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$88+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Kansas City (MCI)

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 10/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MCI
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Kansas City are usually found in October or January, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Kansas City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Kansas City (MCI). 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 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$179
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$88
(Booking.com)

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October

Average price

$308
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Kansas City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Mon 11/1012:30 pmMDW - MCI
1 stop7h 03mFrontier
Sat 11/158:28 pmMCI - MDW
1 stop15h 02mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$179
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/2412:11 pmMDW - MCI
1 stop7h 42mFrontier
Sun 10/2611:37 amMCI - MDW
1 stop12h 09mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$184
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/2610:25 amORD - MCI
1 stop5h 55mFrontier
Mon 9/295:15 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop6h 55mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$184
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sun 11/912:30 pmMDW - MCI
1 stop7h 03mFrontier
Thu 11/1311:12 amMCI - MDW
1 stop7h 27mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$185
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sun 11/912:30 pmMDW - MCI
1 stop7h 03mFrontier
Mon 11/1711:12 amMCI - MDW
1 stop10h 59mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$186
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 9/185:10 amORD - MCI
1 stop11h 10mFrontier
Thu 9/255:15 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop6h 55mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$186
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sun 11/912:30 pmMDW - MCI
1 stop7h 03mFrontier
Sun 11/1611:12 amMCI - MDW
1 stop10h 51mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$187
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 10/169:26 pmMDW - MCI
1 stop13h 16mFrontier
Mon 10/2011:37 amMCI - MDW
1 stop26h 01mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$189
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/65:01 amORD - MCI
1 stop5h 16mFrontier
Thu 11/1311:12 amMCI - ORD
2 stops13h 47mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$190
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/196:20 amMDW - MCI
1 stop10h 00mFrontier
Fri 9/265:15 pmMCI - MDW
1 stop6h 05mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 10/2412:11 pmMDW - MCI
1 stop7h 42mFrontier
Mon 10/2711:37 amMCI - MDW
1 stop24h 01mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$192
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/157:15 amORD - MCI
1 stop10h 40mFrontier
Wed 10/227:02 pmMCI - ORD
2 stops15h 39mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$193

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Kansas City 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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Kansas City that are best for you.

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ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/14

2:15 pm-3:56 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Kansas City

Tue 10/21

3:23 pm-5:05 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$231

ChicagoKansas City

MDW - MCI

MDWMCI

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/7

5:30 am-11:30 am

1 stop6h 00m

Kansas City

Tue 10/14

3:45 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$241

ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/8

11:22 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

Kansas City

Wed 10/15

3:28 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$241

ChicagoKansas City

MDW - MCI

MDWMCI

Chicago Midway

Fri 10/31

7:05 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Kansas City

Mon 11/3

2:10 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$246

ChicagoKansas City

MDW - MCI

MDWMCI

Chicago Midway

Wed 1/14

9:20 am-2:17 pm

1 stop4h 57m

Kansas City

Tue 1/20

2:15 pm-6:34 pm

1 stop4h 19m

$250

ChicagoKansas City

MDW - MCI

MDWMCI

Chicago Midway

Tue 12/2

7:02 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop4h 07m

Kansas City

Sat 1/10

6:00 am-12:35 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$251

ChicagoKansas City

MDW - MCI

MDWMCI

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/13

6:45 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop4h 19m

Kansas City

Wed 1/21

11:25 am-6:08 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$251

ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/14

1:50 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Kansas City

Tue 10/21

5:40 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$251

ChicagoKansas City

MDW - MCI

MDWMCI

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/3

9:34 am-1:27 pm

1 stop3h 53m

Kansas City

Tue 1/6

6:30 am-1:08 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$251

ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/2

5:03 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop4h 09m

Kansas City

Wed 1/7

5:40 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop4h 16m

$251

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The best insider tips for Chicago to Kansas City flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Chicago to Kansas City trip
Airports
ORD

Avoid long walks at ORD by using the free shuttle train between terminals, especially if connecting from Terminal 5.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
MDW

Use the 'L' train for easy access to MDW. It's cheap and takes less than 30 minutes from the city center.

Read more about MDWby Ramsey Qubein
MCI

For a quick exit at MCI, use the RideKC bus to downtown. It departs hourly and is free, taking about an hour.

Read more about MCIby Matt Meltzer
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD and MDW

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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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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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Kansas City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kansas City from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

Booking 63 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Kansas City. 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 Chicago to Kansas City?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from Chicago to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 CHI to MCI?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Kansas City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to Kansas City in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 14% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on September 14, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Kansas City

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Kansas City. 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 September 17, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to MCI are scheduled on a Monday (56 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (28 on average).

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

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 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Chicago to Kansas City. 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
4,242 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Kansas City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Located just 17.4 mi from the city center, Kansas City is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Kansas City from Chicago. Booking flights from Chicago to Kansas City (MCI) should be relatively easy as there are 44 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 3 different airlines.

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

    United Airlines, Southwest, and American Airlines can get you from Chicago to Kansas City in just under 1h 38m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 22m. The distance between Chicago and Kansas City is about 402 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Kansas City is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $183 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and United Airlines, starting at $194 and $197 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Kansas City for 41% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $106 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $115 and Southwest from $116 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Chicago to Kansas City consider choosing Republic Airways (83%), Envoy Air (81%) or Air New Zealand (76%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Kansas City is $104. On average you can expect to pay $329. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Kansas City), can usually be booked for $154.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from Chicago to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 3 airlines flying from Chicago to Kansas City

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$183Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$194Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$197Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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