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$91+ Cheap flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia (MCI - PHL)

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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — PHL
Jul 10 — Jul 171
Fri 7/10
Fri 7/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 10, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/64:32 pm
MCI
-
PHL
2 stops39h 07m
Frontier
Tue 8/114:30 pm
PHL
-
MCI
1 stop25h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 6/10$305
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 7/281:45 pm
MCI
-
PHL
2 stops21h 37m
Frontier
Thu 7/304:30 pm
PHL
-
MCI
1 stop25h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 6/7$306
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/231:45 pm
MCI
-
PHL
1 stop14h 54m
Frontier
Wed 7/296:30 am
PHL
-
MCI
1 stop11h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 6/8$309
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/276:16 pm
MCI
-
PHL
1 stop12h 03m
Frontier
Mon 6/298:30 am
PHL
-
MCI
1 stop9h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 6/9$310
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Wed 7/16:16 pm
MCI
-
PHL
1 stop12h 03m
Frontier
Sat 7/41:32 pm
PHL
-
MCI
2 stops27h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 6/9$311
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 7/141:45 pm
MCI
-
PHL
2 stops21h 37m
Frontier
Thu 7/164:30 pm
PHL
-
MCI
1 stop25h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 6/7$312
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 7/141:45 pm
MCI
-
PHL
2 stops31h 43m
Frontier
Wed 7/226:30 am
PHL
-
MCI
1 stop11h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 6/6$313
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/271:40 pm
MCI
-
PHL
1 stop7h 20m
Southwest
Tue 9/17:55 am
PHL
-
MCI
2 stops9h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8$314
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Tue 6/301:45 pm
MCI
-
PHL
2 stops21h 38m
Frontier
Tue 7/74:30 pm
PHL
-
MCI
1 stop25h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 6/8$315
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Sat 7/116:07 pm
MCI
-
PHL
2 stops19h 54m
Frontier
Wed 7/158:30 am
PHL
-
MCI
1 stop9h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 6/9$317
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Thu 7/231:45 pm
MCI
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PHL
1 stop21h 04m
Frontier
Mon 7/278:37 pm
PHL
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MCI
1 stop17h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 6/9$318

Find flight deals from Kansas City to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kansas City (MCI) to Philadelphia (PHL). 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 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$305
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$91
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$486
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia 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 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

Kansas CityPhiladelphia

MCI - PHL

MCIPHL

Kansas City

Wed 7/8

1:45 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops6h 40m

Philadelphia

Wed 7/22

12:55 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops7h 25m

$367

Kansas CityPhiladelphia

MCI - PHL

MCIPHL

Kansas City

Wed 9/2

2:00 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops6h 50m

Philadelphia

Sun 9/6

8:25 am-3:00 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$397

Kansas CityPhiladelphia

MCI - PHL

MCIPHL

Kansas City

Wed 9/2

11:40 am-8:55 pm

2 stops8h 15m

Philadelphia

Mon 9/7

7:00 am-1:55 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$434

Kansas CityPhiladelphia

MCI - PHL

MCIPHL

Kansas City

Wed 7/22

7:15 am-5:25 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Philadelphia

Mon 8/3

12:50 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops6h 00m

$478

Kansas CityPhiladelphia

MCI - PHL

MCIPHL

Kansas City

Sat 8/8

3:16 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops7h 04m

Philadelphia

Sat 8/15

10:30 am-5:30 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$487

Kansas CityPhiladelphia

MCI - PHL

MCIPHL

Kansas City

Mon 6/15

5:37 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 21m

Philadelphia

Sat 6/27

5:06 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$491

Kansas CityPhiladelphia

MCI - PHL

MCIPHL

Kansas City

Mon 6/22

4:04 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Philadelphia

Sat 7/4

7:10 am-12:16 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$491

Kansas CityPhiladelphia

MCI - PHL

MCIPHL

Kansas City

Fri 6/26

6:00 am-2:10 pm

2 stops7h 10m

Philadelphia

Sat 6/27

7:00 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$496
Quickest round-trip

Kansas CityPhiladelphia

MCI - PHL

MCIPHL

Kansas City

Fri 7/3

6:05 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Philadelphia

Mon 7/6

11:20 am-5:50 pm

2 stops7h 30m

$502

Kansas CityPhiladelphia

MCI - PHL

MCIPHL

Kansas City

Tue 9/1

7:30 am-5:54 pm

1 stop9h 24m

Philadelphia

Wed 9/2

8:20 am-7:42 pm

1 stop12h 22m

$521

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Compare providers for flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia

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 Kansas City to Philadelphia in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 Kansas City-Philadelphia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Kansas City-Philadelphia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Kansas City-Philadelphia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Kansas City-Philadelphia 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 Kansas City-Philadelphia 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 Kansas City to Philadelphia

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from Kansas City to Philadelphia may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 64 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 Kansas City to Philadelphia?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Philadelphia (average of $339). Flying from Kansas City to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $535). 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 PHL?

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City to Philadelphia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 10, 2026.

When flying from Kansas City to Philadelphia, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 88% versus a flight at noon.

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

The best insider tips for Kansas City to Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia. Reviews last updated June 10, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andAmerican Airlines from Kansas City to Philadelphia. 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
7.9
Good
4,237 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,237 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,237 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,395 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,237 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,639 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,237 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,898 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,237 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Related info for your journey

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

    Philadelphia is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Philadelphia from Kansas City. Booking flights from Kansas City (MCI) to Philadelphia (PHL) should be relatively easy as there are 10 daily flights to Philadelphia from 4 different airlines. 2h 45m is how long a flight from Kansas City to Philadelphia will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

    The Kansas City to Philadelphia flight path was viewed by 43 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 Kansas City to Philadelphia?

    Airlines like Southwest and United Airlines fly from Kansas City to Philadelphia in about 6h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 24m. There are 1035 mi between Kansas City and Philadelphia. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Kansas City to Philadelphia is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $119 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Southwest, starting at $244 and $255 round-trip. These flights start at 72% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $73 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from $132 and $159, respectively.

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

    Before booking your flight to Philadelphia from Kansas City, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: PSA Airlines (95%), Aer Lingus (92%), American Airlines( 92%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Kansas City to Philadelphia? While on average our users pay $1,184, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $167. The most popular route (Kansas City - Philadelphia), is priced around $246.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Philadelphia (average of $339). Flying from Kansas City to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $535). 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 Kansas City to Philadelphia

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia. 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 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$119Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$244Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$255Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$301Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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