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$61+ 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 2/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — WAS
Mar 5 — Mar 121
Thu 3/5
Thu 3/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.
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 February 3, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2011:00 am
MCI
-
BWI
1 stop12h 31m
Frontier
Sun 2/226:50 pm
BWI
-
MCI
1 stop16h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$154
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/2611:26 am
MCI
-
BWI
1 stop20h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/16:00 am
BWI
-
MCI
1 stop28h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31$163
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/211:26 am
MCI
-
BWI
1 stop20h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/95:31 am
BWI
-
MCI
1 stop11h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$167
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/1912:24 pm
MCI
-
BWI
1 stop10h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/243:19 pm
BWI
-
MCI
1 stop20h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$169
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/28:33 pm
MCI
-
BWI
2 stops19h 40m
Frontier
Mon 3/95:31 am
BWI
-
MCI
1 stop11h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$170
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/1911:26 am
MCI
-
BWI
2 stops12h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/226:00 am
BWI
-
MCI
1 stop28h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$173
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/511:26 am
MCI
-
BWI
1 stop11h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/95:31 am
BWI
-
MCI
1 stop11h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$177
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/34:24 pm
MCI
-
BWI
1 stop17h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/103:19 pm
BWI
-
MCI
1 stop20h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$178
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2011:00 am
MCI
-
BWI
2 stops11h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/226:50 pm
BWI
-
MCI
1 stop16h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$186
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2011:00 am
MCI
-
BWI
1 stop12h 31m
Frontier
Mon 2/236:08 pm
BWI
-
MCI
2 stops46h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$188
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/11:44 pm
MCI
-
DCA
1 stop22h 16m
Frontier
Wed 3/48:00 am
DCA
-
MCI
1 stop8h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$199
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/184:39 pm
MCI
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DCA
1 stop19h 36m
Frontier
Fri 2/206:00 pm
DCA
-
MCI
1 stop26h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 1/31$206

Find 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 February 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$154
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$61
(Expedia)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$349
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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 February 3, 2026.
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

Fri 3/20

6:23 pm-12:41 am

1 stop5h 18m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 3/23

8:43 pm-11:29 am

1 stop15h 46m

$211

Kansas CityBaltimore

MCI - BWI

MCIBWI

Kansas City

Thu 3/19

12:24 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 3/23

8:43 pm-11:29 am

1 stop15h 46m

$217

Kansas CityBaltimore

MCI - BWI

MCIBWI

Kansas City

Thu 4/16

11:13 am-8:12 am

1 stop19h 59m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 4/19

9:43 pm-10:18 am

2 stops13h 35m

$247

Kansas CityWashington, D.C.

MCI - DCA

MCIDCA

Kansas City

Thu 4/16

2:15 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 4/19

7:00 am-1:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$276

Kansas CityWashington, D.C.

MCI - DCA

MCIDCA

Kansas City

Tue 4/7

7:25 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 4/11

7:15 am-9:00 am

Nonstop2h 45m

$287

Kansas CityBaltimore

MCI - BWI

MCIBWI

Kansas City

Thu 4/16

5:35 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/21

7:40 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$296

Kansas CityWashington, D.C.

MCI - IAD

MCIIAD

Kansas City

Tue 3/3

12:37 pm-4:07 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/10

1:05 pm-3:09 pm

Nonstop3h 04m

$303

Kansas CityWashington, D.C.

MCI - DCA

MCIDCA

Kansas City

Fri 5/8

2:15 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/10

7:00 am-1:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$305

Kansas CityWashington, D.C.

MCI - IAD

MCIIAD

Kansas City

Tue 4/7

5:45 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/11

1:05 pm-3:02 pm

Nonstop2h 57m

$308

Kansas CityBaltimore

MCI - BWI

MCIBWI

Kansas City

Wed 4/1

6:00 am-9:20 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/8

10:05 am-11:50 am

Nonstop2h 45m

$315

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice 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 Kansas City-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Kansas City-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Kansas City-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Kansas City-Washington, D.C. 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 Kansas City-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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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 January 30, 2026.

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 62 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. (average of $129). Flying from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. in February is currently the most expensive (average of $237). 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 February 3, 2026.

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 61% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 February 3, 2026.

The most flights from MCI to WAS are scheduled on a Tuesday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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

The best insider tips for Kansas City to Washington, D.C. flights

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Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Expert on MCI

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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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 February 3, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,236 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,218 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,051 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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

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

    Frontier and Southwest can get you from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. in just under 2h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 53m. 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 $90, 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 Delta. You may be able to fly from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. for 73% 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 Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $93. Users have also found prices from $108 and $115 on Delta and American Airlines, respectively.

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

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

  • 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 (91%), Lufthansa (89%) and United Airlines (87%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. is $161. On average you can expect to pay $1,136. The most popular route, (Kansas City - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), can usually be booked for $208.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. (average of $129). Flying from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. in February is currently the most expensive (average of $237). 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 Kansas City to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.. 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 February 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$90Average$189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$107Average$237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$149Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$163Average$510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$217Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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