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Flights from Washington D.C. to Kansas City

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Cheapest one-way

US$ 99
Frontier Airlines Mon, Nov 2

54% below next 30d avg. (US$217)

Cheapest round-trip

US$ 229
Delta Air Lines Sat, Sep 19

43% below next 30d avg. (US$401)

When to fly

October Cheapest month
July Peak month

Recommended airlines

With a lowest one-way fare of US$99 , travelers can expect an average price of US$217 for upcoming trips, while round-trip tickets start at US$229 . There are 12 flights weekly on this route. You can land at any one of the following hubs in Kansas City: Kansas City International Airport (MCI) , and Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) . Flying from Dulles International Airport to Kansas City International Airport (IAD-MCI) is by far the most common option on this route. To secure the best rates, booking 40 days in advance is recommended, and the cheapest travel days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday .

Updated 5d ago · This content is an AI-powered summary based on Trip.com data. Prices and availability are subject to change. Please refer to actual prices, availability, and travel conditions.

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Washington D.C. to Kansas City over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from US$99 and round-trip from US$229. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • DCA 06:10
        4h 41m
        1 stop
        MCI 09:51
        Washington D.C. - Kansas City | Sat, Sep 19 | Delta Air Lines
        MCI 17:30
        5h 14m
        1 stop
        DCA 23:44
        Kansas City - Washington D.C. | Mon, Sep 21 | Delta Air Lines
        US$229 US$340
        33% off
        33% off
        US$340 US$229
      • DCA 13:06
        7h 31m
        1 stop
        MCI 19:37
        Washington D.C. - Kansas City | Sat, Sep 19 | Frontier Airlines
        MCI 08:45
        7h 33m
        1 stop
        IAD 17:18
        Kansas City - Washington D.C. | Mon, Sep 21 |
        US$250 US$340
        26% off
        26% off
        US$340 US$250
      • DCA 13:00
        7h 48m
        1 stop
        MCI 19:48
        Washington D.C. - Kansas City | Thu, Oct 22 | Frontier Airlines
        MCI 18:25
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        DCA 21:55
        Kansas City - Washington D.C. | Mon, Oct 26 |
        US$254 US$340
        25% off
        25% off
        US$340 US$254
      • DCA 13:00
        7h 48m
        1 stop
        MCI 19:48
        Washington D.C. - Kansas City | Sat, Oct 10 | Frontier Airlines
        MCI 07:40
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        DCA 11:00
        Kansas City - Washington D.C. | Mon, Oct 12 |
        US$257
        24% off
        US$340 US$257
      • DCA 13:06
        7h 31m
        1 stop
        MCI 19:37
        Washington D.C. - Kansas City | Thu, Oct 1 | Frontier Airlines
        MCI 07:40
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        DCA 11:00
        Kansas City - Washington D.C. | Mon, Oct 5 |
        US$258
        24% off
        US$340 US$258
      • WAS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MKC 14:00
        Washington D.C. - Kansas City | Wed, Sep 16 | Normal Airline
        MKC 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        WAS 16:00
        Kansas City - Washington D.C. | Fri, Sep 18 | Normal Airline
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      • IAD 07:00
        7h 7m
        1 stop
        MCI 13:07
        Washington D.C. - Kansas City | Mon, Nov 2 | Frontier Airlines
        US$99 US$208
        52% off
        52% off
        US$208 US$99
      • DCA 13:00
        7h 48m
        1 stop
        MCI 19:48
        Washington D.C. - Kansas City | Mon, Oct 19 | Frontier Airlines
        US$128 US$208
        38% off
        38% off
        US$208 US$128
      • DCA 13:00
        7h 48m
        1 stop
        MCI 19:48
        Washington D.C. - Kansas City | Fri, Oct 23 | Frontier Airlines
        US$130 US$208
        38% off
        38% off
        US$208 US$130
      • DCA 13:00
        7h 48m
        1 stop
        MCI 19:48
        Washington D.C. - Kansas City | Mon, Oct 12 | Frontier Airlines
        US$130
        38% off
        US$208 US$130
      • DCA 13:06
        7h 31m
        1 stop
        MCI 19:37
        Washington D.C. - Kansas City | Wed, Sep 30 | Frontier Airlines
        US$158
        24% off
        US$208 US$158
      • WAS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MKC 14:00
        Washington D.C. - Kansas City | Wed, Sep 16 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
Flights from Washington D.C. to Kansas City operate an average of 13 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 41.3% on-time departure rate and a 87.3% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Washington D.C. to Kansas City flights?

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Washington D.C. to Kansas City, including United Airlines, Frontier Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Washington D.C. to Kansas City according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Washington D.C. to Kansas City Flight Information

The distance between Washington D.C. and Kansas City is about 1,514.44 km. The average flying time from Washington D.C. to Kansas City is around 2 hours 51 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 price US$99
Cheapest return ticket price US$229
Cheapest month October
Peak season for travel July
Flight distance 1,514.44 km
Average flight time 2 hours 51 minutes
Popular airline United Airlines
Frequency ～29/week
Flight statistics for the Washington D.C.–Kansas City route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$99 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. IAD to MCI on Mon, Nov 2), while Delta Air Lines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$229 departing on Sat, Sep 19 and returning on Mon, Sep 21.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Washington D.C. to Kansas City with the following airlines, including: 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 51 minutes to fly from Washington D.C. to Kansas City.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Washington D.C. to Kansas City 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 12 flight per week flying from Washington D.C. to Kansas City. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA3505 (13:14)
  • To find best deals on flights from Washington D.C. to Kansas City, 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 Mon, Nov 2, with one-way flights priced at just US$99.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Frontier Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
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    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Kansas City travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Washington D.C. to Kansas City is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Kansas City on September 19, 2026 with Delta Air Lines, with prices starting at US$229.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Kansas City: Kansas City International Airport (MCI), and Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC). Flying from Dulles International Airport to Kansas City International Airport (IAD-MCI) is by far the most common option on this route.
  • The time difference between Kansas City and Washington D.C. 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Washington D.C. to Kansas City is US$217. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Washington D.C. to Kansas City is US$401. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Washington D.C. and Kansas City, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Frontier Airlinesare the most popular budget airlines flying from Washington D.C. to Kansas City. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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

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

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Washington D.C. to Kansas City 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 Washington D.C. to Kansas City, with fares starting at US$148.

US$97
US$148
US$199
US$250
US$301
Frontier Airlines
US$148
Frontier Airlines
Delta Air Lines
US$205
Delta Air Lines
American Airlines
US$276
American Airlines
United Airlines
US$301
United Airlines

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, American Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Washington D.C. to Kansas City, with 20 flights per week.

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20
American Airlines
20
American Airlines
United Airlines
16
United Airlines
avianca
15
avianca
Brussels Airlines
8
Brussels Airlines
Copa Airlines
8
Copa Airlines

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

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Washington D.C. to Kansas City 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 Washington D.C. to Kansas City is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Saturday.

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57
45
33
Highest
53
Mon
52
Tue
52
Wed
49
Thu
69
Fri
45
Sat
56
Sun

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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.