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Cheapest round-trip
$283
Typical prices: $339-$523
United Airlines
Tue 12/4Fri 12/7
MCI - IAD • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$107
Typical prices: $212-$392
Frontier
Wed 12/5
MCI - IAD • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Every day
You can fly direct with United Airlines. Average duration is 2h 32m
Direct flights
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When to book
17 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 17 weeks in advance save around 58% compared to booking last minute.
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October
Cheapest • 18% price drop
November
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Cheapest • Avg $287 (round-trip)
Charlotte Douglas (CLT)
Shortest trip • 4h 39m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Dulles Intl (MCI-IAD)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Kansas City to Dulles Intl

Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7
United Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 9:25 pmMCI  Kansas City-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
2h 35mnonstop
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6:00 pm - 8:05 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MCI Kansas City
3h 05mnonstop
$283United Airlines
Sat, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 3
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5:50 pm - 9:25 pmMCI  Kansas City-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
2h 35mnonstop
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12:35 pm - 2:37 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MCI Kansas City
3h 02mnonstop
$283United Airlines
Fri, Dec 11 - Sat, Dec 12
Delta Logo
3:58 pm - 9:30 pmMCI  Kansas City-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
4h 32m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
8:02 am - 1:41 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MCI Kansas City
6h 39m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$284Delta
Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2
Delta Logo
10:32 am - 4:42 pmMCI  Kansas City-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 10m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Delta Logo
6:12 pm - 11:56 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MCI Kansas City
6h 44m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$284Delta
Fri, Nov 13 - Wed, Nov 18
American Airlines Logo
6:36 pm - 11:54 pmMCI  Kansas City-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
4h 18m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 2:00 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MCI Kansas City
8h 00m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$284American Airlines
Fri, Nov 13 - Thu, Nov 19
American Airlines Logo
6:36 pm - 11:54 pmMCI  Kansas City-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
4h 18m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:06 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MCI Kansas City
8h 06m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$284American Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 10
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:52 amMCI  Kansas City-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
4h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:11 am - 10:26 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MCI Kansas City
5h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$284United Airlines
Fri, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 8
Delta Logo
5:55 pm - 11:23 pmMCI  Kansas City-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
4h 28m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:05 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MCI Kansas City
6h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$284Delta
Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 9
United Airlines Logo
11:27 am - 5:24 pmMCI  Kansas City-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
4h 57m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
5:29 pm - 9:51 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MCI Kansas City
5h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$284United Airlines
Wed, Feb 17 - Sun, Feb 21
Frontier Logo
8:15 am - 9:11 pmMCI  Kansas City-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
11h 56m1 stop Orlando
Frontier Logo
10:16 pm - 7:20 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MCI Kansas City
10h 04m1 stop Orlando
$285Frontier
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Price, demand and travel trends for Kansas City to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Round-trip flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport typically range from $339 to $523. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $283, on United Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. It’s 10% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 31% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

•October is the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport at $334 round-trip.
•July ($514) and May ($454) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 53% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are cheapest 17 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 58% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Kansas City to Dulles Intl

 
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Key details for Kansas City to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$107
Beat the crowds with an average 58% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 35% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

When to book flights from Kansas City to Dulles Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kansas City to Dulles Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Kansas City to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 10:26 am and lands at 12:58 pm
    • Latest: departs at 5:50 pm and lands at 8:22 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 32m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport takes 2h 32m, covering 924 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Kansas City to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport range from $339 to $523, with an average of $406 over the past 12 months. Anything below $339 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Kansas City to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 36% above the $406 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $287 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $418 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Kansas City to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • How are flight prices from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $119, which is 58% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD)?

    Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Budget
    • Sixt
    • Thrifty

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport usually depart from Kansas City (MCI) and arrive at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 59% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 22% of one-stop connections
    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 16% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 3% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $367 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $533, a difference of $166.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What airlines fly from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Only United Airlines operates flights between Kansas City and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 39m, compared with 4h 48m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 5h 24m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

  • What is the time difference between Kansas City and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is 1 hour ahead of Kansas City (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are Walter E. Washington Convention Center, National Mall and Capital One Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Kansas City to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating Kansas City to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights:

    • United Airlines: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Kansas City to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Kansas City to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $367, about $166 less than Monday fares (31% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 17 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 58% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Kansas City to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport trip for October. Fares historically average $334 round-trip in that month - typically $180 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $287 round-trip on this route - about $131 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

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Kansas City to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Kansas City

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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