Are there direct flights from Phoenix to Kansas City?

Historically, direct flights from Phoenix to Kansas City are rare, making up only 1% of the observed flights in the trailing 90 days. When connecting flights are necessary, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that most routes between these two cities will involve at least one layover.

How long is the flight from Phoenix to Kansas City?

The typical direct flight from Phoenix to Kansas City has a median duration of 2 hours and 33 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration significantly increases to 8 hours and 22 minutes. The air distance between Phoenix and Kansas City is approximately 1677 kilometers.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Phoenix to Kansas City come up frequently. This route is classified as having a frequent occurrence of deals. Travelers can typically find favorable prices with regularity across the trailing 30 days.

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Phoenix to Kansas City: Overview

Insights for flights from Phoenix to Kansas City

A typical journey from Phoenix to Kansas City, including connections, takes about 12h 47m. This route is classified as medium-haul, covering a distance of 1677 kilometers. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, the overall journey time reflects the layovers involved.

When considering cheap flights from Phoenix to Kansas City, prices typically range from $407–$924, with a median of $662. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 11% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily.

The cheapest time to fly from Phoenix to Kansas City is generally in the cooler months. You'll find the lowest median fares in November at $367, followed closely by February with a median of $369, and January at $373. Planning your trip during these months could offer more favorable pricing.

For direct flights from Phoenix to Kansas City, only 1% of recent fares are non-stop. This indicates that most itineraries connect at least once, with the typical connecting flight involving 2 stopovers. Travelers should expect to factor in these connections when planning their journey.

How much is a round trip from Phoenix to Kansas City

Regular price: $217 - $452

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Phoenix to Kansas City is $217 to $452. The current lowest deal is $162 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 7-Dec 16.

now $162

Low $217

High $452

The cheapest time to fly from Phoenix to Kansas City

The cheapest month to fly from Phoenix to Kansas City is November, with a median price of $367. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $906. Generally, prices are lower from January to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $367

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $906

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Phoenix to Kansas City

Frontier Airlines

United Airlines

American Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Phoenix to Kansas City

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - Kansas City

Phoenix (PHX) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$548

$419

One-way

Wed, Oct 21

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - Kansas City

Phoenix (PHX) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$425

$388

One-way

Wed, Oct 21

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - Kansas City

Phoenix (PHX) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$401

$388

One-way

Thu, Oct 22

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - Kansas City

Phoenix (PHX) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$425

$418

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - Kansas City

Phoenix (PHX) - Kansas City (MCI)

United Airlines

$246

$423

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - Kansas City

Phoenix (PHX) - Kansas City (MCI)

United Airlines

$246

$423

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 18

$615 → $422

31%

3 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 19

$548 → $419

24%

2 nights

Nov 14 - Nov 16

$258 → $167

35%

4 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 19

$294 → $209

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Phoenix to Kansas City

Phoenix - Kansas City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Phoenix to Kansas City are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for prices near $367

Historically, November, February, and January offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 30m

The median direct flight duration is 2h 30m, while connecting flights average 12h 47m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 1% of recent flights from Phoenix to Kansas City are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers the most direct deals

Frontier Airlines has 88 direct deals, followed by United Airlines with 6 direct deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Phoenix to Kansas City appear frequently, with 11% considered good prices.

Phoenix main airports to depart from

Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Cheapest

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is a convenient option for flights from Phoenix to Kansas City.

📍 ~6 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$131

Kansas City main airports to arrive at

Kansas City International (MCI)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$245

Airports nearby Kansas City used as alternative

Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Eppley Airfield is a major regional airport offering diverse carriers and competitive pricing for your arrival.

📍 ~269 km from Kansas City (reachable by car, but requires a cross-state drive into Nebraska)

💸 Flights from ~$149

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Kansas City

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From PHX

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kansas City

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Phoenix to Kansas City is typically 28-59 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $487. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees prices rise significantly, with an average of $1086. Even booking 60+ days out tends to be more expensive, averaging $983, based on observations from the trailing 90 days.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Phoenix to Kansas City is considered to be $407 or less. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $662. Prices can range, with 75% of observed fares being $924 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Phoenix to Kansas City are November, February, and January. November typically sees a median price of $367, while February is close behind with a median of $369. January also offers competitive fares, with a median price of $373. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price of $662 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Phoenix to Kansas City: Overview

Insights for flights from Phoenix to Kansas City

How much is a round trip from Phoenix to Kansas City

Regular price: $217 - $452

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Phoenix to Kansas City is $217 to $452. The current lowest deal is $162 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 7-Dec 16.

now $162

Low $217

High $452

The cheapest time to fly from Phoenix to Kansas City

November

Cheapest

Flights from $367

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $906

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Phoenix to Kansas City

Frontier Airlines

United Airlines

American Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Phoenix to Kansas City

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - Kansas City

Phoenix (PHX) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$548

$419

One-way

Wed, Oct 21

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - Kansas City

Phoenix (PHX) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$425

$388

One-way

Wed, Oct 21

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - Kansas City

Phoenix (PHX) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$401

$388

One-way

Thu, Oct 22

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - Kansas City

Phoenix (PHX) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$425

$418

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - Kansas City

Phoenix (PHX) - Kansas City (MCI)

United Airlines

$246

$423

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - Kansas City

Phoenix (PHX) - Kansas City (MCI)

United Airlines

$246

$423

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 18

$615 → $422

31%

3 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 19

$548 → $419

24%

2 nights

Nov 14 - Nov 16

$258 → $167

35%

4 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 19

$294 → $209

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Phoenix to Kansas City