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$160+ Cheap flights from Knoxville to Kansas City (TYS - 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 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TYS — MCI
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Knoxville McGhee Tyson to Kansas City are usually found in September or July, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Knoxville to Kansas City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Knoxville (TYS) 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 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$249
(Delta)

One-way from

$160
(Mytrip)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$303
From Knoxville McGhee Tyson to Kansas City
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Cheapest flights from Knoxville to Kansas City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Knoxville to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sat 9/61:53 pmTYS - MCI
1 stop3h 54mDelta
Wed 9/1012:11 pmMCI - TYS
1 stop6h 55mDelta
Deal found 7/3$249
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/286:00 amTYS - MCI
1 stop10h 17mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/304:23 pmMCI - TYS
2 stops26h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$256
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 11/75:01 pmTYS - MCI
1 stop7h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/97:12 amMCI - TYS
1 stop4h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$274
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/107:00 amTYS - MCI
2 stops9h 20mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/134:48 pmMCI - TYS
1 stop4h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$324

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

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Price

KnoxvilleKansas City

TYS - MCI

TYSMCI

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 9/6

11:32 am-4:47 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Kansas City

Wed 9/10

12:11 pm-8:06 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$249

KnoxvilleKansas City

TYS - MCI

TYSMCI

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 7/28

6:00 am-3:17 pm

1 stop10h 17m

Kansas City

Wed 7/30

4:23 pm-8:04 pm

2 stops26h 41m

$256

KnoxvilleKansas City

TYS - MCI

TYSMCI

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 11/7

5:01 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop7h 36m

Kansas City

Sun 11/9

7:12 am-12:36 pm

1 stop4h 24m

$274

KnoxvilleKansas City

TYS - MCI

TYSMCI

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 9/10

7:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops9h 20m

Kansas City

Sat 9/13

4:48 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop4h 57m

$324

KnoxvilleKansas City

TYS - MCI

TYSMCI

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 8/23

8:00 am-10:53 pm

2 stops15h 53m

$160

KnoxvilleKansas City

TYS - MCI

TYSMCI

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 9/6

5:35 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$193

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Deals found on 7/3

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Knoxville to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Knoxville to Kansas City is 64 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 Knoxville to Kansas City?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Knoxville 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 3, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Knoxville to Kansas City is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 6% on airfare.

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 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Knoxville to Kansas City to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Knoxville 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Knoxville to Kansas City round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Knoxville to Kansas City round-trip from $249. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $274, and United Airlines, from $324. You may be able to fly from Knoxville to Kansas City for 31% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Knoxville 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 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$198Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$223Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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