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$67+ 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 10/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MCI
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$152
(Frontier)

One-way from

$67
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$278
From Illinois to Kansas City
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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 September 11, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/24:00 pmSTL - MCI
1 stop24h 21mFrontier
Mon 10/63:01 pmMCI - STL
1 stop18h 06mFrontier
Deal found 9/11$152
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Mon 10/2010:15 pmSTL - MCI
Nonstop1h 05mSouthwest
Tue 10/2110:40 amMCI - STL
Nonstop1h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 9/10$157
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/308:40 pmSTL - MCI
1 stop22h 53mFrontier
Sat 11/18:28 pmMCI - STL
1 stop13h 39mFrontier
Deal found 9/9$163
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/210:15 pmSTL - MCI
Nonstop1h 05mSouthwest
Mon 10/610:50 amMCI - STL
Nonstop1h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 9/11$164
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/209:59 pmSTL - MCI
1 stop16h 01mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/227:02 pmMCI - STL
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$169
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3011:07 amSTL - MCI
1 stop23h 10mFrontier
Sun 11/28:28 pmMCI - STL
1 stop12h 39mFrontier
Deal found 9/11$181
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/65:40 amMDW - MCI
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Sun 11/95:40 amMCI - MDW
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 9/11$187
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/248:03 pmORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 42mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/268:00 amMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$187
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Tue 10/75:35 pmMDW - MCI
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Fri 10/177:50 pmMCI - MDW
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 9/10$189
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1510:25 amORD - MCI
1 stop5h 55mFrontier
Thu 9/185:15 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop6h 55mFrontier
Deal found 9/11$189
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/95:00 amMDW - MCI
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Sun 10/127:05 amMCI - MDW
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 9/11$190
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/37:08 pmORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/56:00 amMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$190

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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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Kansas City that are best for you.

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St. LouisKansas City

STL - MCI

STLMCI

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 10/20

10:15 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

Kansas City

Wed 10/22

10:40 am-11:45 am

Nonstop1h 05m

$157

St. LouisKansas City

STL - MCI

STLMCI

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 10/30

10:15 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

Kansas City

Sat 11/1

4:10 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

$157

St. LouisKansas City

STL - MCI

STLMCI

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 11/7

3:45 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

Kansas City

Mon 11/10

1:30 pm-2:30 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

$157

St. LouisKansas City

STL - MCI

STLMCI

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 10/20

10:15 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

Kansas City

Tue 10/21

10:40 am-11:45 am

Nonstop1h 05m

$157

St. LouisKansas City

STL - MCI

STLMCI

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 10/7

2:45 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

Kansas City

Wed 10/8

10:40 am-11:45 am

Nonstop1h 05m

$157

St. LouisKansas City

STL - MCI

STLMCI

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 10/2

10:15 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

Kansas City

Sat 10/4

4:10 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

$164

St. LouisKansas City

STL - MCI

STLMCI

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 10/30

11:07 am-10:17 am

1 stop23h 10m

Kansas City

Sun 11/2

8:28 pm-9:07 am

1 stop12h 39m

$181

ChicagoKansas City

MDW - MCI

MDWMCI

Chicago Midway

Fri 11/14

5:40 am-7:10 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Kansas City

Sun 11/16

7:05 am-8:30 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$190

ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/13

5:45 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Kansas City

Wed 10/15

3:25 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$190

St. LouisKansas City

STL - MCI

STLMCI

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 10/7

6:00 am-8:52 pm

1 stop14h 52m

Kansas City

Wed 10/8

6:00 am-1:44 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$191

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from Illinois 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 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 September 11, 2025.

When flying from Illinois to Kansas City, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 September 11, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to MCI are scheduled on a Thursday (48 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (30 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 05m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $157. The distance between Illinois and Kansas City is about 236 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Most travelers choose Chicago O'Hare Intl - Kansas City, Chicago Midway - Kansas City or Lambert-St Louis - Kansas City when deciding on the best route 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: Republic Airways (85%), Air Canada (72%), Air New Zealand (72%).

  • 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 $325, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $88. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Kansas City), is priced around $101.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from Illinois 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 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$184Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$194Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$196Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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