Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City (WAS - MKC)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$230	Frontier 1 stop 24 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Sun, Aug 2	The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City is currently $230
Cheapest one-way flight	$90	Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City is currently $90
Cheapest nonstop flights	$287	Southwest Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City is currently $287
Last-minute weekend getaway	$363	Frontier 1 stop 12 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City is currently $363
Cheapest business class flights	$518	Frontier 1 stop 24 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Sun, Aug 2	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City is currently $518

Fastest flight	2 hr 35 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City takes 2 hr 35 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $140–305
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $255–405

Popular airlines from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City

Southwest

Nonstop

from $287

Typical price: $270–475

34 weekly nonstop flights

BWI, DCA - MCI Every day

1754 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - MCI Every day
American

Nonstop

from $295

Typical price: $265–490

19 weekly nonstop flights

DCA - MCI Every day

846 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - MCI Every day
United

Nonstop

from $307

Typical price: $275–520

14 weekly nonstop flights

IAD - MCI Every day

1037 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - MCI Every day
Delta

from $307

Typical price: $285–560

1189 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - MCI Every day
Alaska

from $656

Typical price: $570–1,400

57 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - MCI Every day
Frontier

from $180

Typical price: $185–600

57 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - MCI Every day

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Washington United States 19 min 4 mi
Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Washington United States 54 min 22 mi
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI)

Baltimore United States 47 min 27 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Philadelphia United States 2 hr 18 min 116 mi

Popular airports near Kansas City

Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

Kansas City United States 25 min 15 mi
Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Omaha United States 2 hr 54 min 167 mi
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

Des Moines United States 2 hr 47 min 175 mi
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT)

Wichita United States 2 hr 59 min 184 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City

The cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $140 to $305.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $90.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City is $287, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City is $295, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City is $307, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City is $307, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City is $656, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City is $180, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City starts at $230 from Thu, Jul 30 to Sun, Aug 2. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $90 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

2 hr 35 min is the shortest flight time from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City.

Peak travel is summer (May–Aug), when the weather's generally warm and humid with occasional rainstorms. May is the most common month for tornadoes. The Big 12 Men's Basketball Championship (Mar) is a major date in the NCAA calendar. Teams compete to show off the best of Kansas City's signature cuisine at the American Royal World Series of Barbecue (Oct). The shopping district is illuminated for the holiday season during Plaza Lights (Nov–Jan). Winter (Dec–Feb) is cold with regular snowfall.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 34 nonstop flights and 1,754 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) .

Other popular airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City are:

American offers 19 nonstop flights and 846 connecting flights per week. American flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) .
United offers 14 nonstop flights and 1,037 connecting flights per week. United flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) .
Delta offers 1,189 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) .
Alaska offers 57 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) .
Frontier offers 57 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Washington, D.C. and Kansas City.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $90.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City is $287, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City is $295, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City is $307, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City is $307, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City is $656, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City is $180, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.

Southwest, American and United fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City.

There are 34 Southwest direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 19 American direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 United direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Kansas City at price $363 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

Southwest, American and United fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City.

There are 34 Southwest direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 19 American direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 United direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Kansas City start at $287 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8 with Southwest.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Kansas City start at $518 from Thu, Jul 30 to Sun, Aug 2 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Kansas City start at $230 from Thu, Jul 30 to Sun, Aug 2.

To book business class trips from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Washington, D.C. and Kansas City starts at $363 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Kansas City at price $363 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.