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

Frontier, Delta, and Southwest can get you from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. in just under 4h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h 28m. Kansas City and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 964 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 $129 on Southwest and American Airlines, 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 $153. On average you can expect to pay $978. The most popular route, (Kansas City - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), can usually be booked for $145.

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 Brussels Airlines (95%), Avianca (93%) and Mesa Airlines (93%).

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 11 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..

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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 $295 and $394 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $171 on Frontier (Jan 8-Jan 10).

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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 December 5, 2025.

Thu 12/253:47 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop7h 02mSpirit Airlines

Thu 1/16:30 amBWI - MCI

1 stop11h 40mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/4

$196

Wed 12/2411:33 amMCI - BWI

1 stop11h 56mMultiple Airlines

Tue 12/3010:40 amBWI - MCI

1 stop13h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/4

$203

Thu 12/183:47 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop7h 02mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/55:30 amBWI - MCI

1 stop5h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$212

Wed 12/2411:33 amMCI - BWI

1 stop11h 56mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/286:30 amBWI - MCI

1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/5

$215

Mon 12/226:15 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop14h 20mSpirit Airlines

Tue 12/309:09 pmBWI - MCI

2 stops21h 01mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$248

Wed 12/313:47 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/43:26 pmBWI - MCI

2 stops19h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$262

Thu 12/114:35 pmMCI - IAD

1 stop14h 56mMultiple Airlines

Tue 12/309:58 pmIAD - MCI

1 stop26h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/4

$264

Mon 12/226:15 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop18h 14mMultiple Airlines

Tue 12/309:09 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$265

Wed 12/3112:45 pmMCI - DCA

Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest

Wed 1/75:15 pmDCA - MCI

Nonstop3h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 12/3

$271

Wed 12/318:45 pmMCI - DCA

1 stop15h 16mFrontier

Sun 1/48:00 amDCA - MCI

1 stop12h 51mFrontier

Deal found 12/3

$272

Tue 12/306:15 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/43:26 pmBWI - MCI

2 stops19h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$272

Mon 12/293:47 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop7h 02mSpirit Airlines

Wed 12/316:30 amBWI - MCI

1 stop11h 40mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$273

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 5, 2025.

Thu 1/89:48 amMCI - BWI

1 stop20h 33mFrontier

Sat 1/1012:23 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop21h 24mFrontier

Deal found 12/4

$171

Wed 2/255:35 amMCI - BWI

1 stop5h 19mDelta

Wed 2/254:45 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop8h 09mDelta

Deal found 12/5

$197

Wed 2/257:35 amMCI - BWI

1 stop4h 05mSouthwest

Wed 2/255:50 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop4h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 12/5

$205

Sat 1/105:45 amMCI - BWI

1 stop8h 19mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/123:52 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop7h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/4

$229

Sun 1/43:47 pmMCI - BWI

2 stops41h 51mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/111:02 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop28h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/4

$256

Fri 1/26:15 amMCI - DCA

Nonstop2h 31mAmerican Airlines

Fri 1/93:24 pmDCA - MCI

1 stop8h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/4

$315

Wed 2/42:45 pmMCI - DCA

2 stops24h 16mAlaska Airlines

Sun 2/85:01 pmDCA - MCI

2 stops23h 04mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$357

Wed 2/255:47 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop4h 06mDelta

Fri 2/2711:45 amBWI - MCI

1 stop6h 17mDelta

Deal found 12/5

$239

Tue 2/102:00 pmMCI - BWI

Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest

Thu 2/127:35 amBWI - MCI

1 stop5h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 12/4

$248

Mon 1/1211:29 amMCI - DCA

1 stop4h 30mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/143:30 pmDCA - MCI

1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/4

$271

Sat 1/107:45 amMCI - DCA

Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest

Sun 1/1112:00 pmDCA - MCI

1 stop6h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 12/3

$267

Thu 1/89:05 amMCI - BWI

2 stops11h 16mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/1010:05 amBWI - MCI

