Can I fly direct from Kansas City to Philadelphia?

Historically, approximately 0.4% of flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia have been direct. This indicates that direct options are available but may not be the most common. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed across the trailing 90 days was 2.

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

The typical direct flight time from Kansas City to Philadelphia is around 2 hours and 49 minutes, covering a distance of 1667 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is significantly longer, averaging about 9 hours and 27 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes when available.

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

Yes, setting a price alert for flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia is advisable. Historically, deals on this route have been classified as frequent across the trailing 30 days. This suggests that prices can fluctuate, and an alert can help you capture a favorable fare when it appears.

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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 reflects the common travel pattern for this route, where most itineraries involve at least one stopover.

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 above the typical level, and only 9% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better fares.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to Philadelphia, January stands out with a median fare of $353. February also offers competitive prices, with a median of $400, followed by April at a median of $434.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once. Only 40% of recent fares were for direct flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia. For connecting itineraries, the median number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Kansas City to Philadelphia

Regular price: $205 - $328

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

The regular price range for flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia is typically between $205 and $328. The current lowest deal is $127 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 12-Sep 19.

now $127

Low $205

High $328

The cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to Philadelphia

The cheapest month to fly from Kansas City Downtown to Philadelphia 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

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Kansas City to Philadelphia

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Philadelphia

Kansas City (MCI) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$395

$334

One-way

Wed, Jul 29

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Philadelphia

Kansas City (MCI) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$391

$332

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Philadelphia

Kansas City (MCI) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$403

$315

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Philadelphia

Kansas City (MCI) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$470

$330

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Philadelphia

Kansas City (MCI) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$375

$333

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Philadelphia

Kansas City (MCI) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$392

$338

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 7 - Aug 11

$352 → $201

43%

4 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 5

$470 → $330

30%

5 nights

Aug 8 - Aug 13

$326 → $193

41%

1 night

Aug 21 - Aug 22

$307 → $178

42%

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 $127.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight duration is 9h 52m

The typical flight duration from Kansas City to Philadelphia is 9h 52m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant, making up 60% of available options for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

American Airlines offers direct flights

American Airlines has offered direct flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia in recent months.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route

Deals for flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia appear frequently, so check often.

Kansas City main airports to depart from

Kansas City International (MCI)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$178

Philadelphia main airports to arrive at

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International Airport is a primary choice for flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia.

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

💸 Flights from ~$178

Airports nearby Philadelphia used as alternative

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International is a major international hub with a vast network of domestic and global destinations.

📍 ~135 km from Philadelphia (reachable by rail)

💸 Flights from ~$195

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Philadelphia

77% AI deal score

$1,146

$857

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Philadelphia

Historically, booking flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia 60+ days in advance typically offers the lowest prices. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked within this window was around $457. In contrast, booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to approximately $779, indicating a significant price increase for last-minute bookings.

Based on pricing across 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 historically hovers around $477. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $639 or less.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to Philadelphia, with a median price of $353. February also offers competitive prices, with a median of $400. While April has a median of $434, it was also observed as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days, with an annual median price for the route being $477.

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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: $205 - $328

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

The regular price range for flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia is typically between $205 and $328. The current lowest deal is $127 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 12-Sep 19.

now $127

Low $205

High $328

The cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to Philadelphia

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

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Kansas City to Philadelphia

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Philadelphia

Kansas City (MCI) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$395

$334

One-way

Wed, Jul 29

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Philadelphia

Kansas City (MCI) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$391

$332

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Philadelphia

Kansas City (MCI) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$403

$315

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Philadelphia

Kansas City (MCI) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$470

$330

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Philadelphia

Kansas City (MCI) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$375

$333

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Philadelphia

Kansas City (MCI) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$392

$338

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 7 - Aug 11

$352 → $201

43%

4 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 5

$470 → $330

30%

5 nights

Aug 8 - Aug 13

$326 → $193

41%

1 night

Aug 21 - Aug 22

$307 → $178

42%

Popular Airports to fly from Kansas City to Philadelphia