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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Kansas City (PHL - MKC)

PHL — MKC
Oct 8 — Oct 151
Wed 10/8
Wed 10/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Kansas City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) to Kansas City (MKC). 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 September 8, 2025.

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December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$528

Good round-trip deal

$311 or less

Good one-way deal

$149 or less
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Philadelphia to Kansas City?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Kansas City (average of $149). Flying from Philadelphia to Kansas City in February is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kansas City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kansas City. 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 Kansas City. Reviews last updated September 8, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines from Philadelphia to Kansas City by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,944 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,944 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,944 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

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  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Philadelphia to Kansas City round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Kansas City, with prices starting at $305. You may be able to fly from Philadelphia to Kansas City for 32% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Kansas City (average of $149). Flying from Philadelphia to Kansas City in February is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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 airline flying from Philadelphia to Kansas City

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Philadelphia to Kansas City. 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 September 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$305Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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