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$78+ Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 10/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — WAS
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. are usually found in November or August, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kansas City (MCI) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$217
(Southwest)

One-way from

$79
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$365
From Kansas City to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.. 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 6/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/137:05 amMCI - BWI
1 stop4h 20mSouthwest
Thu 11/135:45 pmBWI - MCI
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$217
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/147:39 pmMCI - BWI
1 stop10h 00mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/195:42 pmBWI - MCI
1 stop24h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$222
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/510:00 amMCI - DCA
1 stop6h 01mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/96:25 amDCA - MCI
1 stop5h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$234
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.
Tue 8/55:45 amMCI - IAD
1 stop5h 05mDelta
Sat 8/96:00 amIAD - MCI
1 stop4h 43mDelta
Deal found 6/10$234
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/27:30 amMCI - IAD
1 stop7h 22mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/41:00 pmIAD - MCI
Nonstop2h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$237
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/306:00 amMCI - DCA
Nonstop2h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/276:00 amDCA - MCI
1 stop7h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$241
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/512:10 pmMCI - DCA
2 stops5h 55mSouthwest
Mon 12/84:55 pmDCA - MCI
Nonstop2h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 6/12$243
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.
Sun 8/3110:28 amMCI - DCA
1 stop4h 48mDelta
Thu 9/48:59 amDCA - MCI
1 stop5h 10mDelta
Deal found 6/10$248
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.
Mon 9/16:33 pmMCI - IAD
1 stop4h 19mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/311:18 amIAD - MCI
2 stops12h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$256
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Fri 6/278:01 pmMCI - DCA
1 stop19h 56mFrontier
Wed 7/27:00 amDCA - MCI
1 stop12h 25mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$270
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Fri 6/278:01 pmMCI - BWI
1 stop19h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/292:08 pmBWI - MCI
1 stop5h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$272
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 7/316:50 amMCI - IAD
1 stop9h 05mSouthwest
Mon 8/186:50 pmIAD - MCI
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$273

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. 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 Kansas City to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Kansas CityBaltimore

MCI - BWI

MCIBWI

Kansas City

Thu 11/13

7:05 am-12:25 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 11/13

5:45 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$217

Kansas CityBaltimore

MCI - BWI

MCIBWI

Kansas City

Sun 9/14

7:39 pm-6:39 am

1 stop10h 00m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 9/19

5:42 pm-5:38 pm

1 stop24h 56m

$222

Kansas CityWashington, D.C.

MCI - DCA

MCIDCA

Kansas City

Tue 8/5

10:00 am-5:01 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/9

6:25 am-10:29 am

1 stop5h 04m

$234

Kansas CityWashington, D.C.

MCI - IAD

MCIIAD

Kansas City

Tue 8/5

5:45 am-11:50 am

1 stop5h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/9

6:00 am-9:43 am

1 stop4h 43m

$234

Kansas CityWashington, D.C.

MCI - IAD

MCIIAD

Kansas City

Tue 9/2

7:30 am-3:52 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/4

1:00 pm-2:48 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

$237

Kansas CityWashington, D.C.

MCI - DCA

MCIDCA

Kansas City

Sat 8/30

6:00 am-9:29 am

Nonstop2h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/27

6:00 am-12:26 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$241

Kansas CityWashington, D.C.

MCI - DCA

MCIDCA

Kansas City

Fri 12/5

12:10 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops5h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 12/8

4:55 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

$243

Kansas CityWashington, D.C.

MCI - DCA

MCIDCA

Kansas City

Sun 8/31

10:28 am-4:16 pm

1 stop4h 48m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 9/4

8:59 am-1:09 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$248

Kansas CityWashington, D.C.

MCI - IAD

MCIIAD

Kansas City

Fri 8/22

3:20 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/25

6:50 pm-12:05 am

1 stop6h 15m

$248

Kansas CityWashington, D.C.

MCI - IAD

MCIIAD

Kansas City

Mon 9/1

6:33 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop4h 19m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/3

11:18 am-11:07 pm

2 stops12h 49m

$256

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

MCI's central security checkpoint rarely has long waits. Even without TSA PreCheck, expect a wait of no more than 5 minutes.

Read more about MCIby Matt Meltzer
DCA

DCA is easily accessible via the D.C. Metro, which is clean, affordable, and connects directly to the airport's dedicated stop.

Read more about DCAby Emily Zemler
IAD

The Washington Metro Silver line reaches IAD in under 40 minutes, making it a cheap and efficient way to get to the city.

Read more about IADby Ramsey Qubein
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Expert on MCI

Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer has been a travel writer for over a decade, covering U.S. domestic locations and hotels for Thrillist, Fifty Grande, Matador Network, Conde Nast Traveler, and other top publications. He's won multiple travel journalism awards from the Society of American Travel Writers and North American Travel Journalists Association, and currently resides in South Florida.

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Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Expert on DCA

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Emily is a freelance writer and book author based in London covering entertainment and travel. Her work has appeared in Los Angeles Times, Observer, and Conde Nast Traveler She has ventured to more than 40 countries and all seven continents, always in search of a great art museum. She has written extensively about hotels, luxury travel, and aviation.

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Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 84 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 MCI to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.. 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.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 78% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

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

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.. 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 MCI to WAS are scheduled on a Thursday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

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

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

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

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

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
7,946 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

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

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

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

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

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 Kansas City to Washington, D.C.. 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 from for flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.?

    For a flight from Kansas City to Washington, D.C., you will be flying from Kansas City. Kansas City (MCI) is just 17.4 mi from the center of the city. Kansas City is the only Kansas City airport and it handles 12 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day. 6 airlines have flights to Washington, D.C. from Kansas City on a regular basis.

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

    Flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. have been viewed 11 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Southwest, at $217, was found to be the cheapest airline from Kansas City to Washington, D.C..Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. You may be able to fly from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. for 36% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $79. Users have also found prices from $79 and $88 on United Airlines and Spirit Airlines, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Kansas City - Baltimore/Washington or Kansas City - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, Kansas City - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl is the most popular route from Kansas City to Washington, D.C..

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

    The cheapest flight price from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. is $190. On average you can expect to pay $352. The most popular route, (Kansas City - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), can usually be booked for $187.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. 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 Kansas City to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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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FrontierCheapest$111Average$180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$138Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$163Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$215Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$270Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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