United States · 947 miles (1,524 km)

Kansas City (MCI) to Washington (DCA) flights

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5,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from Kansas City (MCI) to Washington (DCA) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Kansas City (MCI) to Washington (DCA): American Airlines and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 947 miles (1,524 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 28 ways to fly it with one stop, through Indianapolis, Columbus and Saint Louis and more.

How many miles MCI to DCA costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines7,500$25.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines9,000$5.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines13,000$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines13,800$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines16,000$5.60
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines16,500$5.60

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from MCI to DCA

Book MCI to DCA with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

MCI to DCA with one stop

28 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Indianapolis (IND)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines
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  • Via Columbus (CMH)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Milwaukee (MKE)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via New York (LGA)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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See all 28 in Routes

MCI to DCA: common questions

How many miles does MCI to DCA cost?

In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Iberia Club (9,000) and Etihad Guest (12,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from MCI to DCA?

American Airlines (oneworld) and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Kansas City (MCI) to Washington (DCA).

How far is Kansas City from Washington by plane?

Kansas City (MCI) and Washington (DCA) are 947 miles (1,524 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book MCI to DCA award flights?

9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Kansas City and Washington?

The most direct connections are through Indianapolis (IND), Columbus (CMH), Saint Louis (STL), Chicago (MDW) and Chicago (ORD). On 23 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Columbus.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.