Traveling from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): what you need to know
A direct flight from Kansas City International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport takes an average of 2 hours 31 minutes. The timezone in Washington DC is UTC-4, making it 1 hour ahead of Kansas City.
Choose from 22 weekly flights from Kansas City International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. The 08:00 departure with United Airlines is the earliest flight available between MCI and IAD. United Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 22:15 if you're not into early starts.
If you're going away during a peak month like July, head to the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Expect lines to be longer during peak periods like spring break and summer.
Jetting into Washington DC (and seeing more of United States!) is easy with United Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Kansas City International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport.
We make it a breeze to get a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for flights from Kansas City International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between MCI and IAD include:
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
Indianapolis International Airport
Nashville International Airport
For a flight within United States, you won't need a visa or passport. However, you'll have to show another form of identification, such as a driver's license or ID card. As soon as you've booked your cheap ticket from MCI to IAD, make sure your ID is up to date before you jet off.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Kansas City International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is C$151. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$228. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book 11 months before traveling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from MCI to IAD.
July is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Kansas City International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll be notified straight away if there's a better deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you from checking for cheap flight tickets from MCI to IAD every day.
Use filters to find the best journey for you. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kansas City International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Located around 32 kilometres from central Kansas City, Kansas City International Airport can be reached in about 22 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 8 minutes.
After a convenient hotel near MCI? If you've booked an early flight from Kansas City International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Kansas City International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near IAD instead:
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
Washington Dulles International Airport to central Washington DC is about 51 minutes in a car. It's approximately 56 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
It'll take around 3 hours and 26 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Kansas City International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Washington DC. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Kansas City International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap flight tickets from MCI to IAD in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 10ºC on average.
More about Washington DC
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the most popular stays in Washington DC right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from MCI to IAD:
White House Historical Association and The White House are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Washington DC travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out National Mall.
There's more than one way to travel to and from Washington DC. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) is another choice. Be sure to check out the range of flights offered at this domestic airport.
Complete your Washington DC trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Washington Dulles International Airport — next up is finding a great place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Washington DC.
