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

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 1.8% of flights from New York to Kansas City were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This suggests that direct flights are not common on this route, and travelers should generally expect to have at least two connections when flying between these two cities.

What's the flight time from New York to Kansas City?

The typical direct flight from New York to Kansas City has a median duration of 3 hours and 15 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median flight time increases significantly to 9 hours and 14 minutes. The air distance between these two cities is approximately 1753 kilometers.

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

Based on historical data from the trailing 30 days, price fluctuations for flights from New York to Kansas City are frequent. This route is classified as having frequent price changes. Setting a price alert can be beneficial to track these changes and potentially secure a more favorable fare.

Flights From New York

To Kansas City

Cheap Flights from New York to Kansas City

Browse current best options from New York. Become a member to unlock all deals and get alerts when new deals appear.

Deals from

New York

RatePunk searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Kansas City

Prices updated today

462 airlines compared

80%+ AI score for best value

Fares are subject to change and may not be available for all dates. (Data last updated Sep 15, 2026.)

Today’s best flight deals from New York to Kansas City

Explore current cheapest deals departing from New York to Kansas City

2026-11-22 – 2026-11-30
NYC - Kansas City
45% AI deal score
$263
$275
Round trip
2026-11-19 – 2026-11-23
NYC - Kansas City
46% AI deal score
$283
$275
Round trip
2026-10-05 – 2026-10-10
NYC - Kansas City
48% AI deal score
$301
$279
Round trip
2026-10-13 – 2026-10-20
NYC - Kansas City
44% AI deal score
$154
$287
Round trip
2026-10-05 – 2026-10-07
NYC - Kansas City
48% AI deal score
$250
$302
Round trip
2026-10-22 – 2026-10-28
NYC - Kansas City
49% AI deal score
$180
$302
Round trip
2026-10-29 – 2026-10-31
NYC - Kansas City
48% AI deal score
$244
$302
Round trip
2026-11-20 – 2026-11-30
NYC - Kansas City
43% AI deal score
$252
$306
Round trip
2026-10-24 – 2026-10-26
NYC - Kansas City
71% AI deal score
$392
$307
Round trip
2026-10-13 – 2026-10-15
NYC - Kansas City
71% AI deal score
$396
$307
Round trip

New York to Kansas City: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Kansas City

A typical journey from New York to Kansas City, including connections, takes about 3h 15m. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stop, this median journey time reflects the overall travel experience on this route.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from New York to Kansas City, fares are typically $802–$1452, with a median of $1167. Right now, current fares are significantly below the typical level, with 1% of recent fares classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities for savings.

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Kansas City is often in May, when the median fare is around $241. Other cost-effective months include August, with a median fare of $333, and October, where the median fare is $361.

Most itineraries from New York to Kansas City connect at least once, with only 1.8% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that do connect, travelers can expect a typical journey with 2 stopovers.

The distance between New York and Kansas City is 1753 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a flight duration that can be comfortably managed within a single travel day, even with connections.

How much is a round trip from New York to Kansas City

Regular price: $263 - $453

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

Regular prices for flights from New York to Kansas City typically range from $263 to $453. The current lowest deal is $269 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 1-Dec 4.

now $269

Low $263

High $453

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Kansas City

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to MKC is April, with a median price of $193. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1306. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $193

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,306

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New York to Kansas City

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from New York to Kansas City

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SWF - Kansas City

New York (SWF) - Kansas City (MCI)

Allegiant Air

$276

$324

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Kansas City

New York (JFK) - Kansas City (MCI)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$161

$342

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Kansas City

New York (JFK) - Kansas City (MCI)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$198

$342

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Kansas City

New York (JFK) - Kansas City (MCI)

American Airlines

$321

$352

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Kansas City

New York (EWR) - Kansas City (MCI)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$376

$361

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Kansas City

New York (EWR) - Kansas City (MCI)

American Airlines

$410

$386

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 15

$396 → $307

22%

2 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 26

$395 → $307

22%

3 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 4

$339 → $270

20%

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

$342 → $277

19%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Kansas City

New York - Kansas City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from NYC to MKC are below the typical level, with 1% good prices historically.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Historically, May offers the lowest median price at $241, followed by August at $333.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 15m

The median flight time for direct routes is 3h 15m, while connecting flights average 17h 26m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

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

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one carrier providing direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from New York to Kansas City are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

New York main airports to depart from

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Cheapest

Newark Liberty International offers flights to Kansas City from New York, with prices from $278.

