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$63+ 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 8/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MCI
Jul 30 — Aug 61
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The best prices from Chicago to Kansas City are usually found in August or March, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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 July 25, 2024.

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Round-trip from

$131
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One-way from

$63
(CheapOair)
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Chicago to Kansas City?

Travelers have found that booking a Wednesday departure is the best way to save up to 32% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

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 13% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Chicago to Kansas City flights in July & August 2024

Find cheap flight options from Chicago to Kansas City specifically for the months of July and August 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Prices were last updated on July 25, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Chicago to Kansas City in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/217:20 amORD - MCI
1 stop9h 10mSpirit Airlines
Fri 8/235:20 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop26h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/25$131
This JustFly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 JustFly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/247:20 amORD - MCI
1 stop9h 10mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/265:20 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop26h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$137
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/197:20 amORD - MCI
1 stop9h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/261:16 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$153
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2410:17 amMDW - MCI
1 stop9h 55mFrontier
Mon 8/261:16 pmMCI - MDW
1 stop27h 54mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$154
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1910:57 amORD - MCI
1 stop24h 33mFrontier
Fri 9/273:59 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop8h 51mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$154
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/217:20 amORD - MCI
1 stop9h 10mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/283:32 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop13h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$157
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/197:42 pmORD - MCI
1 stop15h 48mFrontier
Mon 8/261:16 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop12h 55mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$158
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/217:20 amORD - MCI
1 stop9h 10mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/286:10 amMCI - ORD
2 stops22h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$159
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/225:05 amMDW - MCI
1 stop8h 21mFrontier
Sun 8/252:26 pmMCI - MDW
1 stop18h 01mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$160

Chicago to Kansas City 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Chicago and Kansas City in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Chicago to Kansas City in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/189:50 amMDW - MCI
1 stop6h 39mFrontier
Thu 9/1910:11 pmMCI - MDW
1 stop24h 54mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$152
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2410:17 amMDW - MCI
1 stop9h 55mFrontier
Mon 8/261:16 pmMCI - MDW
1 stop27h 54mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$154
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/66:05 amMDW - MCI
1 stop8h 54mFrontier
Mon 9/98:15 pmMCI - MDW
1 stop19h 32mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$157
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/247:20 amORD - MCI
1 stop9h 10mSpirit Airlines
Sun 8/253:32 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop27h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$158
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/217:20 amORD - MCI
1 stop9h 10mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/286:10 amMCI - ORD
2 stops22h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$159
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/225:05 amMDW - MCI
1 stop8h 21mFrontier
Sun 8/252:26 pmMCI - MDW
1 stop18h 01mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$160
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/221:24 pmORD - MCI
1 stop23h 02mFrontier
Sun 8/252:26 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop19h 16mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$160
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/275:02 pmMDW - MCI
1 stop26h 37mFrontier
Mon 9/308:15 pmMCI - MDW
1 stop19h 32mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$161
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/511:42 amORD - MCI
1 stop9h 20mFrontier
Sun 9/810:59 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop10h 37mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$161

Chicago to Kansas City flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Chicago to Kansas City for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
Have a look at some of the flights available from Chicago to Kansas City departing last-minute. It's wise to confirm all flight details are correct before booking.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/19:33 pmORD - MCI
1 stop19h 44mSpirit Airlines
Sat 8/109:45 amMCI - ORD
1 stop22h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$328
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/210:14 amORD - MCI
2 stops23h 56mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/127:50 pmMCI - ORD
2 stops20h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/25$364
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/19:33 pmORD - MCI
1 stop19h 44mSpirit Airlines
Sat 8/37:50 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop12h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/25$368
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/27:01 amORD - MCI
1 stop11h 53mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/126:51 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop14h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/25$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/18:35 pmORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/106:34 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/24$374
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/24:06 pmMDW - MCI
2 stops15h 35mFrontier
Mon 8/121:16 pmMCI - MDW
1 stop27h 54mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$383
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/45:00 amORD - MCI
1 stop5h 49mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/85:27 amMCI - ORD
1 stop5h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$383
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/25:42 pmORD - MCI
2 stops15h 08mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/126:51 pmMCI - ORD
3 stops27h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/25$385
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/17:18 amORD - MCI
3 stops25h 37mSpirit Airlines
Sat 8/109:33 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop11h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$393

