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Oct 5 — Oct 121
Mon 10/5
Mon 10/12
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Average price

$386

Round-trip from

$288

Good round-trip deal

$332 or less

Good one-way deal

$181 or less
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Everything you need to know about your flight to Kansas City

Rainfall in Kansas City by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kansas City ranges from 1.1 - 5.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.2 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Kansas City when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

Temperature in Kansas City by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kansas City, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

The best insider tips for flights to Kansas City

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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on Alaska Airlines

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Frontier

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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FAQs about flying to Kansas City

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

    If you book a flight to Kansas City, you will be flying into Kansas City Downtown, which is the city’s only airport. Kansas City Downtown (MKC) is located 3.7 mi from the center of Kansas City.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Kansas City if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Kansas City on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Kansas City?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Frontier is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Kansas City.

  • Which airport is closest to Arabia Steamboat Museum?

    If being close to Arabia Steamboat Museum is important to you, you’ll want to land at Kansas City Airport.

  • Does Kansas City Downtown have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Kansas City Downtown can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Kansas City Downtown?

    Yes. Kansas City Downtown has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Local Artist Loft in River Market - 2026 World Cup is the closest property to Kansas City Downtown (0.0 mi away from Kansas City Downtown).

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