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 routes. Historically, approximately 7.5% of flights on this route have been direct across the trailing 90 days. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stopovers.

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

The typical direct flight from Kansas City to New York has a duration of 3 hours 0 minutes. This route covers a distance of 1758 kilometers. When a flight includes one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 13 hours 14 minutes.

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

Flight prices for the Kansas City to New York route historically experience frequent drops. This assessment is based on pricing trends observed over the trailing 30 days. Travelers on this route can typically expect to see regular price fluctuations.

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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. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting, this duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Kansas City to New York, understanding these typical journey times is essential for planning.

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

When is the cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to New York? You'll find the lowest median fares in February, with prices around $210. March also offers more affordable options, with a median fare of $301, followed by April at $309. These months present the best opportunities for budget-conscious travelers.

The route from Kansas City to New York is classified as a medium-haul journey, covering a distance of 1758 kilometers. This classification helps set expectations for flight duration and available services.

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

Regular price: $224 - $406

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

The regular price range for this route is $224 to $406. The current lowest deal is $238 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 9-Dec 10.

now $238

Low $224

High $406

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

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Kansas City to New York

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (EWR)

Frontier Airlines

$201

$317

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (EWR)

Frontier Airlines

$265

$341

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (JFK)

American Airlines

$278

$380

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (EWR)

United Airlines

$159

$302

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (LGA)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$140

$339

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (JFK)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$242

$352

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 16 - Sep 17

$454 → $488

3 nights

Sep 22 - Sep 25

$493 → $563

14%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$435 → $517

19%

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

$429 → $546

27%

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Kansas City - New York route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for this route are below the typical level, with a median price of $739.

📅 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, with a median price of $210.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 0m

Direct flights from Kansas City to New York typically take 3h 0m, while connecting flights average 15h 36m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 7.5% of recent flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights having a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one of the carriers offering direct flights on the Kansas City to New York route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Kansas City to New York are frequent, appearing often 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 ~$242

New York main airports to arrive at

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

Cheapest

Consider this airport for potentially cheaper flights to the New York area from Kansas City.

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

💸 Flights from ~$267

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Westchester County (HPN) is a convenient alternative, especially for travelers in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester suburbs.

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

💸 Flights from ~$371

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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. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for this booking window was $561. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made further out, with flights booked 60+ days in advance averaging $843. Even last-minute bookings, within 0-6 days of departure, show a higher average price of $691 compared to the optimal window.

A good deal for a flight from Kansas City to New York is typically considered to be $484 or less. This threshold is based on historical pricing data from the trailing 90 days, representing the lower end of prices observed. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $739, while prices at the 75th percentile reached $1041.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Kansas City to New York include February, March, and April. In February, the median price was $210, while March saw a median of $301. April also offered competitive prices with a median of $309. These prices are considerably lower than the annual median price of $739 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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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: $224 - $406

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

The regular price range for this route is $224 to $406. The current lowest deal is $238 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 9-Dec 10.

now $238

Low $224

High $406

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

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Kansas City to New York

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (EWR)

Frontier Airlines

$201

$317

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (EWR)

Frontier Airlines

$265

$341

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (JFK)

American Airlines

$278

$380

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (EWR)

United Airlines

$159

$302

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (LGA)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$140

$339

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (JFK)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$242

$352

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 16 - Sep 17

$454 → $488

3 nights

Sep 22 - Sep 25

$493 → $563

14%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$435 → $517

19%

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

$429 → $546

27%

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 for this route are below the typical level, with a median price of $739.

📅 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, with a median price of $210.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 0m

Direct flights from Kansas City to New York typically take 3h 0m, while connecting flights average 15h 36m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 7.5% of recent flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights having a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one of the carriers offering direct flights on the Kansas City to New York route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Kansas City to New York are frequent, appearing often 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 ~$242

New York main airports to arrive at

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

Cheapest

Consider this airport for potentially cheaper flights to the New York area from Kansas City.

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

💸 Flights from ~$267

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Westchester County (HPN) is a convenient alternative, especially for travelers in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester suburbs.

New York, United States

84% AI deal score

$4,109

$2,299

Save $1,810

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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

United Airlines 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

United Airlines 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 20

Oct 05

Oct 20

Oct 20

Oct 05

Oct 05

Oct 05

Oct 15

Oct 15

Oct 20

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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?