Can I fly direct from Kansas City to Seattle?

Direct flights from Kansas City to Seattle are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the overall flight options. Historically, about 17% of flights on this route have been direct. For journeys involving connections, travelers typically encounter flights with 2 stopovers. This means most travelers should anticipate at least one stop on their journey.

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

The typical direct flight time from Kansas City to Seattle is approximately 4 hours and 1 minute, covering a distance of 2392 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to about 7 hours and 59 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey. Direct flights are considerably faster than those with a single layover.

How often do cheap flights from Kansas City to Seattle come up?

Cheap flights from Kansas City to Seattle are a frequent occurrence. This route is classified as one where deals appear regularly. Travelers can often find favorable prices when searching for this particular journey. The availability of good deals makes it a popular route for budget-conscious travelers.

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Kansas City to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from Kansas City to Seattle

Flights from Kansas City to Seattle cover a distance of 2392 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This means you can expect a journey that is longer than a short hop but not a full-day international flight. New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from Kansas City to Seattle.

When looking for cheap flights from Kansas City to Seattle, fares typically range from $447–$785, with a median of $589. Right now, current fares are below the typical level. However, a very small share of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional value might require careful timing.

The cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to Seattle is often in January, with a median fare of $224. Other cost-effective months include April, with a median of $293, and February, where the median fare is $301. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

For this route, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 17% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should factor in layover time when planning your journey.

A typical journey from Kansas City to Seattle takes approximately 13h 16m, including connections. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stopover, this duration reflects the total travel time from departure to arrival, encompassing any layovers.

How much is a round trip from Kansas City to Seattle

Regular price: $251 - $439

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Kansas City to Seattle is $251 to $439. The current lowest deal is $185 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 15-Aug 26.

now $185

Low $251

High $439

The cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to Seattle

The cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to Seattle is January, with a median price of $224. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $809. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $224

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $809

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Feb

Mar

Apr

May

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

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Dec

Direct flights from Kansas City to Seattle

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Kansas City to Seattle

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Seattle

Kansas City (MCI) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$440

$370

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Seattle

Kansas City (MCI) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$423

$275

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Seattle

Kansas City (MCI) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$389

$246

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Seattle

Kansas City (MCI) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$302

$192

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Seattle

Kansas City (MCI) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$344

$306

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Seattle

Kansas City (MCI) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$344

$279

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 19

$373 → $185

50%

2 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 19

$373 → $185

50%

4 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 21

$370 → $185

50%

2 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 26

$366 → $185

49%

Popular Airports to fly from Kansas City to Seattle

Kansas City - Seattle route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Kansas City to Seattle are below the typical level at $185.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $224.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 13h 16m

Flights from Kansas City to Seattle typically take 13h 16m, covering 2392 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, with 2 stopovers on average and 17% direct flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $185 from Kansas City to Seattle via kiwi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Kansas City to Seattle are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Kansas City main airports to depart from

Kansas City International (MCI)

Cheapest

Kansas City International Airport is a great option for flights from Kansas City to Seattle.

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

💸 Flights from ~$204

Seattle main airports to arrive at

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Kansas City to Seattle.

📍 ~20 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$204

Airports nearby Seattle used as alternative

Paine Field Everett (PAE)

Paine Field Everett is the closest alternative within the Seattle metropolitan area, offering less congestion.

📍 ~30 km from Seattle (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$336

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seattle

Historically, the best prices for flights from Kansas City to Seattle are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $643. Booking within 7-13 days of departure usually sees prices rise to about $820. Even booking more than 60 days out tends to result in higher average prices, around $704. Planning within the optimal window can lead to significant savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Kansas City to Seattle is typically $447 or less. The median price for this route has been $589. Prices can go as high as $785 or more for the upper quartile of fares. Travelers aiming for a good deal should target prices at or below the $447 threshold.

Historically, January has offered the lowest median prices for flights from Kansas City to Seattle, averaging around $224. April also tends to be an affordable month, with a median price of $293. February is another favorable month, with a median price of $301. These months are typically more economical compared to the annual median price of $589 for this route.

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Kansas City to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from Kansas City to Seattle

How much is a round trip from Kansas City to Seattle

Regular price: $251 - $439

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Kansas City to Seattle is $251 to $439. The current lowest deal is $185 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 15-Aug 26.

now $185

Low $251

High $439

The cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to Seattle

January

Cheapest

Flights from $224

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $809

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Kansas City to Seattle

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Kansas City to Seattle

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Seattle

Kansas City (MCI) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$440

$370

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Seattle

Kansas City (MCI) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$423

$275

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Seattle

Kansas City (MCI) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$389

$246

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Seattle

Kansas City (MCI) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$302

$192

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Seattle

Kansas City (MCI) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$344

$306

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Seattle

Kansas City (MCI) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$344

$279

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 19

$373 → $185

50%

2 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 19

$373 → $185

50%

4 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 21

$370 → $185

50%

2 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 26

$366 → $185

49%

Popular Airports to fly from Kansas City to Seattle