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$75+ Cheap flights from Tampa to Kansas City (TPA - 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 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TPA — MCI
Feb 11 — Feb 181
Wed 2/11
Wed 2/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Tampa to Kansas City are usually found in October or December, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Tampa to Kansas City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Tampa (TPA) 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 January 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$150
(Expedia)

One-way from

$75
(Frontier)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$397
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Cheapest flights from Tampa to Kansas City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tampa to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 12, 2026.

This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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.
Thu 2/195:44 pm
TPA
-
MCI
1 stop24h 44m
Frontier
Mon 2/2310:55 am
MCI
-
TPA
1 stop6h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 1/10$150
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 2/2612:48 pm
TPA
-
MCI
1 stop8h 41m
Frontier
Sat 2/2810:00 am
MCI
-
TPA
Nonstop2h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 1/10$154
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 2/2612:48 pm
TPA
-
MCI
1 stop8h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/111:26 am
MCI
-
TPA
1 stop5h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/10$167
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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.
Mon 1/265:45 am
TPA
-
MCI
1 stop7h 05m
Frontier
Fri 1/3012:45 pm
MCI
-
TPA
1 stop10h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 1/11$170
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/287:00 am
TPA
-
MCI
Nonstop3h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/111:26 am
MCI
-
TPA
1 stop5h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/10$171
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/255:30 am
TPA
-
MCI
1 stop6h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/2911:26 am
MCI
-
TPA
1 stop8h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11$179
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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.
Fri 2/65:45 am
TPA
-
MCI
1 stop7h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/711:26 am
MCI
-
TPA
1 stop8h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11$187
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/255:30 am
TPA
-
MCI
1 stop6h 25m
Frontier
Sun 3/293:50 pm
MCI
-
TPA
Nonstop2h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 1/11$189
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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.
Fri 1/305:45 am
TPA
-
MCI
1 stop7h 05m
Frontier
Fri 2/612:45 pm
MCI
-
TPA
1 stop10h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 1/11$190
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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.
Thu 2/55:44 pm
TPA
-
MCI
1 stop27h 07m
Frontier
Sun 2/811:00 am
MCI
-
TPA
1 stop4h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 1/10$197
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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.
Thu 2/199:55 pm
TPA
-
MCI
2 stops18h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/2310:55 am
MCI
-
TPA
1 stop6h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/10$200
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 2/269:55 pm
TPA
-
MCI
2 stops18h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/288:41 pm
MCI
-
TPA
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/10$206

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Tampa 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 January 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tampa to Kansas City that are best for you.

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TampaKansas City

TPA - MCI

TPAMCI

Tampa

Thu 2/26

12:48 pm-8:29 pm

1 stop8h 41m

Kansas City

Sun 3/1

11:26 am-5:33 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$167

TampaKansas City

TPA - MCI

TPAMCI

Tampa

Sun 3/1

5:25 am-9:58 am

1 stop5h 33m

Kansas City

Wed 3/18

11:40 am-9:00 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$170

TampaKansas City

TPA - MCI

TPAMCI

Tampa

Wed 3/25

5:30 am-10:55 am

1 stop6h 25m

Kansas City

Sun 3/29

3:50 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$189

TampaKansas City

TPA - MCI

TPAMCI

Tampa

Thu 2/26

9:55 pm-3:29 pm

2 stops18h 34m

Kansas City

Sat 2/28

8:41 pm-3:31 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$206

TampaKansas City

TPA - MCI

TPAMCI

Tampa

Fri 1/30

9:47 pm-4:09 pm

2 stops19h 22m

Kansas City

Sun 2/1

11:26 am-5:33 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$240

TampaKansas City

TPA - MCI

TPAMCI

Tampa

Mon 2/23

5:25 am-9:53 am

1 stop5h 28m

Kansas City

Mon 2/23

8:33 pm-12:25 am

2 stops26h 52m

$244

TampaKansas City

TPA - MCI

TPAMCI

Tampa

Sat 1/24

4:00 pm-9:53 am

1 stop18h 53m

Kansas City

Sun 1/25

8:41 pm-8:19 pm

2 stops22h 38m

$246

TampaKansas City

TPA - MCI

TPAMCI

Tampa

Tue 2/10

10:25 am-5:00 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Kansas City

Tue 2/17

6:10 am-9:50 am

Nonstop2h 40m

$313

TampaKansas City

TPA - MCI

TPAMCI

Tampa

Sat 1/31

7:30 am-9:25 am

Nonstop2h 55m

Kansas City

Wed 2/4

6:40 am-2:15 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$313

TampaKansas City

TPA - MCI

TPAMCI

Tampa

Sat 3/14

10:30 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop3h 00m

Kansas City

Tue 3/17

8:35 pm-12:05 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$320

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Compare providers for flights from Tampa 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 Tampa to Kansas City in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 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 Tampa-Kansas City flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Tampa-Kansas City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Tampa-Kansas City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Tampa-Kansas City flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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 Tampa-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 Tampa to Kansas City

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Tampa to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on January 9, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Tampa to Kansas City, you should look to book at least 81 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to Kansas City (average of $64). Flying from Tampa to Kansas City in April is currently the most expensive (average of $158). 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 TPA to MCI?

Find hourly flight availability from Tampa 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 January 12, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Tampa to Kansas City at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 40% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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 January 12, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Tampa to Kansas City, such as Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,039 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,114 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,303 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,056 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

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

    Kansas City is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Kansas City from Tampa. Booking flights from Tampa (TPA) to Kansas City (MCI) should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily flight to Kansas City from 6 different airlines. 2h 45m is how long a flight from Tampa to Kansas City will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

    Flights from Tampa to Kansas City have been viewed 8 times in the past calendar month.

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

    For as low as $170, Frontier can have you in Kansas City from Tampa in 5h 33m. There are 1048 mi between Tampa and Kansas City. 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 Tampa to Kansas City round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Tampa to Kansas City is Allegiant Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $53 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and Spirit Airlines, starting at $98 and $132 round-trip. These flights start at 84% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $39 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Allegiant Air and Spirit Airlines, with prices starting from $68 and $76, respectively.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $44. While the most popular route (Tampa - Kansas City) can be booked for $179 on average, our data indicates $278 when flying from Tampa to Kansas City.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to Kansas City (average of $64). Flying from Tampa to Kansas City in April is currently the most expensive (average of $158). 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 Tampa to Kansas City

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Tampa 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 January 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$90Average$134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$98Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$152Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$178Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$188Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$227Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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