📍 ~14 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$278

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

John F. Kennedy International offers flights to Kansas City from New York, with prices from $329.

📍 ~21 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$329

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia offers flights to Kansas City from New York, with prices from $288.

📍 ~13 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$288

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport offers flights to Kansas City from New York, with prices from $280.

📍 ~88 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$280

Kansas City main airports to arrive at

Kansas City International (MCI)

Cheapest

Kansas City International Airport is a good arrival option for flights from New York to Kansas City.

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

💸 Flights from ~$254

Airports nearby Kansas City used as alternative

Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Eppley Airfield is a major regional airport with a high volume of domestic flights.

📍 ~269 km from Kansas City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$176

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Kansas City

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from New York to Kansas City.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Kansas City

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From EWR

Elite

Oct 21

Kansas City, United States

81% AI deal score

$1,621

$698

Save $923

United Airlines

Business Class

From EWR

Elite

Oct 29

Kansas City, United States

81% AI deal score

$1,701

$719

Save $982

United Airlines

Business Class

From LGA

Elite

Oct 14

Kansas City, United States

81% AI deal score

$1,192

$768

Save $424

United Airlines

Business Class

From EWR

Elite

Jan 05

Kansas City, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,021

$708

Save $313

United Airlines

Business Class

From EWR

Elite

Dec 24

Kansas City, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,259

$814

Save $445

United Airlines

Business Class

From EWR

Elite

Jan 21

Kansas City, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,042

$739

Save $303

United Airlines

Business Class

From EWR

Elite

Oct 20

Kansas City, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,011

$691

Save $320

United Airlines

Business Class

From EWR

Elite

Oct 28

Kansas City, United States

76% AI deal score

$891

$688

Save $203

United Airlines

Business Class

From EWR

Elite

Oct 19

Kansas City, United States

76% AI deal score

$994

$712

Save $282

United Airlines

Business Class

From EWR

Elite

Oct 05

Kansas City, United States

76% AI deal score

$983

$712

Save $271

United Airlines

Business Class

From EWR

Elite

Oct 29

Kansas City, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,023

$733

Save $290

United Airlines

Business Class

From EWR

Elite

Oct 23

Kansas City, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,006

$754

Save $252

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kansas City

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from New York to Kansas City is typically 60+ days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $768. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging around $1333. For those booking 28-59 days in advance, the average price was $981, indicating a significant increase compared to earlier bookings.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from New York to Kansas City is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $802. The median price for this route was $1167, with 75% of prices observed being $1452 or less. This threshold of $802 represents the lower 25% of prices recorded over a 90-day period, suggesting a favorable price point for travelers.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from New York to Kansas City include May, with a median price of $241, and August, with a median price of $333. October also showed a relatively low median price of $361. The annual median price for this route was $1167, indicating that these specific months offer significantly lower fares compared to the yearly average.

Related routes

More routes from New York

Flights from New York to Manila Flights from New York to Manizales Flights from New York to Milwaukee Flights from New York to Minneapolis Flights from New York to Munich Flights from New York to Nadi Flights from New York to Nairobi Flights from New York to Naples Flights from New York to New Orleans Flights from New York to Norfolk Flights from New York to Oklahoma City Flights from New York to Porto

Flights to Kansas City from other cities

Flights from Austin to Kansas City Flights from Boston to Kansas City Flights from Chicago to Kansas City Flights from Dallas to Kansas City Flights from Denver to Kansas City Flights from Fargo to Kansas City Flights from Omaha to Kansas City Flights from Philadelphia to Kansas City Flights from Phoenix to Kansas City Flights from San Jose to Kansas City Flights from Seattle to Kansas City Flights from Zürich to Kansas City

