Kansas City

$88+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MCI
Apr 21 — Apr 281
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Kansas City

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Kansas City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 22, 2026.

This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/229:48 pm
ORD
-
MCI
1 stop15h 12m
Frontier
Sat 7/251:45 pm
MCI
-
ORD
1 stop7h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 3/21$230
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/87:45 am
MDW
-
MCI
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Wed 4/83:30 pm
MCI
-
MDW
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/18$231
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Tue 4/1410:30 am
ORD
-
MCI
Nonstop1h 54m
United Airlines
Tue 4/145:05 pm
MCI
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/17$231
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/158:23 pm
STL
-
MCI
1 stop14h 35m
Frontier
Fri 4/1711:19 am
MCI
-
STL
2 stops12h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 3/19$232
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/1710:55 am
ORD
-
MCI
1 stop27h 11m
Frontier
Sun 4/1911:53 am
MCI
-
ORD
1 stop10h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$236
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/249:42 pm
ORD
-
MCI
1 stop16h 07m
Frontier
Wed 6/32:34 pm
MCI
-
ORD
1 stop6h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 3/19$237
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Tue 4/147:45 am
MDW
-
MCI
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Tue 4/142:30 pm
MCI
-
MDW
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/17$241
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Tue 4/145:00 am
ORD
-
MCI
1 stop5h 15m
American Airlines
Tue 4/146:12 pm
MCI
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/17$241
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Wed 5/276:55 am
ORD
-
MCI
1 stop10h 34m
Frontier
Sun 5/312:34 pm
MCI
-
ORD
1 stop6h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$246
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/239:30 pm
MDW
-
MCI
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Tue 4/286:45 pm
MCI
-
MDW
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/18$248
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Mon 5/410:12 pm
ORD
-
MCI
Nonstop1h 47m
American Airlines
Wed 5/66:06 pm
MCI
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/17$248
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/66:55 am
ORD
-
MCI
1 stop10h 34m
Frontier
Sat 7/251:45 pm
MCI
-
ORD
1 stop7h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 3/21$250

Find flight deals from Illinois to Kansas City

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Kansas City flight deals. Data was last updated March 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$230
(Travelocity)

One-way from

$88
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$390
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Kansas City flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Chicago (CHI)-Kansas City flights.
From Illinois to Kansas City
One-way flight from Illinois to Kansas City
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($40 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/14

10:30 am-12:24 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

Kansas City

Tue 4/14

5:05 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$231

ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/25

2:05 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Kansas City

Tue 4/28

7:25 am-1:15 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$268

ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/23

7:00 am-4:50 pm

2 stops9h 50m

Kansas City

Tue 5/26

5:13 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$273

ChicagoKansas City

MDW - MCI

MDWMCI

Chicago Midway

Mon 6/1

9:30 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Kansas City

Thu 6/4

1:45 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$275

ChicagoKansas City

MDW - MCI

MDWMCI

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/2

10:10 am-5:15 pm

2 stops7h 05m

Kansas City

Mon 5/4

7:45 am-1:05 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$290

ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/4

3:45 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Kansas City

Sat 5/16

5:10 am-3:30 pm

2 stops10h 20m

$290
Quickest round-trip

St. LouisKansas City

STL - MCI

STLMCI

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/2

6:55 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

Kansas City

Tue 5/5

11:55 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

$313

ChicagoKansas City

MDW - MCI

MDWMCI

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/9

11:55 am-1:25 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Kansas City

Mon 4/13

5:30 am-6:55 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$317

ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/21

6:00 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Kansas City

Sat 4/25

6:15 am-7:58 am

Nonstop1h 43m

$318

St. LouisKansas City

STL - MCI

STLMCI

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 4/14

10:00 am-2:25 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Kansas City

Wed 4/15

3:21 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$323

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Kansas City

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Kansas City

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Kansas City (average of $110). Flying from Illinois to Kansas City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $271). 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 IL to MCI?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 March 22, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Illinois to Kansas City is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 20% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Kansas City

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois 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 March 22, 2026.

The most flights from USIL to MCI are scheduled on a Sunday (56 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (38 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois 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 Illinois?

    Kansas City (MCI), located 17.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Illinois to Kansas City.

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

    A quick flight from Illinois to Kansas City can take about 1h 30m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $275. The distance between Illinois and Kansas City is about 404 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $38. Frontier flights start at $55 while deals on American Airlines start at $70 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Kansas City?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois 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 Illinois to Kansas City on time: ANA (72%), Republic Airways (72%), Lufthansa (69%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Illinois to Kansas City? While on average our users pay $341, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $95. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Kansas City), is priced around $248.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Kansas City (average of $110). Flying from Illinois to Kansas City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $271). 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 Illinois to Kansas City

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$168Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$193Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$197Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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