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$74+ Cheap flights from Nashville to Kansas City (BNA - 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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNA — MCI
Sep 16 — Sep 231
Wed 9/16
Wed 9/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Nashville to Kansas City

Cheapest flights from Nashville to Kansas City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nashville to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 17, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/118:32 pm -
1 stop23h 05m
Mon 9/148:32 pm -
2 stops36h 16m
Deal found 8/13$161
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/101:49 pm -
1 stop7h 56m
Mon 9/1411:20 am -
1 stop8h 17m
Deal found 8/12$162
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 10/307:42 pm -
1 stop17h 40m
Tue 11/32:17 pm -
1 stop28h 30m
Deal found 8/13$181
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Fri 9/118:05 am -
Nonstop1h 40m
Fri 9/115:30 pm -
1 stop5h 30m
Deal found 8/13$222
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 9/148:32 pm -
1 stop23h 05m
Mon 9/218:32 pm -
1 stop17h 46m
Deal found 8/15$229
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Fri 9/118:55 pm -
Nonstop1h 45m
Mon 9/144:15 pm -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 8/13$233

Find flight deals from Nashville to Kansas City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nashville (BNA) 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 August 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$161
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$74
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$412
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nashville to Kansas City that are best for you.

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NashvilleKansas City

BNA Nashville Intl - MCI Kansas City

BNAMCI

Nashville Intl

Fri 9/11

1:49 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop7h 56m

Kansas City

Sun 9/13

10:30 pm-1:04 pm

1 stop14h 34m

$248
Quickest round-trip

NashvilleKansas City

BNA Nashville Intl - MCI Kansas City

BNAMCI

Nashville Intl

Sat 10/17

7:55 am-9:40 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Kansas City

Mon 10/19

6:00 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$253

NashvilleKansas City

BNA Nashville Intl - MCI Kansas City

BNAMCI

Nashville Intl

Sat 10/3

5:00 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Kansas City

Mon 10/5

6:39 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$256

NashvilleKansas City

BNA Nashville Intl - MCI Kansas City

BNAMCI

Nashville Intl

Sat 9/5

5:14 am-10:15 am

1 stop5h 01m

Kansas City

Mon 9/7

5:43 am-11:23 am

1 stop5h 40m

$319

NashvilleKansas City

BNA Nashville Intl - MCI Kansas City

BNAMCI

Nashville Intl

Sat 10/17

7:55 am-9:40 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Kansas City

Thu 10/22

7:40 pm-12:45 am

1 stop5h 05m

$319

NashvilleKansas City

BNA Nashville Intl - MCI Kansas City

BNAMCI

Nashville Intl

Sat 9/19

5:15 am-9:15 am

1 stop4h 00m

Kansas City

Mon 9/21

4:15 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$331

NashvilleKansas City

BNA Nashville Intl - MCI Kansas City

BNAMCI

Nashville Intl

Sat 9/5

7:30 am-12:20 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Kansas City

Sun 9/6

12:10 pm-6:47 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$345

NashvilleKansas City

BNA Nashville Intl - MCI Kansas City

BNAMCI

Nashville Intl

Tue 9/22

6:12 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop5h 12m

Kansas City

Fri 9/25

7:35 pm-12:34 am

1 stop4h 59m

$350

NashvilleKansas City

BNA Nashville Intl - MCI Kansas City

BNAMCI

Nashville Intl

Sat 10/3

1:40 pm-7:46 pm

1 stop6h 06m

Kansas City

Sun 10/4

6:00 am-10:30 am

1 stop4h 30m

$366

NashvilleKansas City

BNA Nashville Intl - MCI Kansas City

BNAMCI

Nashville Intl

Tue 9/22

8:55 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Kansas City

Fri 9/25

5:30 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$369

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

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to Kansas City (average of $347). Flying from Nashville to Kansas City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $697). 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 BNA to MCI?

Find hourly flight availability from Nashville 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 August 17, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Nashville to Kansas City in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Nashville to Kansas City flights typically cost between $356 and $412 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $161 on Frontier (Sep 11-Sep 14).

The best insider tips for Nashville to Kansas City flights

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Our travel experts
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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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on BNA

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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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 August 17, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest and American Airlines from Nashville 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,218 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,218 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,218 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,946 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,218 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Nashville 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 Nashville to Kansas City?

    You will need to book a flight from Nashville Intl to Kansas City if you want to fly from Nashville to Kansas City. At least 2 different airlines have flights from Nashville Intl (BNA) to Kansas City (MCI) on a regular basis. There are 2 flights to Kansas City from the Nashville airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from BNA to MCI to be around 1h 40m.

  • How popular is this Nashville to Kansas City flight route?

    Flights from Nashville Intl to Kansas City have been viewed 7 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Airlines like Frontier, Southwest, and United Airlines fly from Nashville to Kansas City in about 1h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 11m. Nashville and Kansas City are separated by a distance of 490 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Nashville to Kansas City round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Nashville to Kansas City is Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $286 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $370. These flights start at 37% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Nashville to Kansas City are American Airlines ($97), United Airlines ($138), and Southwest ($148).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Nashville to Kansas City is $211. On average you can expect to pay $397. The most popular route, (Nashville Intl - Kansas City), can usually be booked for $222.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to Kansas City (average of $347). Flying from Nashville to Kansas City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $697). 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 2 airlines flying from Nashville to Kansas City

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Nashville 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 August 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$286Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$370Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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