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

Airlines like Spirit Airlines, Southwest, and American Airlines fly from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City in about 3h 16m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 19h 15m. There are 947 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 $191 and $222, respectively. Frontier is 75% 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 ($50), Delta ($108), and American Airlines ($126).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kansas City ranges from 1.1 - 5.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.2 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Kansas City when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kansas City, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Kansas City or Baltimore/Washington - Kansas City.

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 $466, 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 $194 for that flight.

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 (76%), Mesa Airlines (76%) or Copa Airlines (75%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City?

When booking a flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City, you may want to consider flying on Southwest, United Airlines or American Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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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 10 flights from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City per day from 6 different airlines.

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.

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Washington, D.C. to Kansas City flights typically cost between $345 and $720 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $164 on Multiple Airlines (Jan 26-Jan 27).

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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 December 21, 2025.

Thu 12/258:15 amIAD - MCI

1 stop7h 23mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/315:46 pmMCI - IAD

Nonstop2h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$311

Wed 12/318:00 amDCA - MCI

1 stop12h 50mFrontier

Sun 1/48:45 pmMCI - DCA

1 stop15h 16mFrontier

Deal found 12/20

$322

Fri 12/265:30 amBWI - MCI

1 stop5h 38mFrontier

Wed 12/3111:33 amMCI - BWI

1 stop11h 56mFrontier

Deal found 12/20

$333

Wed 12/316:30 pmIAD - MCI

Nonstop3h 01mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/45:46 pmMCI - IAD

Nonstop2h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$350

Tue 12/236:00 amBWI - MCI

1 stop4h 56mDelta

Wed 12/313:29 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop7h 03mDelta

Deal found 12/20

$351

Tue 12/306:30 amBWI - MCI

1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/46:15 pmMCI - BWI

2 stops53h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$404

Tue 12/304:55 pmDCA - MCI

Nonstop2h 45mSouthwest

Thu 1/17:40 amMCI - DCA

Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 12/20

$406

Tue 12/305:37 pmIAD - MCI

1 stop17h 31mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/46:15 pmMCI - IAD

2 stops40h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$412

Tue 12/236:59 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop5h 57mDelta

Thu 1/16:00 amMCI - BWI

1 stop6h 51mDelta

Deal found 12/20

$418

Sat 12/205:19 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop5h 31mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/318:09 amMCI - BWI

1 stop7h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$421

Thu 12/256:00 pmDCA - MCI

1 stop26h 50mFrontier

Wed 12/318:45 pmMCI - DCA

1 stop15h 16mFrontier

Deal found 12/19

$422

Tue 12/235:19 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop5h 31mUnited Airlines

Thu 12/259:00 amMCI - BWI

2 stops11h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$423

Best flights from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 21, 2025.

Wed 1/211:00 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop22h 31mSpirit Airlines

Sun 1/2511:26 amMCI - BWI

1 stop20h 05mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$165

Thu 1/225:37 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop17h 54mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/2511:26 amMCI - BWI

1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$165

Sat 1/176:05 amDCA - MCI

1 stop6h 55mSouthwest

Wed 2/46:00 amMCI - DCA

2 stops7h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 12/19

$271

Mon 2/162:29 pmDCA - MCI

Nonstop3h 16mAmerican Airlines

Wed 2/189:44 amMCI - DCA

1 stop5h 56mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$276

Sun 1/181:05 pmIAD - MCI

Nonstop3h 05mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/2511:29 amMCI - IAD

1 stop5h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$276

Sun 2/85:59 pmIAD - MCI

1 stop6h 52mDelta

Wed 2/181:23 pmMCI - IAD

1 stop6h 22mDelta

Deal found 12/20

$286

Wed 1/218:00 amBWI - MCI

2 stops27h 31mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/2511:26 amMCI - BWI

1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$178

Sat 1/241:00 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop22h 31mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/275:04 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop23h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$199

Wed 2/186:50 pmBWI - MCI

2 stops16h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 3/111:26 amMCI - BWI

1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$201

Sat 1/176:05 amDCA - MCI

1 stop6h 55mSouthwest

Sun 1/187:50 amMCI - DCA

Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 12/19

$276

Tue 1/206:59 amDCA - MCI

1 stop5h 42mAmerican Airlines

Fri 1/2310:43 amMCI - DCA

Nonstop2h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$276

Tue 1/201:05 pmIAD - MCI

Nonstop3h 05mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/2310:00 amMCI - IAD

