Washington (DCA) to Kansas City (MCI) flights
Southwest Airlines, PSA Airlines, Republic Airline fly nonstop from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Kansas City International Airport, with about 34 flights a week in July 2026. The 949-mile flight takes about 2h 48m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 949 mi · 1,527 km
- Flight time
- 2h 48m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 63%
Airlines flying DCA to MCI
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 17 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 88,191 | 2h 42m |
| PSA Airlines | 13 | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700 | 28,500 | 2h 55m |
| Republic Airline | 4 | Embraer E175 | 10,019 | 2h 50m |
| Envoy AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 7,386 | 2h 57m |
| American AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A319, Airbus A321, Boeing 737-800 | 2,390 | 2h 41m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DCA to MCI flight schedule
9 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:00am and the last at 8:00pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 3906Southwest Airlines | 6:00am | 7:40am | 12 | 100% |
| WN 3143Southwest Airlines | 6:55am | 8:40am | 28 | 77% |
| AA 4469American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 6:59am | 8:53am | 23 | 87% |
| AA 5268American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 6:59am | 10:07am | 4 | 88% |
| AA 3974American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 1:50pm | 3:45pm | 23 | 70% |
| WN 2678Southwest Airlines | 3:00pm | 4:35pm | 10 | 70% |
| WN 1188Southwest Airlines | 3:15pm | 4:55pm | 12 | 25% |
| AA 5220American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 7:52pm | 9:45pm | 27 | 48% |
| WN 2443Southwest Airlines | 8:00pm | 9:40pm | 12 | 73% |
Is DCA to MCI on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 71% of 1,952 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.7% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (92%), those around 3pm the least (52%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (57%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 998 | 71% | 19 min | 2.7% |
| American Airlines | 954 | 70% | 21 min | 4.8% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 379 | 92% | |
| 7am to 8am | 121 | 89% | |
| 8am to 9am | 125 | 69% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 248 | 76% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 187 | 65% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 53 | 50% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 171 | 52% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 120 | 56% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 49 | 73% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 66 | 52% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 351 | 60% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 48 | 73% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 143 | 11,900 | |
| September 2025 | 158 | 12,022 | |
| October 2025 | 165 | 13,007 | |
| November 2025 | 163 | 11,029 | |
| December 2025 | 160 | 12,685 | |
| January 2026 | 147 | 6,714 | |
| February 2026 | 143 | 7,571 | |
| March 2026 | 158 | 11,423 | |
| April 2026 | 164 | 11,354 | |
| May 2026 | 164 | 12,877 | |
| June 2026 | 157 | 13,933 | |
| July 2026 | 152 | 12,676 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.