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

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924 mi airlines 42/wk
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SN8964cs
SN Lynx Air
E75L
12:40 PM
CDT
4:16 PM
EDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6115+2
UA United
E75L
12:50 PM
CDT
4:24 PM
EDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
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UA4034+2
UA United
E7W
5:40 PM
CDT
9:14 PM
EDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
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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
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AV2239cs
AV avianca
E75L
5:45 PM
CDT
9:20 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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UA3528
UA United
E7W
12:55 PM
EDT
2:45 PM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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UA6157+1
UA United
E75L
1:05 PM
EDT
3:02 PM
CDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
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AV2072cs
AV avianca
E75L
1:05 PM
EDT
3:02 PM
CDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
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UA2057
UA United
319
5:15 PM
EDT
7:03 PM
CDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
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CM2606cs
CM Copa
E7W
5:50 PM
EDT
7:48 PM
CDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
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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
Prices
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
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UA6126+4
UA United
E7W
5:59 PM
EDT
7:37 PM
CDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
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Kansas City to Dulles
1 carrier, 42 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 42 Flights/wk 924 mi 2h 34m nonstop +1h ahead 97 1-stop hubs

MCI–IAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 924 miles in approximately 2h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 97 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCI–IAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: AV, CM, SN 21 E75L, E7W 2h34-2h41 70% Star Alliance AV, CM, SN
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AV, SN, UA
E7W Embraer E175 – CM, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (21 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, MCI to IAD direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
59
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCI to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
97
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,066
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 Dulles from Kansas City

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric MCI→IAD OMA→IAD LNK→IAD
Distance from MCI 152 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 7 2
Weekly flights 42 4
Flight time 2h 34m 2h 1m 1h 6m
Departure OTP 70%
Airports within 200 miles of MCI with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 7:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
924 mi / 1,487 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 34m to 2h 41m.
Getting from IAD

Silver Line Metro runs from Washington Dulles Airport station to Metro Center in about 65 minutes (~$7). The route bypasses I-66 and I-495 congestion entirely. Washington Flyer coach also runs to Wiehle-Reston East station ($6, 15 min) for Metro connection.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown DC cost $55–80 and take 35–55 minutes depending on traffic. Car rental facilities are on-site. Dulles is 27 miles west of the Capitol; it is farther than either DCA or BWI from central DC.

Dulles Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (30–36°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Winters bring cold temperatures (−3 to 5°C) with snow and ice. The Virginia suburbs accumulate more snow than downtown DC, and ice storms are the primary disruption risk.

Dulles sits at higher elevation in Virginia's piedmont and sees more winter precipitation than DCA. Spring and fall are variable. Snowfall is possible into April. Thunderstorms begin from April through May.

MCI–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance924 mi / 1,487 km
Flight time2h 34m to 2h 41m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights42 out / 59 return
1-stop connections97 hubs
Origin: MCI
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCI to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Kansas City International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take approximately 2h 34m to 2h 41m. The route covers 924 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 42 nonstop flights per week from MCI to IAD. The return direction has about 59 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YIP, SUS, ADS, USA, MDW, CLE, BWI, TTN, SDF, MKE, OMA, IPT, HSV, PTK, AEX, CMH, OKC, PDK, CAK, AGS, ALB, LEB, DAL, PNS, PIE, YQB, MHH, HOU, SRQ, ORL, ECP, APA, BJC, GUF, MHT, APF, ABQ, FMY, PBI, NAS, GCM, BOI, PLS, JFK, CRP, SCF, MBJ, SNA, VNY, BFI, SBA, PSP, YYC, SMF, LIR, YVR, YHZ, CUN, PUJ, MIA, ATL, IAH, ORD, DTW, BZZ, CLT, RSW, LTN, LGA, SLC, EWR, CVG, BNA, AUS, RDU, IND, DFW, DEN, MSY, CIA, BOS, MCO, ZRH, TPA, MSP, PHL, LAX, PDX, SFO, STL, SAN, SEA, PHX, LAS, FLL, SAT and PGD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dulles is 1 hour ahead of Kansas City.
Yes, return flights from IAD to MCI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OMA, LNK and SGF. 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 MCI to IAD

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MCI to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCI to IAD ranges from 2 hours 34 minutes to 2 hours 41 minutes. The route covers a distance of 924 miles (1,487 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 59 return, totaling 101 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

97 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YIP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA), Lincoln (LNK) and Springfield (SGF).