Can I fly direct from Kansas City to Philadelphia?

Historically, direct flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia have been available, accounting for 0.4% of all flights in the trailing 90 days. While direct options exist, a significant portion of flights on this route involve connections. For flights with stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2, so travelers should consider this when planning their journey.

What's the flight time from Kansas City to Philadelphia?

The median direct flight time from Kansas City to Philadelphia is typically 2 hours and 49 minutes, covering a distance of 1667 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 9 hours and 27 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in flight time when choosing between direct and connecting options.

Should I set a price alert for Kansas City to Philadelphia flights?

Historically, price changes for flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia have been frequent across the trailing 30 days. This route is classified as one with frequent price fluctuations, suggesting that setting a price alert could be beneficial. Travelers may find opportunities to secure better deals by monitoring price changes over time.

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Kansas City to Philadelphia: Overview

Insights for flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia

A typical journey from Kansas City to Philadelphia takes about 9h 52m, including connections. This route is classified as medium-haul, covering a distance of 1667 kilometers. Given that most itineraries involve connections, this duration accounts for the total travel time from departure to arrival.

For those seeking cheap flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia, prices typically range from $456–$639, with a median of $477. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level. Only 9% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding lower prices may require flexibility or advance planning.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to Philadelphia? The data indicates that January is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $353. Following closely, February also offers competitive prices, with a median of $400. April presents another option for more budget-friendly travel, with a median fare of $434.

Most itineraries for flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia connect at least once, with only 40% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means travelers should expect a journey that includes at least one intermediate stop between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from Kansas City to Philadelphia

Regular price: $200 - $360

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

The regular price range for flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia is between $200 and $360. The current lowest deal is $234 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 27-Nov 3.

now $234

Low $200

High $360

The cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to Philadelphia

The cheapest month to fly from MKC to PHL is January, with a median price of $353. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $496. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $353

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $496

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Apr

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Jul

Aug

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Direct flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia

Frontier Airlines

Allegiant Air

United Airlines

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Kansas City to Philadelphia

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Philadelphia

Kansas City (MCI) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$466

$495

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Philadelphia

Kansas City (MCI) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Southwest Airlines

$469

$573

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Philadelphia

Kansas City (MCI) - Philadelphia (PHL)

American Airlines

$273

$476

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Philadelphia

Kansas City (MCI) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Southwest Airlines

$475

$562

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Philadelphia

Kansas City (MCI) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Southwest Airlines

$367

$473

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Philadelphia

Kansas City (MCI) - Philadelphia (PHL)

American Airlines

$186

$560

One-way

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

7 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 20

$241 → $220

7 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 10

$246 → $230

7 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 27

$240 → $227

8 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 11

$234 → $238

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Kansas City - Philadelphia route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Kansas City to Philadelphia are below the typical level at $234.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $353

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $353.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 9h 52m

The median flight time from Kansas City to Philadelphia is 9 hours and 52 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 60% of routes, typically with two stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers 55 direct deals

Frontier Airlines has 55 direct deals, making it a prominent carrier on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

Kansas City main airports to depart from

Kansas City International (MCI)

Cheapest

Kansas City International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Philadelphia.

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

💸 Flights from ~$232

Philadelphia main airports to arrive at

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$239

Airports nearby Philadelphia used as alternative

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Consider EWR for its vast network of domestic and global destinations, often with competitive pricing and direct flight options.

📍 ~130 km from Philadelphia (reachable by rail)

💸 Flights from ~$288

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Philadelphia

Historically, the best time to book flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia is 60+ days before departure. Across the trailing quarter, prices for this booking window averaged around $457. In contrast, booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw prices increase to an average of $779. For the best value, travelers should aim to secure their tickets well in advance.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Kansas City to Philadelphia is typically around $456 or less. The median price for this route was $477. Prices can go higher, with 75% of tickets costing $639 or more, so aiming for prices at or below the good price threshold is advisable.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to Philadelphia, with a median price of $353. February also offered competitive prices, with a median of $400. While April had a median price of $434, the annual median for this route across the trailing 270 days was $477, indicating that certain months offer significant savings.

