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$55+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Kansas City (MCI)

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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — MCI
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City are usually found in August or September, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Kansas City (MCI). 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 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$137
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$55
(Frontier)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$378
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/38:45 amBWI - MCI
1 stop7h 18mSpirit Airlines
Thu 3/610:20 amMCI - BWI
1 stop9h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$122
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/3112:30 pmBWI - MCI
1 stop8h 05mFrontier
Thu 4/312:19 pmMCI - BWI
1 stop22h 08mFrontier
Deal found 2/21$158
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/256:00 pmDCA - MCI
1 stop26h 50mFrontier
Mon 4/288:40 pmMCI - DCA
1 stop24h 19mFrontier
Deal found 2/21$170
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/3112:30 pmBWI - MCI
1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/44:21 pmMCI - BWI
1 stop7h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$176
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/143:59 pmDCA - MCI
1 stop6h 45mDelta
Mon 3/243:55 pmMCI - DCA
1 stop5h 05mDelta
Deal found 2/21$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/145:14 pmIAD - MCI
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Sun 3/236:38 pmMCI - IAD
1 stop4h 50mDelta
Deal found 2/21$217
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/35:40 pmIAD - MCI
3 stops22h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/69:10 amMCI - IAD
1 stop23h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$265
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1712:37 pmIAD - MCI
1 stop23h 08mSun Country Air
Sun 4/208:30 amMCI - IAD
1 stop25h 13mSun Country Air
Deal found 2/20$295
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/11:49 pmDCA - MCI
Nonstop2h 59mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/25:00 pmMCI - DCA
Nonstop2h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$301
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/105:55 pmIAD - MCI
Nonstop3h 02mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/128:00 amMCI - IAD
Nonstop2h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$301
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/267:00 amIAD - MCI
1 stop17h 59mAlaska Airlines
Mon 3/317:00 amMCI - IAD
1 stop21h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/21$302
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/16:10 amDCA - MCI
Nonstop2h 50mSouthwest
Wed 4/25:55 pmMCI - DCA
1 stop4h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 2/21$307

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City 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 22, 2025.

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Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Kansas City

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreKansas City

BWI - MCI

BWIMCI

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 3/3

8:45 am-3:03 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Kansas City

Thu 3/6

10:20 am-8:56 pm

1 stop9h 36m

$122

BaltimoreKansas City

BWI - MCI

BWIMCI

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 3/31

12:30 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Kansas City

Thu 4/3

12:19 pm-11:27 am

1 stop22h 08m

$158

Washington, D.C.Kansas City

DCA - MCI

DCAMCI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 4/25

6:00 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop26h 50m

Kansas City

Mon 4/28

8:40 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop24h 19m

$170

BaltimoreKansas City

BWI - MCI

BWIMCI

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 3/31

12:30 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Kansas City

Fri 4/4

4:21 pm-12:24 am

1 stop7h 03m

$176

Washington, D.C.Kansas City

DCA - MCI

DCAMCI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 3/14

3:59 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Kansas City

Mon 3/24

3:55 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$217

Washington, D.C.Kansas City

IAD - MCI

IADMCI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 3/14

5:14 pm-12:04 am

1 stop7h 50m

Kansas City

Sun 3/23

6:38 pm-12:28 am

1 stop4h 50m

$217

Washington, D.C.Kansas City

IAD - MCI

IADMCI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/3

5:40 pm-3:26 pm

3 stops22h 46m

Kansas City

Sun 4/6

9:10 am-9:17 am

1 stop23h 07m

$265

Washington, D.C.Kansas City

IAD - MCI

IADMCI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/17

12:37 pm-10:45 am

1 stop23h 08m

Kansas City

Sun 4/20

8:30 am-10:43 am

1 stop25h 13m

$295

Washington, D.C.Kansas City

DCA - MCI

DCAMCI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/1

1:49 pm-3:48 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

Kansas City

Wed 4/2

5:00 pm-8:28 pm

Nonstop2h 28m

$301

Washington, D.C.Kansas City

IAD - MCI

IADMCI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/10

5:55 pm-7:57 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

Kansas City

Wed 3/12

8:00 am-11:26 am

Nonstop2h 26m

$301

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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 Washington, D.C. to Kansas City in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Washington, D.C.-Kansas City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Kansas City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Kansas City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Kansas City 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 Washington, D.C.-Kansas City 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 Washington, D.C. to Kansas City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kansas City from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City is 63 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 WAS to MCI?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 25% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on February 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Kansas City flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City. 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 22, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to MCI are scheduled on a Thursday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

Rainfall in Kansas City by month

Plan your trip to Kansas City by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kansas City ranges from 1.1 - 5.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.2 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Kansas City when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

Temperature in Kansas City by month

Plan your trip to Kansas City by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kansas City, 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 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kansas City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kansas City. 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 Kansas City. Reviews last updated February 22, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,700 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,754 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
764 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kansas City from Washington, D.C.?

    If you book a flight to Kansas City from Washington, D.C., you will be flying to Kansas City, which is the city’s only airport. Kansas City (MCI) is located 17.4 mi from the center of Kansas City. There are 12 flights from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City per day from 6 different airlines.

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Kansas City, with prices starting at $137. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $158 and $217, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 64% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City are Frontier ($55), Spirit Airlines ($58), and Allegiant Air ($97).

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

    The most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Kansas City. You may also consider Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Kansas City or Baltimore/Washington - Kansas City.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City consider choosing Copa Airlines (81%), Brussels Airlines (81%) or Lufthansa (81%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    While on average a flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City is generally $425, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $174. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Kansas City), you can expect to pay $302 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Kansas City flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City 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 Washington, D.C. to Kansas City?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 Washington, D.C. to Kansas City

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City. 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 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$128Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$157Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$195Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$212Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$225Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$269Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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