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$78+ Cheap flights from Denver to Kansas City (DEN - 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 8/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DEN — MCI
Aug 1 — Aug 81
Sat 8/1
Sat 8/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Denver Intl to Kansas City are usually found in August or October, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Friday

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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 July 2, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/2910:16 am
DEN
-
MCI
Nonstop1h 44m
Frontier
Thu 7/301:45 pm
MCI
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DEN
Nonstop2h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 6/28$149
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/2010:16 am
DEN
-
MCI
Nonstop1h 44m
Frontier
Wed 7/221:45 pm
MCI
-
DEN
Nonstop2h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 6/28$150
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/210:16 am
DEN
-
MCI
Nonstop1h 44m
Frontier
Tue 8/41:45 pm
MCI
-
DEN
Nonstop2h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 6/29$151
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/510:16 am
DEN
-
MCI
Nonstop1h 44m
Frontier
Sun 8/91:45 pm
MCI
-
DEN
Nonstop2h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 7/2$152
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/2710:16 am
DEN
-
MCI
Nonstop1h 44m
Frontier
Sat 8/11:45 pm
MCI
-
DEN
Nonstop2h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 6/27$156
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 7/3010:16 am
DEN
-
MCI
Nonstop1h 44m
Frontier
Sat 8/11:45 pm
MCI
-
DEN
Nonstop2h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 6/30$157
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Fri 8/2110:09 am
DEN
-
MCI
Nonstop1h 44m
Frontier
Mon 8/241:38 pm
MCI
-
DEN
Nonstop2h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 6/30$158
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1010:16 am
DEN
-
MCI
Nonstop1h 44m
Frontier
Mon 8/171:45 pm
MCI
-
DEN
Nonstop2h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 6/28$159
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Fri 9/1110:38 am
DEN
-
MCI
Nonstop1h 44m
Frontier
Mon 9/142:17 pm
MCI
-
DEN
Nonstop2h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 7/1$160
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Fri 7/3110:16 am
DEN
-
MCI
Nonstop1h 44m
Frontier
Mon 8/31:45 pm
MCI
-
DEN
Nonstop2h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 6/30$162
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/2410:16 am
DEN
-
MCI
Nonstop1h 44m
Frontier
Thu 7/301:45 pm
MCI
-
DEN
Nonstop2h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 6/28$163
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/710:38 am
DEN
-
MCI
Nonstop1h 44m
Frontier
Wed 11/114:12 pm
MCI
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DEN
1 stop7h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 6/28$166

Find 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 July 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$149
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$78
(Super.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$224
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($38 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Denver 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 July 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Denver to Kansas City that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip
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DenverKansas City

DEN - MCI

DENMCI

Denver Intl

Tue 8/11

8:30 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Kansas City

Tue 8/18

7:25 am-8:15 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$211

DenverKansas City

DEN - MCI

DENMCI

Denver Intl

Tue 8/4

9:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Kansas City

Tue 8/11

2:05 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops6h 10m

$236

DenverKansas City

DEN - MCI

DENMCI

Denver Intl

Sat 9/26

7:35 am-10:10 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Kansas City

Sun 9/27

5:45 am-9:40 am

1 stop4h 55m

$251

DenverKansas City

DEN - MCI

DENMCI

Denver Intl

Tue 8/4

6:00 am-1:30 pm

2 stops6h 30m

Kansas City

Thu 8/6

11:40 am-3:30 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$254

DenverKansas City

DEN - MCI

DENMCI

Denver Intl

Mon 9/14

8:46 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

Kansas City

Tue 9/15

6:00 am-6:59 am

Nonstop1h 59m

$264

DenverKansas City

DEN - MCI

DENMCI

Denver Intl

Fri 8/21

11:05 am-6:15 pm

2 stops6h 10m

Kansas City

Mon 8/24

4:55 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$264

DenverKansas City

DEN - MCI

DENMCI

Denver Intl

Sat 8/8

7:50 am-1:50 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Kansas City

Tue 8/11

2:05 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops6h 10m

$266

DenverKansas City

DEN - MCI

DENMCI

Denver Intl

Fri 10/9

7:40 am-2:20 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Kansas City

Sun 10/11

6:05 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$271

DenverKansas City

DEN - MCI

DENMCI

Denver Intl

Thu 10/15

9:45 am-3:00 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Kansas City

Sun 10/18

3:20 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$279
Cheapest one-way

DenverKansas City

DEN - MCI

DENMCI

Denver Intl

Wed 8/19

8:00 am-10:51 am

Nonstop1h 51m

$106

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Compare providers for flights from Denver 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 Denver to Kansas City in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice 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 Denver-Kansas City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Denver-Kansas City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Denver-Kansas City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Denver-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 Denver-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 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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Cheapflights Insights

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?

The best time to book flights from Denver to Kansas City is 74 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Denver to Kansas City (average of $181). Flying from Denver to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 July 2, 2026.

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 38% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 27, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Denver to Kansas City flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Denver to Kansas City?

The best insider tips for Denver to Kansas City flights

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Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Expert on MCI

Matt Meltzer has been a travel writer for over a decade, covering U.S. domestic locations and hotels for Thrillist, Fifty Grande, Matador Network, Conde Nast Traveler, and other top publications. He's won multiple travel journalism awards from the Society of American Travel Writers and North American Travel Journalists Association, and currently resides in South Florida.

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Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Expert on DEN

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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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 2, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andFrontier from Denver to Kansas City have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

DEN - BDL

Weird they cancelled a direct and rerouted me on a connecting flight to get in 10 hours later. What was the point? Crew and flight were great, but not sure what's going on with Southwest.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

DEN - BDL

Weird they cancelled a direct and rerouted me on a connecting flight to get in 10 hours later. What was the point? Crew and flight were great, but not sure what's going on with Southwest.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,921 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

DEN - BDL

Weird they cancelled a direct and rerouted me on a connecting flight to get in 10 hours later. What was the point? Crew and flight were great, but not sure what's going on with Southwest.
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,850 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

DEN - BDL

Weird they cancelled a direct and rerouted me on a connecting flight to get in 10 hours later. What was the point? Crew and flight were great, but not sure what's going on with Southwest.

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 16 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, 36 users have taken a look at flights from Denver Intl to Kansas City.

  • How long is the flight from Denver to Kansas City?

    A quick flight from Denver to Kansas City can take about 1h 40m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $211. Airlines will cover a distance of 531 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • 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 $69 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Southwest, starting at $150 and $165 round-trip. Users have found that Frontier is 70% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $35 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 United Airlines, with prices starting from $83 and $88, 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 Frontier (89%), SkyWest Airlines (87%) and United Airlines (80%).

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

    While on average a flight from Denver to Kansas City is generally $230, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $67. When looking at the most popular route, (Denver Intl - Kansas City), you can expect to pay $170 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Denver to Kansas City (average of $181). Flying from Denver to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 July 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$69Average$175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$150Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$165Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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