Washington (DCA) to Kansas City (MCI) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Kansas City (MCI): 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.
Airlines flying nonstop from DCA to MCI
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
Book DCA to MCI with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
DCA to MCI with one stop
28 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Indianapolis (IND)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Columbus (CMH)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Milwaukee (MKE)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
- Via New York (LGA)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
DCA to MCI: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from DCA to MCI?
American Airlines (oneworld) and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Kansas City (MCI).
How far is Washington from Kansas City by plane?
Washington (DCA) and Kansas City (MCI) 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 DCA to MCI 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.
How many miles does DCA to MCI cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for DCA to MCI with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Washington and Kansas City?
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.