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

Airlines like Spirit Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City in about 8h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 41m. 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 $191 and $221, 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 ($74), American Airlines ($75), and Spirit Airlines ($93).

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 Baltimore/Washington - Kansas City or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - 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 $356, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $127. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Kansas City), you can expect to pay $173 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 Copa Airlines (90%), Brussels Airlines (90%) or Lufthansa (90%) 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.

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.

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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.

Can I find deals for business class 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 $264 and $499 in December. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $144 on Frontier (Dec 5-Dec 8).

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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 October 21, 2025.

Mon 11/105:50 amBWI - MCI

1 stop5h 27mFrontier

Thu 11/1311:12 amMCI - BWI

1 stop11h 55mFrontier

Deal found 10/19

$144

Fri 12/55:45 amBWI - MCI

1 stop6h 33mFrontier

Fri 12/1212:13 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop11h 11mFrontier

Deal found 10/21

$145

Mon 12/85:45 amBWI - MCI

1 stop7h 06mFrontier

Fri 12/1212:13 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop11h 11mFrontier

Deal found 10/19

$156

Thu 12/411:48 amBWI - MCI

1 stop24h 30mFrontier

Mon 12/812:46 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop10h 38mFrontier

Deal found 10/20

$166

Mon 11/175:50 amBWI - MCI

1 stop5h 27mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/247:31 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop13h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/19

$175

Thu 12/410:40 amBWI - MCI

1 stop13h 26mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/812:46 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop10h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/19

$177

Tue 11/114:52 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop20h 36mMultiple Airlines

Fri 11/1411:12 amMCI - BWI

1 stop27h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/19

$178

Sat 12/136:30 amBWI - MCI

1 stop12h 16mSpirit Airlines

Mon 12/153:47 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop7h 40mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/19

$179

Mon 11/106:11 pmBWI - MCI

2 stops24h 08mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/1311:12 amMCI - BWI

1 stop8h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/20

$180

Mon 11/245:40 amBWI - MCI

1 stop13h 56mSpirit Airlines

Mon 12/17:31 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop13h 37mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/20

$182

Wed 11/52:00 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop21h 17mMultiple Airlines

Wed 11/126:00 amMCI - BWI

1 stop10h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/20

$183

Sat 12/1311:25 amDCA - MCI

1 stop5h 50mSouthwest

Tue 12/164:30 pmMCI - DCA

1 stop6h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 10/20

$194

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 October 21, 2025.

Mon 11/245:40 amBWI - MCI

1 stop13h 56mSpirit Airlines

Mon 12/17:31 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop13h 37mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/20

$182

Tue 11/1111:19 amBWI - MCI

1 stop26h 09mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/136:00 amMCI - BWI

1 stop10h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/20

$183

Thu 2/2612:15 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop8h 15mDelta

Mon 3/24:15 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop4h 41mDelta

Deal found 10/20

$197

Sat 1/106:00 amDCA - MCI

1 stop9h 22mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/1110:23 amMCI - DCA

Nonstop2h 37mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/21

$203

Tue 12/237:30 pmDCA - MCI

1 stop6h 00mSouthwest

Thu 1/17:40 amMCI - DCA

Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 10/20

$203

Sun 1/115:55 pmIAD - MCI

Nonstop3h 01mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/1312:35 pmMCI - IAD

Nonstop2h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/21

$233

Sat 11/86:00 pmDCA - MCI

2 stops17h 17mFrontier

Wed 11/126:49 pmMCI - DCA

1 stop17h 13mFrontier

Deal found 10/20

$251

Wed 11/52:00 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop21h 17mMultiple Airlines

Wed 11/126:49 pmMCI - BWI

2 stops28h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/20

$190

Mon 3/212:15 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop8h 15mDelta

Tue 3/35:40 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop5h 10mDelta

Deal found 10/20

$197

Sat 1/1010:48 amBWI - MCI

1 stop7h 15mSpirit Airlines

Sun 1/111:44 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop5h 48mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/21

$202

Sun 1/1112:35 pmIAD - MCI

1 stop6h 02mDelta

Tue 1/135:40 pmMCI - IAD

1 stop4h 22mDelta

Deal found 10/21

$199

Sat 12/136:00 amDCA - MCI

2 stops6h 35mSouthwest

Tue 12/165:25 pmMCI - DCA

1 stop5h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 10/20

$220

Thu 11/64:55 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop18h 22mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/177:33 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop19h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/20

