Are most flights from Kansas City long-haul or short-haul?

Across the trailing 90 days, flights from Kansas City historically show a distribution where long-haul flights make up 46% of the routes. Short-haul flights account for 26% of the routes, while medium-haul flights represent 28%. This indicates that long-haul options are the most prevalent type of flight available from Kansas City.

Where are the cheapest international flights from Kansas City?

Historically, some of the cheapest international flights from Kansas City include destinations in Mexico and Canada. For example, Chihuahua in Mexico typically has a median price of $211, and Halifax in Canada is around $219. Other international options in the trailing 90 days include Liberia, Costa Rica, with a median price of $294, and Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands at $298. These prices offer a glimpse into more affordable international travel from Kansas City.

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

Historically, February is typically the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City, with an average price of $507. This represents a significant saving of 46% compared to the annual median average price of $933. March is also a relatively inexpensive month, with an average price of $554. Planning your travel during these months could lead to considerable savings.

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Fort Lauderdale
United States • 2026-12-07
87% AI deal score
$149
$39
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Denver
United States • 2026-12-07
75% AI deal score
$92
$43
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Tampa
United States • 2026-11-01
67% AI deal score
$87
$67
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Salt Lake City
United States • 2026-10-26
79% AI deal score
$172
$85
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Los Angeles
United States • 2026-09-23
82% AI deal score
$151
$86
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Minneapolis
United States • 2026-09-28
74% AI deal score
$165
$86
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Ontario
United States • 2026-09-14
80% AI deal score
$209
$87
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Dallas
United States • 2026-11-10
72% AI deal score
$152
$88
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Phoenix
United States • 2026-09-21
78% AI deal score
$164
$89
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Chicago
United States • 2026-09-22
71% AI deal score
$155
$95
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Flights from Kansas City: Overview

Insights for flights from Kansas City

Only 6.4% of recent fares from Kansas City are for direct flights, indicating that connecting flights are the dominant option for travelers. This means you will most often find yourself with at least one stop when searching for flights from Kansas City.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Kansas City, the most frequently discounted destination over the last 90 days has been Dublin, Ireland. Other popular routes include Portland, United States, and Atlanta, United States, which also appear often in recent fare observations.

Right now, the cheapest fares from Kansas City start at $85 for a roundtrip to Fort Lauderdale, United States. You can also find flights to Denver, United States for $102, and to Tampa, United States for $116. These prices represent some of the most economical options currently available from Kansas City.

Travelers from Kansas City have access to a wide range of destinations, with 357 unique cities reachable. Over the last 90 days, 75% of recent fares were for destinations within the United States, while Germany and Spain each accounted for 5% of the deal volume. This highlights a strong focus on domestic travel, complemented by a notable presence of European routes.

The flight distances from Kansas City are quite varied. Approximately 46% of routes are long-haul, covering significant distances. Medium-haul flights make up 28% of the routes, while short-haul trips account for 26%. This distribution suggests a balanced mix of travel options, from quick regional hops to extensive international journeys.

Most popular airlines from Kansas City

Southwest Airlines

American Airlines

Delta Air Lines

United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Frontier Airlines

Spirit Airlines

JetBlue Airways

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Sun, Aug 30

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MCI - Cairo

Kansas City (MCI) - Cairo (CAI)

Qatar Airways

$1,376

$988

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Seoul

Kansas City (MCI) - Seoul (ICN)

American Airlines

$1,285

$1,106

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New Delhi

Kansas City (MCI) - New Delhi (DEL)

Qatar Airways

$1,219

$1,152

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Hyderabad

Kansas City (MCI) - Hyderabad (HYD)

Etihad Airways

$1,190

$1,156

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Dublin

Kansas City (MCI) - Dublin (DUB)

KLM

$815

$852

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Rio de Janeiro

Kansas City (MCI) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Frontier Airlines

$948

$962

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Kansas City

San Juan

TOP

United States • Nov 2026

from

$235

Porto

TOP

Portugal • Feb 2027

from

$708

Tokyo

TOP

Japan • Jan 2027

from

$814

Kathmandu

TOP

Nepal • Nov 2026

from

$1,240

Madrid

TOP

Spain • Dec 2026

from

$706

Zürich

TOP

Switzerland • Dec 2026

from

$741

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Kansas City

-28%

MCI - Tokyo

$1,126 → $806

-20%

MCI - Cairo

$1,178 → $937

-34%

MCI - Honolulu

$653 → $429

-20%

MCI - Istanbul

$995 → $799

Popular Airports from Kansas City

Kansas City airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Mon - Fri - Thu

The cheapest flights from MKC are on Monday for $28, Friday for $35, and Thursday for $44.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$40 direct / ~$85 roundtrip

Cheapest deals from MKC are to destinations within the United States, such as Fort Lauderdale and Denver.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines

Domestic and low-cost carriers offer a mix of scheduled passenger flights from Kansas City.

⏱️ Best time to book

2-8 weeks in advance

Booking 2-8 weeks before departure from MKC tends to offer better prices.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Aug, Jan, Oct

These months tend to price lower from MKC.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Fort Lauderdale

Flights from Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport to Fort Lauderdale start at $85.

