Kansas City

$98+ 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 9/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — MCI
Jul 23 — Jul 301
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Kansas City are usually found in October or September, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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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 June 23, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Wed 11/45:55 am
EWR
-
MCI
1 stop10h 22m
Frontier
Wed 11/114:12 pm
MCI
-
EWR
1 stop7h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 6/22$210
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 8/1110:29 pm
EWR
-
MCI
1 stop19h 41m
Frontier
Fri 8/146:07 pm
MCI
-
EWR
1 stop5h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 6/22$217
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Wed 8/125:55 am
EWR
-
MCI
1 stop12h 15m
Frontier
Mon 8/176:07 pm
MCI
-
EWR
1 stop5h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 6/22$232
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 8/1110:29 pm
EWR
-
MCI
1 stop19h 41m
Frontier
Mon 8/176:07 pm
MCI
-
EWR
1 stop5h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 6/22$233
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 8/55:55 am
EWR
-
MCI
1 stop12h 15m
Frontier
Fri 8/2111:26 am
MCI
-
EWR
1 stop12h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 6/22$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 7/205:55 am
EWR
-
MCI
1 stop12h 15m
Frontier
Mon 7/276:07 pm
MCI
-
EWR
1 stop29h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 6/22$238
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 8/1310:29 pm
EWR
-
MCI
1 stop19h 41m
Frontier
Mon 8/176:07 pm
MCI
-
EWR
1 stop5h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 6/22$239
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 8/105:55 am
EWR
-
MCI
1 stop12h 15m
Frontier
Fri 8/146:07 pm
MCI
-
EWR
1 stop5h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 6/22$240
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Sat 7/185:55 am
EWR
-
MCI
1 stop12h 15m
Frontier
Wed 7/226:07 pm
MCI
-
EWR
1 stop5h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 6/22$244
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 9/125:55 am
EWR
-
MCI
1 stop12h 21m
Frontier
Mon 9/146:11 pm
MCI
-
EWR
1 stop5h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 6/22$245
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Wed 10/215:59 am
EWR
-
MCI
1 stop12h 17m
Frontier
Sat 10/246:11 pm
MCI
-
EWR
1 stop5h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 6/22$246
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Wed 7/225:55 am
EWR
-
MCI
1 stop12h 15m
Frontier
Mon 7/276:07 pm
MCI
-
EWR
1 stop5h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 6/22$249

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 June 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$217
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$98
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$501
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. 5% potential increase in price ($27 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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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 June 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Kansas City that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

NewarkKansas City

EWR - MCI

EWRMCI

Newark

Sat 7/18

9:43 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop3h 16m

Kansas City

Sat 7/25

3:26 pm-7:29 pm

Nonstop3h 03m

$323

New YorkKansas City

JFK - MCI

JFKMCI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 7/3

3:38 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop3h 32m

Kansas City

Sat 7/4

1:21 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop8h 43m

$361

New YorkKansas City

JFK - MCI

JFKMCI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 7/23

3:38 pm-6:07 pm

Nonstop3h 29m

Kansas City

Tue 7/28

10:35 am-2:45 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$361

New YorkKansas City

LGA - MCI

LGAMCI

New York LaGuardia

Fri 7/24

7:55 pm-10:21 pm

Nonstop3h 26m

Kansas City

Sat 7/25

6:00 am-9:50 am

Nonstop2h 50m

$361

New YorkKansas City

LGA - MCI

LGAMCI

New York LaGuardia

Thu 9/3

6:30 am-1:40 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Kansas City

Sun 9/6

9:00 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

$362

New YorkKansas City

JFK - MCI

JFKMCI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/15

3:38 pm-6:07 pm

Nonstop3h 29m

Kansas City

Mon 7/20

3:38 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$371

New YorkKansas City

LGA - MCI

LGAMCI

New York LaGuardia

Tue 8/11

7:20 pm-9:49 pm

Nonstop3h 29m

Kansas City

Sun 8/16

6:59 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop2h 51m

$372

New YorkKansas City

LGA - MCI

LGAMCI

New York LaGuardia

Mon 8/3

7:20 pm-9:49 pm

Nonstop3h 29m

Kansas City

Thu 8/6

6:00 am-9:50 am

Nonstop2h 50m

$376

New WindsorKansas City

SWF - MCI

SWFMCI

New Windsor Stewart

Thu 7/23

11:45 am-6:07 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Kansas City

Mon 7/27

6:07 pm-11:08 am

2 stops16h 01m

$380

New YorkKansas City

LGA - MCI

LGAMCI

New York LaGuardia

Fri 7/17

7:55 pm-10:21 pm

Nonstop3h 26m

Kansas City

Tue 7/21

5:40 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$382

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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 June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
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 New York-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 York-Kansas City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Kansas City

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Kansas City (average of $73). Flying from New York to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $542). 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 June 23, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New York to Kansas City in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 15% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 June 23, 2026.

The most flights from NYC to MCI are scheduled on a Monday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 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 83% 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 25% of weekly flights between New York and Kansas City have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 170 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 Sunday 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 22% of flights being delayed.

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

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 82 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 June 20, 2026.

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

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Matt Meltzer

Expert on MCI

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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 June 23, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Kansas City, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

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 15 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 16m. New York and Kansas City are separated by a distance of 1088 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 Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Kansas City, with prices starting at $121. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $238 and $249, respectively. Frontier is currently priced 71% 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 Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $123 and Delta from $130 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: Delta (83%), LATAM Airlines (83%), KLM( 66%).

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

    While on average a flight from New York to Kansas City is generally $513, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $175. When looking at the most popular route, (New York LaGuardia - Kansas City), you can expect to pay $271 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Kansas City (average of $73). Flying from New York to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $542). 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 June 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$121Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$238Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$249Average$542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$305Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$339Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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