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$89+ 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 10/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — MCI
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City

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Round-trip from

$197
(Southwest)

One-way from

$89
(Southwest)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$379
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 8/288:00 pmBWI - MCI
Nonstop2h 40mSouthwest
Mon 9/16:05 amMCI - BWI
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$197
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Sat 7/125:45 amBWI - MCI
1 stop10h 32mSpirit Airlines
Sat 7/194:23 pmMCI - BWI
1 stop6h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/12$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sat 10/256:49 amBWI - MCI
1 stop4h 54mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/285:36 amMCI - BWI
1 stop5h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$229
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/45:40 amBWI - MCI
1 stop4h 59mDelta
Sat 9/66:10 pmMCI - BWI
1 stop5h 11mDelta
Deal found 6/10$241
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sat 11/85:03 amIAD - MCI
2 stops7h 34mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/117:26 amMCI - IAD
2 stops7h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$261
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/28:25 amDCA - MCI
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Mon 8/46:10 pmMCI - DCA
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$262
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/51:05 pmIAD - MCI
Nonstop2h 43mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/75:40 pmMCI - IAD
Nonstop2h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$262
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sat 7/265:00 amDCA - MCI
1 stop5h 53mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/96:00 amMCI - DCA
Nonstop2h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$264
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Thu 10/21:45 pmIAD - MCI
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Sun 10/511:10 amMCI - IAD
1 stop12h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$268
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/26:00 amIAD - MCI
1 stop4h 43mDelta
Sat 8/166:35 amMCI - IAD
1 stop3h 57mDelta
Deal found 6/10$274
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Mon 7/71:00 pmDCA - MCI
1 stop7h 04mFrontier
Fri 7/118:01 pmMCI - DCA
1 stop15h 03mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$276
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/129:00 amDCA - MCI
1 stop5h 54mDelta
Mon 9/151:45 pmMCI - DCA
1 stop6h 29mDelta
Deal found 6/11$279

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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 June 12, 2025.
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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreKansas City

BWI - MCI

BWIMCI

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 8/28

8:00 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Kansas City

Mon 9/1

6:05 am-9:30 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$197

BaltimoreKansas City

BWI - MCI

BWIMCI

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 7/12

5:45 am-3:17 pm

1 stop10h 32m

Kansas City

Sat 7/19

4:23 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$219

BaltimoreKansas City

BWI - MCI

BWIMCI

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 10/25

6:49 am-10:43 am

1 stop4h 54m

Kansas City

Tue 10/28

5:36 am-12:04 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$229

BaltimoreKansas City

BWI - MCI

BWIMCI

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 9/4

5:40 am-9:39 am

1 stop4h 59m

Kansas City

Sat 9/6

6:10 pm-12:21 am

1 stop5h 11m

$241

Washington, D.C.Kansas City

IAD - MCI

IADMCI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/5

1:05 pm-2:48 pm

Nonstop2h 43m

Kansas City

Thu 8/7

5:40 pm-9:16 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

$262

Washington, D.C.Kansas City

DCA - MCI

DCAMCI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/2

8:25 am-2:20 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Kansas City

Mon 8/4

6:10 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$262

Washington, D.C.Kansas City

DCA - MCI

DCAMCI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 7/26

5:00 am-9:53 am

1 stop5h 53m

Kansas City

Sat 8/9

6:00 am-9:29 am

Nonstop2h 29m

$264

Washington, D.C.Kansas City

IAD - MCI

IADMCI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/12

10:25 am-7:11 pm

2 stops9h 46m

Kansas City

Mon 8/18

11:04 am-6:52 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$264

Washington, D.C.Kansas City

IAD - MCI

IADMCI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/2

6:00 am-9:43 am

1 stop4h 43m

Kansas City

Sat 8/16

6:35 am-11:32 am

1 stop3h 57m

$274

Washington, D.C.Kansas City

DCA - MCI

DCAMCI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 7/7

1:00 pm-7:04 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Kansas City

Fri 7/11

8:01 pm-12:04 pm

1 stop15h 03m

$276

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IAD

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MCI

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kansas City from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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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 June 9, 2025.

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 $298). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 June 12, 2025.

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 at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 17% 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 June 8, 2025.

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

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to MCI are scheduled on a Tuesday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

Rainfall in Kansas City by month

Plan your trip to Kansas City by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Kansas City by month

Plan your trip to Kansas City by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
725 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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

  • How popular is this Washington, D.C. to Kansas City flight route?

    The Washington, D.C. to Kansas City flight path was viewed by 5 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to Kansas City, with prices starting at $197. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Spirit Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $224 and $229, respectively. Southwest is 47% 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 Southwest ($89), Spirit Airlines ($107), and American Airlines ($108).

  • 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 $356, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $130. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Kansas City), you can expect to pay $177 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 $298). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$120Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$123Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$225Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$258Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$281Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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