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

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 4/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — WAS
févr. 25 — mars 41
mar. 2/25
mar. 3/4
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The best prices from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. are usually found in November or August, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kansas City (MCI) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 février 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$151
(Priceline)

One-way from

$55
(Frontier)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$349
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Cheapest flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on février 20, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
jeu. 3/610:20 amMCI - BWI
1 stop9h 36mMultiple Airlines
lun. 3/1712:30 pmBWI - MCI
1 stop8h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$151
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 3/610:20 amMCI - BWI
1 stop9h 36mSpirit Airlines
dim. 3/99:51 pmBWI - MCI
1 stop12h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$155
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
mer. 4/236:37 pmMCI - BWI
1 stop4h 47mAmerican Airlines
sam. 4/265:00 amBWI - MCI
1 stop5h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$159
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/189:05 amMCI - BWI
Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest
mar. 3/251:10 pmBWI - MCI
Nonstop2h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$301
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/15:55 pmMCI - DCA
1 stop4h 50mSouthwest
jeu. 4/36:10 amDCA - MCI
Nonstop2h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$307
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
lun. 4/76:00 amMCI - IAD
1 stop7h 11mUnited Airlines
mer. 4/91:15 pmIAD - MCI
Nonstop2h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/18$311
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/17:00 amMCI - DCA
1 stop13h 59mMultiple Airlines
ven. 4/41:03 pmDCA - MCI
1 stop7h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$312
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
sam. 3/297:35 amMCI - DCA
1 stop9h 52mDelta
dim. 3/306:07 amDCA - MCI
1 stop9h 03mDelta
Deal found 2/19$313
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
dim. 3/308:35 pmMCI - BWI
1 stop13h 55mFrontier
ven. 4/1112:17 pmBWI - MCI
1 stop26h 23mFrontier
Deal found 2/18$318
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 3/195:30 pmMCI - BWI
1 stop6h 00mDelta
mer. 3/266:00 amBWI - MCI
1 stop5h 38mDelta
Deal found 2/20$321
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/183:55 pmMCI - IAD
1 stop6h 32mDelta
mer. 3/267:35 amIAD - MCI
1 stop6h 47mDelta
Deal found 2/20$321
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
dim. 3/306:00 amMCI - DCA
Nonstop2h 28mAmerican Airlines
mer. 4/28:59 pmDCA - MCI
Nonstop2h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$325

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

Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. 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 février 20, 2025.

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Kansas CityBaltimore

MCI - BWI

MCIBWI

Kansas City

jeu. 3/6

10:20 am-8:56 pm

1 stop9h 36m

Baltimore/Washington

lun. 3/17

12:30 pm-7:54 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$151

Kansas CityBaltimore

MCI - BWI

MCIBWI

Kansas City

jeu. 3/6

10:20 am-8:56 pm

1 stop9h 36m

Baltimore/Washington

dim. 3/9

9:51 pm-9:15 am

1 stop12h 24m

$155

Kansas CityBaltimore

MCI - BWI

MCIBWI

Kansas City

mer. 4/23

6:37 pm-12:24 am

1 stop4h 47m

Baltimore/Washington

sam. 4/26

5:00 am-9:09 am

1 stop5h 09m

$159

Kansas CityBaltimore

MCI - BWI

MCIBWI

Kansas City

mar. 3/18

9:05 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Baltimore/Washington

mar. 3/25

1:10 pm-3:05 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

$301

Kansas CityWashington, D.C.

MCI - DCA

MCIDCA

Kansas City

mar. 4/1

5:55 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

jeu. 4/3

6:10 am-8:00 am

Nonstop2h 50m

$307

Kansas CityWashington, D.C.

MCI - IAD

MCIIAD

Kansas City

lun. 4/7

6:00 am-2:11 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mer. 4/9

1:15 pm-3:04 pm

Nonstop2h 49m

$311

Kansas CityWashington, D.C.

MCI - DCA

MCIDCA

Kansas City

mar. 4/1

7:00 am-9:59 pm

1 stop13h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

ven. 4/4

1:03 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$312

Kansas CityWashington, D.C.

MCI - DCA

MCIDCA

Kansas City

sam. 3/29

7:35 am-6:27 pm

1 stop9h 52m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

dim. 3/30

6:07 am-2:10 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$313

Kansas CityBaltimore

MCI - BWI

MCIBWI

Kansas City

dim. 3/30

8:35 pm-11:30 am

1 stop13h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

ven. 4/11

12:17 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop26h 23m

$318

Kansas CityBaltimore

MCI - BWI

MCIBWI

Kansas City

mer. 3/19

5:30 pm-12:30 am

1 stop6h 00m

Baltimore/Washington

mer. 3/26

6:00 am-10:38 am

1 stop5h 38m

$321

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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 Kansas City to Washington, D.C. in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice 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 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 Kansas City-Washington, D.C. 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 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.
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Travel insights for flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.

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

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

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

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 47 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 $309). Flying from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated février 20, 2025.

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 77% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

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

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.

Explore weekly flight availability from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.. 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 février 20, 2025.

The most flights from MCI to WAS are scheduled on a Tuesday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals 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.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated février 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

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
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

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
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

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
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

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
8,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

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
765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

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 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 9 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day. 6 airlines have flights to Washington, D.C. from Kansas City on a regular basis.

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

    American Airlines, at $159, was found to be the cheapest airline from Kansas City to Washington, D.C..Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Spirit Airlines and Southwest. You may be able to fly from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. for 53% 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 $55. Users have also found prices from $80 and $82 on American Airlines and Spirit 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 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 Copa Airlines (84%), Avianca (83%) and Brussels Airlines (77%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. is $172. On average you can expect to pay $1,552. The most popular route, (Kansas City - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), can usually be booked for $302.

  • 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 $309). Flying from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$128Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$138Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$195Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$209Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$211Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$270Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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