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Explore current cheapest deals departing from New York to Kansas City

August 19 - August 26

Cheapest
Best

EWR - Kansas City

$327

$210

Round trip

August 12 - August 19

Cheapest
Best

EWR - Kansas City

$321

$210

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September 8 - October 5

Cheapest

EWR - Kansas City

$264

$210

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September 8 - October 2

Cheapest

EWR - Kansas City

$264

$210

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September 8 - September 21

Cheapest

EWR - Kansas City

$273

$210

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September 8 - September 25

Cheapest

EWR - Kansas City

$267

$210

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September 8 - September 11

Cheapest

EWR - Kansas City

$311

$210

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August 5 - August 12

Earliest

EWR - Kansas City

$320

$211

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August 15 - August 17

LGA - Kansas City

$292

$212

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August 27 - August 31

LGA - Kansas City

$291

$212

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Insights for flights from New York to Kansas City

A typical journey from New York to Kansas City takes about 23h 16m, including connections. This reflects the reality that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stop. Given the distance, planning for a full day of travel is advisable.
For travelers looking for cheap flights from New York to Kansas City, prices right now are above the typical level. Fares for this route typically range from $884–$1462, with a median of $1199. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding a bargain may require flexibility.
When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Kansas City? Historically, May stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $241. Other relatively inexpensive months include August, with a median fare of $333, and October, where the median fare is $361. These months offer better value compared to the overall typical prices.
Most itineraries for flights from New York to Kansas City connect at least once, with only 1.8% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that do connect, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should expect a journey that includes at least one layover, and often two, when traveling between these two cities.

How much is a round trip from New York to Kansas City

Regular price: $261 - $483

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New York to Kansas City is $261 to $483. The current lowest deal is $210 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 19-Aug 26.

now $210

Low $261

High $483

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Kansas City

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to MKC is May, with a median price of $241. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1303. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $241

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,303

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Direct flights from New York to Kansas City

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Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from New York to Kansas City

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Kansas City

Frontier Airlines

New York (LGA) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$779

$473

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Kansas City

Cape Air

New York (JFK) - Kansas City (MCI)

Cape Air

$805

$547

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Kansas City

JetBlue Airways

New York (JFK) - Kansas City (MCI)

JetBlue Airways

$815

$541

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Kansas City

JetBlue Airways

New York (JFK) - Kansas City (MCI)

JetBlue Airways

$905

$574

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Kansas City

Frontier Airlines

New York (EWR) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$644

$311

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Kansas City

JetBlue Airways

New York (JFK) - Kansas City (MCI)

JetBlue Airways

$902

$567

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Kansas City

2 nights

Jun 24 - Jun 26

$784  →  $363

54%

3 nights

Jun 24 - Jun 27

$776  →  $361

53%

3 nights

Jun 26 - Jun 29

$742  →  $389

48%

1 night

Jun 26 - Jun 27

$743  →  $390

48%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Kansas City

New York - Kansas City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from NYC to MKC are above the typical level, with a median price of $1199.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices.

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Kansas City, with a median price of $241.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect longer flights with layovers.

Flights from NYC to MKC typically take 23h 16m, with most routes involving two or more stops.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Connecting flights make up 98.2% of deals from NYC to MKC, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights.

Southwest Airlines is one of the carriers that historically offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

On average, one deal per day has been found in the last 30 days for this route.

New York main airports to depart from

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Cheapest

Newark Liberty International offers flights to Kansas City, providing a budget-friendly option for your trip.

📍 ~15 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$210

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

John F. Kennedy International is a major hub for flights to Kansas City, offering extensive travel options.

📍 ~20 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$222

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia provides a convenient departure point for flights to Kansas City, located closer to Manhattan.

📍 ~12 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$212

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport offers an alternative departure point for flights to Kansas City.

📍 ~70 km from New York city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$261

Kansas City main airports to arrive at

Kansas City International (MCI)

Cheapest

Kansas City International Airport is a good choice for flights from New York to Kansas City.

📍 ~25 km from Kansas City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$210

Airports nearby Kansas City used as alternative

Kansas City International (MCI)

Kansas City International (MCI) is the primary commercial airport for the Kansas City metropolitan area.

📍 ~25 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$210

Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Eppley Airfield (OMA) is a major regional airport with a wide variety of domestic carriers.

📍 ~270 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$171

St. Louis Lambert International (STL)

St. Louis Lambert International (STL) is a major international hub with an extensive flight network.

📍 ~380 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$205

Des Moines International (DSM)

Cheapest

Des Moines International (DSM) is a reliable regional airport with consistent service to major hubs.

📍 ~280 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$136

Tulsa International (TUL)

Tulsa International (TUL) is a significant regional airport with good connectivity to southern hubs.

📍 ~290 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$255

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kansas City

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from New York to Kansas City is typically 60+ days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket is around $768. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with tickets bought 0-6 days out averaging $1333. For those purchasing 28-59 days in advance, the average price is approximately $981, which is still significantly higher than the earliest booking window.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from New York to Kansas City is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $884. The median price for this route over the same period was $1199. Prices above $1462 typically fall into the higher end of the price spectrum. These figures are based on pricing data observed over a 90-day window.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from New York to Kansas City are May, August, and October. In May, the median price for a flight was $241, while in August it was $333. October also offered competitive pricing with a median of $361. The annual median price for this route is $1199, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.