One-way flights to Kansas City from Chicago

Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Kansas City. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from Chicago to Kansas City can select one of these great deals. Those seeking round-trip flights from Chicago to Kansas City should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/247:20 amORD - MCI
1 stop9h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$63
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Wed 8/147:20 amORD - MCI
1 stop9h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$66
This JustFly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 JustFly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/267:20 amORD - MCI
1 stop9h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$72
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/225:05 amMDW - MCI
1 stop8h 21mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$74
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/227:35 amORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/23$74
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/286:45 amORD - MCI
2 stops22h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$76
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/216:15 amMDW - MCI
1 stop6h 11mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$77
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/146:15 amORD - MCI
1 stop6h 11mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$77
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/236:25 pmORD - MCI
1 stop22h 45mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$78

Find flights from Chicago to Kansas City within your budget

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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.

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Fly to

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Budget

$131 - $186

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Chicago O'Hare IntlKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/21

1 stop9h 10m

Kansas City

Fri 8/23

1 stop26h 31m

$131

Chicago O'Hare IntlKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/24

1 stop9h 10m

Kansas City

Mon 8/26

1 stop26h 31m

$137

Chicago O'Hare IntlKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/6

Nonstop1h 39m

Kansas City

Sun 9/8

Nonstop1h 45m

$147

Chicago O'Hare IntlKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/19

1 stop9h 10m

Kansas City

Mon 8/26

1 stop12h 55m

$153

Chicago O'Hare IntlKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/5

1 stop9h 20m

Kansas City

Sun 9/8

1 stop25h 51m

$156

Chicago O'Hare IntlKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/19

1 stop15h 48m

Kansas City

Mon 8/26

1 stop12h 55m

$158

Chicago O'Hare IntlKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/20

Nonstop1h 35m

Kansas City

Sun 9/22

Nonstop1h 40m

$167

Chicago O'Hare IntlKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/19

Nonstop1h 47m

Kansas City

Mon 8/26

Nonstop1h 40m

$171

Chicago MidwayKansas City

MDW - MCI

MDWMCI

Chicago Midway

Sat 9/7

1 stop3h 51m

Kansas City

Fri 9/13

1 stop6h 28m

$186

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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 July 25, 2024.
Booking 73 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.
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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 July 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Kansas City flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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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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Temperature and rainfall in Kansas City by month

Plan your trip to Kansas City by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

MKC

Temperature

28.4 - 78.8 °F

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 25, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, American Airlines and Spirit Airlines from Chicago to Kansas City to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,641 reviews

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,641 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,641 reviews

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,641 reviews

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

Delta
8.0
Very good
9,630 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,641 reviews

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

Allegiant Air
7.5
Good
938 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,641 reviews

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,641 reviews

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

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 27 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 3 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from Chicago to Kansas City for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to Kansas City for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $131, but on average you can expect to pay $158.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to Kansas City for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Chicago to Kansas City under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Chicago to Kansas City is less than $214.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Chicago to Kansas City for under $400?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Chicago to Kansas City within the next 7 days for less than $400.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from Chicago to Kansas City?

    Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

  • How many flights depart from Chicago to Kansas City on average per day?

    On average, you can expect to see 27 flights from Chicago to Kansas City a day.
    Morning (6am - Noon) - 37% of flight departures
    Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 37% of flight departures
    Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 26% of flight departures

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

    Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, and Frontier can get you from Chicago to Kansas City in just under 1h 39m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 41m. 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 Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $131 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Frontier, starting at $147 and $156 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Kansas City for 51% 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 $63 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $74 and United Airlines from $74 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 SkyWest Airlines (79%), Copa Airlines (74%) or United Airlines (73%) 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 $98. On average you can expect to pay $292. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Kansas City), can usually be booked for $119.

  • What does ORD to MCI mean?

    ORD stands for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, while MCI stands for Kansas City Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Kansas City that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Chicago to Kansas City flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Chicago to Kansas City with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Chicago to Kansas City flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Kansas City that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Chicago to Kansas City offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Chicago to Kansas City?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Chicago to Kansas City flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Chicago to Kansas City flight deals updated?

    The Chicago to Kansas City flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 7/25.

  • 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 $296). 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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