2 stops11h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/4

$272

Wed 3/44:12 pmMCI - IAD

1 stop6h 43mDelta

Sun 3/812:52 pmIAD - MCI

1 stop7h 30mDelta

Deal found 12/4

$293

Fri 3/611:23 amMCI - IAD

1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 3/159:58 pmIAD - MCI

1 stop27h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$335

Tue 2/108:45 amMCI - IAD

1 stop6h 05mSouthwest

Thu 2/125:10 amIAD - MCI

1 stop8h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/4

$277

Sat 1/36:00 amMCI - IAD

1 stop4h 51mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/101:05 pmIAD - MCI

Nonstop3h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/4

$295

Mon 12/298:45 pmMCI - DCA

1 stop24h 14mFrontier

Sat 1/36:00 pmDCA - MCI

1 stop26h 51mFrontier

Deal found 12/2

$371

Wed 2/256:15 amMCI - BWI

Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest

Fri 2/277:40 pmBWI - MCI

Nonstop3h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 12/5

$283

Mon 1/1212:35 pmMCI - IAD

Nonstop2h 34mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/1510:28 pmIAD - MCI

1 stop13h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$310

Tue 2/104:55 pmMCI - DCA

1 stop4h 05mSouthwest

Thu 2/123:25 pmDCA - MCI

2 stops8h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 12/4

$302

Wed 3/115:42 pmMCI - DCA

1 stop4h 09mDelta

Sat 3/146:00 amDCA - MCI

1 stop4h 51mDelta

Deal found 12/2

$374

Fri 2/68:00 amMCI - IAD

1 stop7h 00mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/85:55 pmIAD - MCI

Nonstop3h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$324

Wed 3/116:35 amMCI - IAD

1 stop3h 57mDelta

Sat 3/145:20 pmIAD - MCI

1 stop4h 31mDelta

Deal found 12/2

$374

Mon 1/2611:29 amMCI - DCA

1 stop4h 30mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/298:25 amDCA - MCI

1 stop7h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$331

Thu 3/129:29 amMCI - DCA

1 stop7h 30mDelta

Thu 3/196:00 amDCA - MCI

1 stop4h 51mDelta

Deal found 12/2

$389

Sat 1/1711:29 amMCI - IAD

1 stop5h 06mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/181:05 pmIAD - MCI

Nonstop3h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/4

$338

Thu 4/161:45 pmMCI - DCA

1 stop6h 05mSouthwest

Tue 4/219:05 amDCA - MCI

2 stops6h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 12/4

$379

Sat 1/1012:35 pmMCI - IAD

Nonstop2h 34mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/115:17 pmIAD - MCI

1 stop5h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$338

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 5, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 12/114:35 pmMCI - IAD

1 stop14h 56mMultiple Airlines

Tue 12/309:58 pmIAD - MCI

1 stop26h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/4

$264

Thu 12/183:47 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop7h 02mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/55:30 amBWI - MCI

1 stop5h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$212

Wed 12/2411:33 amMCI - BWI

1 stop11h 56mMultiple Airlines

Tue 12/3010:40 amBWI - MCI

1 stop13h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/4

$203

Wed 12/2411:33 amMCI - BWI

1 stop11h 56mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/286:30 amBWI - MCI

1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/5

$215

Thu 12/253:47 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop7h 02mSpirit Airlines

Thu 1/16:30 amBWI - MCI

1 stop11h 40mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/4

$196

Fri 1/28:45 pmMCI - DCA

1 stop15h 16mFrontier

Fri 1/98:01 amDCA - MCI

1 stop12h 45mFrontier

Deal found 12/4

$265

Thu 1/89:48 amMCI - BWI

1 stop20h 33mFrontier

Sat 1/1012:23 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop21h 24mFrontier

Deal found 12/4

$171

Thu 1/811:26 amMCI - BWI

1 stop11h 18mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/101:02 pmBWI - MCI

2 stops20h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/4

$205

Thu 1/89:42 amMCI - IAD

1 stop10h 35mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/1011:34 amIAD - MCI

2 stops12h 38mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$265

Sat 1/105:45 amMCI - BWI

1 stop8h 19mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/123:52 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop7h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/4

$229

Sat 1/105:04 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop5h 43mSpirit Airlines

Sun 1/111:00 pmBWI - MCI

3 stops28h 09mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$239

Thu 1/155:11 pmMCI - IAD

1 stop5h 01mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/201:08 pmIAD - MCI

2 stops11h 04mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$263

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 5, 2025.

