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Today’s best flight deals from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.

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October 28 - November 3

Cheapest
Best

MCI - Washington, D.C.

$289

$147

Round trip

August 31 - September 30

MCI - Washington, D.C.

$316

$148

Round trip

August 10 - September 9

MCI - Washington, D.C.

$310

$149

Round trip

July 3 - July 8

Earliest

MCI - Washington, D.C.

$290

$157

Round trip

October 28 - November 4

MCI - Washington, D.C.

$289

$158

Round trip

August 10 - August 19

Best

MCI - Washington, D.C.

$344

$161

Round trip

August 3 - September 2

MCI - Washington, D.C.

$301

$161

Round trip

July 27 - August 19

MCI - Washington, D.C.

$248

$161

Round trip

July 20 - August 19

MCI - Washington, D.C.

$249

$161

Round trip

August 3 - August 19

MCI - Washington, D.C.

$311

$161

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.

Fares for cheap flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. typically range from $265–$767, with a median of $367. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding significantly discounted tickets can be challenging.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.? The most affordable months to travel are typically January, with a median fare of $188, followed by February at $205, and December with a median of $231. Planning your trip during these months could offer better value compared to other times of the year.
Most itineraries for this route are connecting flights, with only 20.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of journeys that include connections, travelers can expect a typical number of 2 stopovers.
How long is the flight from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.? A typical journey from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. takes approximately 13h 59m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stopover.
The distance between Kansas City and Washington, D.C. is 1524 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a flight duration that often includes connections to reach the destination.

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

Regular price: $237 - $390

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. is $237 to $390. The current lowest deal is $147 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 28-Nov 3.

now $147

Low $237

High $390

The cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.

Flights from MKC to WAS are cheapest in January, with a median price of $188. The most expensive month to fly is March, with a median price of $1074. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $188

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,074

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Last-minute flights going from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.

Tue, Jun 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Washington, D.C.

Frontier Airlines

Kansas City (MCI) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Frontier Airlines

$535

$401

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Washington, D.C.

Frontier Airlines

Kansas City (MCI) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Frontier Airlines

$536

$392

One-way

Mon, Jun 29

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Washington, D.C.

Frontier Airlines

Kansas City (MCI) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Frontier Airlines

$440

$310

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Washington, D.C.

Frontier Airlines

Kansas City (MCI) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

Frontier Airlines

$290

$157

One-way

Mon, Jul 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Washington, D.C.

Frontier Airlines

Kansas City (MCI) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

Frontier Airlines

$258

$191

One-way

Mon, Jul 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Washington, D.C.

Frontier Airlines

Kansas City (MCI) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

Frontier Airlines

$298

$195

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

$540  →  $220

59%

5 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 7

$528  →  $227

57%

2 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 19

$386  →  $161

58%

2 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 26

$384  →  $161

58%

Popular Airports to fly from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.

Kansas City - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to Washington, D.C., with a median price of $188.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 13h 59m on average.

The typical flight duration from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. is 13 hours and 59 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common.

About 20% of recent deals are direct. Connecting flights typically have 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

American Airlines and United Airlines offer direct flights.

American Airlines and United Airlines have offered direct flights on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Historically, deals for this route appear frequently, with more than 1 deal per day.

Kansas City main airports to depart from

Kansas City International (MCI)

Cheapest

Kansas City International (MCI) is a convenient option for flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~25 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$147

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Cheapest

Consider BWI for flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. for a potentially cheaper fare.

📍 ~45 km from Washington, D.C. city center.

💸 Flights from ~$147

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

DCA is a convenient option for flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. due to its proximity.

📍 ~6 km from Washington, D.C. city center.

💸 Flights from ~$234

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

IAD is another international airport option for flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~42 km from Washington, D.C. city center.

💸 Flights from ~$169

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International is a major international hub with extensive connectivity, often a viable alternative for trans-Atlantic routes.

📍 ~200 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by high-speed Amtrak rail service)

💸 Flights from ~$185

Richmond International (RIC)

Richmond International is the largest airport in Virginia outside the immediate D.C. metro area with a strong domestic network.

📍 ~160 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$241

Harrisburg International (MDT)

Harrisburg International is a convenient alternative for travelers in the northern D.C. suburbs or Maryland.

📍 ~160 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$263

Norfolk International (ORF)

Norfolk International offers significant passenger volume and carrier variety with good flight availability.

📍 ~290 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$188

Charlottesville–Albemarle (CHO)

Charlottesville–Albemarle provides reliable regional service with connections to major hubs and an efficient terminal.

📍 ~160 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$291

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Washington, D.C.

Historically, the best time to book flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is around $393. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees a significant increase, with prices averaging $1365. For travelers planning further in advance, booking 60+ days out generally results in an average price of $468, while booking 28-59 days out averages around $600.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $265. The median price for this route over the same period was $367. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed prices being $767 or less. By comparing offers to the $265 threshold, travelers can identify favorable deals.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. are January, with a median price of $188, and February, with a median price of $205. December also offers relatively lower prices, with a median of $231. The annual median price for this route is $367, indicating that these months typically provide significant savings compared to the yearly average.