How many flights from Kansas City to Phoenix are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 70% of flights from Kansas City to Phoenix were non-stop. This indicates that direct options are frequently available for this route. For flights that do include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. Travelers prioritizing convenience may find a good selection of direct flights.

How long is the flight from Kansas City to Phoenix?

The median direct flight from Kansas City to Phoenix typically takes 2 hours and 47 minutes. This is based on an approximate distance of 1677 kilometers between the two cities. For flights that include one stop, the median duration extends to 7 hours and 10 minutes. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their journey.

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

Historically, deals for flights from Kansas City to Phoenix have been frequent. This suggests that prices on this route tend to fluctuate, making it beneficial to monitor fares. Setting a price alert can help travelers track these changes over time. Given the frequent nature of deals, an alert could help secure a more favorable price.

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Kansas City to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from Kansas City to Phoenix

A typical journey from Kansas City to Phoenix takes about 10h 55m, including connections. This route is classified as medium-haul, covering a distance of 1677 kilometers. Given that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stop, this median journey time reflects the overall travel experience for flights from Kansas City to Phoenix.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Kansas City to Phoenix, the cheapest months to fly are typically January, with a median fare of $234, followed by March at $238, and April at $274. Planning your trip during these months can lead to more favorable pricing.

Fares for this route typically range from $332–$671, with a median of $447. Right now, current fares are below the typical level for this route. Only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

When considering direct flights from Kansas City to Phoenix, it is important to note that most itineraries connect at least once. Only 0.7% of recent fares were non-stop, meaning the vast majority of flights will involve connections. For itineraries that do connect, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Kansas City to Phoenix

Regular price: $192 - $372

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

The regular price range for flights from Kansas City to Phoenix is between $192 and $372. The current lowest deal is $184 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 14-Oct 20.

now $184

Low $192

High $372

The cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to Phoenix

The cheapest month to fly from MKC to PHX is January, with a median price of $234. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $643. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $234

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $643

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Kansas City to Phoenix

Frontier Airlines

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from Kansas City to Phoenix

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Phoenix

Kansas City (MCI) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$490

$378

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Phoenix

Kansas City (MCI) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$471

$366

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Phoenix

Kansas City (MCI) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$465

$367

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Phoenix

Kansas City (MCI) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$471

$358

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Phoenix

Kansas City (MCI) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$465

$368

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Phoenix

Kansas City (MCI) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$473

$357

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 19 - Sep 20

$473 → $357

24%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

$306 → $192

37%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$471 → $358

24%

2 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 18

$490 → $378

23%

Popular Airports to fly from Kansas City to Phoenix

Kansas City - Phoenix route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from MKC to PHX are below the typical level over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

January, March, and April are historically cheapest.

Historically, January ($234), March ($238), and April ($274) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

The median flight duration is 10h 55m.

Flights from Kansas City to Phoenix typically take 10 hours and 55 minutes, including layovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common on this route.

Connecting flights are more common, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers the most direct deals.

Frontier Airlines has 97 direct deals, making it a frequent choice for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from MKC to PHX appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Kansas City main airports to depart from

Kansas City International (MCI)

Cheapest

Kansas City International Airport offers flights to Phoenix, providing a convenient option for your journey.

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

💸 Flights from ~$171

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Cheapest

Phoenix Sky Harbor International is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Kansas City to Phoenix.

📍 ~6 km from Phoenix (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$187

Airports nearby Phoenix used as alternative

Tucson International (TUS)

Tucson International (TUS) is a useful alternative with a wide range of domestic and some international connections.

📍 ~180 km from Phoenix (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$337

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Phoenix, United States

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Phoenix, United States

78% AI deal score

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From MCI

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Oct 28

Phoenix, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,155

$815

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Dec 05

Phoenix, United States

78% AI deal score

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Phoenix, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Kansas City to Phoenix is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $279. Prices tend to be higher outside this window, with tickets purchased 0-6 days out averaging $1325, and those bought 60+ days in advance costing around $592. Planning your purchase within the 14-27 day range can lead to more favorable pricing.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Kansas City to Phoenix is considered to be $332 or less. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of prices observed over a 90-day period. The median price for this route was $447, with 75% of prices falling below $671. Aiming for a fare at or below $332 would typically secure a competitive deal.

