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$50+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Kansas City (MCI)

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WAS — MCI
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City

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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$178
(Priceline)

One-way from

$50
(Priceline)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$349
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Kansas City
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Kansas City
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($45 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 July 3, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/261:59 pmBWI - MCI
1 stop10h 09mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/294:56 pmMCI - BWI
1 stop6h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$178
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/52:30 pmBWI - MCI
Nonstop2h 40mSouthwest
Thu 8/76:05 amMCI - BWI
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 7/3$197
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Sat 8/29:45 amBWI - MCI
1 stop6h 32mSpirit Airlines
Sat 8/92:39 pmMCI - BWI
1 stop8h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$202
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/51:52 pmBWI - MCI
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Thu 8/77:00 amMCI - BWI
1 stop7h 40mDelta
Deal found 7/3$207
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1310:00 amBWI - MCI
2 stops10h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/155:15 pmMCI - BWI
1 stop4h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/37:30 amDCA - MCI
Nonstop2h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/76:30 pmMCI - DCA
1 stop4h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$258
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/78:30 amIAD - MCI
1 stop6h 52mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/115:40 pmMCI - IAD
Nonstop2h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$258
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/86:10 amDCA - MCI
Nonstop2h 35mSouthwest
Sun 8/107:55 amMCI - DCA
Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/411:18 amIAD - MCI
2 stops12h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/67:00 amMCI - IAD
2 stops10h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$261
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/37:00 pmDCA - MCI
1 stop5h 14mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/96:00 amMCI - DCA
1 stop7h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$265
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 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 8/95:45 amMCI - IAD
1 stop6h 26mDelta
Deal found 7/3$265
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/317:35 pmDCA - MCI
1 stop5h 24mDelta
Thu 8/75:45 amMCI - DCA
1 stop5h 56mDelta
Deal found 7/1$268

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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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Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Kansas City

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreKansas City

BWI - MCI

BWIMCI

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 9/26

1:59 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop10h 09m

Kansas City

Mon 9/29

4:56 pm-12:17 am

1 stop6h 21m

$178

BaltimoreKansas City

BWI - MCI

BWIMCI

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 8/5

2:30 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Kansas City

Thu 8/7

6:05 am-9:30 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$197

BaltimoreKansas City

BWI - MCI

BWIMCI

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 8/2

9:45 am-3:17 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Kansas City

Sat 8/9

2:39 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$202

BaltimoreKansas City

BWI - MCI

BWIMCI

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 8/5

1:52 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop7h 48m

Kansas City

Thu 8/7

7:00 am-3:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$207

BaltimoreKansas City

BWI - MCI

BWIMCI

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 9/13

10:00 am-7:05 pm

2 stops10h 05m

Kansas City

Mon 9/15

5:15 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop4h 47m

$229

Washington, D.C.Kansas City

IAD - MCI

IADMCI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/7

8:30 am-2:22 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Kansas City

Mon 8/11

5:40 pm-9:16 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

$258

Washington, D.C.Kansas City

DCA - MCI

DCAMCI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/3

7:30 am-9:15 am

Nonstop2h 45m

Kansas City

Sun 9/7

6:30 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$258

Washington, D.C.Kansas City

DCA - MCI

DCAMCI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 8/8

6:10 am-7:45 am

Nonstop2h 35m

Kansas City

Sun 8/10

7:55 am-11:15 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$259

Washington, D.C.Kansas City

IAD - MCI

IADMCI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/4

11:18 am-11:07 pm

2 stops12h 49m

Kansas City

Sat 9/6

7:00 am-6:47 pm

2 stops10h 47m

$261

Washington, D.C.Kansas City

DCA - MCI

DCAMCI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/3

7:00 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Kansas City

Sat 8/9

6:00 am-2:22 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$265

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IAD

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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 27, 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 July 3, 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 16% 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 29, 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 July 3, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to MCI are scheduled on a Thursday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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

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 July 3, 2025.
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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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

  • 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 Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $202 and $207, 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 Frontier ($50), Southwest ($99), and Spirit Airlines ($101).

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to 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 (60%), United Airlines (60%) or Mesa Airlines (60%) 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 $308, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $133. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Kansas City), you can expect to pay $207 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$120Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$123Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$225Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$278Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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