What percentage of Seattle to Kansas City flights are direct?

Historically, 52.7% of flights from Seattle to Kansas City have been direct. For journeys that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This data is based on trends observed over the trailing 90 days.

How long does it take to fly from Seattle to Kansas City?

A direct flight from Seattle to Kansas City typically takes approximately 3 hours and 35 minutes, covering a distance of 2392 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time extends to about 8 hours. These durations represent the typical flight times observed for this route.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Seattle to Kansas City?

Historically, good prices on flights from Seattle to Kansas City are frequently available. This route is classified as one that regularly offers competitive pricing. Travelers can often find favorable deals for this destination.

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Seattle to Kansas City: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to Kansas City

Fares for flights from Seattle to Kansas City typically range from $351–$581, with a median of $397. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

If you are looking for cheap flights from Seattle to Kansas City, the cheapest time to fly is often in April, with a median fare of $301. Other cost-effective months include June, where the median fare is $338, and September, with a median fare of $355.

A typical journey from Seattle to Kansas City takes approximately 7h 40m, including connections. This route is classified as medium-haul, covering a distance of 2392 kilometers.

For flights from Seattle to Kansas City, a meaningful share are non-stop, the rest connect once, with 52.7% of recent fares being direct. For itineraries that include connections, the median number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Seattle to Kansas City

Regular price: $212 - $480

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Seattle to Kansas City is $212-$480. The current lowest deal is $190 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 9-Oct 23.

now $190

Low $212

High $480

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Kansas City

Flights from Seattle to Kansas City are cheapest in April, with a median price of $301. The most expensive month to fly is March, with a median price of $485. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $301

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $485

Jan

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Direct flights from Seattle to Kansas City

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Last-minute flights going from Seattle to Kansas City

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Kansas City

Seattle (SEA) - Kansas City (MCI)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$305

$707

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Kansas City

Seattle (SEA) - Kansas City (MCI)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$269

$707

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Kansas City

Seattle (SEA) - Kansas City (MCI)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$240

$707

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Kansas City

Seattle (SEA) - Kansas City (MCI)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$269

$707

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Kansas City

Seattle (SEA) - Kansas City (MCI)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$311

$758

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Kansas City

Seattle (SEA) - Kansas City (MCI)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$260

$707

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 18

$578 → $399

31%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$565 → $420

26%

7 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 24

$462 → $356

23%

2 nights

Sep 20 - Sep 22

$493 → $389

21%

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to Kansas City

Seattle - Kansas City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Seattle to Kansas City are above the typical level at $397.

📅 Best time to fly

April, June, and September offer lower median prices.

Historically, April ($301), June ($338), and September ($355) have offered lower median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 7h 40m.

The median flight time from Seattle to Kansas City is 7 hours and 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available for over half of recent routes.

Direct flights are available for 52.7% of recent routes, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal for $190.

Frontier Airlines had a recent deal for $190 from October 9 to October 23.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from Seattle to Kansas City appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Seattle main airports to depart from

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$283

Kansas City main airports to arrive at

Kansas City International (MCI)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$272

Airports nearby Kansas City used as alternative

Eppley Airfield (OMA)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$235

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kansas City

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Seattle to Kansas City is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $321. Prices tend to increase for bookings made closer to the travel date, with flights booked 7-13 days out averaging $772. For those planning further ahead, tickets purchased 60+ days in advance had an average price of $447 across the trailing 90 days.

Across the trailing 90 days, a price of $351 or less for a flight from Seattle to Kansas City is considered a good deal. The median price for this route during that period was $397. Prices tend to increase beyond this threshold, with 75% of observed prices being $581 or higher.

Historically, April has shown to be the cheapest month for flights from Seattle to Kansas City, with a median price of $301. June also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $338, followed by September at $355. These months are generally more affordable compared to the annual median price of $397 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Seattle to Kansas City: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to Kansas City

A typical journey from Seattle to Kansas City takes approximately 7h 40m, including connections. This route is classified as medium-haul, covering a distance of 2392 kilometers.

How much is a round trip from Seattle to Kansas City

Regular price: $212 - $480

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Seattle to Kansas City is $212-$480. The current lowest deal is $190 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 9-Oct 23.

now $190

Low $212

High $480

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Kansas City

April

Cheapest

Flights from $301

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $485

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Seattle to Kansas City

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Seattle to Kansas City

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Kansas City

Seattle (SEA) - Kansas City (MCI)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$305

$707

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Kansas City

Seattle (SEA) - Kansas City (MCI)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$269

$707

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Kansas City

Seattle (SEA) - Kansas City (MCI)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$240

$707

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Kansas City

Seattle (SEA) - Kansas City (MCI)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$269

$707

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Kansas City

Seattle (SEA) - Kansas City (MCI)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$311

$758

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Kansas City

Seattle (SEA) - Kansas City (MCI)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$260

$707

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 18

$578 → $399

31%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$565 → $420

26%

7 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 24

$462 → $356

23%

2 nights

Sep 20 - Sep 22

$493 → $389

21%

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to Kansas City