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$88+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to Kansas City (MSY - 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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — MCI
Apr 10 — Apr 171
Fri 4/10
Fri 4/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Kansas City

Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Kansas City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 11, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/303:36 pm
MSY
-
MCI
1 stop21h 54m
Frontier
Sun 5/311:53 am
MCI
-
MSY
1 stop5h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 3/9$160
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/13:39 pm
MSY
-
MCI
1 stop22h 27m
Frontier
Sun 5/311:53 am
MCI
-
MSY
1 stop5h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 3/6$171
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/317:10 pm
MSY
-
MCI
1 stop16h 19m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 4/712:24 pm
MCI
-
MSY
1 stop19h 55m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/7$172
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Sat 3/2811:34 am
MSY
-
MCI
2 stops12h 19m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 4/712:24 pm
MCI
-
MSY
1 stop10h 20m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/6$217
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Sat 4/118:20 am
MSY
-
MCI
1 stop23h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/1312:24 pm
MCI
-
MSY
1 stop19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$223
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 4/236:32 pm
MSY
-
MCI
1 stop16h 02m
Frontier
Sat 4/252:51 pm
MCI
-
MSY
1 stop23h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 3/5$227
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/67:18 pm
MSY
-
MCI
1 stop16h 11m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 4/812:24 pm
MCI
-
MSY
1 stop10h 20m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/8$236
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/283:36 pm
MSY
-
MCI
1 stop28h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/712:24 pm
MCI
-
MSY
1 stop10h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$241

Find flight deals from New Orleans to Kansas City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) 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 March 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$160
(Expedia)

One-way from

$88
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$393
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($30 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans 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 March 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Kansas City that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

New OrleansKansas City

MSY - MCI

MSYMCI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/28

2:35 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Kansas City

Sat 5/30

2:56 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop6h 53m

$247

New OrleansKansas City

MSY - MCI

MSYMCI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/5

2:10 pm-4:15 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Kansas City

Wed 5/6

10:25 am-4:55 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$263

New OrleansKansas City

MSY - MCI

MSYMCI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/25

10:30 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Kansas City

Mon 4/27

3:30 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$283
Quickest round-trip

New OrleansKansas City

MSY - MCI

MSYMCI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 4/24

10:50 am-12:50 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Kansas City

Sun 4/26

5:20 am-7:15 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$350

New OrleansKansas City

MSY - MCI

MSYMCI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 3/30

7:20 am-12:35 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Kansas City

Wed 4/1

4:20 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$351

New OrleansKansas City

MSY - MCI

MSYMCI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/1

5:00 am-9:26 am

1 stop4h 26m

Kansas City

Tue 5/5

1:50 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$357

New OrleansKansas City

MSY - MCI

MSYMCI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/29

7:00 am-2:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Kansas City

Tue 5/5

8:00 am-7:42 pm

2 stops11h 42m

$362

New OrleansKansas City

MSY - MCI

MSYMCI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 4/12

5:00 am-9:29 am

1 stop4h 29m

Kansas City

Tue 4/14

9:00 am-5:52 pm

2 stops8h 52m

$365

New OrleansKansas City

MSY - MCI

MSYMCI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/9

5:00 am-9:29 am

1 stop4h 29m

Kansas City

Mon 4/13

9:55 am-9:32 pm

2 stops11h 37m

$366
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

New OrleansKansas City

MSY - MCI

MSYMCI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/25

10:30 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$142

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kansas City from New Orleans with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Kansas City

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Kansas City (average of $183). Flying from New Orleans to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $272). 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 MSY to MCI?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans 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 March 11, 2026.

When flying from New Orleans to Kansas City, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 59% versus a flight in the evening.

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 March 11, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest and American Airlines from New Orleans to Kansas City have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,419 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Related info for your journey

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

    Kansas City is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Kansas City from New Orleans Louis Armstrong. Booking flights from Louis Armstrong (MSY) to Kansas City (MCI) should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily flight to Kansas City from 2 different airlines. 2h 00m is how long a flight from New Orleans to Kansas City will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this New Orleans to Kansas City flight route?

    Within the past month, 8 users have taken a look at flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Kansas City.

  • How long is the flight from New Orleans to Kansas City?

    Airlines like United Airlines and Southwest fly from New Orleans to Kansas City in about 2h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 03m. The distance from New Orleans to Kansas City is about 691 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at $243, American Airlines will fly you from New Orleans to Kansas City and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Southwest for as low as $251. These flights start at 32% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $101 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and Delta, with prices starting from $122 and $143, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Orleans to Kansas City?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from New Orleans to Kansas City? While on average our users pay $410, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $189. The most popular route (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Kansas City), is priced around $224.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Kansas City?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Kansas City (average of $183). Flying from New Orleans to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $272). 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 New Orleans to Kansas City

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans 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 March 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$243Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$251Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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