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Kansas City.$315 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Dec, returning Mon, 8 Dec.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Fri, 5 Dec, arriving in Kansas City International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Kansas City International on Mon, 8 Dec, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $315, select.
Kansas City.$318 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Sep, returning Fri, 26 Sep.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Sat, 13 Sep, arriving in Kansas City International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Kansas City International on Fri, 26 Sep, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $318, select.
Kansas City.$321 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Sep, returning Mon, 6 Oct.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Wed, 17 Sep, arriving in Kansas City International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Kansas City International on Mon, 6 Oct, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $321, select.
Kansas City.$321 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Oct, returning Mon, 6 Oct.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Thu, 2 Oct, arriving in Kansas City International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Kansas City International on Mon, 6 Oct, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $321, select.
Kansas City.$322 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Nov, returning Thu, 13 Nov.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Wed, 12 Nov, arriving in Kansas City International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Kansas City International on Thu, 13 Nov, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $322, select.
Kansas City.$365 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Nov, returning Wed, 19 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 12 Nov, arriving in Kansas City International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Kansas City International on Wed, 19 Nov, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $365, select.
Kansas City.$382 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Oct, returning Sun, 12 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 8 Oct, arriving in Kansas City International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Kansas City International on Sun, 12 Oct, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $382, select.
Kansas City.$382 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Nov, returning Tue, 2 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 26 Nov, arriving in Kansas City International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Kansas City International on Tue, 2 Dec, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $382, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington D.C. to Kansas City International flights are currently cheapest in December.
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Direct flights from Washington D.C. to Kansas City International

Washington D.C. to Kansas City International: Alternative routes

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Washington D.C. to Kansas City: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$315
Cheapest month to flyDecember
Average flight time2 hrs, 52 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week126

Finding cheap flights from Washington D.C. to Kansas City International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Washington D.C. to Kansas City International is $315. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 52 minutes is the average flight time from Washington D.C. to Kansas City International.
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and PSA Airlines fly direct from Washington D.C. to Kansas City International.
As of August 2025, there are 378 flights per week flying from Washington D.C. to Kansas City International.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Kansas City International is usually December.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Kansas City International Airport on Friday, 5 December 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 52 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kansas City International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kansas City is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Washington DC to Kansas City International Airport (MCI): What you need to know

  • Begin your trip planning by checking out the most convenient departure point for your flight from Washington DC to Kansas City International Airport (MCI). Explore your options for taking off from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), two of the city's main airports.

  • Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 50 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct Washington DC to Kansas City International Airport flight.

  • Kansas City is one hour behind Washington DC. Kansas City International Airport is located in Kansas City, which follows the UTC-5 timezone.

  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is the most popular route. There are 29 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, hop on the last flight with American Airlines at 8:59pm. Go for the first DCA to MCI departure operated by Southwest Airlines at 6:05am if you'd rather get going earlier.

  • To ensure you catch your flight from Washington DC to MCI, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • High season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.

Airports in Washington DC

Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Washington DC to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) take off from this terminal.

  • American Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Washington DC to Kansas City International Airport jetting out of DCA.

  • The majority of passengers choose to fly with American Airlines from DCA to MCI.

  • Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 75.29% of its services landing on time.

  • DCA is about 8 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Washington DC to Kansas City International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels close to Ronald Reagan National Airport:

  • 76.44% of flights departing from Ronald Reagan National Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

  • DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • Consider starting your trip from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). You can book a direct Washington DC to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) flight ticket with departures from this hub.

  • Board your direct flight from Washington DC to MCI with United Airlines. This is one of the top carriers flying this route out of IAD.

  • United Airlines has the largest share of bookings on the IAD to MCI route.

  • If you want a carrier known for punctuality, go with United Airlines. It has an on-time performance of 80.41% for flights between Washington Dulles International Airport and Kansas City International Airport.

  • You can reach IAD from central Washington DC in approximately 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.

  • Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your Washington DC to MCI flight:

  • 74.39% of flights taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport arrive according to schedule.

  • IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.

Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

  • Get to your destination faster from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). Direct flights from Washington DC to Kansas City International Airport can be booked from here.

  • Southwest Airlines is one airline that offers direct Washington DC to MCI flight tickets from BWI.

  • The airline with the highest booking numbers between BWI and MCI is Southwest Airlines.

  • The carrier with the most reliable on-time performance on this route is Southwest Airlines. Its services arrive as planned 68.55% of the time.

  • BWI is roughly 48 kilometres from central Washington DC. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 50 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Washington DC to Kansas City International Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out first thing:

  • Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights touch down without delays. At BWI, that figure is 77.13%.

About Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

Getting from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to central Kansas City

  • The centre of Kansas City is around 26 kilometres from Kansas City International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do some research before your trip.

  • It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

  • Right now, $158 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Kansas City International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $315. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Washington DC to MCI. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.

  • If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Washington DC to Kansas City International Airport ticket.

  • Be the first to know about deals for flight tickets from Washington DC to MCI by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Washington DC to Kansas City International Airport. Choose the departure times, carriers and stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.

The best time to fly from Washington DC to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Washington DC to Kansas City International Airport (MCI). Plan your visit to Kansas City in April for a more low-key escape.

  • When booking your Washington DC to MCI flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Kansas City, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).

  • January has temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Kansas City International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

More about Kansas City

Explore more of the United States

  • Kansas City has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 241 kilometres north-west of Kansas City, a visit to Omaha will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Kiewit Luminarium, Suzanne & Walter Scott Aquarium and OUR BODY: The Universe Within.

  • Wichita is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 290 kilometres south-west of Kansas City. No trip is complete without visiting Museum of World Treasures, Steampunk Village and The Wichita Gardens.

Plan the rest of your trip from Washington D.C. to Kansas City

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