What percentage of Seattle to Kansas City flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 14.9% of flights from Seattle to Kansas City were direct. This indicates that a significant majority of flights on this route involve at least one stopover. For flights with connections, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. Travelers should anticipate connecting flights when planning their journey.

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

A direct flight from Seattle to Kansas City typically takes about 3 hours and 32 minutes, with a median flight time of 212 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to 8 hours and 36 minutes, or 516 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is approximately 2392 kilometers. Travelers should factor in these durations when planning their itinerary.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from Seattle to Kansas City have been frequent. This route is classified as one where favorable deals appear regularly. Travelers can typically expect to find competitive pricing when searching for flights between these two cities. This consistent availability of good prices has been observed across the trailing 30 days.

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Seattle to Kansas City: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to Kansas City

For flights from Seattle to Kansas City, fares typically range from $442–$1012, with a median of $655. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding cheap flights from Seattle to Kansas City may require flexibility.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Kansas City, December and February stand out as the most affordable months, both with a median fare of $317. Following closely, July also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $332. New deals appear almost daily, so setting a price alert can help you secure better rates.

A typical journey from Seattle to Kansas City takes about 3h 32m. This route is classified as a medium-haul flight, covering a distance of 2392 kilometers. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2.

How much is a round trip from Seattle to Kansas City

Regular price: $250 - $503

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between $250 and $503. The current lowest deal is $237 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 7-Dec 15.

now $237

Low $250

High $503

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Kansas City

The cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Kansas City is February, with a median price of $317. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $740. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $317

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $740

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

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

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Kansas City

Seattle (SEA) - Kansas City (MCI)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$245

$815

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Kansas City

Seattle (SEA) - Kansas City (MCI)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$237

$672

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Kansas City

Seattle (SEA) - Kansas City (MCI)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$229

$672

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Kansas City

Seattle (SEA) - Kansas City (MCI)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$237

$727

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Kansas City

Seattle (SEA) - Kansas City (MCI)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$230

$593

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Kansas City

Seattle (SEA) - Kansas City (MCI)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$228

$592

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 20 - Dec 24

$337 → $309

2 nights

Nov 15 - Nov 17

$285 → $315

10%

6 nights

Nov 16 - Nov 22

$266 → $348

31%

5 nights

Nov 14 - Nov 19

$277 → $480

73%

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 flights from Seattle to Kansas City have been above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for prices as low as $317.

Historically, December, February, and July offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 32m.

Direct flights typically take 3h 32m, while connecting flights average 17h 34m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 14.9% of recent flights from Seattle to Kansas City have been direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a deal for $237.

Frontier Airlines has a recent deal for $237 for travel from December 7-December 15.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from Seattle to Kansas City appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

Seattle main airports to depart from

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is a major hub for flights from Seattle to Kansas City.

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

💸 Flights from ~$227

Kansas City main airports to arrive at

Kansas City International (MCI)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$185

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 ~$153

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Kansas City

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kansas City

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Seattle to Kansas City is typically 28-59 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $741. In contrast, booking 7-13 days out saw an average price of $936, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure increased the average price significantly to $2306. Planning ahead by at least four weeks can lead to considerable savings on this route.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Seattle to Kansas City is considered to be $442 or less. The median price for this route has been $655. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $1012 or less. Aiming for a price at or below the $442 threshold indicates a favorable deal.

Historically, December and February have offered the cheapest flights from Seattle to Kansas City, both with a median price of $317. July also presented a relatively low median price of $332. These months typically fall below the annual median price of $655 for this route. Travelers looking for more affordable options should consider these months.

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Seattle to Kansas City: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to Kansas City

How much is a round trip from Seattle to Kansas City

Regular price: $250 - $503

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between $250 and $503. The current lowest deal is $237 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 7-Dec 15.

now $237

Low $250

High $503

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Kansas City

February

Cheapest

Flights from $317

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $740

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

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

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Kansas City

Seattle (SEA) - Kansas City (MCI)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$245

$815

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Kansas City

Seattle (SEA) - Kansas City (MCI)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$237

$672

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Kansas City

Seattle (SEA) - Kansas City (MCI)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$229

$672

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Kansas City

Seattle (SEA) - Kansas City (MCI)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$237

$727

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Kansas City

Seattle (SEA) - Kansas City (MCI)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$230

$593

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Kansas City

Seattle (SEA) - Kansas City (MCI)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$228

$592

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 20 - Dec 24

$337 → $309

2 nights

Nov 15 - Nov 17

$285 → $315

10%

6 nights

Nov 16 - Nov 22

$266 → $348

31%

5 nights

Nov 14 - Nov 19

$277 → $480

73%

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to Kansas City