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

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AV2072
AV avianca
E7W
1:05 PM
EDT
3:09 PM
EDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
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UA6157
UA United
E7W
1:05 PM
EDT
3:09 PM
EDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
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AV2238
AV avianca
E75L
5:55 PM
EDT
8:06 PM
EDT
3h 11m
M T W T F S S
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UA6126
UA United
E7W
6:30 PM
EDT
8:41 PM
EDT
3h 11m
M T W T F S S
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CM2606
CM Copa
E75L
6:30 PM
EDT
8:41 PM
EDT
3h 11m
M T W T F S S
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UA6115
UA United
E75L
12:34 PM
EDT
4:05 PM
EDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AV2239
AV avianca
E7W
5:40 PM
EDT
9:10 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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CM2612
CM Copa
E75L
5:40 PM
EDT
9:10 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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UA4034
UA United
E7W
5:40 PM
EDT
9:10 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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Dulles to Kansas City
3 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 924 mi 3h 4m nonstop 72 1-stop hubs

IAD–MCI is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. avianca, United Airlines and Copa Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 924 miles in approximately 3h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 72 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
AV avianca 14 E75L, E7W 3h04-3h11 60% Star Alliance
UA United Airlines 14 E7W 3h04-3h11 60% Star Alliance
CM Copa Airlines 7 E75L 3h11 60% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AV, CM
E7W Embraer E175 – AV, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AV + CM + UA (35 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
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to MCI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
72
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,127
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAD → MCI
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
94%
Return
MCI → IAD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays → MCI delays →

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 3 2 3
Weekly flights 35 74 30
Flight time 3h 4m 2h 45m 2h 27m
Departure OTP 60%
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Kansas City International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kansas City is 0 hours the same as Dulles.
IAD: EDT · MCI: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
924 mi / 1,487 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 4m to 3h 11m.
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 time3h 4m to 3h 11m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights35 out / 28 return
1-stop connections72 hubs
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: MCI
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
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 3h 4m to 3h 11m. The route covers 924 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: avianca, Copa Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from IAD to MCI. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PTK, SUS, CLE, BHM, TEB, HPN, CVG, PIT, BED, MDW, MKE, ECP, LIT, DPA, PNS, DCA, OKC, GSP, EGE, PIE, APA, HOU, DAL, SCF, SRQ, PLS, EYW, GCM, SNA, SMF, SAL, VNY, MSP, ATL, PHL, EWR, BNA, ORD, JFK, STL, RDU, BOS, DTW, BWI, AUS, LGA, CLT, DFW, MCO, IAH, SLC, IND, MSY, ABQ, DEN, SAT, PUJ, RSW, TPA, SEA, PDX, FLL, LAS, MIA, PHX, LAX, PGD, SFO, SAN, CUN, RBD and MBJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 avianca, Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IAD to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to MCI ranges from 3 hours 4 minutes to 3 hours 11 minutes. The route covers a distance of 924 miles (1,487 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 63 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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