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$70+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Kansas City (PHL - 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 8/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — MCI
Aug 16 — Aug 231
Sun 8/16
Sun 8/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Kansas City are usually found in February or October, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Kansas City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 17, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/117:55 am
PHL
-
MCI
2 stops9h 00m
Southwest
Tue 8/182:00 pm
MCI
-
PHL
2 stops6h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/12$379
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/76:20 am
PHL
-
MCI
1 stop10h 05m
Southwest
Fri 9/115:10 am
MCI
-
PHL
1 stop5h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/12$383
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/266:00 am
PHL
-
MCI
1 stop4h 46m
Delta
Wed 12/303:30 pm
MCI
-
PHL
1 stop7h 10m
Delta
Deal found 7/13$387
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 7/258:05 pm
PHL
-
MCI
Nonstop3h 19m
American Airlines
Sat 8/157:35 am
MCI
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/14$389
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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.
Fri 9/119:14 am
PHL
-
MCI
1 stop9h 02m
Frontier
Tue 9/152:17 pm
MCI
-
PHL
2 stops21h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 7/14$391
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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.
Wed 9/21:55 pm
PHL
-
MCI
1 stop8h 10m
Southwest
Tue 9/82:00 pm
MCI
-
PHL
2 stops6h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/17$392
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 8/1211:24 am
PHL
-
MCI
Nonstop3h 08m
American Airlines
Mon 8/177:35 am
MCI
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/17$393
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 10/221:52 pm
PHL
-
MCI
1 stop21h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/252:17 pm
MCI
-
PHL
1 stop14h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/15$396
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/42:09 pm
PHL
-
MCI
Nonstop3h 03m
American Airlines
Mon 9/74:52 pm
MCI
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/13$400
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/57:55 am
PHL
-
MCI
2 stops9h 00m
Southwest
Mon 8/105:10 am
MCI
-
PHL
2 stops7h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 7/13$401

Find flight deals from Philadelphia to Kansas City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$379
(Southwest)

One-way from

$70
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$490
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia 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 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Kansas City that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

PhiladelphiaKansas City

PHL - MCI

PHLMCI

Philadelphia

Tue 8/11

7:55 am-3:55 pm

2 stops9h 00m

Kansas City

Tue 8/18

2:00 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops6h 50m

$379

PhiladelphiaKansas City

PHL - MCI

PHLMCI

Philadelphia

Tue 8/11

3:05 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Kansas City

Thu 8/13

8:25 am-4:00 pm

2 stops6h 35m

$401

PhiladelphiaKansas City

PHL - MCI

PHLMCI

Philadelphia

Wed 8/26

1:45 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops9h 05m

Kansas City

Thu 8/27

8:25 am-4:00 pm

2 stops6h 35m

$401
Quickest round-trip

PhiladelphiaKansas City

PHL - MCI

PHLMCI

Philadelphia

Fri 9/25

5:20 am-9:22 am

1 stop5h 02m

Kansas City

Tue 9/29

8:10 am-2:45 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$420

PhiladelphiaKansas City

PHL - MCI

PHLMCI

Philadelphia

Wed 10/14

6:35 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Kansas City

Sun 10/18

8:55 am-4:00 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$420

PhiladelphiaKansas City

PHL - MCI

PHLMCI

Philadelphia

Wed 8/19

3:05 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Kansas City

Sun 8/23

1:30 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops7h 20m

$430

PhiladelphiaKansas City

PHL - MCI

PHLMCI

Philadelphia

Sat 9/5

10:30 am-7:42 pm

2 stops10h 12m

Kansas City

Mon 9/7

6:00 am-12:23 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$464

PhiladelphiaKansas City

PHL - MCI

PHLMCI

Philadelphia

Sat 10/24

10:40 am-5:43 pm

2 stops8h 03m

Kansas City

Tue 10/27

1:32 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$464

PhiladelphiaKansas City

PHL - MCI

PHLMCI

Philadelphia

Fri 9/4

2:31 pm-7:01 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Kansas City

Mon 9/7

5:43 am-1:26 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$471

PhiladelphiaKansas City

PHL - MCI

PHLMCI

Philadelphia

Mon 7/27

11:20 am-5:50 pm

2 stops7h 30m

Kansas City

Tue 7/28

8:10 am-4:10 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$496

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Compare providers for flights from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Kansas City in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Philadelphia-Kansas City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-Kansas City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Philadelphia-Kansas City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-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 Philadelphia-Kansas City flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Philadelphia to Kansas City

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

The price you pay for your flight from Philadelphia to Kansas City may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 73 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 Philadelphia to Kansas City?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Kansas City (average of $381). Flying from Philadelphia to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $500). 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 PHL to MCI?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia 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 17, 2026.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 9% on flights from Philadelphia to Kansas City by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Philadelphia to Kansas City?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on July 11, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Philadelphia to Kansas City flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons 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.

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

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Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Expert on MCI

Matt Meltzer has been a travel writer for over a decade, covering U.S. domestic locations and hotels for Thrillist, Fifty Grande, Matador Network, Conde Nast Traveler, and other top publications. He's won multiple travel journalism awards from the Society of American Travel Writers and North American Travel Journalists Association, and currently resides in South Florida.

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on PHL

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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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 July 17, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andAmerican Airlines from Philadelphia to Kansas City. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,474 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,818 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.
JetBlue
7.1
Good
3,012 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,791 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight from Philadelphia to Kansas City, you will be flying from Philadelphia to Kansas City. Flights to Kansas City (MCI) from Philadelphia (PHL) take 2h 58m for a nonstop flight. There are 7 flights from Philadelphia to Kansas City per day from 6 airlines.

  • How popular is this Philadelphia to Kansas City flight route?

    The Philadelphia to Kansas City flight path was viewed by 38 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Kansas City?

    A quick flight from Philadelphia to Kansas City can take about 5h 02m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $420. The distance between Philadelphia and Kansas City is about 1035 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 Philadelphia to Kansas City round-trip?

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Kansas City, with prices starting at $162. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $256 and $271, respectively. You may be able to fly from Philadelphia to Kansas City for 63% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Philadelphia to Kansas City are Frontier ($84), United Airlines ($168), and American Airlines ($180).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Kansas City on time: PSA Airlines (100%), American Airlines (74%), British Airways (70%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Kansas City?

    On average you can expect to pay $431 for a flight from Philadelphia to Kansas City. The cheapest flight overall is $242 while the most popular route, (Philadelphia - Kansas City) is currently priced at $143.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Kansas City?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Kansas City (average of $381). Flying from Philadelphia to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $500). 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 Philadelphia to Kansas City

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia 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 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$162Average$263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$271Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$298Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$336Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$358Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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