American's Main Cabin Extra offers more legroom, ideal for medium-haul flights.
American's Flagship Business offers lie-flat seats and a 16" HD touchscreen.
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Average price | $359 |
Round-trip from | $245 |
One-way from | $79 |
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Fri 7/251:55 pmEWR - MCI
1 stop26h 22mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/292:32 pmMCI - EWR
1 stop14h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/30$245
Sat 7/194:30 pmLGA - MCI
2 stops18h 05mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/224:23 pmMCI - LGA
1 stop5h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/30$258
Thu 9/118:45 pmLGA - MCI
Nonstop3h 05mSouthwest
Sun 9/1412:50 pmMCI - LGA
1 stop9h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$260
Tue 8/127:40 amLGA - MCI
Nonstop3h 05mDelta
Tue 8/196:59 amMCI - LGA
1 stop8h 56mDelta
Deal found 6/30$261
Tue 7/1510:55 pmLGA - MCI
1 stop20h 28mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/294:23 pmMCI - LGA
1 stop5h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$262
Mon 9/296:30 amJFK - MCI
1 stop11h 38mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/85:34 amMCI - JFK
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$266
Wed 8/69:30 pmJFK - MCI
1 stop15h 33mDelta
Mon 8/119:59 amMCI - JFK
Nonstop3h 00mDelta
Deal found 6/30$270
Thu 8/148:05 pmEWR - MCI
Nonstop3h 11mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/206:00 amMCI - EWR
Nonstop3h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$277
Fri 10/39:00 amJFK - MCI
1 stop8h 01mFrontier
Sun 10/52:55 pmMCI - JFK
2 stops18h 30mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$278
Fri 10/312:11 pmSWF - MCI
2 stops26h 36mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/55:30 amMCI - SWF
2 stops27h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$288
Wed 8/137:20 amLGA - MCI
1 stop8h 02mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/197:30 amMCI - LGA
1 stop4h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$292
Thu 7/106:05 amEWR - MCI
1 stop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1111:20 amMCI - EWR
1 stop12h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$293
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NewarkKansas City
EWR - MCI
EWRMCI
Newark
Fri 7/25
1:55 pm-3:17 pm
1 stop26h 22m
Kansas City
Tue 7/29
2:32 pm-6:05 am
1 stop14h 33m
$245
New YorkKansas City
LGA - MCI
LGAMCI
New York LaGuardia
Sat 7/19
4:30 pm-9:35 am
2 stops18h 05m
Kansas City
Tue 7/22
4:23 pm-11:11 pm
1 stop5h 48m
$258
New YorkKansas City
LGA - MCI
LGAMCI
New York LaGuardia
Thu 9/11
11:40 am-1:45 pm
Nonstop3h 05m
Kansas City
Fri 9/12
4:10 pm-11:25 pm
1 stop6h 15m
$260
New YorkKansas City
LGA - MCI
LGAMCI
New York LaGuardia
Tue 8/12
7:40 am-9:45 am
Nonstop3h 05m
Kansas City
Tue 8/19
6:59 am-4:55 pm
1 stop8h 56m
$261
New YorkKansas City
LGA - MCI
LGAMCI
New York LaGuardia
Tue 7/15
10:55 pm-6:23 pm
1 stop20h 28m
Kansas City
Tue 7/29
4:23 pm-11:11 pm
1 stop5h 48m
$262
New YorkKansas City
JFK - MCI
JFKMCI
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 9/29
6:30 am-5:08 pm
1 stop11h 38m
Kansas City
Wed 10/8
5:34 am-1:58 pm
1 stop7h 24m
$266
New YorkKansas City
JFK - MCI
JFKMCI
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 8/6
9:30 pm-12:03 pm
1 stop15h 33m
Kansas City
Mon 8/11
9:59 am-1:59 pm
Nonstop3h 00m
$270
NewarkKansas City
EWR - MCI
EWRMCI
Newark
Thu 8/14
8:05 pm-10:16 pm
Nonstop3h 11m
Kansas City
Mon 8/18
6:00 am-9:51 am
Nonstop2h 51m
$277
New YorkKansas City
JFK - MCI
JFKMCI
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 10/3
9:00 am-4:01 pm
1 stop8h 01m
Kansas City
Sun 10/5
2:55 pm-10:25 am
2 stops18h 30m
$278
NewarkKansas City
EWR - MCI
EWRMCI
Newark
Tue 7/15
5:57 am-3:17 pm
1 stop10h 20m
Kansas City
Fri 7/18
11:20 am-12:44 am
1 stop12h 24m
$282
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Delta's Comfort Plus offers extra legroom and complimentary drinks, ideal for medium-haul flights.
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Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 inches more legroom, ideal for short flights.
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When is the best time to book a flight to Kansas City?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.
The best time to book flights to Kansas City is 59 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.
How long is the flight to Kansas City?
On average, a flight from New York to Kansas City takes 7 hours 29 minutes. Flights to Kansas City from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Kansas City?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on June 29, 2025.
Users looking for the lowest fares to Kansas City should consider flying on Friday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Sunday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.
Weekly flight availability to Kansas City
The most flights from New York to Kansas City are scheduled on a Wednesday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).
What are the most popular airlines that fly to Kansas City?
The most popular airlines flying from New York to Kansas City are Delta, United Airlines and Spirit Airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kansas City?
The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Kansas City are Spirit Airlines, American Airlines and Delta.
Rainfall in Kansas City by month
Plan your trip to Kansas City by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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
Plan your trip to Kansas City by taking into account the average temperature totals 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).
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 July 2, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing the United States, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta. 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.
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8.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.1
Food
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.1
Food
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.1
Food
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.1
Food
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.1
Food
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.1
Food
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
FAQs about flying to Kansas City
Kansas City, MO climate
Located in the heart of the US Midwest region, Kansas City experiences the typical fluctuations in seasons, sometimes to the extreme. Kansas City sees lows of 26 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter and highs at 79 degrees Fahrenheit, on average. However, visitors booking flights to Kansas City in the middle of winter or the dead of summer should pack accordingly – there have been record temperatures of -40 degrees Fahrenheit and 118 degrees Fahrenheit. Snowfall is experienced throughout the state, with a higher average in the north, and the southeast experiencing the heaviest precipitation. Tornadoes are prevalent in spring.
Best Time to Fly to Kansas City, MO
Peak Season:
Families head to the Midwest hotspot during spring and summer school vacations. Be sure to book tours ahead of time if you’re traveling to Kansas City during the peak season. Many tour operators do add more daily tours to the top destinations, but you’ll need to reserve your spot in advance.
Off Season:
Fall and winter are the off-season in Kansas City, mainly due to the weather. School is back in session and the weather turns to a cold and wintry mix. However, this is when cheap flights to Kansas City and discounted hotel rooms are usually available.
Getting around Kansas City, MO
Kansas City is best seen by car. The top tourist destinations all have ample parking and the city is easy to drive around. You can rent a car when you book your flight. Make sure to grab a map before you leave the airport. You can also take one of the many tour buses. They stop at all the sightseeing spots and at major hotels. Make sure you book a seat in advance if you’re traveling during tourist season. Most hotels have shuttles at the airport for free.
Kansas City, MO Travel Information- Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun are two amusement parks that feature hundreds of rides, live entertainment and plenty of water rides for the entire family.
- Country Club Plaza is America’s first shopping center and still draws hordes of tourists to the many retail stores, fine dining and nightlife that occupies the space.
- A Riverboat casino is the ultimate in nightlife entertainment for adults.
Kansas City, MO airport overview
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is situated 15 miles (24km) northwest of central Kansas City. It was originally called the Mid-Continent International Airport, hence its IATA code. Currently the airport serves more than 10 million passengers per year with non-stop flights to 49 destinations.
Flights to Kansas City International arrive from airports such as Denver, Washington, Boston, New York, Chicago, Charlotte, Dallas, Phoenix, Philadelphia, Salt Lake City, Atlanta and Florida. The airport has three terminals, although there is currently a plan to build a central, connecting terminal building by 2025.
Kansas City International has been rated consistently as one of the best airports in North America, so you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the level of efficiency during your time there. If, for some reason, you’re stuck for a while, there are more than enough restaurants and stores to keep you busy, as well as free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal buildings.
The atmosphere is friendly in this bustling airport, and there’ll always be somebody ready to offer assistance should you need it.
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