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$59+ Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) to Dallas

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MCI — DFW
Mar 23 — Mar 301
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Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to Dallas

Cheapest flights from Kansas City to Dallas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to Dallas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 21, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 4/242:15 pm
MCI
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DFW
1 stop9h 57m
Frontier
Thu 4/305:12 am
DFW
-
MCI
1 stop5h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 2/20$181
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 3/186:05 am
MCI
-
DAL
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Sat 3/216:20 am
DAL
-
MCI
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 2/20$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/2812:24 pm
MCI
-
DFW
1 stop8h 56m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 3/308:26 pm
DFW
-
MCI
2 stops15h 03m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/21$185
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/305:45 am
MCI
-
DFW
1 stop8h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 4/97:15 am
DFW
-
MCI
1 stop9h 54m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$186
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/285:35 am
MCI
-
DFW
1 stop7h 46m
American Airlines
Wed 4/298:33 am
DFW
-
MCI
Nonstop1h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/18$188
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/252:51 pm
MCI
-
DFW
1 stop18h 22m
Frontier
Thu 5/79:26 pm
DFW
-
MCI
1 stop16h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 2/19$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/2512:24 pm
MCI
-
DFW
1 stop8h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/298:26 pm
DFW
-
MCI
1 stop19h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$190
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/174:25 pm
MCI
-
DFW
1 stop6h 50m
United Airlines
Tue 3/246:15 pm
DFW
-
MCI
1 stop5h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/17$191
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Thu 3/265:35 pm
MCI
-
DAL
1 stop4h 35m
Southwest
Mon 3/307:40 pm
DAL
-
MCI
1 stop4h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 2/18$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/255:45 am
MCI
-
DFW
1 stop8h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/257:35 pm
DFW
-
MCI
1 stop15h 54m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$193
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/257:00 am
MCI
-
DFW
1 stop9h 30m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 3/262:23 pm
DFW
-
MCI
1 stop9h 30m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$194
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/267:00 am
MCI
-
DFW
1 stop9h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/271:06 pm
DFW
-
MCI
1 stop19h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$196

Find flight deals from Kansas City to Dallas

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kansas City (MCI) to Dallas (A78). 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 February 21, 2026.

Round-trip from

$181
(Frontier)

One-way from

$59
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$396
From Kansas City to Dallas
One-way flight from Kansas City to Dallas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($38 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City to Dallas that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to Dallas that are best for you.

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Kansas CityDallas

MCI - DAL

MCIDAL

Kansas City

Wed 3/18

6:05 am-7:45 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Dallas Love Field

Sat 3/21

6:20 am-7:50 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$181

Kansas CityDallas

MCI - DFW

MCIDFW

Kansas City

Tue 3/17

4:25 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 3/24

6:15 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$191

Kansas CityDallas

MCI - DAL

MCIDAL

Kansas City

Sat 3/28

2:40 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Dallas Love Field

Thu 4/9

7:50 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop3h 35m

$191

Kansas CityDallas

MCI - DAL

MCIDAL

Kansas City

Thu 4/2

4:25 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Dallas Love Field

Mon 4/6

7:40 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$191

Kansas CityDallas

MCI - DAL

MCIDAL

Kansas City

Thu 4/30

5:50 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop3h 25m

Dallas Love Field

Mon 5/4

5:10 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$191

Kansas CityDallas

MCI - DAL

MCIDAL

Kansas City

Thu 3/26

5:35 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Dallas Love Field

Mon 3/30

6:00 am-10:45 am

1 stop4h 45m

$191

Kansas CityDallas

MCI - DAL

MCIDAL

Kansas City

Thu 4/2

12:35 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop3h 55m

Dallas Love Field

Sat 4/4

5:15 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops6h 10m

$196

Kansas CityDallas

MCI - DFW

MCIDFW

Kansas City

Mon 3/23

8:38 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop24h 33m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 3/26

8:26 pm-4:23 pm

1 stop19h 57m

$208

Kansas CityDallas

MCI - DAL

MCIDAL

Kansas City

Sat 3/14

9:10 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Dallas Love Field

Tue 3/17

9:10 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$208

Kansas CityDallas

MCI - DAL

MCIDAL

Kansas City

Tue 3/17

6:05 am-7:45 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Dallas Love Field

Fri 3/20

6:05 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$208

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Best time to book a flight from Kansas City to Dallas

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dallas from Kansas City with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kansas City to Dallas

How far ahead should I book a flight from Kansas City to Dallas?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Kansas City to Dallas. Price data was last updated on February 20, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Kansas City to Dallas is 84 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Dallas (average of $137). Flying from Kansas City to Dallas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $216). 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 DFW?

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City to Dallas. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 21, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Kansas City to Dallas in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 35% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Kansas City to Dallas. Price data was last updated on February 17, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from Kansas City to Dallas

Explore weekly flight availability from Kansas City to Dallas. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 21, 2026.

The most flights from MCI to A78 are scheduled on a Thursday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).

The best insider tips for Kansas City to Dallas flights

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Our travel experts
Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Expert on MCI

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.

Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Expert on DFW

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Expert on DAL

Travel journalist and photographer Paul Rubio is a Miami native (and current resident), who has lived in nine countries and traveled to 137. He is an expert in luxury travel, eco-travel, loyalty programs, hotels, airports and airlines. He is a contributing editor at AFAR, Condé Nast Traveler, LUXURY Magazine, and Palm Beach Illustrated.

Reviews of airlines servicing Dallas

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dallas. 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 Dallas. Reviews last updated February 21, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, American Airlines, and JetBlue from Kansas City to Dallas to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Kansas City to Dallas?

    Kansas City (MCI) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Kansas City to Dallas. You should not have trouble finding flights to Dallas from Kansas City; the airport handles an average of 28 outbound flights to Dallas per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights from the Kansas City airport to Dallas. It is only a 17.4 mi journey to Kansas City (MCI) from Kansas City’s city center.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Kansas City to Dallas in 1h 40m. Fly via Southwest, United Airlines, or Spirit Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Kansas City and Dallas is about 461 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Frontier, at $75, was found to be the cheapest airline from Kansas City to Dallas.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Spirit Airlines and Southwest. You may be able to fly from Kansas City to Dallas for 74% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $62. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Kansas City to Dallas for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Kansas City to Dallas?

    Before booking your flight to Dallas from Kansas City, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Finnair (87%), Japan Airlines (84%), Envoy Air( 83%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $129. While the most popular route (Kansas City - Dallas/Fort Worth) can be booked for $117 on average, our data indicates $1,028 when flying from Kansas City to Dallas.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City to Dallas 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 Dallas?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Dallas (average of $137). Flying from Kansas City to Dallas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $216). 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 5 airlines flying from Kansas City to Dallas

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City to Dallas. 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 February 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$75Average$171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$122Average$225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$179Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$192Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$203Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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