$218

Thu 2/268:28 amDCA - MCI

Nonstop3h 20mAmerican Airlines

Mon 3/24:36 pmMCI - DCA

Nonstop2h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/20

$241

Thu 2/2611:00 amDCA - MCI

1 stop8h 08mDelta

Mon 3/26:00 amMCI - DCA

1 stop4h 59mDelta

Deal found 10/20

$201

Mon 3/25:10 amBWI - MCI

1 stop6h 58mSpirit Airlines

Tue 3/31:44 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop5h 48mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/19

$237

Sun 2/226:10 amDCA - MCI

Nonstop3h 00mSouthwest

Tue 2/247:50 amMCI - DCA

Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 10/19

$255

Thu 11/64:15 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop19h 02mMultiple Airlines

Fri 11/77:33 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop19h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/20

$234

Tue 12/236:34 amIAD - MCI

1 stop28h 29mFrontier

Mon 12/2911:13 amMCI - IAD

1 stop23h 25mFrontier

Deal found 10/20

$291

Fri 10/311:00 pmIAD - MCI

Nonstop2h 59mUnited Airlines

Wed 11/512:45 pmMCI - IAD

Nonstop2h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/18

$293

Fri 11/217:42 amDCA - MCI

Nonstop2h 57mAmerican Airlines

Mon 11/244:16 pmMCI - DCA

1 stop6h 18mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/20

$310

Wed 11/55:55 pmIAD - MCI

Nonstop2h 59mUnited Airlines

Wed 11/126:00 amMCI - IAD

1 stop4h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/20

$322

Fri 11/215:40 amBWI - MCI

1 stop13h 56mSpirit Airlines

Sun 11/236:00 amMCI - BWI

1 stop10h 24mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/21

$296

Fri 2/271:00 pmIAD - MCI

1 stop7h 30mDelta

Mon 3/29:59 amMCI - IAD

1 stop8h 13mDelta

Deal found 10/21

$270

Sat 11/226:55 amDCA - MCI

Nonstop2h 50mSouthwest

Sat 11/2212:00 pmMCI - DCA

Nonstop2h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 10/19

$304

Sat 1/106:00 amDCA - MCI

2 stops6h 40mSouthwest

Sun 1/118:20 amMCI - DCA

2 stops6h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 10/21

$306

Thu 11/64:55 pmBWI - MCI

3 stops26h 33mSpirit Airlines

Mon 11/177:33 pmMCI - BWI

3 stops26h 12mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/20

$324

Sun 2/2210:45 amBWI - MCI

Nonstop3h 00mSouthwest

Tue 2/246:15 amMCI - BWI

Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 10/19

$307

Sun 2/86:00 amIAD - MCI

1 stop6h 35mDelta

Wed 2/188:00 amMCI - IAD

1 stop5h 51mDelta

Deal found 10/19

$320

Sat 1/108:25 amDCA - MCI

1 stop5h 05mSouthwest

Mon 1/127:50 amMCI - DCA

Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 10/19

$307

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 October 21, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 10/246:15 amIAD - MCI

1 stop5h 27mFrontier

Mon 10/2711:37 amMCI - IAD

1 stop10h 45mFrontier

Deal found 10/20

$199

Wed 11/52:00 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop21h 17mMultiple Airlines

Wed 11/126:00 amMCI - BWI

1 stop10h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/20

$183

Mon 11/105:50 amBWI - MCI

1 stop5h 27mFrontier

Thu 11/1311:12 amMCI - BWI

1 stop11h 55mFrontier

Deal found 10/20

$144

Mon 11/106:11 pmBWI - MCI

2 stops24h 08mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/1311:12 amMCI - BWI

1 stop8h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/20

$180

Tue 11/114:52 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop20h 36mMultiple Airlines

Fri 11/1411:12 amMCI - BWI

1 stop27h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/19

$178

Tue 11/119:36 pmBWI - MCI

2 stops15h 52mSpirit Airlines

Thu 11/136:00 amMCI - BWI

1 stop10h 19mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/20

$184

Tue 11/118:40 amIAD - MCI

2 stops9h 39mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/156:00 amMCI - IAD

1 stop12h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/20

$196

Wed 11/1211:29 amBWI - MCI

1 stop25h 59mSpirit Airlines

Fri 11/147:33 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop19h 14mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/19

$192

Sat 11/158:15 amDCA - MCI

1 stop12h 18mFrontier

Sun 11/168:28 pmMCI - DCA

1 stop15h 34mFrontier

Deal found 10/20

$199

Mon 11/175:50 amBWI - MCI

1 stop5h 27mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/247:31 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop13h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/19

$175

Mon 11/176:20 amBWI - MCI

1 stop13h 08mSpirit Airlines

Tue 11/186:00 amMCI - BWI

1 stop15h 45mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/20

$191

Mon 11/245:40 amBWI - MCI

1 stop13h 56mSpirit Airlines

Mon 12/17:31 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop13h 37mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/20

$182

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 October 21, 2025.

