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?

Frontier, at $188, 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 Spirit Airlines. You may be able to fly from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. for 44% 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 $89. Users have also found prices from $98 and $106 on Spirit Airlines 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..

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

The cheapest flight price from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. is $132. On average you can expect to pay $328. The most popular route, (Kansas City - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), can usually be booked for $233.

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

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

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

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Wednesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 39 days in advance, which can save you up to 288% on flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 39 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $264. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $598.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of November. Prices to Washington, D.C. from Kansas City average $338. You can even find prices in November for less than $338, as users have found deals to Washington, D.C. from as low as $177. The month of March appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Washington, D.C. from Kansas City. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 11%.

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 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.

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 8 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.

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Average price	$354

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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 May 20, 2025.

Fri 9/511:22 amMCI - BWI

1 stop11h 51mFrontier

Sun 9/76:00 amBWI - MCI

1 stop5h 27mFrontier

Deal found 5/19

$188

Wed 7/25:00 amMCI - BWI

1 stop5h 16mAmerican Airlines

Wed 7/97:49 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop5h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/20

$211

Mon 6/911:26 amMCI - BWI

1 stop10h 15mSpirit Airlines

Thu 6/122:08 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop5h 36mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 5/19

$238

Tue 6/35:46 amMCI - BWI

1 stop11h 02mMultiple Airlines

Sat 6/75:20 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/18

$251

Wed 7/25:15 amMCI - BWI

Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest

Wed 7/98:25 amBWI - MCI

Nonstop2h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 5/20

$261

Fri 7/188:01 pmMCI - DCA

1 stop24h 56mFrontier

Mon 7/211:00 pmDCA - MCI

1 stop7h 04mFrontier

Deal found 5/20

$266

Sun 6/156:00 amMCI - IAD

1 stop4h 55mUnited Airlines

Wed 6/181:20 pmIAD - MCI

Nonstop2h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/19

$267

Fri 10/246:02 pmMCI - DCA

Nonstop2h 28mAmerican Airlines

Mon 10/277:00 amDCA - MCI

1 stop5h 57mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/20

$268

Mon 6/96:34 pmMCI - IAD

1 stop4h 58mDelta

Thu 6/126:00 amIAD - MCI

1 stop4h 44mDelta

Deal found 5/19

$271

Sat 9/275:44 amMCI - IAD

2 stops9h 20mAmerican Airlines

Tue 10/76:45 amIAD - MCI

1 stop5h 54mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/18

$276

Thu 6/266:00 amMCI - DCA

1 stop5h 40mDelta

Sun 6/296:05 amDCA - MCI

1 stop4h 39mDelta

Deal found 5/19

$279

Fri 6/207:50 amMCI - DCA

Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest

Tue 6/2411:45 amDCA - MCI

1 stop4h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 5/19

$282

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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 May 20, 2025.

Fri 9/511:22 amMCI - BWI

1 stop11h 51mFrontier

Sun 9/76:00 amBWI - MCI

1 stop5h 27mFrontier

Deal found 5/19

$188

Wed 7/25:00 amMCI - BWI

1 stop5h 16mAmerican Airlines

Wed 7/97:49 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop5h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/20

$211

Mon 6/911:26 amMCI - BWI

1 stop10h 15mSpirit Airlines

Thu 6/122:08 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop5h 36mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 5/19

$238

Tue 6/35:46 amMCI - BWI

1 stop11h 02mMultiple Airlines

Sat 6/75:20 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/18

$251

Wed 7/25:15 amMCI - BWI

Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest

Wed 7/98:25 amBWI - MCI

Nonstop2h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 5/20

$261

Sun 6/156:00 amMCI - IAD

1 stop4h 55mUnited Airlines

Wed 6/181:20 pmIAD - MCI

Nonstop2h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/19

$267

Mon 6/96:34 pmMCI - IAD

1 stop4h 58mDelta

Thu 6/126:00 amIAD - MCI

1 stop4h 44mDelta

Deal found 5/19

$271

Wed 7/29:12 amMCI - IAD

1 stop22h 23mAllegiant Air

Sat 7/52:40 pmIAD - MCI

1 stop6h 47mAllegiant Air

Deal found 5/18

$289

Tue 8/264:55 pmMCI - DCA

2 stops27h 49mAlaska Airlines

Tue 9/28:00 amDCA - MCI

1 stop31h 42mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 5/19

$508

Fri 7/188:01 pmMCI - DCA

1 stop24h 56mFrontier

Mon 7/211:00 pmDCA - MCI

1 stop7h 04mFrontier

Deal found 5/20

$266

Fri 10/246:02 pmMCI - DCA

Nonstop2h 28mAmerican Airlines

Mon 10/277:00 amDCA - MCI

1 stop5h 57mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/20

$268

Thu 6/266:00 amMCI - DCA

1 stop5h 40mDelta

Sun 6/296:05 amDCA - MCI

1 stop4h 39mDelta

Deal found 5/19

$279

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 May 20, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 5/233:02 pmMCI - IAD

1 stop7h 30mFrontier

Fri 5/305:15 amIAD - MCI

1 stop9h 32mFrontier

Deal found 5/18

$291

Sun 5/253:30 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop5h 20mSouthwest

Sat 8/96:35 amBWI - MCI

1 stop4h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 5/18

$484

Mon 5/263:02 pmMCI - IAD

1 stop7h 30mFrontier

Mon 6/25:15 amIAD - MCI

1 stop9h 24mFrontier

Deal found 5/19

$538

Wed 5/2811:55 amMCI - DCA

Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest

Mon 6/26:10 amDCA - MCI

Nonstop2h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 5/18

$338

Thu 5/296:00 amMCI - DCA

Nonstop2h 29mAmerican Airlines

Mon 6/306:30 amDCA - MCI

1 stop4h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/19

$269

Thu 5/296:05 amMCI - DCA

1 stop5h 20mUnited Airlines

Mon 6/305:00 pmDCA - MCI

1 stop5h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/19

$279

Thu 5/299:07 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop21h 32mSpirit Airlines

