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$65+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Kansas City (MCI)

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NYC — MCI
Jan 13 — Jan 201
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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 December 14, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Wed 12/315:23 pmEWR - MCI
1 stop24h 47mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/511:38 amMCI - EWR
1 stop19h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$238
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/125:59 amEWR - MCI
1 stop6h 19mFrontier
Fri 12/1911:13 amMCI - EWR
1 stop9h 22mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$314
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:24 pmJFK - MCI
1 stop28h 02mFrontier
Mon 1/58:45 pmMCI - JFK
1 stop14h 07mFrontier
Deal found 12/13$319
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Wed 12/3112:00 pmLGA - MCI
1 stop11h 59mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/56:15 pmMCI - LGA
2 stops21h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$324
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:30 amLGA - MCI
1 stop17h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/43:47 pmMCI - LGA
1 stop18h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$326
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/205:51 amEWR - MCI
1 stop12h 19mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/3111:33 amMCI - EWR
1 stop9h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12$336
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Wed 12/1712:59 pmLGA - MCI
1 stop29h 11mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/2411:33 amMCI - LGA
1 stop10h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3112:30 pmJFK - MCI
1 stop8h 46mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/75:48 amMCI - JFK
1 stop6h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/12$346
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3110:12 amLGA - MCI
1 stop11h 04mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/71:56 pmMCI - LGA
1 stop6h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/12$346
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/1310:55 pmLGA - MCI
1 stop21h 55mFrontier
Fri 12/1911:13 amMCI - LGA
1 stop11h 01mFrontier
Deal found 12/12$350
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3010:00 pmLGA - MCI
2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/43:47 pmMCI - LGA
1 stop18h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$356
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3010:30 pmEWR - MCI
1 stop12h 38mFrontier
Fri 1/211:13 amMCI - EWR
1 stop9h 22mFrontier
Deal found 12/13$367

Find 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 December 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$128
(Frontier)

One-way from

$65
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$478
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-Kansas City flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for New York (NYC)-Kansas City flights.
From New York (NYC) to Kansas City
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Kansas City
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($63 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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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 December 14, 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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NewarkKansas City

EWR - MCI

EWRMCI

Newark

Thu 1/8

6:59 pm-10:31 am

1 stop16h 32m

Kansas City

Mon 1/12

11:26 am-11:30 pm

2 stops11h 04m

$163

NewarkKansas City

EWR - MCI

EWRMCI

Newark

Thu 2/19

5:00 am-3:29 pm

1 stop11h 29m

Kansas City

Sun 2/22

10:14 am-11:47 pm

1 stop12h 33m

$201

NewarkKansas City

EWR - MCI

EWRMCI

Newark

Sun 3/8

10:30 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Kansas City

Wed 3/11

11:40 am-1:03 am

1 stop12h 23m

$241

NewarkKansas City

EWR - MCI

EWRMCI

Newark

Fri 2/27

5:00 am-3:29 pm

1 stop11h 29m

Kansas City

Mon 3/9

4:24 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$251

NewarkKansas City

EWR - MCI

EWRMCI

Newark

Sat 1/10

10:19 pm-10:31 am

2 stops37h 12m

Kansas City

Sat 1/17

5:04 pm-10:00 am

1 stop15h 56m

$265

New YorkKansas City

LGA - MCI

LGAMCI

New York LaGuardia

Tue 2/17

8:40 pm-11:21 pm

Nonstop3h 41m

Kansas City

Mon 3/16

7:59 pm-7:38 am

1 stop10h 39m

$326

New YorkKansas City

LGA - MCI

LGAMCI

New York LaGuardia

Sat 2/14

6:59 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Kansas City

Wed 2/18

12:30 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$346

New YorkKansas City

LGA - MCI

LGAMCI

New York LaGuardia

Thu 1/8

8:35 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

Kansas City

Mon 1/12

5:50 am-9:40 am

Nonstop2h 50m

$347

New YorkKansas City

JFK - MCI

JFKMCI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/26

4:47 pm-7:17 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

Kansas City

Mon 3/2

9:59 am-1:57 pm

Nonstop2h 58m

$347

New YorkKansas City

JFK - MCI

JFKMCI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/12

4:50 pm-7:19 pm

Nonstop3h 29m

Kansas City

Mon 1/19

9:57 am-1:57 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$347

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Compare providers for flights from New York 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 York to Kansas City in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice 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 New York-Kansas City flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on New York-Kansas City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-Kansas City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Kansas City flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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 York-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 York to Kansas City

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

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 December 12, 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 86 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Kansas City (average of $146). Flying from New York to Kansas City in August is currently the most expensive (average of $239). 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 December 14, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New York to Kansas City in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 20% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 December 6, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Kansas City flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon 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 December 14, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to MCI are scheduled on a Friday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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

What’s the top layover airport for flights from New York to Kansas City?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from New York to Kansas City chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Denver (DEN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 71% of 1-stop itineraries from New York to Kansas City on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New York to Kansas City?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New York to Kansas City, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $304.

What’s the fastest layover option from New York to Kansas City?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Kansas City, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Charlotte (CLT) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 53m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New York to Kansas City?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Kansas City, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Charlotte (CLT) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 45m.

How often are flights from New York to Kansas City delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between New York and Kansas City have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 181 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Kansas City flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Kansas City flights?

Over the last year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 18% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for New York to Kansas City flights

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Airports
LGA

LGA offers free Wi-Fi throughout the airport, ensuring seamless connectivity from check-in to boarding.

MCI

For quick downtown access, take the RideKC bus from MCI's Commercial Curb; it's free and departs hourly.

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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 December 14, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Kansas City, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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. 6 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 13 inbound flights from New York per day.

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

    Departing from New York to Kansas City will take you 3h 41m. New York and Kansas City are separated by a distance of 1104 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 York to Kansas City round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Kansas City, with prices starting at $145. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $146 and $197, respectively. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 62% 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 $72 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $103 and Frontier from $118 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes 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: Kenya Airways (74%), Delta (73%), Korean Air( 73%).

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

    While on average a flight from New York to Kansas City is generally $404, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $188. When looking at the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Kansas City), you can expect to pay $165 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Kansas City (average of $146). Flying from New York to Kansas City in August is currently the most expensive (average of $239). 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 6 airlines flying from New York to Kansas City

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$145Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$146Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$220Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$249Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$277Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$338Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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