Are there direct flights from Kansas City to New York?

Direct flights from Kansas City to New York are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total. Approximately 7.5% of flights on this route across the trailing 90 days were direct. For flights with connections, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options exist, many routes will involve at least one stop.

How many hours is the flight from Kansas City to New York?

The typical direct flight from Kansas City to New York has a median duration of 3 hours and 0 minutes. This route covers a distance of 1758 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 13 hours and 14 minutes. Travelers should factor in these durations when planning their journey.

How often do Kansas City to New York flight prices drop?

Flight prices for the Kansas City to New York route are classified as dropping frequently. This suggests that travelers can often find opportunities for price reductions. Over the trailing 30 days, this route has shown consistent price fluctuations, indicating that monitoring prices can be beneficial for securing a better deal.

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Kansas City to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Kansas City to New York

A typical journey from Kansas City to New York takes about 3h 0m, including connections. This median duration reflects that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stop. For connecting flights specifically, the median journey time extends to about 15h 36m.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Kansas City to New York, fares typically range from $484–$1041, with a median of $739. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to New York? The data indicates that the cheapest month to fly is February, with a median fare of $210. Following closely are March, with a median fare of $301, and April, with a median fare of $309. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median.

Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with only 7.5% of recent fares being direct flights from Kansas City to New York. For itineraries that involve connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means travelers should generally expect a longer journey with at least one intermediate stop.

The distance between Kansas City and New York is approximately 1758 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul journey, reflecting a moderate distance that often involves a few hours of flight time.

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

Regular price: $121 - $357

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

Regular prices for flights from Kansas City to New York typically range from $121 to $357. The current lowest deal is $220 with Deutsche Luft Hansa for travel from Nov 12-Nov 13.

now $220

Low $121

High $357

The cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to New York

The cheapest month to fly from MKC to NYC is February, with a median price of $216. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1103. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $216

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,103

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Kansas City to New York

Deutsche Luft Hansa

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Kansas City to New York

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (EWR)

Frontier Airlines

$341

$337

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (EWR)

Frontier Airlines

$535

$360

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (EWR)

Frontier Airlines

$435

$404

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (EWR)

Frontier Airlines

$328

$333

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (EWR)

Frontier Airlines

$458

$374

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (EWR)

Frontier Airlines

$310

$337

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 18

$546 → $360

34%

4 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 14

$535 → $360

33%

5 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 17

$458 → $374

18%

2 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 17

$458 → $376

18%

Popular Airports to fly from Kansas City to New York

Kansas City - New York route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Kansas City to New York are below the typical level at $220.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to New York, at $216.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 0m

The median flight time for direct flights from Kansas City to New York is 3h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers direct flights

Deutsche Luft Hansa has offered direct flights from Kansas City to New York.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Kansas City to New York are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Kansas City main airports to depart from

Kansas City International (MCI)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$202

New York main airports to arrive at

LaGuardia (LGA)

Cheapest

LaGuardia is a convenient option for flights from Kansas City to New York.

📍 ~13 km from New York city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$199

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Westchester County is a convenient regional airport for travelers in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester suburbs.

📍 ~40 km from New York (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$273

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New York, United States

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New York, United States

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$2,048

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From MCI

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New York, United States

86% AI deal score

$4,129

$2,053

Save $2,076

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Business Class

From MCI

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New York, United States

86% AI deal score

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Save $2,008

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Business Class

From MCI

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Oct 23

New York, United States

86% AI deal score

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New York, United States

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New York, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Kansas City to New York are found when booking 7-13 days in advance. During the trailing 90 days, the average price for this booking window was $561. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made closer to departure, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $691. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance typically results in higher average prices, around $843.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Kansas City to New York is considered to be $484 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $739. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $1041 or less. By comparing offers to the $484 threshold, travelers can identify favorable pricing.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Kansas City to New York include February and March. In February, the median price was $210, while in March, it was $301. April also presented relatively low median prices at $309. The annual median price for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days, was $739, indicating that these months offer significant savings.

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Kansas City to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Kansas City to New York

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

Regular price: $121 - $357

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

Regular prices for flights from Kansas City to New York typically range from $121 to $357. The current lowest deal is $220 with Deutsche Luft Hansa for travel from Nov 12-Nov 13.

now $220

Low $121

High $357

The cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to New York

February

Cheapest

Flights from $216

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,103

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Kansas City to New York

Deutsche Luft Hansa

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Kansas City to New York

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (EWR)

Frontier Airlines

$341

$337

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (EWR)

Frontier Airlines

$535

$360

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (EWR)

Frontier Airlines

$435

$404

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (EWR)

Frontier Airlines

$328

$333

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (EWR)

Frontier Airlines

$458

$374

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (EWR)

Frontier Airlines

$310

$337

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 18

$546 → $360

34%

4 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 14

$535 → $360

33%

5 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 17

$458 → $374

18%

2 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 17

$458 → $376

18%

Popular Airports to fly from Kansas City to New York

Kansas City - New York route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Kansas City to New York are below the typical level at $220.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to New York, at $216.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 0m

The median flight time for direct flights from Kansas City to New York is 3h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers direct flights

Deutsche Luft Hansa has offered direct flights from Kansas City to New York.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Kansas City to New York are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Kansas City main airports to depart from

Kansas City International (MCI)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$202

New York main airports to arrive at

LaGuardia (LGA)

Cheapest

LaGuardia is a convenient option for flights from Kansas City to New York.

📍 ~13 km from New York city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$199

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Westchester County is a convenient regional airport for travelers in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester suburbs.

New York, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,011

$757

Save $254

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

Cheap Flights from Kansas City to New York

Today’s best flight deals from Kansas City to New York

Kansas City to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Kansas City to New York

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

The cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to New York

Direct flights from Kansas City to New York

Last-minute flights going from Kansas City to New York

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

Popular Airports to fly from Kansas City to New York

Kansas City - New York route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

February is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights take 3h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Kansas City main airports to depart from

New York main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New York

Best Elite deals to New York

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

When should I buy Kansas City to New York tickets?

How do I know if a Kansas City to New York flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Kansas City to New York?

Are there direct flights from Kansas City to New York?

How many hours is the flight from Kansas City to New York?

How often do Kansas City to New York flight prices drop?

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Kansas City to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Kansas City to New York

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

The cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to New York

Direct flights from Kansas City to New York

Last-minute flights going from Kansas City to New York

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

Popular Airports to fly from Kansas City to New York

Kansas City - New York route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

February is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights take 3h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Kansas City main airports to depart from

New York main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New York

Best Elite deals to New York

Oct 23

Oct 30

Oct 29

Oct 25

Oct 09

Oct 04

Oct 23

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

When should I buy Kansas City to New York tickets?

How do I know if a Kansas City to New York flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Kansas City to New York?