Historically, January and March have been among the cheapest months to fly from Kansas City to Phoenix, with median prices of $234 and $238 respectively. April also offered competitive pricing, with a median of $274. Over a 270-day period, the annual median price for this route was $447. Travelers looking for lower fares might consider these months for their trips.

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Kansas City to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from Kansas City to Phoenix

How much is a round trip from Kansas City to Phoenix

Regular price: $192 - $372

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

The regular price range for flights from Kansas City to Phoenix is between $192 and $372. The current lowest deal is $184 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 14-Oct 20.

now $184

Low $192

High $372

The cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to Phoenix

January

Cheapest

Flights from $234

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $643

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Kansas City to Phoenix

Frontier Airlines

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from Kansas City to Phoenix

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Phoenix

Kansas City (MCI) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$490

$378

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Phoenix

Kansas City (MCI) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$471

$366

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Phoenix

Kansas City (MCI) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$465

$367

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Phoenix

Kansas City (MCI) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$471

$358

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Phoenix

Kansas City (MCI) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$465

$368

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Phoenix

Kansas City (MCI) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$473

$357

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 19 - Sep 20

$473 → $357

24%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

$306 → $192

37%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$471 → $358

24%

2 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 18

$490 → $378

23%

Popular Airports to fly from Kansas City to Phoenix

Kansas City - Phoenix route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from MKC to PHX are below the typical level over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

January, March, and April are historically cheapest.

Historically, January ($234), March ($238), and April ($274) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

The median flight duration is 10h 55m.

Flights from Kansas City to Phoenix typically take 10 hours and 55 minutes, including layovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common on this route.

Connecting flights are more common, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers the most direct deals.

Frontier Airlines has 97 direct deals, making it a frequent choice for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from MKC to PHX appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Kansas City main airports to depart from

Kansas City International (MCI)

Cheapest

Kansas City International Airport offers flights to Phoenix, providing a convenient option for your journey.

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

💸 Flights from ~$171

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Cheapest

Phoenix Sky Harbor International is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Kansas City to Phoenix.

📍 ~6 km from Phoenix (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$187

Airports nearby Phoenix used as alternative

Tucson International (TUS)

Tucson International (TUS) is a useful alternative with a wide range of domestic and some international connections.

Phoenix, United States

76% AI deal score

$990

$815

Save $175

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Phoenix

Today’s best flight deals from Kansas City to Phoenix

Kansas City to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from Kansas City to Phoenix

How much is a round trip from Kansas City to Phoenix

The cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to Phoenix

Direct flights from Kansas City to Phoenix

Last-minute flights going from Kansas City to Phoenix

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

Popular Airports to fly from Kansas City to Phoenix

Kansas City - Phoenix route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

January, March, and April are historically cheapest.

The median flight duration is 10h 55m.

Connecting flights are common on this route.

Frontier Airlines offers the most direct deals.

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Kansas City main airports to depart from

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Phoenix used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Phoenix

Best Elite deals to Phoenix

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

When should I buy Kansas City to Phoenix tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Kansas City to Phoenix?

What's the best month to fly from Kansas City to Phoenix?

How many flights from Kansas City to Phoenix are non-stop?

How long is the flight from Kansas City to Phoenix?

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

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Kansas City to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from Kansas City to Phoenix

How much is a round trip from Kansas City to Phoenix

The cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to Phoenix

Direct flights from Kansas City to Phoenix

Last-minute flights going from Kansas City to Phoenix

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

Popular Airports to fly from Kansas City to Phoenix

Kansas City - Phoenix route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

January, March, and April are historically cheapest.

The median flight duration is 10h 55m.

Connecting flights are common on this route.

Frontier Airlines offers the most direct deals.

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Kansas City main airports to depart from

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Phoenix used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Phoenix

Best Elite deals to Phoenix

Nov 03

Nov 09

Oct 14

Nov 04

Oct 24

Oct 07

Oct 28

Dec 05

Oct 17

Nov 16

Jan 26

Jan 19

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

When should I buy Kansas City to Phoenix tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Kansas City to Phoenix?

What's the best month to fly from Kansas City to Phoenix?