Kansas City main airports to depart from

Kansas City International (MCI)

Cheapest

Kansas City International is a good option for travelers seeking flights from the Kansas City area.

📍 ~25 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$56

Airports nearby Kansas City used as alternative

Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Eppley Airfield is a major regional airport offering a wide variety of carriers and competitive pricing.

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

💸 Flights from ~$76

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Bolivia • Nov 2026

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Kailua

United States • May 2027

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$2,122

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Honolulu

United States • May 2027

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$3,266

$1,950

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Kauai

United States • Nov 2026

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$4,228

$2,314

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Anguilla

Anguilla • Oct 2026

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$2,946

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Houston

United States • Oct 2026

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$701

$517

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United States • May 2027

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$2,418

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Netherlands • Dec 2026

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$1,547

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Honolulu

United States • Nov 2026

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$3,410

$2,049

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Port of Spain

Trinidad & Tobago • Oct 2026

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$1,130

$930

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Denver

United States • Nov 2026

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$655

$517

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United States • Dec 2026

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Booking Flights from Kansas City: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, flights from Kansas City to destinations like Redmond, Madison, and Kalispell have shown median prices under $250. For instance, Redmond typically has a median price of $161, while Madison is around $164. Other affordable options in the trailing 90 days include Appleton at $175 and Amarillo at $182. These examples highlight some of the more budget-friendly routes available from Kansas City.

From Kansas City, you can historically reach destinations in 53 unique countries. Across the trailing quarter, there were deals to 357 unique cities. The United States accounts for the largest share of destinations at 75%, with Germany and Spain each representing 5% of the available deals. This indicates a broad range of international travel possibilities.

Historically, some of the most frequently served destinations from Kansas City across the trailing 90 days include Dublin, Ireland. Within the United States, Portland and Atlanta have also been among the top destinations. These cities represent some of the more popular routes for travelers departing from Kansas City.

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Most popular airlines from Kansas City

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Sun, Aug 30

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MCI - Cairo

Kansas City (MCI) - Cairo (CAI)

Qatar Airways

$1,376

$988

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Seoul

Kansas City (MCI) - Seoul (ICN)

American Airlines

$1,285

$1,106

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - New Delhi

Kansas City (MCI) - New Delhi (DEL)

Qatar Airways

$1,219

$1,152

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Hyderabad

Kansas City (MCI) - Hyderabad (HYD)

Etihad Airways

$1,190

$1,156

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Dublin

Kansas City (MCI) - Dublin (DUB)

KLM

$815

$852

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Rio de Janeiro

Kansas City (MCI) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Frontier Airlines

$948

$962

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Kansas City

San Juan

TOP

United States • Nov 2026

from

$235

Porto

TOP

Portugal • Feb 2027

from

$708

Tokyo

TOP

Japan • Jan 2027

from

$814

Kathmandu

TOP

Nepal • Nov 2026

from

$1,240

Madrid

TOP

Spain • Dec 2026

from

$706

Zürich

TOP

Switzerland • Dec 2026

from

$741

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Kansas City

-28%

MCI - Tokyo

$1,126 → $806

-20%

MCI - Cairo

$1,178 → $937

-34%

MCI - Honolulu

$653 → $429

-20%

MCI - Istanbul

$995 → $799

Popular Airports from Kansas City

Kansas City airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Mon - Fri - Thu

The cheapest flights from MKC are on Monday for $28, Friday for $35, and Thursday for $44.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$40 direct / ~$85 roundtrip

Cheapest deals from MKC are to destinations within the United States, such as Fort Lauderdale and Denver.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines

Domestic and low-cost carriers offer a mix of scheduled passenger flights from Kansas City.

⏱️ Best time to book

2-8 weeks in advance

Booking 2-8 weeks before departure from MKC tends to offer better prices.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Aug, Jan, Oct

These months tend to price lower from MKC.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Fort Lauderdale

Flights from Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport to Fort Lauderdale start at $85.

Kansas City main airports to depart from

Kansas City International (MCI)

Cheapest

Kansas City International is a good option for travelers seeking flights from the Kansas City area.

📍 ~25 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$56

Airports nearby Kansas City used as alternative

Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Eppley Airfield is a major regional airport offering a wide variety of carriers and competitive pricing.

United States • Dec 2026

85% AI deal score

$3,026

$1,964

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Booking Flights from Kansas City: Frequently Asked Questions

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Flights from Kansas City: Overview

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Most popular airlines from Kansas City

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Most popular destinations to fly from Kansas City

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Kansas City

Popular Airports from Kansas City

Kansas City airport insights

Mon - Fri - Thu

From ~$40 direct / ~$85 roundtrip

Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines

2-8 weeks in advance

Aug, Jan, Oct

Watch fares to Fort Lauderdale

Kansas City main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Kansas City used as alternative

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

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Mon - Fri - Thu

From ~$40 direct / ~$85 roundtrip

Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines

2-8 weeks in advance

Aug, Jan, Oct

Watch fares to Fort Lauderdale

Kansas City main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Kansas City used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Kansas City

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Where are the cheapest international flights from Kansas City?

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

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