Sun 11/165:50 amBWI - MCI

1 stop5h 27mFrontier

Deal found 10/20

$72

Fri 12/125:45 amBWI - MCI

1 stop6h 33mFrontier

Deal found 10/20

$74

Mon 12/810:40 amBWI - MCI

1 stop13h 26mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/21

$75

Thu 1/86:42 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop16h 29mFrontier

Deal found 10/19

$77

Tue 12/306:00 amBWI - MCI

1 stop6h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/20

$80

Thu 12/1111:48 amBWI - MCI

1 stop24h 30mFrontier

Deal found 10/20

$81

Sun 10/266:05 amBWI - MCI

1 stop5h 37mFrontier

Deal found 10/19

$84

Mon 1/129:37 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop16h 02mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/19

$85

Sun 2/89:37 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop16h 02mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/19

$86

Sun 1/119:37 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop16h 02mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/20

$87

Thu 11/208:45 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop16h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/21

$88

Fri 11/148:15 amDCA - MCI

1 stop12h 23mFrontier

Deal found 10/19

$90

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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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BaltimoreKansas City

BWI - MCI

BWIMCI

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 11/24

5:40 am-6:36 pm

1 stop13h 56m

Kansas City

Mon 12/1

7:31 pm-10:08 am

1 stop13h 37m

$182

BaltimoreKansas City

BWI - MCI

BWIMCI

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 11/11

11:19 am-12:28 pm

1 stop26h 09m

Kansas City

Thu 11/13

6:00 am-5:19 pm

1 stop10h 19m

$183

BaltimoreKansas City

BWI - MCI

BWIMCI

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 11/5

2:00 pm-10:17 am

1 stop21h 17m

Kansas City

Wed 11/12

6:49 pm-12:07 am

2 stops28h 18m

$190

BaltimoreKansas City

BWI - MCI

BWIMCI

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 2/26

12:15 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Kansas City

Mon 3/2

4:15 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$197

BaltimoreKansas City

BWI - MCI

BWIMCI

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 3/2

12:15 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Kansas City

Tue 3/3

5:40 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$197

Washington, D.C.Kansas City

IAD - MCI

IADMCI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/11

12:35 pm-5:37 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Kansas City

Tue 1/13

5:40 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop4h 22m

$199

Washington, D.C.Kansas City

DCA - MCI

DCAMCI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 2/26

11:00 am-6:08 pm

1 stop8h 08m

Kansas City

Mon 3/2

6:00 am-11:59 am

1 stop4h 59m

$201

BaltimoreKansas City

BWI - MCI

BWIMCI

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 1/10

10:48 am-5:03 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Kansas City

Sun 1/11

1:44 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$202

Washington, D.C.Kansas City

DCA - MCI

DCAMCI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/10

6:00 am-2:22 pm

1 stop9h 22m

Kansas City

Sun 1/11

10:23 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop2h 37m

$203

Washington, D.C.Kansas City

DCA - MCI

DCAMCI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/23

7:30 pm-12:30 am

1 stop6h 00m

Kansas City

Thu 1/1

7:40 am-11:00 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$203

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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 October.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
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 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.

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City (average of $94). 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 afternoon could potentially save you up to 5% 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.

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

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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

4,237 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,237 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,237 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,991 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,237 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,023 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,237 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,096 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,237 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Frontier

5.8

Fair

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8.0

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2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

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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.
How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City?
Airlines like Spirit Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City in about 8h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 41m. 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 $191 and $221, 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 ($74), American Airlines ($75), and Spirit Airlines ($93).
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 Copa Airlines (90%), Brussels Airlines (90%) or Lufthansa (90%) 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 $356, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $127. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Kansas City), you can expect to pay $173 for that flight.
Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City that include hotel bookings?
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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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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City (average of $94). 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.

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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$204	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$111	Average$250	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Delta	Cheapest$191	Average$369	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$221	Average$389	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$230	Average$433	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$232	Average$374	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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