Dulles to Kansas City (IAD–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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924 mi airlines 59/wk
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Flight Schedule 16 flights Verified 2h ago
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✈ Nonstop
UA3528
UA United
E7W
12:55 PM
EDT
2:45 PM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6157+1
UA United
E75L
1:05 PM
EDT
3:02 PM
CDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2072cs
AV avianca
E75L
1:05 PM
EDT
3:02 PM
CDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2057
UA United
319
5:15 PM
EDT
7:03 PM
CDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM2606cs
CM Copa
E7W
5:50 PM
EDT
7:48 PM
CDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2238cs
AV avianca
E75L
5:50 PM
EDT
7:48 PM
CDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1470
UA United
319
5:50 PM
EDT
7:47 PM
CDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
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SN8963cs
SN Lynx Air
E7W
5:50 PM
EDT
7:48 PM
CDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
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UA1786
UA United
319
5:50 PM
EDT
7:47 PM
CDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6126+4
UA United
E7W
5:59 PM
EDT
7:37 PM
CDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN8964cs
SN Lynx Air
E75L
12:40 PM
CDT
4:16 PM
EDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
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UA6115+2
UA United
E75L
12:50 PM
CDT
4:24 PM
EDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4034+2
UA United
E7W
5:40 PM
CDT
9:14 PM
EDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3628
UA United
E7W
5:45 PM
CDT
9:26 PM
EDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM2612cs
CM Copa
E7W
5:45 PM
CDT
9:20 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2239cs
AV avianca
E75L
5:45 PM
CDT
9:20 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dulles to Kansas City
1 carrier, 59 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 59 Flights/wk 924 mi 2h 38m nonstop -1h behind 104 1-stop hubs

IAD–MCI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 924 miles in approximately 2h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 104 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–MCI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: AV, CM, SN 31 319, E75L, E7W 2h38-2h57 82% Star Alliance AV, CM, SN
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AV, UA
E7W Embraer E175 – CM, SN, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (31 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAD to MCI direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
59
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to MCI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
104
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,118
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Kansas City from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Kansas City International Airport.
Metric IAD→MCI DCA→MCI BWI→MCI
Distance from IAD 23 mi 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 3
Weekly flights 59 58 18
Flight time 2h 38m 2h 40m 2h 25m
Departure OTP 82%
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Kansas City International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Kansas City is 1 hour behind Dulles.
IAD: EDT · MCI: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 5:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
924 mi / 1,487 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 38m to 2h 58m.
Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

IAD–MCI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance924 mi / 1,487 km
Flight time2h 38m to 2h 58m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights59 out / 42 return
1-stop connections104 hubs
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: MCI
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to MCI flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Kansas City International Airport take approximately 2h 38m to 2h 58m. The route covers 924 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 59 nonstop flights per week from IAD to MCI. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MSL, ABE, CLE, HPN, YIP, SUS, CID, CVG, PWK, PTK, OCF, MDW, BED, PIT, USA, LAF, BHM, PNS, YOW, LIT, YHM, GUF, SAV, OKC, TEB, SDF, DCA, NAS, YYZ, DPA, GSP, AEX, ADS, EGE, MHH, ECP, DAL, BJC, SFB, JAX, GPT, PIE, HOU, SCF, SRQ, EYW, GCM, VNY, ABQ, LIR, ELP, MFE, SNA, STS, SJD, PLS, MBJ, SXM, SAL, SMF, PSP, PUJ, MSP, DTW, STL, ATL, ORD, LGA, RSW, JFK, SAT, BNA, EWR, SLC, IAH, CLT, DFW, RDU, AUS, SAN, MUC, PHL, CUN, MSY, IND, DEN, PGD, BOS, MCO, TPA, MIA, CHS, PDX, FLL, LAS, LAX, SEA, PHX, SFO, DSM, ICT, OMA, MKE and RBD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kansas City is 1 hour behind Dulles.
Yes, return flights from MCI to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DCA and BWI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from IAD to MCI

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 59 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IAD to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to MCI ranges from 2 hours 38 minutes to 2 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 924 miles (1,487 km). There are approximately 59 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 101 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

104 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MSL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA) and Baltimore (BWI).