1 stop5h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$276

Sat 2/2812:38 pmIAD - MCI

1 stop5h 24mDelta

Tue 3/31:23 pmMCI - IAD

1 stop6h 22mDelta

Deal found 12/20

$289

Mon 1/266:00 amBWI - MCI

1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/275:04 pmMCI - BWI

2 stops29h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$219

Wed 2/184:45 pmBWI - MCI

3 stops18h 45mSpirit Airlines

Sun 3/111:26 amMCI - BWI

2 stops22h 51mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$292

Sat 2/712:35 pmDCA - MCI

Nonstop3h 00mSouthwest

Mon 2/912:15 pmMCI - DCA

Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 12/20

$276

Tue 1/136:30 amDCA - MCI

1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/146:00 amMCI - DCA

Nonstop2h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$279

Wed 1/141:05 pmIAD - MCI

Nonstop3h 05mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/155:45 pmMCI - IAD

Nonstop2h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$285

Tue 2/176:41 pmBWI - MCI

2 stops29h 52mSpirit Airlines

Sun 2/2211:26 amMCI - BWI

2 stops22h 01mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$303

Sat 1/246:30 amDCA - MCI

1 stop8h 55mSouthwest

Tue 1/271:30 pmMCI - DCA

1 stop5h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 12/20

$278

Sat 2/71:44 pmDCA - MCI

Nonstop3h 14mAmerican Airlines

Mon 2/910:43 amMCI - DCA

Nonstop2h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$285

Sun 1/115:55 pmIAD - MCI

Nonstop3h 01mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/1412:35 pmMCI - IAD

Nonstop2h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$285

Mon 1/268:44 pmDCA - MCI

Nonstop3h 13mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/2710:43 amMCI - DCA

Nonstop2h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$285

Wed 1/211:05 pmIAD - MCI

Nonstop3h 05mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/255:45 pmMCI - IAD

Nonstop2h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$285

Sat 2/212:49 pmDCA - MCI

Nonstop3h 18mAmerican Airlines

Sun 3/16:38 amMCI - DCA

Nonstop2h 36mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$285

Tue 1/205:00 pmDCA - MCI

1 stop5h 59mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/238:00 amMCI - DCA

1 stop5h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$286

Tue 1/208:30 amBWI - MCI

Nonstop3h 05mSouthwest

Fri 1/232:55 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop3h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 12/20

$315

Fri 1/165:55 amDCA - MCI

1 stop5h 06mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/186:23 amMCI - DCA

1 stop6h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$286

Thu 1/16:30 amIAD - MCI

1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/153:24 pmMCI - IAD

1 stop4h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$286

Mon 2/167:20 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop5h 45mSouthwest

Wed 2/186:15 amMCI - BWI

Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 12/19

$319

Last-minute flights from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City
Discover last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City. Data last updated December 21, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 1/19:36 amDCA - MCI

1 stop4h 41mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/1510:43 amMCI - DCA

Nonstop2h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$276

Thu 1/16:30 pmIAD - MCI

Nonstop3h 01mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/153:24 pmMCI - IAD

1 stop4h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$276

Fri 1/28:00 amDCA - MCI

1 stop12h 50mFrontier

Sun 1/48:45 pmMCI - DCA

1 stop15h 16mFrontier

Deal found 12/19

$278

Sat 1/176:05 amDCA - MCI

1 stop6h 55mSouthwest

Wed 2/46:00 amMCI - DCA

2 stops7h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 12/19

$271

Sun 1/1810:00 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop13h 26mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/2511:26 amMCI - BWI

1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$209

Mon 1/191:54 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop27h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/2611:26 amMCI - BWI

2 stops28h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$194

Wed 1/218:00 amBWI - MCI

2 stops27h 31mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/2511:26 amMCI - BWI

1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$178

Thu 1/225:37 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop17h 54mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/2511:26 amMCI - BWI

1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$165

Thu 1/225:37 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop17h 54mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/2911:26 amMCI - BWI

1 stop11h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$175

Fri 1/236:00 amBWI - MCI

1 stop6h 50mFrontier

Mon 1/2612:45 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop10h 51mFrontier

Deal found 12/20

$197

Sat 1/241:00 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop22h 31mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/275:04 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop23h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$199

Mon 1/266:00 amBWI - MCI

1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/275:04 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop5h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$164

One-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City
Search for one-way flight options from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 21, 2025.

