Cheap flights to Kansas City

From
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown
MKC

Planning a trip to Kansas City begins with selecting a convenient flight to one of the region's aviation hubs. The majority of passengers arrive at the modern Kansas City International Airport, located 25 km from the city center, while regional and business aviation flights often arrive at Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport, just 3 km from downtown. The city's route network covers many destinations, with flights from Chicago (224 flights per week), Denver (130 flights), and Dallas (112 flights) being in the highest demand.

A total of 23 airlines provide air service to the city, allowing you to choose the best flight option in terms of time and cost. The leading carriers by number of flights are major airlines such as American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta. For more detailed trip planning, you can explore the city guide, check details on how to get there, or check the weather forecast; the departure city cards below on this page will help you find tickets from your region.

Recent deals to Kansas City

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$ 89

Denver — Kansas City

16:56—19:37
3 Oct 2026
1 h 41 m
Direct flight
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$ 119

Atlanta — Kansas City

06:41—19:37
28 Sep 2026
13 h 56 m
1 stop
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$ 123

Chicago — Kansas City

06:30—19:37
22 Sep 2026
13 h 7 m
1 stop
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$ 124

Houston — Kansas City

10:30—19:37
23 Sep 2026
9 h 7 m
1 stop
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$ 125

Seattle — Kansas City

16:27—19:37
6 Oct 2026
25 h 10 m
1 stop
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$ 131

Los Angeles — Kansas City

06:05—19:37
6 Oct 2026
11 h 32 m
1 stop
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$ 139

Orlando — Kansas City

13:28—19:37
28 Sep 2026
7 h 9 m
1 stop
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$ 142

Minneapolis — Kansas City

14:33—19:37
24 Sep 2026
5 h 4 m
1 stop
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$ 145

Washington, D.C. — Kansas City

07:00—19:37
5 Oct 2026
13 h 37 m
1 stop
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$ 163

Dallas — Kansas City

19:48—19:37
29 Sep 2026
23 h 49 m
2 stops
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$ 183

Detroit — Kansas City

07:15—21:45
10 Sep 2026
15 h 30 m
1 stop
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DL
$ 201

Philadelphia — Kansas City

17:32—23:51
30 Sep 2026
7 h 19 m
1 stop

When is the best time to book a flight to Kansas City?

The price of a flight to Kansas City changes depending on how far ahead you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, book around 30 days before departure, when the average ticket costs about $291. Fares also tend to climb as the departure date gets closer.

Flight insights to Kansas City

Data-driven trends for direct flights to Kansas City — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.

Most frequent departure cities

The most frequent direct routes to Kansas City come from Chicago, Denver and Dallas. Chicago leads with around 224 flights a week.

Top departure countries

Most direct flights to Kansas City depart from United States, Mexico and Argentina. United States alone accounts for about 100% of all direct routes.

  • United Statesavg $115
  • Mexicoavg $272
  • Argentinaavg $518

Direct routes & fares

Popular non-stop routes to Kansas City range from Atlanta at $36 to Seattle at $125 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.

Cheapest departure cities

The cheapest places to fly to Kansas City from right now are Atlanta from $36, Denver from $65 and Tampa from $69.

Longest direct flights

The longest direct flight to Kansas City is from Buenos Aires at about 12h, followed by San Francisco (3h 37m) and Seattle (3h 36m).

Popular departure cities to Kansas City

ChicagoUnited States
Chicago
224 flights/weekFrom $ 122
DenverUnited States
Denver
130 flights/weekFrom $ 65
DallasUnited States
Dallas
112 flights/weekFrom $ 110
AtlantaUnited States
Atlanta
106 flights/weekFrom $ 36
SeattleUnited States
Seattle
95 flights/weekFrom $ 125
New York CityUnited States
New York City
88 flights/weekFrom $ 162
HoustonUnited States
Houston
64 flights/weekFrom $ 105
Washington, D.C.United States
Washington, D.C.
58 flights/weekFrom $ 136
PhiladelphiaUnited States
Philadelphia
54 flights/weekFrom $ 201
MinneapolisUnited States
Minneapolis
50 flights/weekFrom $ 142
Los AngelesUnited States
Los Angeles
44 flights/weekFrom $ 109
OrlandoUnited States
Orlando
38 flights/weekFrom $ 109
PhoenixUnited States
Phoenix
34 flights/weekFrom $ 113
DetroitUnited States
Detroit
31 flights/weekFrom $ 123
CharlotteUnited States
Charlotte
30 flights/weekFrom $ 155
Salt Lake CityUnited States
Salt Lake City
29 flights/weekFrom $ 91
MiamiUnited States
Miami
23 flights/weekFrom $ 126
Las VegasUnited States
Las Vegas
20 flights/weekFrom $ 90
San FranciscoUnited States
San Francisco
14 flights/weekFrom $ 128
RaleighUnited States
Raleigh
14 flights/weekFrom $ 113
PortlandUnited States
Portland
14 flights/weekFrom $ 113
BostonUnited States
Boston
11 flights/weekFrom $ 140
TampaUnited States
Tampa
11 flights/weekFrom $ 69
Fort LauderdaleUnited States
Fort Lauderdale
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AustinUnited States
Austin
8 flights/weekFrom $ 83
CancunMexico
Cancun
5 flights/weekFrom $ 272
South CharlestonUnited States
South Charleston
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NashvilleUnited States
Nashville
1 flights/weekFrom $ 116
Buenos AiresArgentina
Buenos Aires
1 flights/weekFrom $ 518
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Peoria
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Hot Springs
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Frequently asked questions

How many cities offer flights to Kansas City?
Regular air service to Kansas City is provided from 15 major hub cities. This allows travelers to easily plan routes with convenient connections from anywhere in the country or the world.
Which cities have the most frequent flights to Kansas City?
The most popular routes are flights from Chicago (224 flights per week), Denver (130 flights), Dallas (112 flights), and Atlanta (106 flights). The high frequency of departures from these cities ensures flexibility when choosing departure times.
How many airlines fly to Kansas City?
There are 23 airlines operating flights to this city. The largest operators include American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta, which handle the bulk of passenger traffic.
Which airports serve flights to Kansas City?
The city has two airports: Kansas City International Airport (MCI), located 25 km from the center, and Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC), located just 3 km from the business district. Most scheduled commercial flights arrive at the main international airport, MCI.
How can I find cheap tickets to Kansas City?
To find the best fares, it is recommended to book tickets in advance and monitor offers from low-cost carriers such as Southwest Airlines or Spirit Airlines. It is also worth considering mid-week departures when demand and airfares are traditionally lower.

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