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Kansas City to Philadelphia: Overview

Insights for flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia

How much is a round trip from Kansas City to Philadelphia

Regular price: $200 - $360

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

The regular price range for flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia is between $200 and $360. The current lowest deal is $234 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 27-Nov 3.

now $234

Low $200

High $360

The cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to Philadelphia

The cheapest month to fly from MKC to PHL is January, with a median price of $353. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $496. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $353

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $496

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Dec

Direct flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia

Frontier Airlines

Allegiant Air

United Airlines

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Kansas City to Philadelphia

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Philadelphia

Kansas City (MCI) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$466

$495

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Philadelphia

Kansas City (MCI) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Southwest Airlines

$469

$573

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Philadelphia

Kansas City (MCI) - Philadelphia (PHL)

American Airlines

$273

$476

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Philadelphia

Kansas City (MCI) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Southwest Airlines

$475

$562

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Philadelphia

Kansas City (MCI) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Southwest Airlines

$367

$473

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Philadelphia

Kansas City (MCI) - Philadelphia (PHL)

American Airlines

$186

$560

One-way

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

7 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 20

$241 → $220

7 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 10

$246 → $230

7 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 27

$240 → $227

8 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 11

$234 → $238

Popular Airports to fly from Kansas City to Philadelphia

Kansas City - Philadelphia route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Kansas City to Philadelphia are below the typical level at $234.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $353

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $353.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 9h 52m

The median flight time from Kansas City to Philadelphia is 9 hours and 52 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 60% of routes, typically with two stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers 55 direct deals

Frontier Airlines has 55 direct deals, making it a prominent carrier on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

Kansas City main airports to depart from

Kansas City International (MCI)

Cheapest

Kansas City International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Philadelphia.

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

💸 Flights from ~$232

Philadelphia main airports to arrive at

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$239

Airports nearby Philadelphia used as alternative

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Consider EWR for its vast network of domestic and global destinations, often with competitive pricing and direct flight options.

Philadelphia, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Philadelphia

Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia

Today’s best flight deals from Kansas City to Philadelphia

Kansas City to Philadelphia: Overview

Insights for flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia

How much is a round trip from Kansas City to Philadelphia

The cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to Philadelphia

Direct flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia

Last-minute flights going from Kansas City to Philadelphia

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

Popular Airports to fly from Kansas City to Philadelphia

Kansas City - Philadelphia route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January is historically cheapest at $353

Median flight time is 9h 52m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers 55 direct deals

Deals appear frequently

Kansas City main airports to depart from

Philadelphia main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Philadelphia used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Philadelphia

Best Elite deals to Philadelphia

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Philadelphia

When is the best time to book flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia?

How much should a flight from Kansas City to Philadelphia cost?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to Philadelphia?

Can I fly direct from Kansas City to Philadelphia?

What's the flight time from Kansas City to Philadelphia?

Should I set a price alert for Kansas City to Philadelphia flights?

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Flights to Philadelphia from other cities

Kansas City to Philadelphia: Overview

Insights for flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia

How much is a round trip from Kansas City to Philadelphia

The cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to Philadelphia

Direct flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia

Last-minute flights going from Kansas City to Philadelphia

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

Popular Airports to fly from Kansas City to Philadelphia

Kansas City - Philadelphia route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January is historically cheapest at $353

Median flight time is 9h 52m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers 55 direct deals

Deals appear frequently

Kansas City main airports to depart from

Philadelphia main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Philadelphia used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Philadelphia

Best Elite deals to Philadelphia

Oct 06

Dec 02

Dec 08

Dec 26

Oct 14

Oct 29

Oct 30

Jan 23

Dec 02

Feb 06

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Nov 18

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Philadelphia

When is the best time to book flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia?

How much should a flight from Kansas City to Philadelphia cost?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to Philadelphia?