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$87+ Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) 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 9/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — MCI
Aug 2 — Aug 91
Sat 8/2
Sat 8/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Newark to Kansas City are usually found in October or August, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Newark to Kansas City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Newark (EWR) 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 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$181
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$87
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$402
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Cheapest flights from Newark to Kansas City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Newark to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 28, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/132:15 pmEWR - MCI
1 stop9h 38mSpirit Airlines
Thu 8/146:00 amMCI - EWR
1 stop6h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/26$181
This SmartFares 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 SmartFares 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
Mon 9/155:15 pmMCI - EWR
1 stop6h 19mFrontier
Deal found 7/28$230
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 8/216:55 amEWR - MCI
1 stop12h 12mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/2511:22 amMCI - EWR
1 stop12h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$232

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to Kansas City that are best for you.

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Newark

Fly to

Kansas City

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkKansas City

EWR - MCI

EWRMCI

Newark

Wed 8/13

2:15 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop9h 38m

Kansas City

Thu 8/14

6:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$181

NewarkKansas City

EWR - MCI

EWRMCI

Newark

Sun 8/24

5:55 am-10:42 am

1 stop5h 47m

Kansas City

Mon 9/15

5:15 pm-12:34 am

1 stop6h 19m

$230

NewarkKansas City

EWR - MCI

EWRMCI

Newark

Thu 8/21

6:55 am-6:07 pm

1 stop12h 12m

Kansas City

Mon 8/25

11:22 am-12:43 am

1 stop12h 21m

$232

NewarkKansas City

EWR - MCI

EWRMCI

Newark

Thu 9/18

5:55 am-4:20 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$87

NewarkKansas City

EWR - MCI

EWRMCI

Newark

Wed 9/17

4:20 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$100

NewarkKansas City

EWR - MCI

EWRMCI

Newark

Tue 8/19

9:02 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop3h 23m

$139

NewarkKansas City

EWR - MCI

EWRMCI

Newark

Wed 8/6

5:59 am-3:17 pm

2 stops10h 18m

$151

NewarkKansas City

EWR - MCI

EWRMCI

Newark

Wed 10/1

1:59 pm-11:07 pm

2 stops10h 08m

$154

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Deals found on 7/26

Best time to book a flight from Newark to Kansas City

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Newark Airport to Kansas City

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

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

Booking 48 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Newark Airport to Kansas City. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Newark 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 28, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Newark Airport to Kansas City in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 66% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Newark Airport to Kansas City?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Newark Airport to Kansas City flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 28, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, American Airlines, and Spirit Airlines from Newark Airport to Kansas City to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,893 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2024

EWR - DEN

Terribly delayed flight, missed ongoing flight, hotel very downmarket Food voucher not accepted in hotel
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,893 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,893 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2024

EWR - DEN

Terribly delayed flight, missed ongoing flight, hotel very downmarket Food voucher not accepted in hotel
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,893 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2024

EWR - DEN

Terribly delayed flight, missed ongoing flight, hotel very downmarket Food voucher not accepted in hotel
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,034 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,893 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2024

EWR - DEN

Terribly delayed flight, missed ongoing flight, hotel very downmarket Food voucher not accepted in hotel
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,238 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,893 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2024

EWR - DEN

Terribly delayed flight, missed ongoing flight, hotel very downmarket Food voucher not accepted in hotel

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kansas City from Newark?

    For a flight from Newark to Kansas City, you will be flying into Kansas City. Kansas City (MCI) is just 17.4 mi from the center of the city. Kansas City is the only Kansas City airport and it handles 2 inbound flights from Newark per day. 4 airlines have flights to Kansas City from Newark on a regular basis.

  • How popular is this Newark Airport to Kansas City flight route?

    This flight path from Newark to Kansas City was viewed by 18 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Currently priced at $181, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Newark Airport to Kansas City and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Frontier for as low as $230. Spirit Airlines is priced at 53% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Newark Airport to Kansas City one-way?

    $87 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $100 and $139, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Newark Airport to Kansas City?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Newark Airport to Kansas City on time: Republic Airways (79%), United Airlines (61%), Lufthansa (59%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Newark Airport to Kansas City?

    While on average a flight from Newark Airport to Kansas City is generally $401, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $169. When looking at the most popular route, (Newark - Kansas City), you can expect to pay $200 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Newark 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 Newark Airport to Kansas City?

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

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Newark 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 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$82Average$194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$218Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$262Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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