What percentage of Kansas City to New Orleans flights are direct?

Across the trailing 90 days, there were no direct flights available from Kansas City to New Orleans, meaning 0% of flights on this route were direct. All flights on this route typically involve at least one stopover. When connecting flights are necessary, travelers can expect a median of 2 stopovers for the journey.

How long does it take to fly from Kansas City to New Orleans?

The air distance between Kansas City and New Orleans is approximately 1112 kilometers. While there are no direct flights, a flight with one stop typically has a median duration of 6 hours and 36 minutes. If a direct flight were available, it would take approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes. Travelers should plan for the longer duration associated with connecting flights.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Kansas City to New Orleans?

Historically, good prices on flights from Kansas City to New Orleans have been frequent. This route is classified as one that regularly offers favorable deals. Travelers can typically find competitive fares when planning their trips. This consistent availability of good prices has been observed across the trailing 30 days.

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Kansas City to New Orleans: Overview

Insights for flights from Kansas City to New Orleans

For cheap flights from Kansas City to New Orleans, fares typically range from $339–$415, with a median of $381. Right now, fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a lower fare may require some flexibility or waiting for new deals to emerge. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

A typical journey from Kansas City to New Orleans takes about 5h 21m, including connections. Since most itineraries on this route involve at least one stopover, this duration accounts for the total travel time from departure to arrival, encompassing any layovers. Most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

The cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to New Orleans is typically in January, with a median fare of $201. February also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $212. Another relatively affordable month is September, where the median fare is around $327. These months present the best opportunities for travelers to find lower prices on this route.

The flight distance from Kansas City to New Orleans is approximately 1,112 kilometers. This classifies the route as a short-haul journey, meaning it is a relatively short flight typically completed within a few hours.

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

Regular price: $182 - $361

Prices for flights from Kansas City to New Orleans are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Kansas City to New Orleans is between $182 and $361. The current lowest deal is $244 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 21-Oct 29.

now $244

Low $182

High $361

The cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to New Orleans

The cheapest month to fly from MKC to MSY is January, with a median price of $201. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $620. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $201

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $620

Jan

Feb

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Kansas City to New Orleans

Frontier Airlines

United Airlines

Allegiant Air

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Kansas City to New Orleans

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New Orleans

Kansas City (MCI) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$616

$378

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New Orleans

Kansas City (MCI) - New Orleans (MSY)

Southwest Airlines

$385

$1,007

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New Orleans

Kansas City (MCI) - New Orleans (MSY)

American Airlines

$620

$478

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New Orleans

Kansas City (MCI) - New Orleans (MSY)

United Airlines

$555

$910

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New Orleans

Kansas City (MCI) - New Orleans (MSY)

United Airlines

$498

$921

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New Orleans

Kansas City (MCI) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$433

$474

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

$616 → $378

39%

1 night

Sep 20 - Sep 21

$568 → $348

39%

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

$620 → $478

23%

4 nights

Sep 25 - Sep 29

$433 → $474

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Kansas City - New Orleans route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Kansas City to New Orleans are above the typical level at $244.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median price at $201

Historically, January, February, and September offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 5h 21m

Flights from Kansas City to New Orleans typically involve connecting, with a median duration of 5h 21m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Direct flights are uncommon; most routes involve at least two stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal at $244

A recent deal from Frontier Airlines to New Orleans was found for $244 on Kiwi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route

Historically, deals for flights from Kansas City to New Orleans appear frequently.

Kansas City main airports to depart from

Kansas City International (MCI)

Cheapest

Kansas City International Airport offers flights to New Orleans, providing a convenient departure option.

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

💸 Flights from ~$221

New Orleans main airports to arrive at

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is a primary gateway for flights to New Orleans.

📍 ~19 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$221

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR)

Baton Rouge Metropolitan is a primary alternative for the Louisiana region with full cabin class availability.

📍 ~120 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$318

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New Orleans

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Orleans

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Kansas City to New Orleans is typically between 28 and 59 days before departure. During this period, the average price is around $345. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made closer to the departure date, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $665. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance also shows a slightly higher average price of $389.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Kansas City to New Orleans is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $339. The median price for this route over the same 90-day period was $381. Prices above $415 are typically in the higher range for this route. Travelers should aim for prices at or below the good price threshold to secure a favorable fare.

Historically, January and February are typically the cheapest months to fly from Kansas City to New Orleans, with median prices of $201 and $212 respectively. While September also shows a relatively lower median price of $327, it was identified as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days. The annual median price for this route is $381, indicating that January and February offer significant savings.

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Kansas City to New Orleans: Overview

Insights for flights from Kansas City to New Orleans

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

Regular price: $182 - $361

Prices for flights from Kansas City to New Orleans are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Kansas City to New Orleans is between $182 and $361. The current lowest deal is $244 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 21-Oct 29.

now $244

Low $182

High $361

The cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to New Orleans

January

Cheapest

Flights from $201

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $620

Jan

Feb

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Kansas City to New Orleans

Frontier Airlines

United Airlines

Allegiant Air

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Kansas City to New Orleans

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New Orleans

Kansas City (MCI) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$616

$378

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New Orleans

Kansas City (MCI) - New Orleans (MSY)

Southwest Airlines

$385

$1,007

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New Orleans

Kansas City (MCI) - New Orleans (MSY)

American Airlines

$620

$478

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New Orleans

Kansas City (MCI) - New Orleans (MSY)

United Airlines

$555

$910

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New Orleans

Kansas City (MCI) - New Orleans (MSY)

United Airlines

$498

$921

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New Orleans

Kansas City (MCI) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$433

$474

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

$616 → $378

39%

1 night

Sep 20 - Sep 21

$568 → $348

39%

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

$620 → $478

23%

4 nights

Sep 25 - Sep 29

$433 → $474

Popular Airports to fly from Kansas City to New Orleans