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$57+ 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 2/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DFW — MCI
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/242:41 pmDFW - MCI
1 stop6h 11mDelta
Thu 12/252:35 pmMCI - DFW
1 stop6h 52mDelta
Deal found 12/9$225
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Wed 12/315:08 pmDFW - MCI
1 stop23h 18mFrontier
Sun 1/48:45 pmMCI - DFW
1 stop12h 54mFrontier
Deal found 12/8$245
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/227:15 amDFW - MCI
1 stop12h 35mFrontier
Fri 1/28:45 pmMCI - DFW
1 stop12h 54mFrontier
Deal found 12/9$247
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Sat 12/2010:17 pmDFW - MCI
1 stop21h 34mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/253:47 pmMCI - DFW
1 stop8h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$250
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2110:54 pmDFW - MCI
1 stop20h 56mFrontier
Fri 1/28:45 pmMCI - DFW
1 stop12h 54mFrontier
Deal found 12/9$251
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/313:10 pmDFW - MCI
Nonstop1h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/45:57 amMCI - DFW
Nonstop1h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$252
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/229:57 pmDFW - MCI
1 stop21h 53mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/253:47 pmMCI - DFW
1 stop8h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$258
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/155:45 amDFW - MCI
1 stop12h 11mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/176:30 amMCI - DFW
1 stop11h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/11$265
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:45 amDFW - MCI
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/28:45 pmMCI - DFW
1 stop12h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$273
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:45 amDFW - MCI
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/511:38 amMCI - DFW
1 stop21h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$278
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/243:10 pmDFW - MCI
Nonstop1h 32mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/2511:14 amMCI - DFW
Nonstop1h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$282

Find 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$128
(Expedia)

One-way from

$57
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$354
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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 December 12, 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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Kansas City

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Return

Price

DallasKansas City

DFW - MCI

DFWMCI

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 1/9

6:45 am-7:46 pm

1 stop13h 01m

Kansas City

Sun 1/11

8:23 pm-12:53 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$156

DallasKansas City

DFW - MCI

DFWMCI

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 1/28

7:15 pm-10:31 am

1 stop15h 16m

Kansas City

Sun 2/1

11:26 am-9:23 pm

1 stop9h 57m

$157

DallasKansas City

DFW - MCI

DFWMCI

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 1/7

5:45 am-5:10 pm

1 stop11h 25m

Kansas City

Fri 1/9

11:06 am-9:11 am

1 stop22h 05m

$161

DallasKansas City

DFW - MCI

DFWMCI

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 1/28

8:40 pm-10:31 am

2 stops13h 51m

Kansas City

Sat 1/31

7:00 am-4:35 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$179

DallasKansas City

DFW - MCI

DFWMCI

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 2/3

7:15 pm-4:09 pm

2 stops20h 54m

Kansas City

Thu 2/5

7:00 am-4:35 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$189

DallasKansas City

DFW - MCI

DFWMCI

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 1/6

5:32 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops23h 38m

Kansas City

Tue 1/13

7:00 am-4:35 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$193

DallasKansas City

DFW - MCI

DFWMCI

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 1/7

5:45 am-10:59 pm

2 stops17h 14m

Kansas City

Sat 1/10

7:00 am-4:35 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$194

DallasKansas City

DFW - MCI

DFWMCI

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 1/28

8:40 pm-10:31 am

2 stops13h 51m

Kansas City

Fri 1/30

12:45 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop10h 08m

$195

DallasKansas City

DFW - MCI

DFWMCI

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 1/29

8:40 pm-10:31 am

2 stops13h 51m

Kansas City

Sun 2/1

11:26 am-9:23 pm

1 stop9h 57m

$209

DallasKansas City

DFW - MCI

DFWMCI

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 2/9

6:10 am-11:50 am

1 stop5h 40m

$64

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Compare providers for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth 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 Dallas/Fort Worth to Kansas City in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport-Kansas City flights, users find the pricing of Gotogate to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate Users can find the same prices on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport-Kansas City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport-Kansas City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport-Kansas City flights, Cheapflights users trust Gotogate the most. Gotogate 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 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport-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 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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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 December 5, 2025.

Booking 50 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City (average of $100). Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $238). 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 December 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 13% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 December 6, 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.

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

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City trip
Airports
DFW

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

Read more about DFWBy Chris Dong
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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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 December 12, 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
7.9
Good
4,252 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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
7.9
Good
4,252 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,252 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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
11,048 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,252 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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
8,175 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,252 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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
3,084 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,252 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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 13h 01m. Fly via Frontier or Spirit 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 $88 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and Southwest, starting at $127 and $187 round-trip. Frontier is priced at 71% 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?

    $60 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 Southwest, with prices starting from $61 and $107, 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 (97%), Alaska Airlines (72%), American Airlines (67%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $298 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 $144.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City (average of $100). Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $238). 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$131Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$187Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$193Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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