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 total routes. Historically, approximately 13.9% of flights on this route have been direct. For journeys involving connections, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. Travelers prioritizing convenience may need to plan accordingly or be flexible with their travel dates to find direct options.

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

The typical direct flight time from Kansas City to Seattle is 4 hours and 0 minutes, covering a distance of 2392 kilometers. Flights with one stop generally take longer, with a median duration of 9 hours and 40 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for travelers seeking a quicker journey. The total travel time can vary based on the number of layovers and their durations.

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

Cheap flights from Kansas City to Seattle are a regular occurrence. This route is consistently observed to offer deals, making it a reliable option for travelers seeking value. While specific frequencies can fluctuate, the historical data indicates that opportunities for economical travel on this route appear consistently. Travelers can typically find favorable pricing by monitoring options over time.

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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. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Kansas City to Seattle, prices typically range from $438–$847, with a median of $607. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route, and only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to Seattle? The most affordable months to fly are typically February and January, both with a median fare of $317. August also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $324.

Regarding direct flights from Kansas City to Seattle, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 13.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2.

How long is the flight from Kansas City to Seattle? A typical journey from Kansas City to Seattle, including connections, takes approximately 12h 2m. For the limited non-stop options, the flight time is around 4h 0m.

How much is a round trip from Kansas City to Seattle

Regular price: $208 - $521

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

Regular prices for flights from Kansas City to Seattle typically range from $208 to $521. The current lowest deal is $237 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 1-Dec 16.

now $237

Low $208

High $521

The cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to Seattle

The cheapest month to fly from MKC to SEA is January, with a median price of $317. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $928. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $317

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $928

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Kansas City to Seattle

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Kansas City to Seattle

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Seattle

Kansas City (MCI) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$426

$431

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Seattle

Kansas City (MCI) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$405

$395

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Seattle

Kansas City (MCI) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$406

$395

One-way

Fri, Nov 13

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Seattle

Kansas City (MCI) - Seattle (SEA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$259

$540

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Seattle

Kansas City (MCI) - Seattle (SEA)

Southwest Airlines

$329

$457

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Seattle

Kansas City (MCI) - Seattle (SEA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$218

$507

One-way

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

2 nights

Nov 20 - Nov 22

$348 → $293

16%

3 nights

Nov 6 - Nov 9

$406 → $394

2 nights

Nov 6 - Nov 8

$405 → $395

7 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 8

$426 → $430

Popular Airports to fly from Kansas City to Seattle

Kansas City - Seattle route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Kansas City to Seattle are above the typical level, with a median price of $607.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices.

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to Seattle, with a median of $317.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 0m.

The median flight time for a direct flight from Kansas City to Seattle is 4 hours.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights make up the majority of options, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. is one of the carriers providing direct flights on the Kansas City to Seattle route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly on this route.

Historically, deals for flights from Kansas City to Seattle appear regularly, within a 30-day window.

Kansas City main airports to depart from

Kansas City International (MCI)

Cheapest

Kansas City International (MCI) is a convenient option for flights from Kansas City to Seattle.

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

💸 Flights from ~$317

Seattle main airports to arrive at

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from Kansas City to Seattle.

📍 ~18 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$175

Airports nearby Seattle used as alternative

Paine Field Everett (PAE)

Paine Field Everett is a useful alternative arrival airport, especially for travelers located in North Seattle or Snohomish County.

📍 ~40 km from Seattle (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$701

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Seattle

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From MCI

Elite

Dec 04

Seattle, United States

68% AI deal score

$927

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From MCI

Elite

Dec 04

Seattle, United States

68% AI deal score

$987

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From MCI

Elite

Dec 05

Seattle, United States

68% AI deal score

$987

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From MCI

Elite

Dec 04

Seattle, United States

68% AI deal score

$987

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seattle

Historically, booking flights from Kansas City to Seattle between 14 and 27 days in advance typically yields the lowest prices. During this period, the average price observed was $550. For comparison, booking 7-13 days out saw average prices around $1225, while booking 0-6 days before departure increased the average price to $1395. Even booking 60+ days out had a higher average price of $672, indicating that the 14-27 day window is generally the most economical for this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Kansas City to Seattle was considered to be $438 or less. The median price for this route was $607. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $847 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices at or below the $438 threshold.

Historically, January and February have been the best months to fly from Kansas City to Seattle, both with a median price of $317. August also offered competitive pricing, with a median of $324. These months are significantly lower than the annual median price of $607 for this route. Travelers looking for the most economical options should consider planning their trips during these periods.

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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: $208 - $521

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

Regular prices for flights from Kansas City to Seattle typically range from $208 to $521. The current lowest deal is $237 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 1-Dec 16.

now $237

Low $208

High $521

The cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to Seattle

The cheapest month to fly from MKC to SEA is January, with a median price of $317. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $928. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $317

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $928

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Kansas City to Seattle

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Kansas City to Seattle

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Seattle

Kansas City (MCI) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$426

$431

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Seattle

Kansas City (MCI) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$405

$395

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Seattle

Kansas City (MCI) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$406

$395

One-way

Fri, Nov 13

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Seattle

Kansas City (MCI) - Seattle (SEA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$259

$540

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Seattle

Kansas City (MCI) - Seattle (SEA)

Southwest Airlines

$329

$457

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Seattle

Kansas City (MCI) - Seattle (SEA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$218

$507

One-way

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

2 nights

Nov 20 - Nov 22

$348 → $293

16%

3 nights

Nov 6 - Nov 9

$406 → $394

2 nights

Nov 6 - Nov 8

$405 → $395

7 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 8

$426 → $430

Popular Airports to fly from Kansas City to Seattle