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$109+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Kansas City (MCI)

CHI — MCI
Dec 11 — Dec 181
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Kansas City are usually found in November or December, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Kansas City

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Kansas City

Wed 12/167:25 am -
1 stop12h 10m
Wed 12/238:51 pm -
1 stop27h 35m
Deal found 11/11$245
Wed 12/27:00 am -
1 stop12h 33m
Sat 12/510:30 am -
1 stop14h 38m
Deal found 11/9$247
Sat 12/57:25 am -
1 stop12h 10m
Mon 12/78:32 pm -
1 stop28h 22m
Deal found 11/8$249
Sat 12/57:25 am -
1 stop12h 10m
Sun 12/63:37 pm -
1 stop13h 24m
Deal found 11/7$250
Sat 12/197:45 am -
1 stop12h 11m
Tue 12/2212:45 pm -
1 stop17h 04m
Deal found 11/10$254
Sat 12/199:30 pm -
Nonstop1h 40m
Tue 12/225:10 am -
Nonstop1h 25m
Deal found 11/9$259
Wed 12/237:54 pm -
Nonstop1h 52m
Tue 12/297:31 am -
Nonstop1h 51m
Deal found 11/7$259
Fri 12/116:11 pm -
1 stop15h 24m
Mon 12/1410:30 am -
1 stop6h 46m
Deal found 11/10$260
Fri 12/117:25 am -
1 stop12h 10m
Mon 12/143:37 pm -
1 stop13h 24m
Deal found 11/10$260
Tue 12/17:00 am -
1 stop12h 33m
Thu 12/38:29 pm -
1 stop28h 24m
Deal found 11/10$265
Wed 12/167:25 am -
1 stop12h 10m
Thu 12/178:51 pm -
1 stop27h 35m
Deal found 11/7$268
Sat 12/510:10 am -
Nonstop1h 35m
Mon 12/73:50 pm -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 11/9$274

Find flight deals from Chicago to Kansas City

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$247
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$109
(Super.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$329
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Kansas City flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Chicago (CHI)-Kansas City flights.
From Chicago (CHI) to Kansas City
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Kansas City
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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ChicagoKansas City

MDW Chicago Midway - MCI Kansas City

MDWMCI

Chicago Midway

Sat 12/5

1:05 pm-2:35 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Kansas City

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$130

ChicagoKansas City

MDW Chicago Midway - MCI Kansas City

MDWMCI

Chicago Midway

Tue 12/22

9:40 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Kansas City

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$130

ChicagoKansas City

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MCI Kansas City

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/19

7:55 pm-9:46 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

Kansas City

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$135

ChicagoKansas City

MDW Chicago Midway - MCI Kansas City

MDWMCI

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/23

9:40 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Kansas City

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$135

ChicagoKansas City

MDW Chicago Midway - MCI Kansas City

MDWMCI

Chicago Midway

Sat 12/19

7:00 am-8:40 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Kansas City

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$135

ChicagoKansas City

MDW Chicago Midway - MCI Kansas City

MDWMCI

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/16

6:00 am-11:35 am

1 stop5h 35m

Kansas City

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$140

ChicagoKansas City

MDW Chicago Midway - MCI Kansas City

MDWMCI

Chicago Midway

Tue 12/22

11:47 am-4:48 pm

1 stop5h 01m

Kansas City

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$145

ChicagoKansas City

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MCI Kansas City

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/10

3:50 pm-5:35 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Kansas City

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$145

ChicagoKansas City

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MCI Kansas City

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/21

5:16 pm-7:20 am

1 stop14h 04m

Kansas City

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$151

ChicagoKansas City

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MCI Kansas City

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/21

12:40 pm-2:36 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

Kansas City

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$155

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Kansas City

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Kansas City in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Kansas City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Kansas City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Kansas City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Kansas City flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Kansas City flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Kansas City (average of $351). Flying from Chicago to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $468). 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?

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to Kansas City at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 11% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Kansas City

The most flights from CHI to MCI are scheduled on a Monday (66 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (43 on average).

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Chicago to Kansas City flights typically cost between $241 and $439 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $247 on Frontier (Dec 2-Dec 5).

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

Booking 85 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 day to fly from Chicago to Kansas City?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Kansas City flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon 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.

The best insider tips for Chicago to Kansas City flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Chicago to Kansas City trip
Our travel experts
Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD and MDW

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.

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kansas City

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican 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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Courtney,Sep 2026

DEN - STL

I still think the aircraft should load from the back and window seats first for all passengers. It's so much easier and efficient to board when you do not have to worry about hitting Anyone already seated.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Courtney,Sep 2026

DEN - STL

I still think the aircraft should load from the back and window seats first for all passengers. It's so much easier and efficient to board when you do not have to worry about hitting Anyone already seated.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Courtney,Sep 2026

DEN - STL

I still think the aircraft should load from the back and window seats first for all passengers. It's so much easier and efficient to board when you do not have to worry about hitting Anyone already seated.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Courtney,Sep 2026

DEN - STL

I still think the aircraft should load from the back and window seats first for all passengers. It's so much easier and efficient to board when you do not have to worry about hitting Anyone already seated.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Courtney,Sep 2026

DEN - STL

I still think the aircraft should load from the back and window seats first for all passengers. It's so much easier and efficient to board when you do not have to worry about hitting Anyone already seated.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 53 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 3 different airlines.

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

    Southwest, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from Chicago to Kansas City in just under 1h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 20m. The distance between Chicago and Kansas City is about 404 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 $236 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Southwest, starting at $254 and $290 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 $113 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $128 and Southwest from $135 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 Porter Airlines (100%), Republic Airways (89%) or British Airways (84%) 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 $118. On average you can expect to pay $367. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Kansas City), can usually be booked for $252.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Kansas City (average of $351). Flying from Chicago to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $468). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$254Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$290Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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