Average flight time2 hours 45 minutes
Popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Flight statistics for the Kansas City–Washington D.C. route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kansas City to Washington D.C. (MKC-WAS)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Delta Air Lines offers one-way fares as low as US$92 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MCI to IAD on Fri, Jun 26), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$294 departing on Mon, Jun 22 and returning on Fri, Jun 26.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Kansas City to Washington D.C. with the following airlines, including: American Airlines United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 45 minutes to fly from Kansas City to Washington D.C..
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Kansas City to Washington D.C. is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 34 flight per week flying from Kansas City to Washington D.C.. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: American Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AA5268 (10:56) United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA2763 (12:42)
  • To find best deals on flights from Kansas City to Washington D.C., you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Jun 26, with one-way flights priced at just US$92.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Delta Air Lines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Washington D.C. travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Kansas City to Washington D.C. is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Kansas City to Washington D.C. on June 19, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at US$200.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Washington D.C., with Kansas City International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (MCI-DCA) is by far the most common option on this route: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) Dulles International Airport (IAD).
  • The time difference between Washington D.C. and Kansas City is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Kansas City to Washington D.C.

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Kansas City to Washington D.C.?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Kansas City to Washington D.C. on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Frontier Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Kansas City to Washington D.C., with fares starting at US$92.

US$17
US$92
US$167
US$242
US$317
Frontier Airlines
US$92
Frontier Airlines
United Airlines
US$251
United Airlines
American Airlines
US$285
American Airlines
Delta Air Lines
US$317
Delta Air Lines

Which airline operates the most flights from Kansas City to Washington D.C.?

Total flights from Kansas City to Washington D.C. across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, United Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Kansas City to Washington D.C., with 23 flights per week.

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16
23
United Airlines
23
United Airlines
American Airlines
20
American Airlines
avianca
12
avianca
Lufthansa
11
Lufthansa
Brussels Airlines
8
Brussels Airlines

How many flights fly from Kansas City to Washington D.C. daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Kansas City to Washington D.C. within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Kansas City to Washington D.C. is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Sunday.

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59
51
44
Highest
52
Mon
56
Tue
59
Wed
57
Thu
66
Fri
54
Sat
51
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.