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$72+ Cheap flights from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) 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 11/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DFW — MCI
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$180
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$72
(Priceline)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$253
From Dallas/Fort Worth to Kansas City
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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 September 11, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/39:57 amDFW - MCI
1 stop13h 10mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/65:11 pmMCI - DFW
1 stop6h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$171
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Mon 9/155:40 amDFW - MCI
1 stop10h 40mFrontier
Thu 9/183:01 pmMCI - DFW
1 stop9h 22mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$176
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Fri 9/195:45 amDFW - MCI
1 stop10h 35mFrontier
Mon 9/223:01 pmMCI - DFW
1 stop20h 14mFrontier
Deal found 9/11$178
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 11/510:26 amDFW - MCI
1 stop14h 14mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/117:00 amMCI - DFW
1 stop10h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Mon 11/1010:26 amDFW - MCI
1 stop14h 14mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/117:00 amMCI - DFW
1 stop10h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$182
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/298:10 amDFW - MCI
1 stop12h 35mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/35:11 pmMCI - DFW
1 stop6h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$184
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Sat 10/114:00 pmDFW - MCI
1 stop6h 27mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/183:03 pmMCI - DFW
1 stop4h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$185
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/26:00 amDFW - MCI
1 stop7h 48mFrontier
Mon 10/1311:37 amMCI - DFW
1 stop8h 29mFrontier
Deal found 9/9$186
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 11/58:59 pmDFW - MCI
2 stops13h 18mFrontier
Thu 11/1311:12 amMCI - DFW
1 stop11h 01mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$188
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sat 11/810:24 pmDFW - MCI
2 stops11h 53mFrontier
Mon 11/1011:12 amMCI - DFW
1 stop8h 48mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$189
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 9/116:00 amDFW - MCI
1 stop10h 20mFrontier
Fri 10/33:01 pmMCI - DFW
1 stop9h 22mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$190
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Wed 10/812:39 pmDFW - MCI
Nonstop1h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/116:00 amMCI - DFW
1 stop11h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$191

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dallas/Fort Worth 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 September 11, 2025.
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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Dallas/Fort Worth

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DallasKansas City

DFW - MCI

DFWMCI

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 11/8

5:45 am-12:29 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Kansas City

Sat 11/8

6:15 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$185

DallasKansas City

DFW - MCI

DFWMCI

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 10/11

4:00 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Kansas City

Sat 10/18

3:03 pm-7:51 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$185

DallasKansas City

DFW - MCI

DFWMCI

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 10/22

5:25 am-11:31 am

1 stop6h 06m

Kansas City

Tue 10/28

6:15 am-2:20 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$185

DallasKansas City

DFW - MCI

DFWMCI

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 10/21

5:25 am-12:29 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Kansas City

Tue 10/28

5:59 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$185

DallasKansas City

DFW - MCI

DFWMCI

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 10/25

9:53 am-9:03 pm

2 stops11h 10m

Kansas City

Tue 10/28

5:59 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$190

DallasKansas City

DFW - MCI

DFWMCI

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 12/5

12:22 pm-7:32 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Kansas City

Sun 12/7

8:33 pm-9:54 am

1 stop13h 21m

$194

DallasKansas City

DFW - MCI

DFWMCI

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 10/8

7:35 am-5:55 pm

1 stop10h 20m

Kansas City

Wed 10/15

7:02 pm-2:21 pm

2 stops19h 19m

$197

DallasKansas City

DFW - MCI

DFWMCI

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 10/23

12:33 pm-2:13 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Kansas City

Sat 10/25

10:54 am-12:36 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$200

DallasKansas City

DFW - MCI

DFWMCI

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 10/1

3:50 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Kansas City

Fri 10/3

6:26 pm-8:10 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$200

DallasKansas City

DFW - MCI

DFWMCI

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 10/27

6:11 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Kansas City

Tue 10/28

6:30 am-12:38 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$205

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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

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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 August 29, 2025.

Booking 43 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 September 11, 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 11% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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 September 7, 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.

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 September 11, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, American Airlines, and Spirit 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,023 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,177 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

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 22 flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Kansas City per day from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City?

    There are many flights that can get you from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City in 6h 27m. Fly via Delta or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and Kansas City are separated by a distance of 460 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $102 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and Southwest, starting at $127 and $182 round-trip. Frontier is priced at 64% 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?

    $74 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 Frontier and American Airlines, with prices starting from $83 and $83, 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 (79%), PSA Airlines (60%), American Airlines (56%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $272 for a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City. The cheapest flight overall is $109 while the most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - Kansas City) is currently priced at $146.

  • 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$102Average$157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$127Average$225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$182Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$186Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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