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$69+ Cheap flights from Denver to Kansas City (DEN - MCI)

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DEN — MCI
juin 17 — juin 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Denver Intl to Kansas City are usually found in September or July, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Denver to Kansas City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Denver (DEN) 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 juin 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$137
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$69
(Frontier)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$205
From Denver Intl to Kansas City
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Cheapest flights from Denver to Kansas City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Denver to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on juin 12, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 8/84:19 pmDEN - MCI
Nonstop1h 45mFrontier
lun. 8/118:01 pmMCI - DEN
Nonstop2h 10mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$137
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 8/149:30 pmDEN - MCI
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
lun. 8/185:55 amMCI - DEN
Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$157
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/155:59 pmDEN - MCI
Nonstop1h 44mUnited Airlines
mer. 7/166:00 amMCI - DEN
Nonstop1h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$175
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
jeu. 8/146:00 amDEN - MCI
1 stop7h 03mAmerican Airlines
jeu. 8/217:56 pmMCI - DEN
1 stop4h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$177
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
ven. 8/226:15 amDEN - MCI
1 stop4h 16mDelta
dim. 8/316:00 amMCI - DEN
1 stop4h 55mDelta
Deal found 6/12$197
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jeu. 9/2510:11 amDEN - MCI
1 stop21h 54mMultiple Airlines
dim. 9/2811:22 amMCI - DEN
1 stop11h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$263

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Denver to Kansas City that are best for you.

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DenverKansas City

DEN - MCI

DENMCI

Denver Intl

ven. 8/8

4:19 pm-7:04 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Kansas City

lun. 8/11

8:01 pm-9:11 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$137

DenverKansas City

DEN - MCI

DENMCI

Denver Intl

jeu. 8/14

9:30 pm-12:05 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Kansas City

lun. 8/18

5:55 am-6:40 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$157

DenverKansas City

DEN - MCI

DENMCI

Denver Intl

mar. 7/15

5:59 pm-8:43 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

Kansas City

mer. 7/16

6:00 am-6:50 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$175

DenverKansas City

DEN - MCI

DENMCI

Denver Intl

jeu. 8/14

6:00 am-2:03 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Kansas City

jeu. 8/21

7:56 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$177

DenverKansas City

DEN - MCI

DENMCI

Denver Intl

ven. 8/22

6:15 am-11:31 am

1 stop4h 16m

Kansas City

dim. 8/31

6:00 am-9:55 am

1 stop4h 55m

$197

DenverKansas City

DEN - MCI

DENMCI

Denver Intl

lun. 9/8

4:20 pm-7:03 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$69

DenverKansas City

DEN - MCI

DENMCI

Denver Intl

mer. 9/10

9:57 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$79

DenverKansas City

DEN - MCI

DENMCI

Denver Intl

mar. 9/9

9:03 am-5:25 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$89

DenverKansas City

DEN - MCI

DENMCI

Denver Intl

sam. 7/12

6:05 am-8:40 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$97

DenverKansas City

DEN - MCI

DENMCI

Denver Intl

sam. 7/12

6:35 am-11:34 am

1 stop3h 59m

$107

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The best insider tips for Denver to Kansas City flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Denver to Kansas City trip
Airports
DEN

Use the A Line train for a quick 37-minute ride from DEN to Union Station, avoiding costly taxis.

Read more about DENby Emily Zemler
MCI

For a quick exit at MCI, Uber and Lyft are efficient and not too expensive.

Read more about MCIby Matt Meltzer
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Matt Meltzer

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Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Expert on DEN

Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Emily is a freelance writer and book author based in London covering entertainment and travel. Her work has appeared in Los Angeles Times, Observer, and Conde Nast Traveler She has ventured to more than 40 countries and all seven continents, always in search of a great art museum. She has written extensively about hotels, luxury travel, and aviation.

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Best time to book a flight from Denver to Kansas City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kansas City from Denver with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Denver to Kansas City

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Denver to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Denver to Kansas City is 88 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.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Denver to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from Denver 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 DEN to MCI?

Find hourly flight availability from Denver 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 juin 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Denver to Kansas City in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 35% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Denver to Kansas City?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Denver to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Denver to Kansas City flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons 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 Denver to Kansas City

Explore weekly flight availability from Denver 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 juin 12, 2025.

The most flights from DEN to MCI are scheduled on a Monday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Rainfall in Kansas City by month

Plan your trip to Kansas City by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kansas City ranges from 1.1 - 5.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.2 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Kansas City when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

Temperature in Kansas City by month

Plan your trip to Kansas City by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kansas City, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

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 juin 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Denver to Kansas City, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
725 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Denver 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 airports do I use to fly from Denver to Kansas City?

    Booking a flight from Denver Intl (DEN) to Kansas City (MCI) is your only option if you wish to fly from Denver to Kansas City. On a typical day, there are 15 flights from Denver Intl to Kansas City, all of which are around 1h 35m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 3 airlines when you book a flight from Denver Intl to Kansas City.

  • How popular is this Denver to Kansas City flight route?

    Within the past month, 23 users have taken a look at flights from Denver Intl to Kansas City.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Denver to Kansas City is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $137 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Southwest, starting at $157 and $167 round-trip. Users have found that Frontier is 30% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $69 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and American Airlines, with prices starting from $79 and $89, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Denver to Kansas City?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Denver to Kansas City are SkyWest Airlines (88%), Air Canada (68%) and Southwest (66%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Denver to Kansas City?

    While on average a flight from Denver to Kansas City is generally $203, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $58. When looking at the most popular route, (Denver Intl - Kansas City), you can expect to pay $129 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Denver to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from Denver 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 3 airlines flying from Denver to Kansas City

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Denver 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 juin 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$38Average$122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$115Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$157Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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