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$62+ 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 9/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — PHL
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
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 July 27, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 9/51:38 pm
MCI
-
PHL
1 stop15h 01m
Frontier
Tue 9/84:45 pm
PHL
-
MCI
2 stops21h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 7/22$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 9/31:38 pm
MCI
-
PHL
1 stop15h 01m
Frontier
Tue 9/84:45 pm
PHL
-
MCI
2 stops21h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 7/22$252
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Fri 8/146:17 pm
MCI
-
PHL
1 stop13h 22m
Frontier
Sun 8/164:30 pm
PHL
-
MCI
1 stop25h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 7/25$253
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/211:26 am
MCI
-
PHL
1 stop10h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/136:10 pm
PHL
-
MCI
2 stops44h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$254
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 9/61:38 pm
MCI
-
PHL
1 stop15h 01m
Frontier
Fri 9/117:10 am
PHL
-
MCI
1 stop11h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 7/22$255
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/274:47 pm
MCI
-
PHL
1 stop12h 43m
Frontier
Sun 8/308:35 am
PHL
-
MCI
2 stops27h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 7/25$256
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/134:32 pm
MCI
-
PHL
1 stop12h 28m
Frontier
Mon 8/178:30 am
PHL
-
MCI
1 stop9h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 7/25$257
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2111:26 am
MCI
-
PHL
2 stops12h 50m
Frontier
Sun 8/234:45 pm
PHL
-
MCI
1 stop18h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 7/26$259
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/134:32 pm
MCI
-
PHL
1 stop12h 28m
Frontier
Sun 8/308:30 am
PHL
-
MCI
1 stop27h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 7/26$260
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/231:38 pm
MCI
-
PHL
1 stop15h 01m
Frontier
Sun 8/308:30 am
PHL
-
MCI
1 stop27h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 7/26$262
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Fri 9/411:26 am
MCI
-
PHL
1 stop8h 02m
Frontier
Sun 9/137:10 am
PHL
-
MCI
2 stops31h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 7/22$264

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 July 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$251
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$62
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$459
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($4 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Kansas CityPhiladelphia

MCI - PHL

MCIPHL

Kansas City

Thu 10/22

7:00 am-2:35 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Philadelphia

Tue 10/27

8:05 am-2:38 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$404
Quickest round-trip

Kansas CityPhiladelphia

MCI - PHL

MCIPHL

Kansas City

Thu 10/8

7:00 am-1:16 pm

1 stop5h 16m

Philadelphia

Mon 10/12

3:40 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$423

Kansas CityPhiladelphia

MCI - PHL

MCIPHL

Kansas City

Sat 9/5

10:31 am-4:40 pm

1 stop5h 09m

Philadelphia

Mon 9/7

5:45 am-11:32 am

1 stop6h 47m

$425

Kansas CityPhiladelphia

MCI - PHL

MCIPHL

Kansas City

Sun 9/6

7:07 am-2:42 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Philadelphia

Sun 9/13

5:45 am-11:27 am

1 stop6h 42m

$440

Kansas CityPhiladelphia

MCI - PHL

MCIPHL

Kansas City

Tue 8/25

6:00 am-2:21 pm

2 stops7h 21m

Philadelphia

Wed 9/2

3:05 pm-7:32 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$464

Kansas CityPhiladelphia

MCI - PHL

MCIPHL

Kansas City

Wed 9/2

10:00 am-6:53 pm

2 stops7h 53m

Philadelphia

Sat 9/5

8:00 am-4:11 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$464

Kansas CityPhiladelphia

MCI - PHL

MCIPHL

Kansas City

Sat 8/22

6:00 am-2:21 pm

2 stops7h 21m

Philadelphia

Sat 8/29

3:05 pm-7:32 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$464

Kansas CityPhiladelphia

MCI - PHL

MCIPHL

Kansas City

Thu 8/13

8:25 am-4:00 pm

2 stops6h 35m

Philadelphia

Tue 8/18

1:45 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$466

Kansas CityPhiladelphia

MCI - PHL

MCIPHL

Kansas City

Thu 8/20

6:00 am-2:21 pm

2 stops7h 21m

Philadelphia

Sat 8/22

10:30 am-5:30 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$469

Kansas CityPhiladelphia

MCI - PHL

MCIPHL

Kansas City

Thu 10/22

7:30 am-2:43 pm

1 stop6h 13m

Philadelphia

Tue 10/27

10:30 am-5:25 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$478

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 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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Cheapflights Insights

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 $378). 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 July 27, 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Kansas City to Philadelphia flights typically cost between $262 and $476 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $251 on Frontier (Sep 5-Sep 8).

The best insider tips for Kansas City to Philadelphia flights

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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.

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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 July 27, 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
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,483 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,837 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,754 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.

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 11 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 42 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 Delta and United Airlines fly from Kansas City to Philadelphia in about 6h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 46m. 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 $210 and $310 round-trip. These flights start at 73% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $77 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $155 and $183, 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: Aer Lingus (89%), Iberia (85%), British Airways( 84%).

  • 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 $485, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $262. The most popular route (Kansas City - Philadelphia), is priced around $237.

  • 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 $378). 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 July 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$119Average$233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$210Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$310Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$316Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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