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

Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines can get you from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. in just under 2h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 08m. 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 Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $108. Users have also found prices from $129 and $134 on American Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

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 - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Kansas City - Baltimore/Washington, 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 $169. On average you can expect to pay $1,074. The most popular route, (Kansas City - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), can usually be booked for $205.

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 Mesa Airlines (90%), Brussels Airlines (90%) and Avianca (86%).

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

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

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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 5 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.

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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..

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Kansas City to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $330 and $430 in February. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $163 on Frontier (Feb 14-Feb 18).

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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 December 18, 2025.

Wed 12/3111:33 amMCI - BWI

1 stop11h 56mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/78:45 amBWI - MCI

1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$210

Thu 12/2510:05 amMCI - IAD

1 stop6h 25mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/3112:57 pmIAD - MCI

Nonstop3h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$241

Wed 12/244:12 pmMCI - IAD

1 stop5h 40mDelta

Thu 1/16:00 amIAD - MCI

1 stop6h 32mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$251

Wed 12/3111:33 amMCI - BWI

1 stop11h 56mFrontier

Mon 1/55:30 amBWI - MCI

1 stop5h 38mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$258

Wed 12/314:10 pmMCI - DCA

1 stop4h 45mSouthwest

Wed 1/711:55 amDCA - MCI

1 stop5h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 12/17

$270

Wed 12/316:15 amMCI - DCA

Nonstop2h 31mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/77:55 amDCA - MCI

Nonstop3h 18mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$279

Wed 12/245:46 pmMCI - IAD

Nonstop2h 34mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/316:30 pmIAD - MCI

Nonstop3h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$301

Wed 12/3111:33 amMCI - BWI

1 stop11h 56mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/48:45 amBWI - MCI

1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$320

Wed 12/315:42 pmMCI - DCA

1 stop4h 08mDelta

Mon 1/51:45 pmDCA - MCI

1 stop5h 47mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$331

Wed 12/316:15 amMCI - DCA

Nonstop2h 31mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/58:39 pmDCA - MCI

Nonstop3h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$336

Thu 12/2512:47 pmMCI - IAD

Nonstop2h 29mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/16:30 pmIAD - MCI

Nonstop3h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$336

Wed 12/318:45 pmMCI - DCA

1 stop15h 16mFrontier

Sun 1/48:00 amDCA - MCI

1 stop12h 51mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$342

Best flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Fri 1/911:26 amMCI - BWI

1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/1111:22 amBWI - MCI

1 stop23h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$232

Sat 1/105:04 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop5h 43mSpirit Airlines

Sat 1/174:44 pmBWI - MCI

2 stops18h 47mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$247

Sat 2/1410:24 amMCI - IAD

1 stop4h 41mUnited Airlines

Wed 2/188:15 amIAD - MCI

1 stop7h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$251

Mon 1/1910:43 amMCI - DCA

Nonstop2h 35mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/206:00 amDCA - MCI

1 stop5h 07mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$272

Mon 3/26:25 pmMCI - DCA

Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest

Wed 3/46:10 amDCA - MCI

Nonstop3h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 12/16

$281

Wed 3/44:39 pmMCI - BWI

2 stops16h 23mFrontier

Sun 3/83:19 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop26h 01mFrontier

Deal found 12/17

$289

Mon 3/25:37 pmMCI - IAD

1 stop5h 18mDelta

Wed 3/47:15 amIAD - MCI

1 stop6h 01mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$301

Sat 1/103:24 pmMCI - IAD

1 stop4h 53mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/171:05 pmIAD - MCI

Nonstop3h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$260

Sat 1/1712:35 pmMCI - IAD

Nonstop2h 34mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/191:05 pmIAD - MCI

Nonstop3h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$262

Sat 2/711:34 amMCI - DCA

1 stop7h 10mAmerican Airlines

Wed 2/119:35 amDCA - MCI

1 stop5h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$289

Fri 2/1311:26 amMCI - BWI

1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/186:50 pmBWI - MCI

2 stops16h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$290

Wed 1/76:00 amMCI - DCA

2 stops7h 15mSouthwest

Thu 1/83:40 pmDCA - MCI

1 stop7h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 12/16

$306

Wed 5/1312:12 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop10h 47mSpirit Airlines