New York to Kansas City: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Kansas City

How much is a round trip from New York to Kansas City

Regular price: $263 - $453

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

Regular prices for flights from New York to Kansas City typically range from $263 to $453. The current lowest deal is $269 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 1-Dec 4.

now $269

Low $263

High $453

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Kansas City

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to MKC is April, with a median price of $193. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1306. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $193

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,306

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New York to Kansas City

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from New York to Kansas City

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SWF - Kansas City

New York (SWF) - Kansas City (MCI)

Allegiant Air

$276

$324

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Kansas City

New York (JFK) - Kansas City (MCI)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$161

$342

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Kansas City

New York (JFK) - Kansas City (MCI)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$198

$342

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Kansas City

New York (JFK) - Kansas City (MCI)

American Airlines

$321

$352

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Kansas City

New York (EWR) - Kansas City (MCI)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$376

$361

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Kansas City

New York (EWR) - Kansas City (MCI)

American Airlines

$410

$386

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 15

$396 → $307

22%

2 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 26

$395 → $307

22%

3 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 4

$339 → $270

20%

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

$342 → $277

19%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Kansas City

New York - Kansas City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from NYC to MKC are below the typical level, with 1% good prices historically.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Historically, May offers the lowest median price at $241, followed by August at $333.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 15m

The median flight time for direct routes is 3h 15m, while connecting flights average 17h 26m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

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

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one carrier providing direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from New York to Kansas City are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

New York main airports to depart from

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Cheapest

Newark Liberty International offers flights to Kansas City from New York, with prices from $278.

📍 ~14 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$278

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

John F. Kennedy International offers flights to Kansas City from New York, with prices from $329.

📍 ~21 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$329

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia offers flights to Kansas City from New York, with prices from $288.

📍 ~13 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$288

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport offers flights to Kansas City from New York, with prices from $280.

📍 ~88 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$280

Kansas City main airports to arrive at

Kansas City International (MCI)

Cheapest

Kansas City International Airport is a good arrival option for flights from New York to Kansas City.

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

💸 Flights from ~$254

Airports nearby Kansas City used as alternative

Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Eppley Airfield is a major regional airport with a high volume of domestic flights.

Kansas City, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,006

$754

Save $252

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kansas City

Cheap Flights from New York to Kansas City

Today’s best flight deals from New York to Kansas City

New York to Kansas City: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Kansas City

How much is a round trip from New York to Kansas City

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Kansas City

Direct flights from New York to Kansas City

Last-minute flights going from New York to Kansas City

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

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Kansas City

New York - Kansas City route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Direct flights take 3h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

New York main airports to depart from

Kansas City main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Kansas City used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Kansas City

Best Elite deals to Kansas City

Oct 21

Oct 29

Oct 14

Jan 05

Dec 24

Jan 21

Oct 20

Oct 28

Oct 19

Oct 05

Oct 29

Oct 23

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kansas City

When should I buy New York to Kansas City tickets?

How do I know if a New York to Kansas City flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from New York to Kansas City?

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

What's the flight time from New York to Kansas City?

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

Related routes

More routes from New York

Flights to Kansas City from other cities

New York to Kansas City: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Kansas City

How much is a round trip from New York to Kansas City

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Kansas City

Direct flights from New York to Kansas City

Last-minute flights going from New York to Kansas City

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

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Kansas City

New York - Kansas City route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Direct flights take 3h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

New York main airports to depart from

Kansas City main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Kansas City used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Kansas City

Best Elite deals to Kansas City

Oct 21

Oct 29

Oct 14

Jan 05

Dec 24

Jan 21

Oct 20

Oct 28

Oct 19

Oct 05

Oct 29

Oct 23

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kansas City

When should I buy New York to Kansas City tickets?

How do I know if a New York to Kansas City flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from New York to Kansas City?