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$103+ 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 7/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — MCI
Jul 3 — Jul 101
Fri 7/3
Fri 7/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Kansas City are usually found in February or August, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday 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 June 3, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/296:30 am
PHL
-
MCI
1 stop11h 51m
Frontier
Sat 7/41:45 pm
MCI
-
PHL
1 stop21h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 5/30$345
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/29. 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.
Wed 8/2610:45 am
PHL
-
MCI
2 stops7h 30m
Southwest
Fri 8/283:10 pm
MCI
-
PHL
1 stop7h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 5/29$346
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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.
Sun 8/22:59 pm
PHL
-
MCI
2 stops27h 11m
Frontier
Sat 8/86:07 pm
MCI
-
PHL
1 stop17h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 6/1$351
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/29. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/119:51 am
PHL
-
MCI
1 stop8h 19m
Frontier
Sun 7/124:32 pm
MCI
-
PHL
1 stop12h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 5/29$354
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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 7/218:24 pm
PHL
-
MCI
2 stops17h 36m
Frontier
Wed 7/226:07 pm
MCI
-
PHL
1 stop12h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 6/2$356
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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 7/36:30 am
PHL
-
MCI
1 stop11h 51m
Frontier
Mon 7/66:07 pm
MCI
-
PHL
2 stops24h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 6/1$358
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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 7/168:37 pm
PHL
-
MCI
1 stop17h 23m
Frontier
Sat 7/186:07 pm
MCI
-
PHL
1 stop12h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 6/2$359
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/29. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/108:30 am
PHL
-
MCI
1 stop9h 40m
Frontier
Sun 7/124:32 pm
MCI
-
PHL
1 stop12h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 5/29$360
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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 8/189:16 pm
PHL
-
MCI
2 stops21h 08m
Frontier
Fri 8/216:19 pm
MCI
-
PHL
1 stop12h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 6/1$361
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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 6/237:05 pm
PHL
-
MCI
2 stops23h 16m
Frontier
Mon 7/66:07 pm
MCI
-
PHL
1 stop27h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 6/1$364
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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.
Tue 7/2812:44 pm
PHL
-
MCI
1 stop25h 16m
Frontier
Fri 7/311:45 pm
MCI
-
PHL
1 stop14h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 6/1$365

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 June 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$345
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$103
(Trip.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$466
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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 June 3, 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

Sat 10/24

6:15 am-11:48 am

1 stop6h 33m

Kansas City

Tue 10/27

1:13 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$387

PhiladelphiaKansas City

PHL - MCI

PHLMCI

Philadelphia

Fri 9/11

12:09 pm-4:22 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Kansas City

Tue 9/15

12:23 pm-6:04 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$429

PhiladelphiaKansas City

PHL - MCI

PHLMCI

Philadelphia

Wed 7/8

6:10 am-4:00 pm

2 stops10h 50m

Kansas City

Tue 7/14

7:53 am-2:47 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$482
Quickest round-trip

PhiladelphiaKansas City

PHL - MCI

PHLMCI

Philadelphia

Sun 6/14

6:20 am-9:30 am

1 stop4h 10m

Kansas City

Tue 6/16

8:30 am-1:30 pm

1 stop4h 00m

$491

PhiladelphiaKansas City

PHL - MCI

PHLMCI

Philadelphia

Thu 7/16

5:15 am-9:38 am

1 stop5h 23m

Kansas City

Sun 7/19

8:00 am-4:04 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$505

PhiladelphiaKansas City

PHL - MCI

PHLMCI

Philadelphia

Sat 9/5

3:05 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops7h 40m

Kansas City

Mon 9/7

5:08 pm-12:59 am

1 stop6h 51m

$524

PhiladelphiaKansas City

PHL - MCI

PHLMCI

Philadelphia

Sat 10/24

6:15 am-2:18 pm

2 stops9h 03m

Kansas City

Tue 10/27

6:10 am-7:25 pm

2 stops12h 15m

$529

PhiladelphiaKansas City

PHL - MCI

PHLMCI

Philadelphia

Fri 6/26

6:05 am-9:15 am

1 stop4h 10m

Kansas City

Sun 6/28

9:25 am-5:50 pm

2 stops7h 25m

$554

PhiladelphiaKansas City

PHL - MCI

PHLMCI

Philadelphia

Wed 7/15

6:10 am-4:00 pm

2 stops10h 50m

Kansas City

Thu 7/30

6:41 pm-12:57 am

1 stop5h 16m

$566

PhiladelphiaKansas City

PHL - MCI

PHLMCI

Philadelphia

Wed 6/24

6:20 am-1:30 pm

2 stops8h 10m

Kansas City

Fri 6/26

7:50 am-5:15 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$567

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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 June.
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.

Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Kansas City

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

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 May is currently the most expensive (average of $466). 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 June 3, 2026.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 10% 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 May 30, 2026.

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

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

The best insider tips for Philadelphia to Kansas City flights

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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 June 3, 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
4,255 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,255 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,255 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
Delta
7.9
Good
8,398 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,255 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,642 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,255 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
JetBlue
7.1
Good
2,981 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,255 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,920 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,255 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

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 59m for a nonstop flight. There are 5 flights from Philadelphia to Kansas City per day from 5 airlines.

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

    The Philadelphia to Kansas City flight path was viewed by 11 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 4h 10m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $491. 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 $141. 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 67% 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 Southwest ($178).

  • 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: Aer Lingus (100%), Republic Airways (100%), British Airways (83%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $407 for a flight from Philadelphia to Kansas City. The cheapest flight overall is $222 while the most popular route, (Philadelphia - Kansas City) is currently priced at $289.

  • 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 May is currently the most expensive (average of $466). 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 Philadelphia to Kansas City

Discover the top 5 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 June 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$141Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$271Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$297Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$358Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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