Wed 2/115:04 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop5h 43mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$56

Tue 1/275:04 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop5h 43mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/4

$57

Tue 2/105:04 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop5h 43mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/5

$61

Wed 1/76:15 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop13h 16mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$63

Fri 2/2011:06 amMCI - BWI

1 stop5h 41mFrontier

Deal found 12/3

$64

Thu 1/2211:26 amMCI - BWI

1 stop11h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/4

$66

Thu 1/2211:26 amMCI - BWI

1 stop11h 10mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/5

$69

Fri 1/2312:45 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop10h 51mFrontier

Deal found 12/3

$70

Tue 1/66:00 amMCI - DCA

Nonstop2h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$73

Sun 3/15:59 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop13h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$73

Wed 1/75:45 pmMCI - IAD

Nonstop2h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/4

$73

Sun 1/258:41 pmMCI - DCA

1 stop19h 18mFrontier

Deal found 12/3

$74

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Kansas CityBaltimore

MCI - BWI

MCIBWI

Kansas City

Thu 1/8

9:48 am-7:21 am

1 stop20h 33m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 1/10

12:23 pm-8:47 am

1 stop21h 24m

$171

Kansas CityBaltimore

MCI - BWI

MCIBWI

Kansas City

Wed 2/25

5:35 am-11:54 am

1 stop5h 19m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 2/25

4:45 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$197

Kansas CityBaltimore

MCI - BWI

MCIBWI

Kansas City

Wed 2/25

7:35 am-12:40 pm

1 stop4h 05m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 2/25

5:50 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$205

Kansas CityBaltimore

MCI - BWI

MCIBWI

Kansas City

Sat 1/10

5:45 am-3:04 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 1/12

3:52 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$229

Kansas CityBaltimore

MCI - BWI

MCIBWI

Kansas City

Wed 2/25

5:47 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop4h 06m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 2/27

11:45 am-5:02 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$239

Kansas CityBaltimore

MCI - BWI

MCIBWI

Kansas City

Tue 2/10

2:00 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 2/12

7:35 am-12:30 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$248

Kansas CityBaltimore

MCI - BWI

MCIBWI

Kansas City

Sun 1/4

3:47 pm-10:38 am

2 stops41h 51m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 1/11

1:02 pm-4:09 pm

1 stop28h 07m

$256

Kansas CityWashington, D.C.

MCI - DCA

MCIDCA

Kansas City

Sat 1/10

7:45 am-11:15 am

Nonstop2h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/11

12:00 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$267

Kansas CityWashington, D.C.

MCI - DCA

MCIDCA

Kansas City

Mon 1/12

11:29 am-4:59 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/14

3:30 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$271

Kansas CityBaltimore

MCI - BWI

MCIBWI

Kansas City

Thu 1/8

9:05 am-9:21 pm

2 stops11h 16m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 1/10

10:05 am-8:33 pm

2 stops11h 28m

$272

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. (average of $87). Flying from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. in February is currently the most expensive (average of $285). 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 63% 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.

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

The most flights from MCI to WAS are scheduled on a Wednesday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 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

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, Delta, and United 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

4,250 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

8.0

Very good

4,250 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very 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

Delta

7.9

Good

8,011 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very 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

9,066 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very 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

11,047 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very 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

3,091 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,250 reviews

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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

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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 11 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, Delta, and Southwest can get you from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. in just under 4h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h 28m. Kansas City and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 964 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 $129 on Southwest 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. 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..
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The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. are Brussels Airlines (95%), Avianca (93%) and Mesa Airlines (93%).
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The cheapest flight price from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. is $153. On average you can expect to pay $978. The most popular route, (Kansas City - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), can usually be booked for $145.
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Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. (average of $87). Flying from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. in February is currently the most expensive (average of $285). 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$106	Average$177	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$107	Average$308	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
American Airlines	Cheapest$151	Average$365	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$216	Average$348	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$217	Average$379	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$254	Average$507	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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