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$79+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Kansas City (MCI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — MCI
Apr 3 — Apr 101
Fri 4/3
Fri 4/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City are usually found in August or October, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 4, 2026.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/166:05 am
BWI
-
MCI
1 stop5h 53m
Frontier
Fri 4/1711:19 am
MCI
-
BWI
1 stop5h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 2/27$160
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/186:05 am
BWI
-
MCI
1 stop5h 53m
Frontier
Wed 3/2511:45 am
MCI
-
BWI
1 stop11h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 3/1$181
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/186:05 am
BWI
-
MCI
1 stop5h 53m
Frontier
Mon 3/236:20 pm
MCI
-
BWI
1 stop5h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 3/2$215
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/186:05 am
BWI
-
MCI
1 stop5h 53m
Frontier
Fri 3/206:23 pm
MCI
-
BWI
1 stop5h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 2/28$226
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/135:35 am
BWI
-
MCI
1 stop11h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/1412:24 pm
MCI
-
BWI
2 stops11h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/27$233
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/135:35 am
BWI
-
MCI
1 stop11h 01m
Frontier
Fri 4/1711:19 am
MCI
-
BWI
1 stop5h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 2/28$236
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/138:44 pm
BWI
-
MCI
1 stop15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/172:15 pm
MCI
-
BWI
2 stops25h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/27$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/306:06 pm
BWI
-
MCI
1 stop17h 28m
Frontier
Mon 5/42:15 pm
MCI
-
BWI
2 stops25h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 2/28$241
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/155:49 pm
BWI
-
MCI
1 stop18h 09m
Frontier
Mon 4/2711:13 am
MCI
-
BWI
1 stop23h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 3/1$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/72:27 pm
BWI
-
MCI
1 stop10h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/812:24 pm
MCI
-
BWI
1 stop19h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$253
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/218:50 pm
DCA
-
MCI
Nonstop2h 59m
American Airlines
Wed 4/226:00 am
MCI
-
DCA
Nonstop2h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/1$269
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/28:45 am
DCA
-
MCI
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Sat 5/3012:50 pm
MCI
-
DCA
Nonstop2h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 2/28$271

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Kansas City (MCI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 4, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$160
(Priceline)

One-way from

$79
(Super.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$408
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreKansas City

BWI - MCI

BWIMCI

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/1

8:50 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Kansas City

Wed 4/8

4:10 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$277

Washington, D.C.Kansas City

DCA - MCI

DCAMCI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/2

7:15 am-9:00 am

Nonstop2h 45m

Kansas City

Mon 5/4

6:35 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$282

Washington, D.C.Kansas City

DCA - MCI

DCAMCI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/22

9:05 am-2:35 pm

2 stops6h 30m

Kansas City

Thu 4/23

6:35 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$293

BaltimoreKansas City

BWI - MCI

BWIMCI

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/22

10:05 am-11:50 am

Nonstop2h 45m

Kansas City

Thu 4/23

5:35 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$294

Washington, D.C.Kansas City

IAD - MCI

IADMCI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/31

10:10 am-2:23 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Kansas City

Wed 4/1

7:00 pm-12:32 am

1 stop4h 32m

$305

BaltimoreKansas City

BWI - MCI

BWIMCI

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 3/25

8:50 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Kansas City

Mon 3/30

5:50 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$311

BaltimoreKansas City

BWI - MCI

BWIMCI

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/15

10:05 am-11:50 am

Nonstop2h 45m

Kansas City

Mon 4/27

5:50 am-9:15 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$311

Washington, D.C.Kansas City

IAD - MCI

IADMCI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/3

1:05 pm-3:02 pm

Nonstop2h 57m

Kansas City

Tue 5/5

12:50 pm-4:24 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

$319

BaltimoreKansas City

BWI - MCI

BWIMCI

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 5/12

10:05 am-11:50 am

Nonstop2h 45m

Kansas City

Sat 5/16

12:45 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$321

Washington, D.C.Kansas City

DCA - MCI

DCAMCI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/16

6:59 am-1:59 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Kansas City

Mon 5/18

5:13 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$322

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Kansas City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Kansas City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Kansas City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Kansas City flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C.-Kansas City flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on February 27, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City is 78 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City (average of $132). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $272). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to MCI?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 4, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 4% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on February 21, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Kansas City flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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The best insider tips for Washington, D.C. to Kansas City flights

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Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Expert on MCI

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Reviews of airlines servicing Kansas City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kansas City. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kansas City. Reviews last updated March 4, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,304 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,304 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,304 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..
Delta
7.9
Good
8,245 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,304 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,382 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,304 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,378 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,304 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,041 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,304 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kansas City from Washington, D.C.?

    If you book a flight to Kansas City from Washington, D.C., you will be flying to Kansas City, which is the city’s only airport. Kansas City (MCI) is located 17.4 mi from the center of Kansas City. There are 5 flights from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City per day from 6 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City?

    Airlines like Southwest, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City in about 2h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 10m. There are 964 mi between Washington, D.C. and Kansas City. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City round-trip?

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Kansas City, with prices starting at $90. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $125 and $222, respectively. Frontier is 74% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City are Frontier ($64), Delta ($108), and Southwest ($123).

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City?

    The most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Kansas City. You may also consider Baltimore/Washington - Kansas City or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Kansas City.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City consider choosing Avianca (85%), United Airlines (85%) or Mesa Airlines (85%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City?

    While on average a flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City is generally $390, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $134. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Kansas City), you can expect to pay $261 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Kansas City flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City (average of $132). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $272). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$90Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$111Average$231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$125Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$222Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$247Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$255Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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