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 flights. Historically, approximately 7.5% of all flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stopovers. This suggests that while direct options exist, connecting flights are more common for this route.

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

The median flight time for a direct flight from Kansas City to New York is approximately 2 hours and 52 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases significantly to about 7 hours and 24 minutes. The distance covered on this route is 1758 kilometers, which contributes to the varying flight times depending on the number of stops.

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

Historically, flight prices for the Kansas City to New York route experience regular drops. This indicates that price fluctuations are a consistent feature of this route. Travelers can typically expect to see opportunities for price reductions across the trailing quarter.

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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 2h 52m, including connections. Given that most itineraries for this route involve at least one stop, the median connecting flight time is significantly longer at 23h 15m, while non-stop flights have a median duration of 2h 52m.

For those seeking cheap flights from Kansas City to New York, fares right now are near the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $476–$1026, with a median fare of $727. Right now, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to New York? The data indicates that February is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $414. Following closely, January also offers lower prices, with a median of $438. November presents another option for more budget-friendly travel, with a median fare of $602.

Most itineraries for flights from Kansas City to New York connect at least once, with only 7.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For those itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

The distance between Kansas City and New York is 1758 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance means you are looking at a flight that is long enough to cover a significant portion of the country.

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

Regular price: $164 - $423

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

The regular price range for this route is $164 to $423. The current lowest deal is $240 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Jan 13-Jan 17.

now $240

Low $164

High $423

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 $414. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1103. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $414

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,103

Jan

Feb

Mar

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Kansas City to New York

Frontier Airlines

Breeze Airways

Allegiant Air

JetBlue Airways

Last-minute flights going from Kansas City to New York

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (JFK)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$169

$434

One-way

Thu, Nov 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (JFK)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$181

$434

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (LGA)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$145

$289

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (LGA)

Southwest Airlines

$144

$309

One-way

Thu, Nov 19

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (LGA)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$142

$289

One-way

Thu, Nov 19

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (LGA)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$142

$341

One-way

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

4 nights

Nov 21 - Nov 25

$345 → $305

12%

20 nights

Dec 21 - Jan 10

$326 → $297

2 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 6

$277 → $264

4 nights

Jan 6 - Jan 10

$302 → $318

Popular Airports to fly from Kansas City to New York

Kansas City - New York route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for flights from Kansas City to New York are near the typical level, with a median price of $727.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February has the lowest median price at $414, followed by January at $438.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 52m

Direct flights from Kansas City to New York typically take 2h 52m, while connecting flights average 23h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 7.5% of recent flights from Kansas City to New York are direct, with most having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines has offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights on this route appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Kansas City main airports to depart from

Kansas City International (MCI)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$269

New York main airports to arrive at

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

Cheapest

Consider New York Stewart International Airport for potentially cheaper flights from Kansas City to New York.

📍 ~88 km from New York (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$248

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Westchester County Airport is a convenient alternative for travelers heading to Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester suburbs.

📍 ~45 km from New York City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$343

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Kansas City to New York is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this window, the average price observed was $583. Prices tend to be significantly higher for very last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging around $1204. Conversely, booking too far in advance, such as 60+ days out, also shows a higher average price of $816, indicating that waiting until closer to the departure date can be beneficial.

A good deal for a flight from Kansas City to New York is considered to be around $476 or less. This threshold represents prices that are lower than 75% of all observed fares in the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route historically stands at $727, so finding a fare below $476 indicates a significant saving compared to typical prices.

Based on historical data, the cheapest months to fly from Kansas City to New York are typically February and January. In February, the median price was $414, while January saw a median price of $438. November also presented a relatively lower median price of $602. These months offer more affordable options compared to the annual median price of $727 for this route.

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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: $164 - $423

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

The regular price range for this route is $164 to $423. The current lowest deal is $240 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Jan 13-Jan 17.

now $240

Low $164

High $423

The cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to New York

February

Cheapest

Flights from $414

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,103

Jan

Feb

Mar

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Kansas City to New York

Frontier Airlines

Breeze Airways

Allegiant Air

JetBlue Airways

Last-minute flights going from Kansas City to New York

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (JFK)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$169

$434

One-way

Thu, Nov 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (JFK)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$181

$434

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (LGA)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$145

$289

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (LGA)

Southwest Airlines

$144

$309

One-way

Thu, Nov 19

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (LGA)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$142

$289

One-way

Thu, Nov 19

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (LGA)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$142

$341

One-way

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

4 nights

Nov 21 - Nov 25

$345 → $305

12%

20 nights

Dec 21 - Jan 10

$326 → $297

2 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 6

$277 → $264

4 nights

Jan 6 - Jan 10

$302 → $318

Popular Airports to fly from Kansas City to New York

Kansas City - New York route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for flights from Kansas City to New York are near the typical level, with a median price of $727.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February has the lowest median price at $414, followed by January at $438.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 52m

Direct flights from Kansas City to New York typically take 2h 52m, while connecting flights average 23h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 7.5% of recent flights from Kansas City to New York are direct, with most having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines has offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights on this route appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Kansas City main airports to depart from

Kansas City International (MCI)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$269

New York main airports to arrive at

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

Cheapest

Consider New York Stewart International Airport for potentially cheaper flights from Kansas City to New York.

📍 ~88 km from New York (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$248

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Westchester County Airport is a convenient alternative for travelers heading to Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester suburbs.

📍 ~45 km from New York City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$343

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New York

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From MCI

Elite

Dec 14

New York, United States

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$2,616

$2,558

Save $58

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From MCI

Elite

Dec 13

New York, United States

67% AI deal score

$2,542

$2,522

Save $20

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From MCI

Elite

Dec 12

New York, United States

66% AI deal score

$2,494

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From MCI

Elite

Dec 11

New York, United States

49% AI deal score

$2,464

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From MCI

Elite

Dec 14

New York, United States

49% AI deal score

$2,614

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From MCI

Elite

Dec 06

New York, United States

48% AI deal score

$2,151

Aeroméxico, +1

Business Class

From MCI

Elite

Dec 06

New York, United States

48% AI deal score

$2,151

Aeroméxico, +1

Business Class

From MCI

Elite

Dec 06

New York, United States

48% AI deal score

$2,151

Aeroméxico, +1

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From MCI

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Dec 06

New York, United States

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$2,151

Aeroméxico, +1

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From MCI

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Dec 06

New York, United States

48% AI deal score

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From MCI

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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 near the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Direct flights take 2h 52m

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

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 near the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Direct flights take 2h 52m

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

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

Dec 14

Dec 13

Dec 12

Dec 11

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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?