Travelling from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Kansas City International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Washington DC's timezone is UTC-4, making Washington DC one hour ahead of Kansas City.
Flights from MCI to IAD start at 08:00 — the earliest with United Airlines. The last departure is at 17:45 with United Airlines. In total, there are 22 weekly Kansas City International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your MCI to IAD flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Jetting into Washington DC (and then exploring more of United States!) is a snap with United Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Kansas City International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport.
United Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates MCI to IAD flights is United Airlines. Its services arrive as planned 72.45% of the time.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kansas City International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MCI and IAD:
Nashville International Airport
Indianapolis International Airport
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
R 1,718 is currently the best price for a one-way Kansas City International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 3,955. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To get cheap tickets from MCI to IAD, book your trip eight months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Kansas City International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
The address for MCI is 601 Brasilia Avenue.
Kansas City International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from MCI land at their destination as scheduled 81.34% of the time.
Kansas City International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Kansas City. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Kansas City International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to MCI:
Arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
If you're landing on a late Kansas City International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near IAD:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of Washington DC and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Washington Dulles International Airport around one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport is approximately 56 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.
It takes roughly 3 hours 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Kansas City International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Washington DC. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from Kansas City International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Washington DC, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MCI to IAD in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
New York is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Washington DC. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Philadelphia is another well-known destination in United States and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. No journey is complete without experiencing Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
