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$66+ Cheap flights from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Kansas City (MCI)

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DFW — MCI
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
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Cheap flight deals from Dallas/Fort Worth to Kansas City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) 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 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$146
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$66
(CheapOair)

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September

Average price

$308
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Cheapest flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Kansas City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dallas/Fort Worth to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/129:57 amDFW - MCI
1 stop13h 10mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/1911:23 amMCI - DFW
1 stop12h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/27$146
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/65:20 amDFW - MCI
1 stop11h 43mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/88:33 pmMCI - DFW
1 stop27h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$176
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1912:24 pmDFW - MCI
Nonstop1h 37mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/265:45 amMCI - DFW
Nonstop1h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$177
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/67:15 amDFW - MCI
1 stop11h 08mFrontier
Wed 8/137:20 pmMCI - DFW
1 stop13h 51mFrontier
Deal found 7/27$185
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Tue 8/1911:13 amDFW - MCI
1 stop5h 24mDelta
Tue 8/268:00 amMCI - DFW
1 stop6h 53mDelta
Deal found 7/29$197

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City that are best for you.

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DallasKansas City

DFW - MCI

DFWMCI

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 9/12

9:57 am-11:07 pm

1 stop13h 10m

Kansas City

Fri 9/19

11:23 am-11:54 pm

1 stop12h 31m

$146

DallasKansas City

DFW - MCI

DFWMCI

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 12/6

5:20 am-5:03 pm

1 stop11h 43m

Kansas City

Mon 12/8

8:33 pm-12:09 am

1 stop27h 36m

$176

DallasKansas City

DFW - MCI

DFWMCI

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 8/19

12:24 pm-2:01 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Kansas City

Tue 8/26

5:45 am-7:26 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$177

DallasKansas City

DFW - MCI

DFWMCI

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 8/23

10:25 pm-1:33 pm

1 stop15h 08m

Kansas City

Mon 8/25

2:18 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop9h 36m

$188

DallasKansas City

DFW - MCI

DFWMCI

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 8/19

11:13 am-4:37 pm

1 stop5h 24m

Kansas City

Tue 8/26

8:00 am-2:53 pm

1 stop6h 53m

$197

DallasKansas City

DFW - MCI

DFWMCI

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 9/8

9:57 am-11:07 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$66

DallasKansas City

DFW - MCI

DFWMCI

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 10/28

9:11 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$88

DallasKansas City

DFW - MCI

DFWMCI

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 8/6

7:15 am-6:23 pm

1 stop11h 08m

$95

DallasKansas City

DFW - MCI

DFWMCI

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 10/28

7:00 am-12:32 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$99

DallasKansas City

DFW - MCI

DFWMCI

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 12/24

12:17 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$124

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The best insider tips for Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City flights

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Airports
DFW

DFW offers efficient Skylink trains every two minutes, connecting all terminals swiftly. Ideal for quick navigation before your flight to MCI.

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MCI

For a quick exit at MCI, Uber and Lyft are the easiest and cost-effective options for reaching your destination in Kansas City.

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Best time to book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to Kansas City

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

Everything you need to know about your flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

Booking 75 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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 DFW to MCI?

Find hourly flight availability from Dallas/Fort Worth 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 July 29, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 6% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Dallas/Fort Worth to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on July 27, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City

Explore weekly flight availability from Dallas/Fort Worth 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 July 29, 2025.

The most flights from DFW to MCI are scheduled on a Tuesday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Houston (IAH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $100.

What’s the fastest layover option from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Houston (IAH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 3h 23m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Houston (IAH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 31m.

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 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,893 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,040 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,238 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dallas/Fort Worth 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 Dallas/Fort Worth?

    If you book a flight to Kansas City from Dallas/Fort Worth, you will be flying to Kansas City, which is the city’s only airport. Kansas City (MCI) is located 17.4 mi from the center of Kansas City. There are 17 flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Kansas City per day from 4 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $146 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Frontier, starting at $177 and $188 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is priced at 49% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City one-way?

    $66 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Frontier, with prices starting from $88 and $95, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City on time: Envoy Air (82%), American Airlines (59%), Alaska Airlines (58%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City?

    On average you can expect to pay $277 for a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City. The cheapest flight overall is $98 while the most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - Kansas City) is currently priced at $148.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Kansas City that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Kansas City?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Kansas City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dallas/Fort Worth 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 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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 4 airlines flying from Dallas/Fort Worth to Kansas City

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Dallas/Fort Worth 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$83Average$203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$100Average$209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$182Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$183Average$285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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