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$78+ 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 7/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNA — MCI
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Nashville Intl to Kansas City are usually found in July or June, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$98
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$78
(Southwest)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$308
From Nashville Intl to Kansas City
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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 June 12, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/48:23 amBNA - MCI
Nonstop1h 37mSpirit Airlines
Mon 7/711:00 amMCI - BNA
Nonstop1h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$98
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/42:15 pmBNA - MCI
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Mon 7/72:35 pmMCI - BNA
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 6/12$155
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/46:00 amBNA - MCI
1 stop5h 41mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/76:27 pmMCI - BNA
1 stop5h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$157
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/46:00 amBNA - MCI
1 stop4h 59mDelta
Mon 7/75:45 amMCI - BNA
1 stop5h 44mDelta
Deal found 6/11$177
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 8/1410:57 amBNA - MCI
2 stops10h 34mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/186:05 amMCI - BNA
1 stop6h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$242
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Tue 7/19:00 amBNA - MCI
2 stops37h 01mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/92:32 pmMCI - BNA
2 stops25h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$265
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Mon 6/166:20 amBNA - MCI
1 stop12h 46mFrontier
Wed 6/187:20 pmMCI - BNA
1 stop28h 39mFrontier
Deal found 6/12$402

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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 - MCI

BNAMCI

Nashville Intl

Fri 7/4

8:23 am-10:00 am

Nonstop1h 37m

Kansas City

Mon 7/7

11:00 am-12:29 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

$98

NashvilleKansas City

BNA - MCI

BNAMCI

Nashville Intl

Fri 7/4

2:15 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Kansas City

Mon 7/7

2:35 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$155

NashvilleKansas City

BNA - MCI

BNAMCI

Nashville Intl

Fri 7/4

6:00 am-11:41 am

1 stop5h 41m

Kansas City

Mon 7/7

6:27 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$157

NashvilleKansas City

BNA - MCI

BNAMCI

Nashville Intl

Fri 7/4

6:00 am-10:59 am

1 stop4h 59m

Kansas City

Mon 7/7

5:45 am-11:29 am

1 stop5h 44m

$177

NashvilleKansas City

BNA - MCI

BNAMCI

Nashville Intl

Thu 8/14

10:57 am-9:31 pm

2 stops10h 34m

Kansas City

Mon 8/18

6:05 am-12:28 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$242

NashvilleKansas City

BNA - MCI

BNAMCI

Nashville Intl

Tue 7/1

9:00 am-10:01 pm

2 stops37h 01m

Kansas City

Wed 7/9

2:32 pm-3:39 pm

2 stops25h 07m

$265

NashvilleKansas City

BNA - MCI

BNAMCI

Nashville Intl

Mon 6/16

6:20 am-7:06 pm

1 stop12h 46m

Kansas City

Wed 6/18

7:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop28h 39m

$402

NashvilleKansas City

BNA - MCI

BNAMCI

Nashville Intl

Mon 7/14

10:30 pm-12:10 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$78

NashvilleKansas City

BNA - MCI

BNAMCI

Nashville Intl

Mon 7/14

7:24 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop4h 31m

$79

NashvilleKansas City

BNA - MCI

BNAMCI

Nashville Intl

Sat 7/19

1:58 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$86

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The best insider tips for Nashville to Kansas City flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Nashville to Kansas City trip
Airports
BNA

For self-parking, Terminal Garage 1 and 2 are closest to the terminal. Terminal Lot A is cheaper and within walking distance.

Read more about BNAby Mark Chesnut
MCI

For quick transportation, Uber and Lyft are the easiest way to get to your destination in KC, with rides not terribly expensive.

Read more about MCIby Matt Meltzer
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Matt Meltzer

Expert on MCI

Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

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

Mark Chesnut

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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Best time to book a flight from Nashville to Kansas City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kansas City from Nashville with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Nashville to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Nashville to Kansas City may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 58 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from Nashville 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 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 June 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Nashville to Kansas City at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 30% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Kansas City by month

Plan your trip to Kansas City by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kansas City ranges from 1.1 - 5.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.2 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Kansas City when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

Temperature in Kansas City by month

Plan your trip to Kansas City by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kansas City, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Nashville to Kansas City have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
725 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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 4 different airlines have flights from Nashville Intl (BNA) to Kansas City (MCI) on a regular basis. There are 3 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 37m.

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

    Flights from Nashville Intl to Kansas City have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Nashville to Kansas City is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $98 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and American Airlines, starting at $155 and $157 round-trip. These flights start at 72% 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 Southwest ($78), American Airlines ($79), and Spirit Airlines ($86).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Nashville to Kansas City is $46. On average you can expect to pay $252. The most popular route, (Nashville Intl - Kansas City), can usually be booked for $98.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from Nashville 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 4 airlines flying from Nashville to Kansas City

Discover the top 4 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$157Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$175Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$208Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$280Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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