Wed 2/118:00 amDCA - MCI

1 stop8h 44mFrontier

Deal found 12/21

$60

Wed 2/188:00 amDCA - MCI

1 stop8h 44mFrontier

Deal found 12/19

$64

Tue 2/242:00 pmDCA - MCI

1 stop26h 44mFrontier

Deal found 12/21

$68

Sat 2/286:00 pmDCA - MCI

1 stop19h 59mFrontier

Deal found 12/21

$70

Sun 2/15:47 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop17h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$72

Sat 2/72:00 pmDCA - MCI

1 stop30h 51mFrontier

Deal found 12/19

$72

Wed 2/258:00 amDCA - MCI

1 stop8h 44mFrontier

Deal found 12/19

$74

Sun 2/85:47 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop17h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$76

Sun 2/229:04 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop14h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$77

Wed 2/118:08 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop15h 22mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$79

Thu 1/229:26 amBWI - MCI

1 stop26h 05mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$80

Mon 2/26:00 amBWI - MCI

1 stop6h 50mFrontier

Deal found 12/21

$81

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One-way from	$60 (Trip.com)
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Average price	$441

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreKansas City

BWI - MCI

BWIMCI

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 1/21

1:00 pm-10:31 am

1 stop22h 31m

Kansas City

Sun 1/25

11:26 am-8:31 am

1 stop20h 05m

$165

BaltimoreKansas City

BWI - MCI

BWIMCI

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 1/22

5:37 pm-10:31 am

1 stop17h 54m

Kansas City

Sun 1/25

11:26 am-8:31 am

1 stop20h 05m

$165

BaltimoreKansas City

BWI - MCI

BWIMCI

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 1/21

8:00 am-10:31 am

2 stops27h 31m

Kansas City

Sun 1/25

11:26 am-8:31 am

1 stop20h 05m

$178

BaltimoreKansas City

BWI - MCI

BWIMCI

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 1/24

1:00 pm-10:31 am

1 stop22h 31m

Kansas City

Tue 1/27

5:04 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop23h 06m

$199

BaltimoreKansas City

BWI - MCI

BWIMCI

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 2/18

6:50 pm-10:30 am

2 stops16h 40m

Kansas City

Sun 3/1

11:26 am-8:41 am

1 stop20h 15m

$201

BaltimoreKansas City

BWI - MCI

BWIMCI

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 1/26

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop6h 50m

Kansas City

Tue 1/27

5:04 pm-11:36 pm

2 stops29h 32m

$219

Washington, D.C.Kansas City

DCA - MCI

DCAMCI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/17

6:05 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Kansas City

Wed 2/4

6:00 am-2:15 pm

2 stops7h 15m

$271

Washington, D.C.Kansas City

DCA - MCI

DCAMCI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/16

2:29 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop3h 16m

Kansas City

Wed 2/18

9:44 am-4:40 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$276

Washington, D.C.Kansas City

IAD - MCI

IADMCI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/18

1:05 pm-3:10 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Kansas City

Sun 1/25

11:29 am-5:35 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$276

Washington, D.C.Kansas City

DCA - MCI

DCAMCI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/17

6:05 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Kansas City

Sun 1/18

7:50 am-11:20 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$276

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Compare providers for flights from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City

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 December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapfaremart	Price 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Kansas City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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?

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 $136). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City in March is currently the most expensive (average of $301). 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?

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 evening could potentially save you up to 2% on airfare.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Kansas City flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon 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.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City

The most flights from WAS to MCI are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City?

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

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Washington, D.C. to Kansas City trip

Airports

IAD

For a smooth departure from IAD, use the Aerotrain to quickly reach your gate. Pay attention to signage as it's not a loop system.

MCI

For a quick exit at MCI, Uber and Lyft are the easiest options. They depart from the second curb across from the exit.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Kansas City

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, United Airlines, and American 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

4,257 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,257 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,257 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,099 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,257 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,050 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,257 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,194 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,257 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Frontier

5.8

Fair

3,082 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,257 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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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 10 flights from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City per day from 6 different airlines.
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Airlines like Spirit Airlines, Southwest, and American Airlines fly from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City in about 3h 16m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 19h 15m. There are 947 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.
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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 $191 and $222, respectively. Frontier is 75% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
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The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City are Frontier ($50), Delta ($108), and American Airlines ($126).
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The most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Kansas City. You may also consider Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Kansas City or Baltimore/Washington - Kansas City.
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While on average a flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City is generally $466, 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 $194 for that flight.
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Top 6 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$90	Average$218	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$111	Average$243	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Delta	Cheapest$125	Average$363	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$220	Average$388	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
American Airlines	Cheapest$247	Average$393	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$255	Average$432	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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