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$64 Find Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.

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Cheapest round-trip
$140
Typical prices: $525-$331
Frontier
Thu 4/30Sun 5/3
MCI - BWI • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$277
Typical prices: $432-$315
Southwest
Tue 5/5Tue 5/12
MCI - BWI • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. (MCI-WAS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.

Thu, Apr 30 - Sun, May 3
Frontier Logo
11:53 am - 12:44 am
MCI
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BWI
11h 51m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:05 am - 10:58 am
BWI
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MCI
5h 53m
1 stop
$140Frontier
Wed, Jun 3 - Fri, Jun 12
Frontier Logo
6:24 pm - 7:43 am
MCI
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BWI
12h 19m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:32 pm - 5:24 pm
BWI
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MCI
20h 52m
1 stop
$141Frontier
Thu, May 28 - Tue, Jun 2
Southwest Logo
3:20 pm - 10:55 pm
MCI
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DCA
6h 35m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:55 pm - 9:50 pm
DCA
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MCI
2h 55mnonstop
$284Southwest
Thu, May 28 - Tue, Jun 2
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:08 pm
MCI
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IAD
7h 08m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 7:03 pm
IAD
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MCI
2h 48mnonstop
$284United Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12
Southwest Logo
10:25 am - 4:15 pm
MCI
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DCA
4h 50m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
9:05 am - 2:35 pm
DCA
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MCI
6h 30m
2 stops
$286Southwest
Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12
American Airlines Logo
2:33 pm - 11:06 pm
MCI
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IAD
7h 33m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:16 am - 2:13 pm
IAD
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MCI
7h 57m
1 stop
$286American Airlines
Thu, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:35 am - 6:42 pm
MCI
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IAD
7h 07m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:07 am - 5:29 pm
IAD
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MCI
7h 22m
1 stop
$287Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 20 - Mon, May 25
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:30 am
MCI
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DCA
2h 30mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 11:26 am
DCA
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MCI
7h 26m
1 stop
$288American Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Fri, May 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:53 am - 6:42 pm
MCI
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IAD
5h 49m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:08 pm - 5:06 pm
IAD
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MCI
26h 58m
1 stop
$288Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
United Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 7:28 pm
MCI
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IAD
6h 58m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:05 pm - 3:02 pm
IAD
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MCI
2h 57mnonstop
$293United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Kansas City to Washington, D.C. flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. departing in April.

What is the cheapest Kansas City to Washington, D.C. flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. costs $287 on the route between Kansas City (MCI) and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 20% cheaper than other Kansas City-Washington, D.C. routes. The most popular route is between Kansas City (MCI) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Kansas City to Washington, D.C., Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Washington, D.C. back to Kansas City, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Monday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. is August, where tickets cost $289 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $409 and $363 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $358 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Kansas City to Washington, D.C., you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 64% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.

 
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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$64
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. was $64 for a one-way ticket and $140 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Kansas City and Washington, D.C.?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.?

    Kansas City is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Washington, D.C.. You will leave Kansas City from Kansas City and you will be arriving in Washington, D.C. at one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.?

    American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Kansas City to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Kansas City to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Kansas City and Washington, D.C., with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.?

    There are nonstop flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C., Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $344 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $364 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. from Kansas City is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to Kansas City with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Washington, D.C. from Kansas City up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $269 or less one-way and $539 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Kansas City to Washington, D.C..
Find which airlines fly direct from Kansas City Airport to Washington, D.C., which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Kansas City to Washington, D.C.

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. to Kansas City

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4337 reviews
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
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The new seat assignment thing is wierd. If you don’t pay for a seat they always assign you a middle seat regardless of how many people are on the flight. Idk… the new company that bought Southwest is trying to make it more profitable, but I’m just not seeing it. The flight attendants aren’t having as much fun anymore. It just feels like the airline is slowly dying. IMO. We shall see if Southwest is the next Toy’s R Us.

6.0 GoodKenley, Apr 2026
AUS - LAS
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The new seat assignment thing is wierd. If you don’t pay for a seat they always assign you a middle seat regardless of how many people are on the flight. Idk… the new company that bought Southwest is trying to make it more profitable, but I’m just not seeing it. The flight attendants aren’t having as much fun anymore. It just feels like the airline is slowly dying. IMO. We shall see if Southwest is the next Toy’s R Us.

Terrible. Even though there’s assigned seating now, they are still the slowest boarding airline of anyone.

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

Communication about the delayed flight was poor. We were told to move gates three times but that was bad information. We went from gate 128 to gate 126 and then to gate 123 and back to gate 126. Communication about the delay was bad. Ended up being 1 1/2 hour late getting home.

Plane was late. Zero service for 2+ hour flight and it was not that bumpy.

It was good from LAX to Phoenix, But the connection in Phoenix to Tulsa was not that great. The staff on both flights were great. The choice of free entertainment was ok nothing to brag about. The 45 min delay because of some electrical issue wasn't great from Phoenix to Tulsa. We sat there with hardly any air, The seat I had was between windows so the side of the plane pushed in on you. My being a bigger man it then made the seating area uncomfortable. The seats on the plane had no power to connect to recharge your phone or anything. I would recommend that they should look into a slot or clamp to hold your phone to enjoy while watching the entertainment choices hands-free. Also make it possible to raise the inner seat by the window be able to raise the arm rest up to make more room for larger people to set more comfortably. I would also say other then that stop price gouging the airfare or nickel and diming everything. Not fair for people having to fly for emergencies and be paying for higher prices due to the season or holidays. Your making your money either way and the cost of flying is still going to be the same regardless if there's 100 people or 200 people.

