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$77+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Kansas City (MCI)

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CMH — MCI
Jul 30 — Aug 61
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Kansas City

Cheapest flights from Columbus to Kansas City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 30, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 7/305:44 pm
CMH
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MCI
1 stop24h 26m
Frontier
Mon 8/36:09 pm
MCI
-
CMH
1 stop21h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 6/27$164
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 8/65:44 pm
CMH
-
MCI
1 stop24h 26m
Frontier
Mon 8/106:17 pm
MCI
-
CMH
1 stop21h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 6/28$167
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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.
Tue 7/145:44 pm
CMH
-
MCI
1 stop24h 26m
Frontier
Wed 7/226:07 pm
MCI
-
CMH
1 stop21h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 6/25$192
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/66:35 am
CMH
-
MCI
1 stop4h 10m
Delta
Thu 8/134:04 pm
MCI
-
CMH
1 stop5h 34m
Delta
Deal found 6/27$253
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/73:22 pm
CMH
-
MCI
1 stop22h 38m
Frontier
Sun 8/91:45 pm
MCI
-
CMH
1 stop23h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 6/25$261
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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.
Sun 8/25:44 pm
CMH
-
MCI
1 stop24h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/56:17 pm
MCI
-
CMH
2 stops17h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/25$266
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Wed 7/295:30 am
CMH
-
MCI
1 stop5h 59m
United Airlines
Sat 8/16:41 pm
MCI
-
CMH
1 stop4h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/29$275
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 10/15:20 am
CMH
-
MCI
1 stop4h 47m
United Airlines
Thu 10/86:00 am
MCI
-
CMH
1 stop4h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/29$278
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 8/65:44 pm
CMH
-
MCI
1 stop24h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/137:09 pm
MCI
-
CMH
2 stops21h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/27$279
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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.
Wed 7/298:59 pm
CMH
-
MCI
2 stops17h 01m
Frontier
Sat 8/16:09 pm
MCI
-
CMH
1 stop21h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 6/26$282

Find flight deals from Columbus to Kansas City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) 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 June 30, 2026.

Round-trip from

$164
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$77
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$479
From Columbus to Kansas City
One-way flight from Columbus to Kansas City
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusKansas City

CMH - MCI

CMHMCI

Columbus

Wed 7/29

5:30 am-10:29 am

1 stop5h 59m

Kansas City

Sat 8/1

6:41 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 18m

$275

ColumbusKansas City

CMH - MCI

CMHMCI

Columbus

Fri 8/7

2:19 pm-5:36 pm

1 stop4h 17m

Kansas City

Tue 8/11

3:14 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$316

ColumbusKansas City

CMH - MCI

CMHMCI

Columbus

Fri 8/7

5:30 am-8:42 am

1 stop4h 12m

Kansas City

Sat 8/8

6:41 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 18m

$316

ColumbusKansas City

CMH - MCI

CMHMCI

Columbus

Wed 7/29

6:45 am-9:45 am

1 stop4h 00m

Kansas City

Sat 8/1

2:15 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$325

ColumbusKansas City

CMH - MCI

CMHMCI

Columbus

Wed 7/29

6:45 am-9:45 am

1 stop4h 00m

Kansas City

Thu 7/30

11:55 am-7:30 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$327

ColumbusKansas City

CMH - MCI

CMHMCI

Columbus

Wed 7/29

5:30 am-8:42 am

1 stop4h 12m

Kansas City

Thu 7/30

5:37 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$327

ColumbusKansas City

CMH - MCI

CMHMCI

Columbus

Thu 10/1

6:25 am-9:46 am

1 stop4h 21m

Kansas City

Thu 10/8

5:40 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$337

ColumbusKansas City

CMH - MCI

CMHMCI

Columbus

Wed 10/7

11:45 am-7:46 pm

2 stops9h 01m

Kansas City

Sat 10/10

7:30 am-6:59 pm

2 stops10h 29m

$354
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusKansas City

CMH - MCI

CMHMCI

Columbus

Tue 7/21

6:40 am-9:44 am

1 stop4h 04m

Kansas City

Thu 7/23

6:25 am-11:23 am

1 stop3h 58m

$359

ColumbusKansas City

CMH - MCI

CMHMCI

Columbus

Thu 7/30

5:45 am-12:00 pm

2 stops7h 15m

Kansas City

Sun 8/2

6:15 pm-12:10 am

1 stop4h 55m

$384

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Kansas City

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Kansas City (average of $113). Flying from Columbus to Kansas City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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.

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

The best time to book flights from Columbus to Kansas City is 47 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.

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 June 30, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Columbus to Kansas City by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus 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 Columbus?

    Located just 17.4 mi from the city center, Kansas City is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Kansas City from Columbus. Booking flights from Columbus to Kansas City (MCI) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Columbus from 4 different airlines.

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

    For as low as $325, United Airlines can have you in Kansas City from Columbus in 4h. The distance from Columbus to Kansas City is about 630 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Delta, at $216, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbus to Kansas City.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. These flights start at 47% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $113 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $119 and $127, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Kansas City (average of $113). Flying from Columbus to Kansas City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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 4 airlines flying from Columbus to Kansas City

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 June 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$190Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$268Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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