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$82+ 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 8/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — AUS
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kansas City to Austin Bergstrom are usually found in May or July, 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$197
(Southwest)

One-way from

$82
(Priceline)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

May

Average price

$279
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 July 3, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Thu 8/284:25 pmMCI - AUS
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Tue 9/29:40 amAUS - MCI
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$197
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/136:30 amMCI - AUS
1 stop6h 39mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/135:29 pmAUS - MCI
1 stop5h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$202
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/63:36 pmMCI - AUS
1 stop5h 41mDelta
Sat 8/95:35 amAUS - MCI
1 stop5h 12mDelta
Deal found 7/2$223
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Thu 7/242:32 pmMCI - AUS
1 stop24h 57mSpirit Airlines
Mon 7/288:22 pmAUS - MCI
1 stop18h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/2$239
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Thu 9/182:55 pmMCI - AUS
1 stop8h 37mFrontier
Sun 9/217:03 pmAUS - MCI
2 stops20h 58mFrontier
Deal found 6/30$241
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Fri 11/74:19 pmMCI - AUS
1 stop5h 13mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/104:45 pmAUS - MCI
1 stop5h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$254
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Fri 7/256:04 pmMCI - AUS
1 stop28h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/275:31 pmAUS - MCI
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$307

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to Austin that are best for you.

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Kansas CityAustin

MCI - AUS

MCIAUS

Kansas City

Thu 8/28

4:25 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 9/2

9:40 am-11:35 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$197

Kansas CityAustin

MCI - AUS

MCIAUS

Kansas City

Wed 8/13

6:30 am-1:09 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 8/13

5:29 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$202

Kansas CityAustin

MCI - AUS

MCIAUS

Kansas City

Wed 8/6

3:36 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 8/9

5:35 am-10:47 am

1 stop5h 12m

$223

Kansas CityAustin

MCI - AUS

MCIAUS

Kansas City

Thu 7/24

2:32 pm-3:29 pm

1 stop24h 57m

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 7/28

8:22 pm-3:17 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$239

Kansas CityAustin

MCI - AUS

MCIAUS

Kansas City

Thu 9/18

2:55 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop8h 37m

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 9/21

7:03 pm-4:01 pm

2 stops20h 58m

$241

Kansas CityAustin

MCI - AUS

MCIAUS

Kansas City

Fri 11/7

4:19 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 11/10

4:45 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$254

Kansas CityAustin

MCI - AUS

MCIAUS

Kansas City

Fri 7/25

6:04 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop28h 14m

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 7/27

5:31 pm-10:21 am

1 stop16h 50m

$307

Kansas CityAustin

MCI - AUS

MCIAUS

Kansas City

Thu 8/28

2:18 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$82

Kansas CityAustin

MCI - AUS

MCIAUS

Kansas City

Thu 8/7

5:45 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$99

Kansas CityAustin

MCI - AUS

MCIAUS

Kansas City

Tue 10/21

8:08 pm-5:02 am

1 stop8h 54m

$101

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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

Matt Meltzer

Expert on MCI

Matt Meltzer

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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kansas City to Austin

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 June 27, 2025.

Booking 81 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 July 3, 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 June 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Kansas City to Austin flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Kansas City to Austin?

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 July 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United 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
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

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
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

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
7,982 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

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
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,086 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

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 45m for a nonstop flight. There is 1 flight from Kansas City to Austin per day from 4 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.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Kansas City to Austin is Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $197 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Delta, starting at $202 and $223 round-trip. These flights start at 39% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kansas City to Austin one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $82. Southwest flights start at $99 while deals on Delta start at $104 one-way.

  • 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 $287, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $118. The most popular route (Kansas City - Austin Bergstrom), is priced around $197.

  • 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 4 airlines flying from Kansas City to Austin

Discover the top 4 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$190Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$191Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$205Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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