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$82+ 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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — WAS
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. are usually found in February or August, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

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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 November 21, 2024.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
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One-way from

$82
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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 November 21, 2024.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/44:52 pmMCI - BWI
1 stop14h 46mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/116:00 amBWI - MCI
1 stop10h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/20$195
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/189:52 amMCI - DCA
1 stop6h 07mFrontier
Thu 12/191:01 pmDCA - MCI
1 stop7h 37mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$228
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Wed 12/1112:24 pmMCI - IAD
1 stop19h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/168:00 pmIAD - MCI
1 stop16h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$275
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/135:31 amMCI - DCA
Nonstop2h 53mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/168:15 pmDCA - MCI
Nonstop3h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$285
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Wed 12/187:40 amMCI - DCA
Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest
Wed 12/256:05 amDCA - MCI
Nonstop2h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 11/20$286
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/288:00 amMCI - IAD
1 stop4h 56mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/251:05 pmIAD - MCI
Nonstop2h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Wed 12/185:45 amMCI - IAD
1 stop7h 31mDelta
Wed 12/256:00 amIAD - MCI
1 stop4h 38mDelta
Deal found 11/21$304
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Mon 12/167:00 amMCI - BWI
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Tue 12/178:40 amBWI - MCI
Nonstop2h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 11/20$330
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Thu 12/126:15 amMCI - BWI
1 stop4h 29mDelta
Thu 12/126:44 pmBWI - MCI
1 stop6h 11mDelta
Deal found 11/20$348
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/411:35 amMCI - DCA
1 stop5h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/116:30 amDCA - MCI
1 stop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$366
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/169:56 amMCI - IAD
1 stop6h 54mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/1712:55 pmIAD - MCI
3 stops33h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$380
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Sat 12/215:49 pmMCI - DCA
1 stop4h 08mDelta
Thu 12/267:55 pmDCA - MCI
1 stop5h 04mDelta
Deal found 11/20$402

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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Kansas CityBaltimore

MCI - BWI

MCIBWI

Kansas City

Wed 12/4

4:52 pm-8:38 am

1 stop14h 46m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/11

6:00 am-3:47 pm

1 stop10h 47m

$195

Kansas CityWashington, D.C.

MCI - DCA

MCIDCA

Kansas City

Mon 2/10

6:39 pm-12:06 pm

1 stop16h 27m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 2/13

6:00 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$218

Kansas CityBaltimore

MCI - BWI

MCIBWI

Kansas City

Sun 1/5

8:28 pm-1:26 pm

1 stop15h 58m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 1/12

8:50 pm-11:00 am

1 stop15h 10m

$264

Kansas CityWashington, D.C.

MCI - IAD

MCIIAD

Kansas City

Wed 12/11

12:24 pm-8:39 am

1 stop19h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/16

8:00 pm-11:39 am

1 stop16h 39m

$275

Kansas CityWashington, D.C.

MCI - DCA

MCIDCA

Kansas City

Fri 12/13

5:31 am-9:24 am

Nonstop2h 53m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 12/16

8:15 pm-10:31 pm

Nonstop3h 16m

$285

Kansas CityWashington, D.C.

MCI - DCA

MCIDCA

Kansas City

Wed 12/18

7:40 am-11:00 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/25

6:05 am-7:55 am

Nonstop2h 50m

$286

Kansas CityWashington, D.C.

MCI - IAD

MCIIAD

Kansas City

Wed 12/18

12:45 pm-4:11 pm

Nonstop2h 26m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/31

1:05 pm-3:04 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

$303

Kansas CityWashington, D.C.

MCI - DCA

MCIDCA

Kansas City

Thu 1/9

7:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/13

6:05 am-10:53 am

1 stop5h 48m

$304

Kansas CityWashington, D.C.

MCI - IAD

MCIIAD

Kansas City

Wed 12/18

5:45 am-2:16 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/25

6:00 am-9:38 am

1 stop4h 38m

$304

Kansas CityBaltimore

MCI - BWI

MCIBWI

Kansas City

Tue 2/25

6:35 am-10:00 am

Nonstop2h 25m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 2/27

6:35 am-10:45 am

1 stop5h 10m

$311

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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 November.
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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 November 15, 2024.

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 79 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. (average of $300). Flying from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 November 21, 2024.

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 43% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 November 18, 2024.

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. Sunday afternoons 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 November 21, 2024.

The most flights from MCI to WAS are scheduled on a Tuesday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 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 November 21, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines, United 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
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,458 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,758 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,172 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

WestJet
7.3
Good
2,810 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.. 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 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 13 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?

    Spirit Airlines, at $195, was found to be the cheapest airline from Kansas City to Washington, D.C..Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and American Airlines. You may be able to fly from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. for 41% 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 Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $82. Users have also found prices from $135 and $143 on Frontier and Southwest, 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 United Airlines (97%), Mesa Airlines (97%) and Copa Airlines (95%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. is $173. On average you can expect to pay $936. The most popular route, (Kansas City - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), can usually be booked for $299.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. (average of $300). Flying from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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.

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.. 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$132Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$158Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$190Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$195Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$260Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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