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Cheapest round-trip
$281
Typical prices: $360-$551
Frontier
Tue 11/20Fri 11/23
IAD - MCI • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$281
Typical prices: $355-$550
United Airlines
Tue 11/6Wed 11/7
IAD - MCI • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
Every day
You can fly direct with United Airlines. Average duration is 3h
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When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 43% compared to booking last minute.
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January
Cheapest • 14% price drop
June
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Cheapest • Avg $333 (round-trip)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)
Shortest trip • 4h 50m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Dulles Intl to Kansas City (IAD-MCI)

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

Fri, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 23
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9:35 pm - 10:16 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MCI Kansas City
13h 41m1 stop Orlando
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11:11 am - 8:40 pmMCI  Kansas City-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 29m1 stop Orlando
$281Frontier
Fri, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 7
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5:55 pm - 7:55 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MCI Kansas City
3h 00mnonstop
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11:33 am - 3:00 pmMCI  Kansas City-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
2h 27mnonstop
$281United Airlines
Tue, Nov 17 - Sun, Nov 22
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5:55 pm - 7:55 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MCI Kansas City
3h 00mnonstop
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11:33 am - 3:00 pmMCI  Kansas City-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
2h 27mnonstop
$283United Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 10
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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
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5:50 pm - 9:25 pmMCI  Kansas City-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
2h 35mnonstop
$285United Airlines
Fri, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 23
Frontier Logo
9:35 pm - 10:16 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MCI Kansas City
13h 41m1 stop Orlando
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11:11 am - 8:40 pmMCI  Kansas City-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 29m1 stop Orlando
$285Frontier
Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7
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10:24 pm - 9:34 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MCI Kansas City
12h 10m1 stop Orlando
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8:32 pm - 11:11 amMCI  Kansas City-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
37h 39m2 stops Denver Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$285Frontier
Tue, Nov 24 - Fri, Nov 27
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9:35 pm - 10:16 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MCI Kansas City
13h 41m1 stop Orlando
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11:11 am - 8:40 pmMCI  Kansas City-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 29m1 stop Orlando
$292Frontier
Mon, Nov 16 - Tue, Nov 17
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12:35 pm - 7:03 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MCI Kansas City
7h 28m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
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10:32 am - 3:59 pmMCI  Kansas City-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
4h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$302Delta
Mon, Jan 18 - Thu, Jan 21
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6:10 am - 9:46 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MCI Kansas City
4h 36m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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7:00 am - 2:41 pmMCI  Kansas City-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
6h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$303Delta
Tue, Nov 17 - Sun, Nov 22
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6:00 am - 9:51 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MCI Kansas City
4h 51m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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7:10 am - 1:54 pmMCI  Kansas City-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 44m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$303Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Kansas City flights

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

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Kansas City typically range from $360 to $551. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $281, on Frontier.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Kansas City. It’s 14% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 13% higher.

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

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Kansas City at $385 round-trip.
•June ($537) and July ($501) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 39% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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

Flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Kansas City are cheapest 5 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 43% 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 Dulles Intl to Kansas City

 
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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on MCI

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$119
Beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 54% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Kansas City

When to book flights from Dulles Intl to Kansas City

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

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

    • Earliest: departs at 12:35 pm and lands at 3:35 pm
    • Latest: departs at 10:10 pm and lands at 1:10 am.

    The flight takes about 3h.

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

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

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

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

    A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Kansas City takes 3h, covering 924 miles.

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

    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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Kansas City flight?

    Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Kansas City range from $360 to $551, with an average of $449 over the past 12 months. Anything below $360 counts as a good deal.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 37% above the $449 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $333 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $448 for nonstop.

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

    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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Kansas City?

    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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Kansas City spread across the day?

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

  • Have flight prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Kansas City changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $276 to $2,406. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Kansas City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $125, which is 43% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Kansas City Airport (MCI)?

    Kansas City Airport (MCI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Avis
    • Alamo
    • Sixt

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

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

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

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

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 59% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 22% of one-stop connections
    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 10% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 7% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Kansas City. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $389 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $510, a difference of $121.

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

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

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

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

    Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 50m, compared with 4h 54m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 5h 20m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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

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

  • What popular places can I visit in Kansas City?

    Some of the most popular sights in Kansas City are Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City Convention Center and Worlds of Fun. These are among the most viewed places in Kansas City on KAYAK.

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

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

    • United Airlines: offers extra legroom; 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Kansas City 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 Economy 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Kansas City 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 Friday. On this route, Saturday flights average $389, about $121 less than Friday fares (24% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 5 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 43% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Kansas City trip for January. Fares historically average $385 round-trip in that month - typically $152 less than the most expensive month, which is June (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 $333 round-trip on this route - about $115 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Kansas City Airport.

    • Holiday Inn Kansas City Airport by IHG
    • Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport
    • Best Western Plus Kansas City Airport-KCI East

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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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Kansas City to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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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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