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$80+ Cheap flights from Raleigh to Kansas City (RDU - 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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — MCI
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Thu 4/9
Thu 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Kansas City are usually found in July or June, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Kansas City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 10, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Thu 4/166:10 am
RDU
-
MCI
1 stop5h 48m
Frontier
Sun 4/1911:53 am
MCI
-
RDU
1 stop10h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 3/5$160
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 3/256:50 am
RDU
-
MCI
1 stop5h 08m
Frontier
Fri 3/275:08 pm
MCI
-
RDU
1 stop6h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 3/6$195
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 4/66:00 am
RDU
-
MCI
1 stop10h 36m
Frontier
Mon 4/134:31 pm
MCI
-
RDU
1 stop5h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 3/9$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 5/33:42 pm
RDU
-
MCI
1 stop19h 46m
Frontier
Thu 5/711:13 am
MCI
-
RDU
1 stop12h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 3/8$213
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Fri 4/179:49 pm
RDU
-
MCI
1 stop17h 17m
Frontier
Fri 4/2411:19 am
MCI
-
RDU
1 stop11h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 3/9$215
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 4/63:57 pm
RDU
-
MCI
2 stops20h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/134:31 pm
MCI
-
RDU
1 stop5h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9$221
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/186:50 am
RDU
-
MCI
1 stop5h 08m
Frontier
Fri 3/206:23 pm
MCI
-
RDU
1 stop4h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 3/5$226
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/224:00 pm
RDU
-
MCI
1 stop19h 58m
Frontier
Sun 4/2611:53 am
MCI
-
RDU
1 stop19h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 3/8$229
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Thu 4/166:10 am
RDU
-
MCI
1 stop5h 48m
Frontier
Mon 4/2011:13 am
MCI
-
RDU
1 stop10h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 3/8$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 3/2410:38 pm
RDU
-
MCI
1 stop26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/275:08 pm
MCI
-
RDU
1 stop6h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 5/146:00 am
RDU
-
MCI
1 stop5h 18m
Frontier
Sat 5/162:51 pm
MCI
-
RDU
2 stops16h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 3/8$239

Find flight deals from Raleigh to Kansas City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) 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 March 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$160
(Expedia)

One-way from

$80
(Frontier)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$385
Provider with most accurate pricing for Raleigh-Durham-Kansas City flight deals.
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From Raleigh-Durham to Kansas City
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One-way flight from Raleigh-Durham to Kansas City
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($64 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh 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 March 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Kansas City that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

RaleighKansas City

RDU - MCI

RDUMCI

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/15

3:55 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Kansas City

Tue 4/21

7:59 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

$311

RaleighKansas City

RDU - MCI

RDUMCI

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/15

6:30 am-11:59 am

1 stop6h 29m

Kansas City

Tue 4/21

3:21 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$316

RaleighKansas City

RDU - MCI

RDUMCI

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/4

7:00 am-8:55 am

Nonstop2h 55m

Kansas City

Tue 4/7

7:59 pm-11:24 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$322

RaleighKansas City

RDU - MCI

RDUMCI

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 6/6

6:15 am-9:50 am

1 stop4h 35m

Kansas City

Sun 6/7

3:50 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$329

RaleighKansas City

RDU - MCI

RDUMCI

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/22

5:20 am-9:29 am

1 stop5h 09m

Kansas City

Sun 5/24

7:59 pm-11:28 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

$329

RaleighKansas City

RDU - MCI

RDUMCI

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 4/9

7:00 am-8:55 am

Nonstop2h 55m

Kansas City

Wed 4/15

5:40 am-1:21 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$329

RaleighKansas City

RDU - MCI

RDUMCI

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 8/7

8:45 am-12:21 pm

1 stop4h 36m

Kansas City

Mon 8/10

6:55 pm-10:22 pm

Nonstop2h 27m

$329

RaleighKansas City

RDU - MCI

RDUMCI

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/20

8:30 am-1:59 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Kansas City

Sun 5/24

7:59 pm-11:28 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

$329
Quickest round-trip

RaleighKansas City

RDU - MCI

RDUMCI

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 6/24

7:55 am-9:44 am

Nonstop2h 49m

Kansas City

Tue 6/30

6:55 pm-10:22 pm

Nonstop2h 27m

$329

RaleighKansas City

RDU - MCI

RDUMCI

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/15

6:40 am-2:35 pm

2 stops8h 55m

Kansas City

Tue 4/21

12:25 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$337

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Compare providers for flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Kansas City in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice 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 Raleigh-Kansas City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-Kansas City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-Kansas City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-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 Raleigh-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 Raleigh to Kansas City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kansas City from Raleigh with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on March 6, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Raleigh to Kansas City is 42 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Kansas City (average of $88). Flying from Raleigh to Kansas City in November is currently the most expensive (average of $218). 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 RDU to MCI?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh 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 March 10, 2026.

When flying from Raleigh to Kansas City, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 March 10, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andAmerican Airlines from Raleigh to Kansas City by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,415 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,033 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Related info for your journey

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

    If you wish to fly to Kansas City from Raleigh, then you need to book flights from Raleigh-Durham to Kansas City. There is 1 flight from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) to Kansas City (MCI) per day to choose from. Flights to Kansas City from Raleigh-Durham are available from 4 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 2h 30m is how long a nonstop flight from Raleigh to Kansas City typically takes.

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

    The Raleigh-Durham to Kansas City flight path was viewed by 2 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 Raleigh to Kansas City?

    Departing from Raleigh to Kansas City will take you 6h 29m. Raleigh and Kansas City are separated by a distance of 902 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Raleigh to Kansas City round-trip from $141. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $165, and American Airlines, from $176. Frontier is 53% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $75. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Raleigh to Kansas City for a low price.

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

    Before booking your flight to Kansas City from Raleigh, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Southwest (100%), Delta (84%), Endeavor Airlines( 84%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Raleigh to Kansas City? While on average our users pay $328, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $149. The most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - Kansas City), is priced around $259.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Kansas City (average of $88). Flying from Raleigh to Kansas City in November is currently the most expensive (average of $218). 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 Raleigh to Kansas City

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh 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 March 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$141Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$165Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$176Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$196Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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