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$104+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Kansas City (PHL - MCI)

PHL — MCI
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Kansas City are usually found in April or December, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Kansas City

Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Kansas City

Wed 11/185:14 pm -
2 stops20h 35m
Mon 11/2311:11 am -
2 stops17h 14m
Deal found 10/27$326
Sat 11/218:38 pm -
1 stop23h 56m
Tue 12/18:29 pm -
2 stops21h 03m
Deal found 10/28$327
Mon 12/215:01 am -
1 stop13h 07m
Sat 1/28:51 pm -
1 stop7h 20m
Deal found 10/29$328
Fri 12/114:31 pm -
2 stops18h 04m
Mon 12/148:32 pm -
2 stops23h 35m
Deal found 10/30$329
Fri 12/47:00 am -
1 stop9h 59m
Sun 12/66:23 pm -
2 stops25h 44m
Deal found 10/29$330
Sun 12/62:51 pm -
1 stop26h 08m
Wed 12/98:32 pm -
2 stops11h 28m
Deal found 10/28$331
Fri 12/47:00 am -
1 stop9h 59m
Sat 12/510:30 am -
2 stops11h 41m
Deal found 10/28$332
Sun 11/228:38 pm -
1 stop23h 56m
Thu 12/38:29 pm -
2 stops13h 56m
Deal found 10/28$334
Wed 12/29:58 pm -
2 stops22h 35m
Mon 12/74:49 pm -
1 stop21h 22m
Deal found 10/28$336
Mon 11/239:30 pm -
Nonstop3h 13m
Thu 11/266:02 am -
Nonstop2h 42m
Deal found 10/29$337
Fri 11/208:38 pm -
1 stop23h 56m
Thu 12/36:23 pm -
1 stop22h 52m
Deal found 10/28$338
Wed 11/259:30 pm -
Nonstop3h 13m
Tue 12/16:02 am -
Nonstop2h 42m
Deal found 10/28$339

Find flight deals from Philadelphia to Kansas City

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$326
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$104
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$422
Provider with most accurate pricing for Philadelphia-Kansas City flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Philadelphia-Kansas City flights.
From Philadelphia to Kansas City
One-way flight from Philadelphia to Kansas City
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($35 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026

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PhiladelphiaKansas City

PHL Philadelphia - MCI Kansas City

PHLMCI

Philadelphia

Mon 11/23

8:38 pm-7:34 pm

1 stop23h 56m

Kansas City

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$144

PhiladelphiaKansas City

PHL Philadelphia - MCI Kansas City

PHLMCI

Philadelphia

Mon 11/9

6:00 am-7:47 pm

2 stops38h 47m

Kansas City

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$196

PhiladelphiaKansas City

PHL Philadelphia - MCI Kansas City

PHLMCI

Philadelphia

Wed 11/25

7:40 am-2:40 pm

2 stops8h 00m

Kansas City

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$224

PhiladelphiaKansas City

PHL Philadelphia - MCI Kansas City

PHLMCI

Philadelphia

Wed 11/25

10:54 am-5:30 pm

1 stop7h 36m

Kansas City

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$229

PhiladelphiaKansas City

PHL Philadelphia - MCI Kansas City

PHLMCI

Philadelphia

Tue 11/24

10:30 am-5:30 pm

2 stops8h 00m

Kansas City

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$234

PhiladelphiaKansas City

PHL Philadelphia - MCI Kansas City

PHLMCI

Philadelphia

Wed 11/11

2:45 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Kansas City

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$260

PhiladelphiaKansas City

PHL Philadelphia - MCI Kansas City

PHLMCI

Philadelphia

Wed 11/4

1:25 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Kansas City

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$260
Quickest round-trip

PhiladelphiaKansas City

PHL Philadelphia - MCI Kansas City

PHLMCI

Philadelphia

Tue 11/10

2:55 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Kansas City

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$260

PhiladelphiaKansas City

PHL Philadelphia - MCI Kansas City

PHLMCI

Philadelphia

Wed 12/9

10:53 am-4:19 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Kansas City

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$284

PhiladelphiaKansas City

PHL Philadelphia - MCI Kansas City

PHLMCI

Philadelphia

Sun 11/22

6:30 am-12:15 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Kansas City

Tue 12/1

5:38 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$418

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Deals found on 10/25

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Compare providers for flights from Philadelphia to Kansas City

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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Kansas City (average of $406). 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?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 7% on flights from Philadelphia to Kansas City by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Philadelphia to Kansas City flights typically cost between $445 and $599 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $326 on Frontier (Nov 18-Nov 23).

The best insider tips for Philadelphia to Kansas City flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Philadelphia to Kansas City trip
Our travel experts
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.

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kansas City

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andJetBlue 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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Courtney,Sep 2026

DEN - STL

I still think the aircraft should load from the back and window seats first for all passengers. It's so much easier and efficient to board when you do not have to worry about hitting Anyone already seated.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Courtney,Sep 2026

DEN - STL

I still think the aircraft should load from the back and window seats first for all passengers. It's so much easier and efficient to board when you do not have to worry about hitting Anyone already seated.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Courtney,Sep 2026

DEN - STL

I still think the aircraft should load from the back and window seats first for all passengers. It's so much easier and efficient to board when you do not have to worry about hitting Anyone already seated.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Courtney,Sep 2026

DEN - STL

I still think the aircraft should load from the back and window seats first for all passengers. It's so much easier and efficient to board when you do not have to worry about hitting Anyone already seated.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Courtney,Sep 2026

DEN - STL

I still think the aircraft should load from the back and window seats first for all passengers. It's so much easier and efficient to board when you do not have to worry about hitting Anyone already seated.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Courtney,Sep 2026

DEN - STL

I still think the aircraft should load from the back and window seats first for all passengers. It's so much easier and efficient to board when you do not have to worry about hitting Anyone already seated.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 3h 05m for a nonstop flight. There are 3 flights from Philadelphia to Kansas City per day from 6 airlines.

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

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

    A quick flight from Philadelphia to Kansas City can take about 5h 10m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $442. 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 $168. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $336 and $338, 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 ($80), Southwest ($178), and United Airlines ($214).

  • 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%), Sun Country Air (100%), PSA Airlines (85%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $483 for a flight from Philadelphia to Kansas City. The cheapest flight overall is $274 while the most popular route, (Philadelphia - Kansas City) is currently priced at $259.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Kansas City (average of $406). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$168Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$336Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$338Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$343Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$357Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$358Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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