Had a great flight. Delayed takeoff, but comfortable. Snacks were good.

Love them will get a Southwest card to track my points and keep flying with them. My family and I were pleased with the services.

I have roller bag with food and medication told me I couldn't bring on my 2nd flight today. 15 years flying with SW never an issue with that bag.

Southwest continues to do less for more money. Flight attendants used to be fun and friendly. But now it’s like they don’t even see you. Such a shame.

I liked that it was on time, however, the food was not good.

Offered to check carry on to final destination. This is the most absurd thing in the world. I'm carrying on because I need what is in the carry-on. I'm okay with picking up at next stop but then I will be on much larger plane that can accommodate it. Also, if there is ever a change to your flight. Go to the airport and have the people there fix your ticket. Don't do it over the phone or online with United they screwed us up and ended up with flights for our last leg that took off before our first leg.

United is one airline which regardless of how many separate United tickets in existence, if one flight breaks down, the airline will take care of all the flights.

It was okay, the food was good, but after the landing there was not enough time for luggage and security to catch a connection. It was crowded on board.

When I went to check in at the United counter in Barcelona, Spain I had 2 different menat 2 different times in United uniforms (standing around with a couple other employees) ask me if I was traveling alone. The one man asked me 3 different ways if I was traveling alone. I am, 68 yeaers old and have all my faculties. I thought it was weird and it made me feel very uncomfortable. What difference does it make if I was traveling alone or with someone? What if I was a recent widow? That would have been horrible. They never gave me a reason why they needed to know who I was traveling with. I was hesitant to question them because I needed to be on that flight.

We were delayed for about an hour from taking off due to traffic control procedures at the destination airport. But once in the air, the flight went well. The crew members were great and provided cabin service despite moderate turbulence during much of the flight.

Crew was great. 2 1/2 hour delay was due to staff needing "rest" was avoidable and self inflicted as United not willing to hire enough crew to keep flight on time.. Ridiculous. The crew and the passengers both suffered due to this.

Fine not above and beyond as I had a connection that was delayed due to maintenance

Bad food, bad service, cold cabin with no additional blankets when asked for (they told me they don’t provide additional blankets). I’m a frequent traveler and this is one of the worst companies I traveled with (by the way I thought that I booked my ticket with Lufthansa but I didn’t see that the flights were handled by United).

Great other than a couple very drunk guys that for a while kept bumping my seat from behind. The staff did their best to control them. Even refused serving them alcohol and allowed the gal sitting next to them to move.

It was great. Smooth flight, comfortable, left on time and landed on time.

Horrible experience upon landing. Probably more due to DCA utter incompetence than AA.

Easy boarding. Rows are smaller but that may be an older and bigger me now :)

Flight has been delayed every time I've ever taken it. Seats uncomfortable. Children behind me yelling the entire flight. Some of this is out of their control but overall just consistently not a great experience.

Poor communication ahead of time about flight delays and old planes/other equipment.

Never going to fly your airline again if it can be avoided.

Not to have gotten delayed by 2+ hours for the fourth straight American flight. They're the worst.

Other than nearly three hour delay for maintenance issues, everything went smooth

Snow delayed boarding several times, which I understand happens. Issue I had was that after we did board, pilot told us we were going to roll out to be de-iced, then on our way. We were de-iced once, taxied to the tarmac and then stopped. Sat for another 30 minutes or so, the another de-icing. Then we rolled out to a parking spot, only to sit for another hour due to a traffic stop in DCA, which I'm confident they knew would happen before we boarded. Pilot gave no updates other than we had to hold, attendants did speak to the crew, but when asked, said the pilot would be updating us. We on the ground in the plane waiting for over 2 hours. They did communicate that bathrooms would be open, but no other news until we left. Would have been better to be up front about status.

I very rarely fly American and my experience today reenforces that is the correct decision. While the staff were all very courteous, our flight was first thing in the morning so there was no reason to be delayed, yet appropriate maintenance checks weren’t completed prior to our flight so we were delayed multiple times. Not a great showing, American Airlines.

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

The crew acted like they had never done this and kept barking passive aggressive orders at people. + the security line + the delay + sitting on the tarmac for 2 hours + none of the apps or signage updating with correct times

More inflight connection. And leg space is horrible. And the paying for baggage I'd ridiculous!!!

My flight was originally from SAT to MCO connecting from MCO to ORD. We got diverted to ATL and than Frontier staff there was sooo un helpful first they said they couldn’t give us any accommodation since our flight first got delayed that cancelled and now it’s 221am and I am still in ATL since they said they need to create a new flight my final destination is ORD and I have been delayed twice and cancelled. With no real help the frontier app didn’t work no email updates over all such a horrible experience

There's no seats that lean back with little leg space i wad uncomfortable the entire flight. Your charges for extra baggage is despicable and costly!!

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

Flight was canceled. Most upsetting was message from Kayak, stating that the flight was canceled and click with Kayak for details regarding rebook, refund details. THERE'S NO INFORMATION PROVIDED BY KAYAK EXCEPT THAT FLIGHT IS CANCELED. AND NOW THIS SURVEY TO FIND OUT HOW WAS THE FLIGHT !!!!!!!

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

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