Sun 6/18:44 pmBWI - MCI

1 stop24h 28mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 5/19

$279

Thu 5/291:15 pmMCI - IAD

1 stop4h 32mDelta

Mon 6/3012:49 pmIAD - MCI

1 stop7h 18mDelta

Deal found 5/19

$279

Thu 5/296:05 amMCI - IAD

1 stop7h 22mUnited Airlines

Mon 6/21:20 pmIAD - MCI

Nonstop2h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/18

$348

Thu 5/297:11 amMCI - IAD

2 stops8h 45mAmerican Airlines

Mon 6/305:41 pmIAD - MCI

1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/19

$354

Thu 5/296:31 pmMCI - IAD

3 stops25h 38mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/3012:28 pmIAD - MCI

2 stops31h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/19

$503

Thu 5/2910:00 amMCI - BWI

1 stop6h 37mUnited Airlines

Thu 6/56:40 amBWI - MCI

1 stop4h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/19

$611

One-way flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.
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Wed 5/282:36 pmMCI - IAD

1 stop6h 54mFrontier

Deal found 5/19

$89

Fri 6/2011:00 amMCI - BWI

1 stop3h 46mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 5/19

$98

Thu 9/187:48 pmMCI - DCA

1 stop25h 11mFrontier

Deal found 5/19

$100

Thu 9/187:48 pmMCI - BWI

1 stop21h 16mFrontier

Deal found 5/19

$101

Fri 8/812:34 pmMCI - IAD

1 stop24h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/19

$102

Tue 6/245:00 amMCI - BWI

1 stop5h 16mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/19

$106

Tue 7/226:00 amMCI - DCA

Nonstop2h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/19

$111

Tue 7/225:40 pmMCI - IAD

Nonstop2h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/19

$111

Tue 7/2210:38 amMCI - DCA

1 stop6h 51mDelta

Deal found 5/19

$121

Tue 7/225:44 pmMCI - IAD

1 stop4h 11mDelta

Deal found 5/19

$121

Wed 7/29:12 amMCI - IAD

1 stop22h 23mAllegiant Air

Deal found 5/19

$128

Wed 6/257:15 pmMCI - DCA

Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 5/19

$130

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Kansas CityBaltimore

MCI - BWI

MCIBWI

Kansas City

Fri 9/5

11:22 am-12:13 am

1 stop11h 51m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 9/7

6:00 am-10:27 am

1 stop5h 27m

$188

Kansas CityBaltimore

MCI - BWI

MCIBWI

Kansas City

Wed 7/2

5:00 am-11:16 am

1 stop5h 16m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 7/9

7:49 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$211

Kansas CityBaltimore

MCI - BWI

MCIBWI

Kansas City

Mon 6/9

11:26 am-10:41 pm

1 stop10h 15m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 6/12

2:08 pm-6:44 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$238

Kansas CityBaltimore

MCI - BWI

MCIBWI

Kansas City

Tue 6/3

5:46 am-5:48 pm

1 stop11h 02m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 6/7

5:20 pm-11:35 am

1 stop19h 15m

$251

Kansas CityBaltimore

MCI - BWI

MCIBWI

Kansas City

Wed 7/2

5:15 am-8:40 am

Nonstop2h 25m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 7/9

8:25 am-10:10 am

Nonstop2h 45m

$261

Kansas CityWashington, D.C.

MCI - DCA

MCIDCA

Kansas City

Fri 7/18

8:01 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop24h 56m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 7/21

1:00 pm-7:04 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$266

Kansas CityWashington, D.C.

MCI - IAD

MCIIAD

Kansas City

Sun 6/15

6:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop4h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/18

1:20 pm-3:04 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

$267

Kansas CityWashington, D.C.

MCI - DCA

MCIDCA

Kansas City

Fri 10/24

6:02 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop2h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 10/27

7:00 am-11:57 am

1 stop5h 57m

$268

Kansas CityWashington, D.C.

MCI - IAD

MCIIAD

Kansas City

Mon 6/9

6:34 pm-12:32 am

1 stop4h 58m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 6/12

6:00 am-9:44 am

1 stop4h 44m

$271

Kansas CityWashington, D.C.

MCI - IAD

MCIIAD

Kansas City

Sat 9/27

5:44 am-4:04 pm

2 stops9h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/7

6:45 am-11:39 am

1 stop5h 54m

$276

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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 May.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Flightnetwork	Price Accuracy-	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 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 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.

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.

Our travel experts

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Expert on MCI

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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.

Estimated round-trip price

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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 38 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?

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.?

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 Tuesday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. 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

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.

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

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

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

4,290 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

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

7,951 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

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

8,744 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

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

731 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

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

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 8 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?
Frontier, at $188, 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 Spirit Airlines. You may be able to fly from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. for 44% 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 $89. Users have also found prices from $98 and $106 on Spirit Airlines 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..
What are the cheapest flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.?
The cheapest flight price from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. is $132. On average you can expect to pay $328. The most popular route, (Kansas City - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), can usually be booked for $233.
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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Frontier	Cheapest$128	Average$198	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$138	Average$307	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
United Airlines	Cheapest$163	Average$422	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$215	Average$380	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$216	Average$364	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$270	Average$379	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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