What percentage of Seattle to Kansas City flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, 69% of flights from Seattle to Kansas City were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that a significant majority of travelers on this route can find non-stop options.

How long does it take to fly from Seattle to Kansas City?

A direct flight from Seattle to Kansas City typically takes 7 hours and 34 minutes. Flights with one stop, on average, extend the travel time to 11 hours and 16 minutes. The median duration for direct flights was 454 minutes, while flights with one stop had a median duration of 676 minutes.

Are there frequent deals on flights from Seattle to Kansas City?

Historically, deals on flights from Seattle to Kansas City have been frequent. On average, there were more than 1 deal per day across the trailing 30-day period. This indicates consistent opportunities for travelers to find favorable prices on this route.

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October 27 - November 3

Cheapest

Best

SEA - Kansas City

$308

$169

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October 21 - November 3

Cheapest

SEA - Kansas City

$274

$169

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October 13 - November 3

SEA - Kansas City

$258

$185

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September 5 - September 16

SEA - Kansas City

$289

$198

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October 2 - October 14

SEA - Kansas City

$262

$200

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October 2 - October 19

SEA - Kansas City

$256

$202

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October 2 - October 12

SEA - Kansas City

$266

$202

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October 13 - October 19

SEA - Kansas City

$291

$218

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August 5 - August 11

Earliest

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$339

$224

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August 22 - August 29

SEA - Kansas City

$323

$254

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Seattle to Kansas City: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to Kansas City

Fares for flights from Seattle to Kansas City typically range from $336–$530, with a median price of $376. Right now, prices are near the typical level for this route. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding cheap flights from Seattle to Kansas City may require careful timing and flexibility.

A typical journey from Seattle to Kansas City takes about 7h 40m, including connections. This duration accounts for the total travel time from departure to arrival, encompassing any layovers.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Kansas City, April stands out with a median fare of $301. Other cost-effective months include June, with a median of $338, and September, where the median fare is $355.

For this route, 69% of recent fares are non-stop, meaning a meaningful share are non-stop, the rest connect once. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

The distance between Seattle and Kansas City is 2392 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Seattle to Kansas City

Regular price: $249 - $463

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Seattle to Kansas City.

The regular price range for flights from Seattle to Kansas City is typically between $249 and $463. The current lowest deal is $136 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Sep 14-Sep 24.

now $136

Low $249

High $463

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Kansas City

Flights from Seattle to Kansas City are cheapest in April, with a median price of $301. The most expensive month to fly is March, with a median price of $485. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $301

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $485

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Last-minute flights going from Seattle to Kansas City

Thu, Jul 16

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Seattle (SEA) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$442

$361

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

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Seattle (SEA) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$367

$314

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Mon, Aug 3

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Seattle (SEA) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$340

$265

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Tue, Aug 4

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Seattle (SEA) - Kansas City (MCI)

United Airlines

$360

$337

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

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Seattle (SEA) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$339

$224

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

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SEA - Kansas City

Seattle (SEA) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$360

$279

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 30

$347 → $223

36%

3 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 23

$344 → $221

36%

4 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 23

$344 → $222

35%

5 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 31

$339 → $223

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to Kansas City

Seattle - Kansas City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares from Seattle to Kansas City are near the typical level of $376.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $301.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 7h 40m long.

Flights from Seattle to Kansas City typically take 7h 40m, covering a distance of 2392 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Deals are frequent for this route.

Deals for flights from Seattle to Kansas City are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal at $136.

A recent deal from Frontier Airlines was found for $136, departing September 14.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider connecting flights for more options.

69% of deals are direct, but connecting flights are also common with 2 stopovers.

Seattle main airports to depart from

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is a good option for flights from Seattle to Kansas City.

📍 ~18 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$197

Boeing Field (BFI)

Boeing Field offers another departure point for flights from Seattle to Kansas City.

📍 ~8 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$673

Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base (LKE)

Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base is an alternative for flights from Seattle to Kansas City.

📍 ~3 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1426

Kansas City main airports to arrive at

Kansas City International (MCI)

Cheapest

Kansas City International Airport is a good arrival option for flights from Seattle to Kansas City.

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

💸 Flights from ~$196

Airports nearby Kansas City used as alternative

Kansas City International (MCI)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$197

Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Eppley Airfield is a major regional airport with a variety of domestic carriers and direct interstate access.

📍 ~280 km from Kansas City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$220

St. Louis Lambert International (STL)

St. Louis Lambert International is a major international hub with an extensive flight network in the region.

📍 ~380 km from Kansas City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$254

Des Moines International (DSM)

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

📍 ~280 km from Kansas City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$206

Tulsa International (TUL)

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

📍 ~250 km from Kansas City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$223

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kansas City

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Seattle to Kansas City is 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price was $321. Booking 7-13 days out typically sees prices rise to an average of $772. For those planning further ahead, prices for bookings made 60+ days in advance averaged around $447.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Seattle to Kansas City was considered to be $336 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $376. Prices typically ranged up to $530 for the higher end of the market.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Kansas City, with a median price of $301. June also offered competitive prices, with a median of $338. The annual median price for this route was $376, with September showing a median price of $355.

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