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$96+ 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 4/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MCI
Apr 28 — May 51
Tue 4/28
Tue 5/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Kansas City are usually found in January or July, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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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 March 29, 2026.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/105:15 am
ORD
-
MCI
1 stop10h 21m
Frontier
Mon 4/134:31 pm
MCI
-
ORD
1 stop6h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$235
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1710:55 am
ORD
-
MCI
1 stop27h 11m
Frontier
Sun 4/1911:53 am
MCI
-
ORD
1 stop10h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$236
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/3011:28 am
ORD
-
MCI
1 stop23h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/66:24 pm
MCI
-
ORD
1 stop13h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$238
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/277:50 am
MDW
-
MCI
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Wed 4/292:10 pm
MCI
-
MDW
1 stop3h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 3/24$239
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/159:42 pm
ORD
-
MCI
1 stop16h 07m
Frontier
Mon 5/186:24 pm
MCI
-
ORD
1 stop13h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 3/26$239
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/305:01 am
ORD
-
MCI
1 stop11h 22m
Frontier
Fri 4/34:31 pm
MCI
-
ORD
1 stop6h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 3/26$240
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/164:28 pm
ORD
-
MCI
1 stop18h 06m
Frontier
Mon 4/202:15 pm
MCI
-
ORD
2 stops23h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 3/26$242
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/216:57 am
ORD
-
MCI
1 stop6h 46m
American Airlines
Wed 4/227:50 pm
MCI
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/26$243
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/3010:25 am
MDW
-
MCI
1 stop3h 10m
Southwest
Tue 5/52:10 pm
MCI
-
MDW
1 stop3h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 3/24$244
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 5/89:42 pm
ORD
-
MCI
1 stop16h 07m
Frontier
Fri 5/152:34 pm
MCI
-
ORD
2 stops32h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$244
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 5/16:15 am
MDW
-
MCI
2 stops31h 51m
Frontier
Sun 5/311:53 am
MCI
-
MDW
1 stop7h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$245
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 5/306:00 am
MDW
-
MCI
1 stop11h 29m
Frontier
Mon 6/16:24 pm
MCI
-
MDW
1 stop16h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$246

Find 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 March 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$234
(Southwest)

One-way from

$96
(Expedia)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$390
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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 March 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Kansas City that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoKansas City

MDW - MCI

MDWMCI

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/27

7:50 am-9:20 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Kansas City

Wed 4/29

11:55 am-2:55 pm

1 stop3h 00m

$243

ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/7

6:15 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Kansas City

Tue 5/12

10:35 am-6:25 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$253

ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/28

8:40 am-10:27 am

Nonstop1h 47m

Kansas City

Wed 4/29

8:00 am-9:42 am

Nonstop1h 42m

$267

ChicagoKansas City

MDW - MCI

MDWMCI

Chicago Midway

Sat 4/25

3:00 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Kansas City

Sat 5/2

1:00 pm-2:25 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$291

ChicagoKansas City

MDW - MCI

MDWMCI

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/16

7:50 am-9:20 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Kansas City

Mon 4/20

5:50 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$295

ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/3

7:06 am-9:08 am

Nonstop2h 02m

Kansas City

Thu 6/11

6:00 am-7:52 am

Nonstop1h 52m

$303

ChicagoKansas City

MDW - MCI

MDWMCI

Chicago Midway

Fri 5/15

4:35 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Kansas City

Mon 5/18

7:05 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$303
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoKansas City

MDW - MCI

MDWMCI

Chicago Midway

Wed 8/12

10:40 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Kansas City

Wed 8/12

3:35 pm-5:00 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$309

ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/23

4:15 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops7h 10m

Kansas City

Tue 4/28

5:30 am-12:50 pm

2 stops7h 20m

$313

ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/4

7:09 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop3h 52m

Kansas City

Wed 5/6

12:17 pm-6:13 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$325

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Kansas City

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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

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 March 13, 2026.

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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Kansas City (average of $110). Flying from Chicago to Kansas City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $271). 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 March 29, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to Kansas City in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 20% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, 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 March 23, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Kansas City flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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 March 29, 2026.

The most flights from CHI to MCI are scheduled on a Saturday (50 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

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

The best insider tips for Chicago to Kansas City flights

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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 March 29, 2026.
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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,508 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,521 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,009 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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 21 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 3 different airlines.

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

    Southwest, Frontier, and United Airlines can get you from Chicago to Kansas City in just under 1h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 30h 21m. 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 Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $168 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $193 and $197 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Kansas City for 48% 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 $55 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $98 and United Airlines from $111 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 ANA (72%), Republic Airways (72%) or Lufthansa (69%) 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 $129. On average you can expect to pay $335. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Kansas City), can usually be booked for $197.

  • 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Kansas City (average of $110). Flying from Chicago to Kansas City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $271). 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 March 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$168Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$193Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$197Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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