Wed 5/2010:52 amBWI - MCI

3 stops25h 15mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$307

Wed 12/315:42 pmMCI - DCA

1 stop4h 08mDelta

Mon 1/51:45 pmDCA - MCI

1 stop5h 47mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$331

Wed 1/76:00 amMCI - DCA

2 stops7h 15mSouthwest

Mon 1/126:05 amDCA - MCI

1 stop5h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 12/16

$306

Mon 3/25:30 pmMCI - IAD

Nonstop2h 31mUnited Airlines

Wed 3/41:00 pmIAD - MCI

Nonstop3h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$281

Fri 2/202:02 pmMCI - BWI

2 stops8h 52mAmerican Airlines

Mon 2/236:44 amBWI - MCI

1 stop5h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$326

Mon 3/29:25 amMCI - DCA

1 stop4h 00mSouthwest

Mon 3/26:40 pmDCA - MCI

1 stop4h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 12/16

$308

Fri 1/911:26 amMCI - BWI

2 stops22h 01mSpirit Airlines

Sun 1/114:44 pmBWI - MCI

2 stops18h 47mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$349

Wed 3/410:24 amMCI - IAD

1 stop4h 41mUnited Airlines

Sun 3/81:05 pmIAD - MCI

Nonstop3h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$295

Sun 1/2510:00 amMCI - IAD

1 stop6h 35mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/275:55 pmIAD - MCI

Nonstop3h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$295

Wed 1/146:15 amMCI - BWI

Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest

Sat 1/179:55 amBWI - MCI

Nonstop3h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 12/15

$331

Wed 1/73:24 pmMCI - DCA

1 stop4h 35mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/810:30 amDCA - MCI

1 stop4h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$301

Sun 1/2510:10 amMCI - DCA

2 stops7h 05mSouthwest

Wed 1/2812:45 pmDCA - MCI

Nonstop3h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 12/16

$334

Wed 1/282:55 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop3h 35mSouthwest

Mon 2/23:30 pmBWI - MCI

Nonstop3h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 12/15

$337

Sun 2/112:35 pmMCI - IAD

Nonstop2h 34mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/35:55 pmIAD - MCI

Nonstop3h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$319

Wed 1/73:10 pmMCI - DCA

1 stop4h 05mSouthwest

Fri 1/912:45 pmDCA - MCI

Nonstop3h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 12/16

$340

Wed 1/72:25 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop5h 30mSouthwest

Mon 1/128:30 amBWI - MCI

Nonstop3h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 12/16

$341

Sat 2/143:45 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop4h 20mSouthwest

Wed 2/188:30 amBWI - MCI

Nonstop3h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 12/16

$341

Last-minute flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.. Data last updated December 18, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 12/2510:05 amMCI - IAD

1 stop6h 25mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/3112:57 pmIAD - MCI

Nonstop3h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$241

Wed 12/3111:33 amMCI - BWI

1 stop11h 56mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/78:45 amBWI - MCI

1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$210

Fri 1/28:45 pmMCI - DCA

1 stop15h 16mFrontier

Mon 1/58:00 amDCA - MCI

1 stop12h 50mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$247

Wed 1/76:15 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop28h 29mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/121:02 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop28h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$169

Fri 1/911:26 amMCI - BWI

1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/115:25 pmBWI - MCI

2 stops17h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$202

Sat 1/105:04 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop5h 43mSpirit Airlines

Sat 1/174:44 pmBWI - MCI

2 stops18h 47mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$247

Sun 1/118:59 amMCI - IAD

1 stop28h 09mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/2310:50 amIAD - MCI

2 stops48h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$230

Tue 1/135:04 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop28h 32mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/208:00 amBWI - MCI

1 stop9h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$189

Wed 1/145:04 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop26h 59mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/174:44 pmBWI - MCI

2 stops18h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$209

Thu 1/225:04 pmMCI - IAD

1 stop14h 36mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/255:37 pmIAD - MCI

1 stop19h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$204

Sun 1/258:41 pmMCI - DCA

1 stop15h 21mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/288:59 amDCA - MCI

