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$73+ Cheap flights from Kansas City to Austin (MCI - AUS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — AUS
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kansas City to Austin Bergstrom are usually found in May or April, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kansas City (MCI) to Austin (AUS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated agosto 18, 2025.

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$144
(Priceline)

One-way from

$73
(Priceline)

Popular in

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May

Average price

$360
From Kansas City to Austin Bergstrom
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Cheapest flights from Kansas City to Austin
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to Austin. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on agosto 18, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/123:01 pmMCI - AUS
1 stop5h 27mFrontier
lun. 9/156:30 amAUS - MCI
1 stop7h 18mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$144
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/115:15 pmMCI - AUS
1 stop23h 19mFrontier
lun. 9/156:30 amAUS - MCI
1 stop7h 18mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$154
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/155:45 amMCI - AUS
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
mar. 9/169:40 amAUS - MCI
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 8/18$157
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/185:15 pmMCI - AUS
1 stop23h 19mFrontier
lun. 9/226:30 amAUS - MCI
1 stop7h 18mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$160
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/611:12 amMCI - AUS
1 stop5h 49mFrontier
dom. 11/95:56 pmAUS - MCI
1 stop16h 21mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$165
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/238:38 pmMCI - AUS
1 stop25h 14mFrontier
lun. 10/276:00 amAUS - MCI
1 stop13h 53mFrontier
Deal found 8/15$171
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 10/207:45 pmMCI - AUS
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
mar. 10/214:35 pmAUS - MCI
2 stops5h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 8/15$172
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/185:32 amMCI - AUS
1 stop3h 48mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 9/203:31 pmAUS - MCI
1 stop3h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$177
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/53:01 pmMCI - AUS
1 stop5h 27mFrontier
dom. 9/75:24 pmAUS - MCI
1 stop22h 56mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$184

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Kansas CityAustin

MCI - AUS

MCIAUS

Kansas City

jue. 9/25

3:01 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop8h 31m

Austin Bergstrom

lun. 9/29

6:30 am-1:48 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$144

Kansas CityAustin

MCI - AUS

MCIAUS

Kansas City

vie. 9/12

3:01 pm-8:28 pm

1 stop5h 27m

Austin Bergstrom

lun. 9/15

6:30 am-1:48 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$144

Kansas CityAustin

MCI - AUS

MCIAUS

Kansas City

jue. 9/11

5:15 pm-4:34 pm

1 stop23h 19m

Austin Bergstrom

lun. 9/15

6:30 am-1:48 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$154

Kansas CityAustin

MCI - AUS

MCIAUS

Kansas City

mar. 9/16

7:05 am-8:55 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Austin Bergstrom

jue. 9/18

9:40 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$157

Kansas CityAustin

MCI - AUS

MCIAUS

Kansas City

jue. 9/11

10:10 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Austin Bergstrom

lun. 9/15

8:45 am-10:35 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$157

Kansas CityAustin

MCI - AUS

MCIAUS

Kansas City

lun. 10/20

5:20 am-7:20 am

Nonstop2h 00m

Austin Bergstrom

mar. 10/21

9:55 am-11:50 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$157

Kansas CityAustin

MCI - AUS

MCIAUS

Kansas City

lun. 9/15

5:45 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Austin Bergstrom

mié. 9/17

9:40 am-11:35 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$157

Kansas CityAustin

MCI - AUS

MCIAUS

Kansas City

lun. 9/15

5:45 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Austin Bergstrom

mar. 9/16

9:40 am-11:35 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$157

Kansas CityAustin

MCI - AUS

MCIAUS

Kansas City

jue. 10/23

5:20 am-7:20 am

Nonstop2h 00m

Austin Bergstrom

lun. 10/27

6:20 am-8:15 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$157

Kansas CityAustin

MCI - AUS

MCIAUS

Kansas City

vie. 11/7

8:28 pm-12:32 am

1 stop28h 04m

Austin Bergstrom

dom. 11/9

5:56 pm-10:17 am

1 stop16h 21m

$160

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The best insider tips for Kansas City to Austin flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Kansas City to Austin trip
Airports
MCI

MCI's central security checkpoint has 16 lanes, ensuring quick passage. Wait times rarely exceed 5 minutes, even without TSA PreCheck.

Read more about MCIby Matt Meltzer
AUS

For a quick ride to downtown Austin, use the CapMetro Route 20 bus from AUS, departing every 15 minutes during peak hours.

Read more about AUSby Ramsey Qubein
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Matt Meltzer

Expert on MCI

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Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer has been a travel writer for over a decade, covering U.S. domestic locations and hotels for Thrillist, Fifty Grande, Matador Network, Conde Nast Traveler, and other top publications. He's won multiple travel journalism awards from the Society of American Travel Writers and North American Travel Journalists Association, and currently resides in South Florida.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on AUS

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Best time to book a flight from Kansas City to Austin

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Austin from Kansas City with our price prediction graph.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Kansas City to Austin?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Kansas City to Austin. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

Booking 78 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Kansas City to Austin. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kansas City to Austin?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Austin (average of $286). Flying from Kansas City to Austin in March is currently the most expensive (average of $362). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MCI to AUS?

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City to Austin. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated agosto 18, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 35% on flights from Kansas City to Austin by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Kansas City to Austin?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Kansas City to Austin. Price data was last updated on August 10, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Kansas City to Austin flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Austin

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Austin. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Austin. Reviews last updated agosto 18, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from Kansas City to Austin. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kansas City to Austin. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Kansas City to Austin?

    If you book a flight from Kansas City to Austin, you will be flying from Kansas City to Austin Bergstrom. Flights to Austin Bergstrom (AUS) from Kansas City (MCI) take 1h 50m for a nonstop flight. There is 1 flight from Kansas City to Austin per day from 3 airlines.

  • How popular is this Kansas City to Austin flight route?

    The Kansas City to Austin Bergstrom flight path was viewed by 7 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Kansas City to Austin?

    There are many flights that can get you from Kansas City to Austin in 1h 50m. Fly via Frontier or Southwest to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 650 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kansas City to Austin round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Kansas City to Austin is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $190 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Southwest, starting at $196 and $202 round-trip. These flights start at 42% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kansas City to Austin?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Kansas City to Austin? While on average our users pay $255, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $78. The most popular route (Kansas City - Austin Bergstrom), is priced around $157.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kansas City to Austin that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Kansas City to Austin flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Kansas City to Austin?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kansas City to Austin.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kansas City to Austin?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City to Austin by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kansas City to Austin?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Austin (average of $286). Flying from Kansas City to Austin in March is currently the most expensive (average of $362). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Kansas City to Austin

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City to Austin. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated agosto 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$190Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$205Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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