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$86+ Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) to New York, NY (NYC)

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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — NYC
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kansas City to New York are usually found in October or September, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Friday

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Round-trip from

$184
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$86
(Trip.com)

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Average price

$354
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Cheapest flights from Kansas City to New York
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This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/115:15 amMCI - EWR
1 stop6h 32mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/135:30 pmEWR - MCI
1 stop6h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/28$184
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/65:15 amMCI - LGA
1 stop6h 15mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/85:55 amLGA - MCI
1 stop18h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/28$203
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/1511:20 amMCI - LGA
1 stop11h 12mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/204:57 pmLGA - MCI
1 stop6h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$210
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/35:15 pmMCI - EWR
1 stop6h 19mFrontier
Mon 10/611:15 amEWR - MCI
1 stop6h 05mFrontier
Deal found 7/29$233
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/1511:20 amMCI - LGA
1 stop11h 12mFrontier
Wed 8/2710:50 pmLGA - MCI
1 stop15h 43mFrontier
Deal found 7/27$235
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/14:30 pmMCI - JFK
1 stop17h 30mFrontier
Mon 11/31:00 pmJFK - MCI
1 stop7h 02mFrontier
Deal found 7/27$235
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 8/239:59 amMCI - JFK
Nonstop3h 00mDelta
Sat 8/304:15 pmJFK - MCI
Nonstop3h 36mDelta
Deal found 7/27$277
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 10/257:08 amMCI - JFK
1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/18:15 amJFK - MCI
1 stop7h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$296
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/247:02 pmMCI - SWF
2 stops20h 44mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/302:32 pmSWF - MCI
2 stops9h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$361
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1111:20 amMCI - JFK
1 stop12h 22mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/1411:33 amJFK - MCI
1 stop23h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$364

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City to New York 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 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to New York that are best for you.

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Kansas City

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New York

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Kansas CityNewark

MCI - EWR

MCIEWR

Kansas City

Thu 9/11

5:15 am-12:47 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Newark

Sat 9/13

5:30 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$184

Kansas CityNew York

MCI - LGA

MCILGA

Kansas City

Wed 9/3

6:00 am-8:15 pm

1 stop13h 15m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 9/7

5:55 am-11:07 pm

1 stop18h 12m

$203

Kansas CityNew York

MCI - LGA

MCILGA

Kansas City

Fri 8/15

11:20 am-11:32 pm

1 stop11h 12m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 8/20

4:57 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$210

Kansas CityNew York

MCI - LGA

MCILGA

Kansas City

Fri 8/15

11:20 am-11:32 pm

1 stop11h 12m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 8/27

10:50 pm-1:33 pm

1 stop15h 43m

$235

Kansas CityNew York

MCI - JFK

MCIJFK

Kansas City

Thu 9/4

5:15 pm-1:08 am

1 stop6h 53m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/15

6:15 am-4:20 pm

1 stop11h 05m

$238

Kansas CityNewark

MCI - EWR

MCIEWR

Kansas City

Fri 8/29

11:22 am-12:43 am

1 stop12h 21m

Newark

Sun 8/31

5:55 am-10:42 am

1 stop5h 47m

$238

Kansas CityNew York

MCI - JFK

MCIJFK

Kansas City

Sat 8/23

9:59 am-1:59 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/27

4:15 pm-6:51 pm

Nonstop3h 36m

$277

Kansas CityNew York

MCI - JFK

MCIJFK

Kansas City

Sat 10/25

7:08 am-1:35 pm

1 stop5h 27m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/1

8:15 am-2:18 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$296

Kansas CityNew Windsor

MCI - SWF

MCISWF

Kansas City

Sun 8/24

7:02 pm-4:46 pm

2 stops20h 44m

New Windsor Stewart

Sat 8/30

2:32 pm-10:53 pm

2 stops9h 21m

$361

Kansas CityNew York

MCI - JFK

MCIJFK

Kansas City

Mon 8/11

11:20 am-12:42 am

1 stop12h 22m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/14

11:33 am-10:26 am

1 stop23h 53m

$364

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Best time to book a flight from Kansas City to New York

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New York from Kansas City with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kansas City to New York

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Kansas City to New York. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Kansas City to New York, you should look to book at least 77 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 Kansas City to New York?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to New York (average of $236). Flying from Kansas City to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $313). 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 MCI to NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Kansas City to New York is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 83% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Kansas City to New York?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Kansas City to New York. Price data was last updated on July 27, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Kansas City to New York flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Kansas City to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from Kansas City to New York. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

The most flights from MCI to NYC are scheduled on a Thursday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Kansas City to New York?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Kansas City to New York chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Orlando (MCO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 82% of 1-stop itineraries from Kansas City to New York on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Kansas City to New York?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Kansas City to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $203.

What’s the fastest layover option from Kansas City to New York?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Kansas City to New York, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 3h 35m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Kansas City to New York?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Kansas City to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 26m.

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Kansas City to New York have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kansas City to New York. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Kansas City to New York?

    For a flight from Kansas City to New York, you will be flying from Kansas City. Kansas City (MCI) is just 17.4 mi from the center of the city. Kansas City is the only Kansas City airport and it handles 12 outbound flights to New York per day. 6 airlines have flights to New York from Kansas City on a regular basis.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $184, was found to be the cheapest airline from Kansas City to New York.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and Delta. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 42% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $86. Users have also found prices from $119 and $139 on Frontier and Southwest, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Kansas City to New York?

    Most travelers choose Kansas City - New York LaGuardia, Kansas City - New York John F Kennedy Intl or Kansas City - Newark when deciding on the best route from Kansas City to New York.

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

    Before booking your flight to New York from Kansas City, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Korean Air (75%), Air France (74%), Scandinavian Airlines( 74%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kansas City to New York?

    The cheapest flight price from Kansas City to New York is $202. On average you can expect to pay $538. The most popular route, (Kansas City - New York LaGuardia), can usually be booked for $176.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City to New York 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 Kansas City to New York?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to New York (average of $236). Flying from Kansas City to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $313). 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 Kansas City to New York

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City to New York. 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 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$82Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$118Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$199Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$206Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$252Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$261Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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