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. Historically, approximately 7.5% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This data is based on observations over the trailing 90 days.

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

A direct flight from Kansas City to New York typically takes 3 hours 0 minutes. This route covers a distance of 1758 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging 13 hours 14 minutes. Travelers should consider these differences when planning their journey.

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

Historically, flight prices for the Kansas City to New York route show frequent drops. This indicates that travelers can often find opportunities to purchase tickets at reduced rates. Monitoring prices regularly over a 30-day window can be beneficial for securing a better deal on this route.

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2026-09-05 – 2026-09-11
MKC - New York
79% AI deal score
$352
$219
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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 15h 36m, indicating that while direct flights are possible, many travelers will experience longer travel times.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Kansas City to New York, prices 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 for this route, offering frequent opportunities to find better fares.

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 $210. Following closely, March offers median fares around $301, and April presents median fares of $309. These months generally provide more budget-friendly options for this route.

Most itineraries from Kansas City to New York connect at least once, with only 7.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For those itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means travelers should anticipate at least one layover when planning their trip, and often two, which contributes to the overall journey time.

The distance between Kansas City and New York is approximately 1758 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul journey, meaning it is a significant distance that typically involves several hours of flight time.

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

Regular price: $292 - $423

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

The regular price range for flights from Kansas City to New York is between $292 and $423. The current lowest deal is $219 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 5-Sep 11.

now $219

Low $292

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 $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

Southwest Airlines

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Kansas City to New York

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (LGA)

Frontier Airlines

$339

$311

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (JFK)

Frontier Airlines

$342

$258

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (SWF)

Frontier Airlines

$457

$278

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (EWR)

Frontier Airlines

$306

$279

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (JFK)

Frontier Airlines

$335

$315

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (JFK)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$172

$321

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 4

$546 → $299

45%

6 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 7

$530 → $297

44%

2 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 4

$545 → $332

39%

3 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 13

$457 → $278

39%

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 of $739.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $216

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 0m

Direct flights from Kansas City to New York typically average 3h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

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

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a $219 deal

Frontier Airlines has a current deal for $219 from Kansas City to New York.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Kansas City to New York are frequent, appearing often.

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

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Cheapest

Newark Liberty International is a convenient option for flights from Kansas City to New York.

📍 ~14 km from New York city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$202

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Westchester County is a useful alternative for travelers in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester suburbs.

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

💸 Flights from ~$253

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New York

78% AI deal score

$1,020

$751

Save $269

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 be higher for bookings made further out, with flights booked 60+ days in advance averaging $843. Even last-minute bookings, within 0-6 days of departure, typically see an average price of $691.

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. Keeping an eye out for fares at or below the $484 threshold typically indicates a favorable price.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Kansas City to New York include February, with a median price of $210, and March, with a median price of $301. April also shows a median price of $309. The overall annual median price for this route is $739, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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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: $292 - $423

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

The regular price range for flights from Kansas City to New York is between $292 and $423. The current lowest deal is $219 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 5-Sep 11.

now $219

Low $292

High $423

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

Southwest Airlines

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Kansas City to New York

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (LGA)

Frontier Airlines

$339

$311

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (JFK)

Frontier Airlines

$342

$258

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (SWF)

Frontier Airlines

$457

$278

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (EWR)

Frontier Airlines

$306

$279

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (JFK)

Frontier Airlines

$335

$315

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New York

Kansas City (MCI) - New York (JFK)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$172

$321

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 4

$546 → $299

45%

6 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 7

$530 → $297

44%

2 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 4

$545 → $332

39%

3 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 13

$457 → $278

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Kansas City to New York