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$104+ 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 5/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — MCI
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Sun 4/20
Sun 4/27
1 adult, Economy
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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 April 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$210
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$104
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$417
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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 April 15, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/1512:51 pmBWI - MCI
1 stop10h 50mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/1711:26 amMCI - BWI
1 stop10h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/14$210
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/912:51 pmBWI - MCI
1 stop10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/118:51 pmMCI - BWI
1 stop19h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$240
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/255:58 pmBWI - MCI
1 stop26h 52mFrontier
Sun 4/278:40 pmMCI - BWI
1 stop19h 18mFrontier
Deal found 4/14$250
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Sat 5/103:15 pmDCA - MCI
Nonstop3h 07mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/135:45 pmMCI - DCA
Nonstop2h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$253
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/305:15 amIAD - MCI
1 stop9h 32mFrontier
Fri 6/61:51 pmMCI - IAD
1 stop9h 13mFrontier
Deal found 4/15$261
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Sat 5/106:00 amDCA - MCI
1 stop4h 42mDelta
Tue 5/131:15 pmMCI - DCA
1 stop5h 16mDelta
Deal found 4/14$273
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Wed 7/25:41 pmIAD - MCI
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/510:38 amMCI - IAD
1 stop6h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$273
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Sat 5/241:20 pmIAD - MCI
1 stop6h 30mDelta
Sat 5/313:45 pmMCI - IAD
1 stop4h 49mDelta
Deal found 4/14$281
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Sat 5/106:25 amDCA - MCI
1 stop5h 16mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/123:10 pmMCI - DCA
1 stop6h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$284
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Wed 5/144:40 pmDCA - MCI
Nonstop2h 40mSouthwest
Fri 5/1611:35 amMCI - DCA
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/15$285
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Tue 9/231:00 pmIAD - MCI
Nonstop2h 48mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/295:47 pmMCI - IAD
Nonstop2h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$285
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Wed 5/77:26 amBWI - MCI
1 stop5h 14mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/146:33 pmMCI - BWI
1 stop4h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$287

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 April 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City that are best for you.

Fly from

Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Kansas City

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreKansas City

BWI - MCI

BWIMCI

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 5/15

12:51 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop10h 50m

Kansas City

Sat 5/17

11:26 am-10:41 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$210

BaltimoreKansas City

BWI - MCI

BWIMCI

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 5/9

12:51 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop10h 50m

Kansas City

Sun 5/11

8:51 pm-5:22 pm

1 stop19h 31m

$240

BaltimoreKansas City

BWI - MCI

BWIMCI

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 4/25

5:58 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop26h 52m

Kansas City

Sun 4/27

8:40 pm-4:58 pm

1 stop19h 18m

$250

Washington, D.C.Kansas City

DCA - MCI

DCAMCI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/10

3:15 pm-5:22 pm

Nonstop3h 07m

Kansas City

Tue 5/13

5:45 pm-9:12 pm

Nonstop2h 27m

$253

Washington, D.C.Kansas City

IAD - MCI

IADMCI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/30

5:15 am-1:47 pm

1 stop9h 32m

Kansas City

Fri 6/6

1:51 pm-12:04 am

1 stop9h 13m

$261

Washington, D.C.Kansas City

DCA - MCI

DCAMCI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/10

6:00 am-9:42 am

1 stop4h 42m

Kansas City

Tue 5/13

1:15 pm-7:31 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$273

Washington, D.C.Kansas City

IAD - MCI

IADMCI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 7/2

9:10 am-2:25 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Kansas City

Sat 7/5

10:38 am-5:38 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$273

Washington, D.C.Kansas City

IAD - MCI

IADMCI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/24

1:20 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Kansas City

Sat 5/31

3:45 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop4h 49m

$281

Washington, D.C.Kansas City

DCA - MCI

DCAMCI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/10

6:25 am-10:41 am

1 stop5h 16m

Kansas City

Mon 5/12

3:10 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$284

Washington, D.C.Kansas City

DCA - MCI

DCAMCI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/14

4:40 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Kansas City

Fri 5/16

11:35 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$285

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 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 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 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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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City

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 April 11, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City is 78 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 April 15, 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 20% 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 March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Kansas City flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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 April 15, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to MCI are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 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 April 15, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,658 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
734 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly 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 11 flights from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City per day from 6 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Washington, D.C. to Kansas City flight route?

    The Washington, D.C. to Kansas City flight path was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • 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 $210. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $250 and $253, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 45% 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 Spirit Airlines ($104), Southwest ($134), and Frontier ($136).

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

    While on average a flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City is generally $346, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $137. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Kansas City), you can expect to pay $273 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 April 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$120Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$128Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$195Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$225Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$227Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$274Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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