2 stops15h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$231

Wed 1/285:04 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop5h 43mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/26:00 amBWI - MCI

1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$166

One-way flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.
Search for one-way flight options from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Thu 1/1511:26 amMCI - BWI

1 stop6h 37mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$67

Wed 1/76:15 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop13h 16mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$69

Sat 2/2110:00 amMCI - BWI

1 stop12h 55mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$70

Fri 1/308:41 pmMCI - DCA

1 stop15h 21mFrontier

Deal found 12/17

$71

Fri 1/168:27 pmMCI - DCA

1 stop15h 35mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$72

Thu 1/811:26 amMCI - BWI

1 stop11h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$76

Thu 1/1511:26 amMCI - BWI

1 stop11h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$77

Wed 1/145:04 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop5h 43mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$78

Wed 2/184:39 pmMCI - DCA

1 stop23h 20mFrontier

Deal found 12/17

$80

Wed 1/215:04 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop5h 43mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$80

Mon 2/2310:55 amMCI - BWI

1 stop5h 18mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$81

Sun 1/258:41 pmMCI - DCA

1 stop15h 21mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$83

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Depart

Return

Price

Kansas CityBaltimore

MCI - BWI

MCIBWI

Kansas City

Fri 1/9

11:26 am-8:31 am

1 stop20h 05m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 1/11

11:22 am-10:09 am

1 stop23h 47m

$232

Kansas CityBaltimore

MCI - BWI

MCIBWI

Kansas City

Sat 1/10

5:04 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 1/17

4:44 pm-10:31 am

2 stops18h 47m

$247

Kansas CityWashington, D.C.

MCI - IAD

MCIIAD

Kansas City

Sat 2/14

10:24 am-4:05 pm

1 stop4h 41m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/18

8:15 am-2:24 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$251

Kansas CityWashington, D.C.

MCI - IAD

MCIIAD

Kansas City

Sat 1/10

3:24 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop4h 53m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/17

1:05 pm-3:10 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$260

Kansas CityWashington, D.C.

MCI - IAD

MCIIAD

Kansas City

Sat 1/17

12:35 pm-4:09 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/19

1:05 pm-3:10 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$262

Kansas CityWashington, D.C.

MCI - DCA

MCIDCA

Kansas City

Mon 1/19

10:43 am-2:18 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 1/20

6:00 am-10:07 am

1 stop5h 07m

$272

Kansas CityWashington, D.C.

MCI - DCA

MCIDCA

Kansas City

Mon 3/2

6:25 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/4

6:10 am-8:10 am

Nonstop3h 00m

$281

Kansas CityWashington, D.C.

MCI - IAD

MCIIAD

Kansas City

Mon 3/2

5:30 pm-9:01 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/4

1:00 pm-3:04 pm

Nonstop3h 04m

$281

Kansas CityBaltimore

MCI - BWI

MCIBWI

Kansas City

Wed 3/4

4:39 pm-10:02 am

2 stops16h 23m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 3/8

3:19 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop26h 01m

$289

Kansas CityWashington, D.C.

MCI - DCA

MCIDCA

Kansas City

Sat 2/7

11:34 am-7:44 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/11

9:35 am-2:30 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$289

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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 December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars

*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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Kansas City-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

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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.?

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 $282). 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?

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 66% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

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.

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.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

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

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

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

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

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

9,093 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

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

11,055 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

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

5.8

Fair

3,081 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

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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

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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 5 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.?
Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines can get you from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. in just under 2h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 08m. 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 Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $108. Users have also found prices from $129 and $134 on American Airlines and Southwest, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.?
While some choose either Kansas City - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Kansas City - Baltimore/Washington, Kansas City - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl 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 Mesa Airlines (90%), Brussels Airlines (90%) and Avianca (86%).
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The cheapest flight price from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. is $169. On average you can expect to pay $1,074. The most popular route, (Kansas City - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), can usually be booked for $205.
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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 $282). 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.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$102	Average$186	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$107	Average$287	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
American Airlines	Cheapest$149	Average$364	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$216	Average$341	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$217	Average$378	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$253	Average$507	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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