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$84+ 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 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DFW — MCI
May 24 — May 311
Sun 5/24
Sun 5/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dallas/Fort Worth to Kansas City are usually found in August or September, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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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 April 24, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 5/167:15 pm
DFW
-
MCI
1 stop18h 34m
Frontier
Tue 5/192:34 pm
MCI
-
DFW
1 stop5h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20$233
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Tue 6/99:31 pm
DFW
-
MCI
1 stop15h 29m
Frontier
Fri 6/121:45 pm
MCI
-
DFW
1 stop9h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20$237
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Sat 5/165:15 pm
DFW
-
MCI
1 stop5h 42m
American Airlines
Tue 5/195:30 am
MCI
-
DFW
Nonstop1h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/21$242
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 5/138:17 pm
DFW
-
MCI
1 stop13h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/186:24 pm
MCI
-
DFW
2 stops27h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20$246
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Fri 4/243:48 pm
DFW
-
MCI
1 stop22h 18m
Frontier
Sat 5/22:51 pm
MCI
-
DFW
1 stop18h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20$247
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 6/289:31 pm
DFW
-
MCI
1 stop15h 29m
Frontier
Wed 7/86:19 pm
MCI
-
DFW
1 stop21h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20$248
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Fri 5/2210:00 pm
DFW
-
MCI
1 stop11h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/262:34 pm
MCI
-
DFW
1 stop17h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$249
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/46:20 am
DFW
-
MCI
1 stop11h 04m
Frontier
Mon 9/71:45 pm
MCI
-
DFW
1 stop23h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 4/19$250
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 6/296:25 am
DFW
-
MCI
1 stop10h 56m
Frontier
Thu 7/91:45 pm
MCI
-
DFW
1 stop10h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20$251
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Sat 5/166:37 pm
DFW
-
MCI
1 stop5h 12m
Delta
Tue 5/1910:34 am
MCI
-
DFW
1 stop5h 33m
Delta
Deal found 4/21$252
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 6/110:44 pm
DFW
-
MCI
2 stops15h 05m
Frontier
Sat 6/62:34 pm
MCI
-
DFW
1 stop10h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 4/18$253
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/1412:53 pm
DFW
-
MCI
2 stops20h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/162:34 pm
MCI
-
DFW
1 stop10h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$254

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 April 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$233
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$84
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$348
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 April 24, 2026.
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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Cheapest round-trip

DallasKansas City

DFW - MCI

DFWMCI

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 5/14

5:30 am-11:16 am

1 stop5h 46m

Kansas City

Sun 5/17

5:39 am-11:11 am

1 stop5h 32m

$343

DallasKansas City

DFW - MCI

DFWMCI

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 5/16

9:55 am-4:03 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Kansas City

Tue 5/19

5:13 pm-12:12 am

1 stop6h 59m

$349

DallasKansas City

DFW - MCI

DFWMCI

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 7/22

5:20 am-12:11 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Kansas City

Sun 7/26

12:16 pm-8:18 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$349

DallasKansas City

DFW - MCI

DFWMCI

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 5/23

6:37 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Kansas City

Mon 5/25

6:38 pm-12:35 am

1 stop5h 57m

$354

DallasKansas City

DFW - MCI

DFWMCI

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 7/3

12:17 pm-7:06 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Kansas City

Sat 7/4

7:02 am-1:33 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$354

DallasKansas City

DFW - MCI

DFWMCI

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 6/27

5:30 am-11:09 am

1 stop5h 39m

Kansas City

Sun 7/5

6:47 pm-12:19 am

1 stop5h 32m

$355
Quickest round-trip

DallasKansas City

DFW - MCI

DFWMCI

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 5/28

5:10 am-10:03 am

1 stop4h 53m

Kansas City

Sun 5/31

6:05 am-10:57 am

1 stop4h 52m

$359

DallasKansas City

DFW - MCI

DFWMCI

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 7/3

1:55 pm-7:06 pm

1 stop5h 11m

Kansas City

Mon 7/6

6:47 pm-12:19 am

1 stop5h 32m

$359

DallasKansas City

DFW - MCI

DFWMCI

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 6/19

6:12 pm-12:18 am

1 stop6h 06m

Kansas City

Mon 6/22

6:47 pm-12:19 am

1 stop5h 32m

$359

DallasKansas City

DFW - MCI

DFWMCI

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 6/25

5:30 am-12:15 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Kansas City

Sun 6/28

5:39 am-12:50 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$359

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport-Kansas City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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?

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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City (average of $257). Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City in January is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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 April 24, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% 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 April 18, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon 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.

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

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Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Expert on MCI

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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 April 24, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,American Airlines, andSpirit 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
4,331 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,664 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,635 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
2,980 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

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 21 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 5h 46m. Fly via Delta to get the fastest option. Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and Kansas City are separated by a distance of 460 mi.

  • 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 $74 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and Southwest, starting at $88 and $175 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is priced at 76% 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?

    $70 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 $72 and $101, 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: British Airways (82%), American Airlines (75%), Alaska Airlines (74%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $348 for a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City. The cheapest flight overall is $212 while the most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - Kansas City) is currently priced at $202.

  • 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 $257). Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City in January is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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 April 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$74Average$162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$88Average$176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$175Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$187Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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