$49+ 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 1/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MCI
Nov 29 — Dec 61
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Kansas CityExplore 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 October 30, 2025.
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 October 30, 2025.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/82:25 pmSTL - MCI
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Tue 12/96:15 amMCI - STL
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 10/30![Southwest logo]()
$97
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/911:15 amSTL - MCI
2 stops6h 00mSouthwest
Wed 12/1010:30 amMCI - STL
2 stops6h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 10/30![Southwest logo]()
$127
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/38:20 pmSTL - MCI
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Sat 12/66:15 amMCI - STL
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 10/30![Southwest logo]()
$134
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/177:45 pmSTL - MCI
1 stop21h 34mFrontier
Wed 11/196:49 pmMCI - STL
1 stop24h 09mFrontier
Deal found 10/30![Frontier logo]()
$151
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/49:53 pmORD - MCI
2 stops16h 00mFrontier
Mon 12/812:46 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop9h 38mFrontier
Deal found 10/29![Frontier logo]()
$179
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/146:00 amORD - MCI
1 stop13h 38mFrontier
Mon 11/178:28 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop23h 10mFrontier
Deal found 10/27![Frontier logo]()
$181
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1012:30 pmMDW - MCI
1 stop7h 03mFrontier
Fri 11/1411:12 amMCI - MDW
1 stop10h 56mFrontier
Deal found 10/28![Frontier logo]()
$183
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/57:00 amORD - MCI
1 stop6h 53mFrontier
Mon 12/812:46 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop9h 38mFrontier
Deal found 10/29![Frontier logo]()
$183
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/56:05 pmORD - MCI
1 stop25h 33mFrontier
Sun 11/912:51 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop11h 52mFrontier
Deal found 10/27![Frontier logo]()
$185
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/57:45 pmSTL - MCI
1 stop23h 53mFrontier
Wed 11/126:49 pmMCI - STL
1 stop14h 18mFrontier
Deal found 10/28![Frontier logo]()
$188
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/76:10 pmORD - MCI
1 stop22h 24mFrontier
Sun 11/912:51 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop11h 52mFrontier
Deal found 10/27![Frontier logo]()
$188
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Tue 12/236:14 amMDW - MCI
1 stop27h 54mFrontier
Mon 12/298:45 pmMCI - MDW
1 stop23h 10mFrontier
Deal found 10/28![Frontier logo]()
$191
Cheap 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 October 30, 2025.
Most accurate provider | eDreams 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $97 (Southwest) |
One-way from | $49 (Southwest) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $309 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Kansas City that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
St. LouisKansas City
STL - MCI
STLMCI
Lambert-St Louis
Mon 12/8
2:25 pm-3:35 pm
Nonstop1h 10m
Kansas City
Tue 12/9
6:15 am-7:30 am
Nonstop1h 15m
$97
St. LouisKansas City
STL - MCI
STLMCI
Lambert-St Louis
Tue 12/9
10:20 am-11:30 am
Nonstop1h 10m
Kansas City
Wed 12/10
12:00 pm-1:00 pm
Nonstop1h 00m
$97
St. LouisKansas City
STL - MCI
STLMCI
Lambert-St Louis
Wed 12/10
10:20 am-11:30 am
Nonstop1h 10m
Kansas City
Wed 12/17
4:10 pm-5:15 pm
Nonstop1h 05m
$97
St. LouisKansas City
STL - MCI
STLMCI
Lambert-St Louis
Wed 1/7
10:15 am-11:25 am
Nonstop1h 10m
Kansas City
Wed 1/14
2:00 pm-7:00 pm
1 stop5h 00m
$107
ChicagoKansas City
ORD - MCI
ORDMCI
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 1/15
12:45 pm-2:27 pm
Nonstop1h 42m
Kansas City
Sun 1/18
8:00 am-9:46 am
Nonstop1h 46m
$224
ChicagoKansas City
MDW - MCI
MDWMCI
Chicago Midway
Thu 1/15
11:00 am-12:30 pm
Nonstop1h 30m
Kansas City
Sun 1/18
1:30 pm-2:55 pm
Nonstop1h 25m
$241
ChicagoKansas City
ORD - MCI
ORDMCI
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 11/14
7:34 pm-12:28 pm
2 stops16h 54m
Kansas City
Mon 11/17
11:12 am-11:14 am
1 stop24h 02m
$244
ChicagoKansas City
MDW - MCI
MDWMCI
Chicago Midway
Thu 12/4
8:10 am-9:45 am
Nonstop1h 35m
Kansas City
Sat 12/6
10:35 am-4:40 pm
2 stops6h 05m
$246
ChicagoKansas City
ORD - MCI
ORDMCI
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 12/16
2:15 pm-8:15 pm
1 stop6h 00m
Kansas City
Mon 1/5
5:05 am-1:00 pm
1 stop7h 55m
$251
ChicagoKansas City
ORD - MCI
ORDMCI
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 2/20
5:15 pm-12:05 am
1 stop6h 50m
Kansas City
Mon 2/23
6:10 am-2:45 pm
1 stop8h 35m
$254
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Kansas City?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Kansas City (average of $97). Flying from Illinois to Kansas City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $253). 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 October 30, 2025.
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 at noon could potentially save you up to 33% 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 December 16, 2024.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to Kansas City flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon 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.
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Top 3 airlines flying from Illinois to Kansas City
Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 October 30, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$177 | Average$309 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$197 | Average$373 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$198 | Average$389 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |