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

United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and Delta can get you from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. in just under 4h 53m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 48m. Kansas City and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 947 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

Frontier, at $111, was found to be the cheapest airline from Kansas City to Washington, D.C..Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. You may be able to fly from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. for 67% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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 $292). Flying from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 day to fly from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.?

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.

The most flights from MCI to WAS are scheduled on a Thursday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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.

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).

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 $129. On average you can expect to pay $1,245. The most popular route, (Kansas City - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), can usually be booked for $165.

What are the most reliable airlines from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. are Copa Airlines (78%), United Airlines (75%) and Mesa Airlines (75%).

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

Consider American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Kansas City to Washington, D.C..

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MCI to WAS?

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 53% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 9 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day. 6 airlines have flights to Washington, D.C. from Kansas City on a regular basis.

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.

$65+ Flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.

Round-trip from	$151 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$65 (American Airlines)
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$345

MCI

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

DCA

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

IAD

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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$111	Average$191	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$138	Average$308	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
American Airlines	Cheapest$175	Average$370	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$211	Average$442	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$216	Average$338	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$224	Average$379	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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