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$92+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) 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 8/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — MCI
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Kansas City are usually found in September or October, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from New York to Kansas City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$182
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$92
(CheapOair)

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September

Average price

$398
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Cheapest flights from New York to Kansas City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/3010:40 amEWR - MCI
1 stop13h 13mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/65:15 amMCI - EWR
1 stop7h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/30$182
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/232:01 pmEWR - MCI
1 stop9h 52mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/2511:22 amMCI - EWR
1 stop12h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$233
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Sun 8/245:55 amEWR - MCI
1 stop5h 47mFrontier
Thu 9/45:15 pmMCI - EWR
1 stop6h 19mFrontier
Deal found 7/28$238
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Fri 9/269:59 amLGA - MCI
1 stop14h 08mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/2911:23 amMCI - LGA
2 stops10h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/28$250
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 10/101:00 pmJFK - MCI
1 stop7h 02mFrontier
Sun 10/1211:22 amMCI - JFK
1 stop12h 11mFrontier
Deal found 7/28$251
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Thu 8/75:59 amLGA - MCI
1 stop4h 36mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/118:01 pmMCI - LGA
1 stop25h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$266
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Wed 10/222:32 pmJFK - MCI
Nonstop3h 21mDelta
Sat 10/259:50 amMCI - JFK
Nonstop2h 56mDelta
Deal found 7/28$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Tue 8/262:10 pmLGA - MCI
Nonstop3h 11mDelta
Sat 9/131:15 pmMCI - LGA
Nonstop2h 50mDelta
Deal found 7/28$277
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Thu 8/1410:55 pmLGA - MCI
1 stop21h 09mFrontier
Fri 8/296:02 pmMCI - LGA
1 stop27h 03mFrontier
Deal found 7/28$285
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/267:20 amLGA - MCI
1 stop8h 35mSouthwest
Tue 9/24:25 pmMCI - LGA
Nonstop2h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 7/29$287
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sat 8/307:30 amJFK - MCI
1 stop8h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/61:14 pmMCI - JFK
1 stop7h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$295
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Tue 9/237:15 amLGA - MCI
1 stop5h 26mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/307:12 amMCI - LGA
1 stop6h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$297

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 July 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Kansas City that are best for you.

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New York

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Kansas City

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Price

NewarkKansas City

EWR - MCI

EWRMCI

Newark

Sat 8/30

10:40 am-10:53 pm

1 stop13h 13m

Kansas City

Sat 9/6

5:15 am-2:00 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$182

NewarkKansas City

EWR - MCI

EWRMCI

Newark

Sat 8/23

2:01 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop9h 52m

Kansas City

Mon 8/25

11:22 am-12:43 am

1 stop12h 21m

$233

NewarkKansas City

EWR - MCI

EWRMCI

Newark

Sun 8/24

5:55 am-10:42 am

1 stop5h 47m

Kansas City

Thu 9/11

5:15 pm-12:34 am

1 stop6h 19m

$238

New YorkKansas City

LGA - MCI

LGAMCI

New York LaGuardia

Fri 9/26

9:59 am-11:07 pm

1 stop14h 08m

Kansas City

Mon 9/29

11:23 am-11:16 pm

2 stops10h 53m

$250

New YorkKansas City

JFK - MCI

JFKMCI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/10

1:00 pm-7:02 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Kansas City

Sun 10/12

11:22 am-12:33 am

1 stop12h 11m

$251

New YorkKansas City

JFK - MCI

JFKMCI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/22

2:32 pm-4:53 pm

Nonstop3h 21m

Kansas City

Sat 10/25

9:50 am-1:46 pm

Nonstop2h 56m

$277

New YorkKansas City

LGA - MCI

LGAMCI

New York LaGuardia

Tue 8/26

2:10 pm-4:21 pm

Nonstop3h 11m

Kansas City

Sat 9/13

1:15 pm-5:05 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$277

New YorkKansas City

LGA - MCI

LGAMCI

New York LaGuardia

Thu 8/14

10:55 pm-7:04 pm

1 stop21h 09m

Kansas City

Thu 8/28

2:18 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$285

New YorkKansas City

LGA - MCI

LGAMCI

New York LaGuardia

Tue 8/26

7:20 am-2:55 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Kansas City

Tue 9/2

4:25 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$287

New YorkKansas City

JFK - MCI

JFKMCI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/30

7:30 am-2:45 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Kansas City

Sat 9/6

1:14 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$295

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Kansas City

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Kansas City

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from New York to Kansas City may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 27 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 New York to Kansas City?

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

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 30, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New York to Kansas City in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 8% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Kansas City?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on July 27, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Kansas City flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Kansas City

Explore weekly flight availability from New York 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 July 30, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to MCI are scheduled on a Tuesday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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

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 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Kansas City, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta. 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

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York 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 New York?

    Kansas City (MCI), located 17.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from New York to Kansas City. 5 airlines have flights to Kansas City from New York on a regular basis. Booking flights from New York to Kansas City should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 12 inbound flights from New York per day.

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Kansas City, with prices starting at $182. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $238 and $277, respectively. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 49% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $92 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $113 and United Airlines from $139 one-way.

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

    While some choose either New York John F Kennedy Intl - Kansas City or New York LaGuardia - Kansas City, Newark - Kansas City is the most popular route from New York to Kansas City.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to Kansas City?

    Before booking your flight to Kansas City from New York, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: KLM (65%), Delta (58%), Korean Air( 58%).

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

    While on average a flight from New York to Kansas City is generally $298, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $122. When looking at the most popular route, (Newark - Kansas City), you can expect to pay $183 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New York 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 York to Kansas City.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from New York 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 5 airlines flying from New York to Kansas City

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$82Average$222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$166Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$199Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$250Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$262Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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