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$73+ Cheap flights from Kansas City to Tampa (MCI - TPA)

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 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — TPA
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to Tampa

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Round-trip from

$161
(Frontier)

One-way from

$73
(Priceline)

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Average price

$290
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to Tampa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 18, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 10/35:15 pmMCI - TPA
1 stop5h 18mFrontier
Fri 10/106:05 amTPA - MCI
1 stop5h 37mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$166
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 10/257:02 pmMCI - TPA
1 stop9h 20mFrontier
Wed 10/298:25 amTPA - MCI
1 stop26h 52mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$168
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 10/35:15 pmMCI - TPA
1 stop5h 18mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/76:45 amTPA - MCI
1 stop8h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$170
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/184:09 pmMCI - TPA
Nonstop3h 00mFrontier
Mon 10/206:05 amTPA - MCI
1 stop5h 37mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$173
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2311:37 amMCI - TPA
1 stop10h 59mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/286:45 amTPA - MCI
1 stop8h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$175
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Wed 10/82:55 pmMCI - TPA
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/117:29 pmTPA - MCI
1 stop16h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$176
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 9/85:15 pmMCI - TPA
1 stop5h 18mFrontier
Thu 9/119:31 amTPA - MCI
1 stop7h 49mFrontier
Deal found 8/15$179
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Tue 10/72:55 pmMCI - TPA
1 stop13h 35mSpirit Airlines
Fri 10/106:28 amTPA - MCI
1 stop10h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/16$180
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 9/45:15 pmMCI - TPA
2 stops14h 19mFrontier
Fri 9/126:00 amTPA - MCI
1 stop11h 20mFrontier
Deal found 8/15$186
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 10/28:40 pmMCI - TPA
Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest
Tue 10/75:30 pmTPA - MCI
Nonstop2h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 8/16$187

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City to Tampa 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 August 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to Tampa that are best for you.

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Kansas CityTampa

MCI - TPA

MCITPA

Kansas City

Fri 10/3

5:15 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Tampa

Fri 10/10

6:05 am-10:42 am

1 stop5h 37m

$166

Kansas CityTampa

MCI - TPA

MCITPA

Kansas City

Mon 10/20

11:37 am-11:42 pm

1 stop11h 05m

Tampa

Fri 10/24

10:42 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop20h 13m

$168

Kansas CityTampa

MCI - TPA

MCITPA

Kansas City

Sat 10/25

7:02 pm-5:22 am

1 stop9h 20m

Tampa

Wed 10/29

8:25 am-10:17 am

1 stop26h 52m

$168

Kansas CityTampa

MCI - TPA

MCITPA

Kansas City

Fri 9/5

5:15 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Tampa

Wed 9/10

11:00 am-1:48 pm

1 stop27h 48m

$168

Kansas CityTampa

MCI - TPA

MCITPA

Kansas City

Sun 9/7

3:01 pm-5:31 am

1 stop13h 30m

Tampa

Sun 9/14

10:12 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop19h 08m

$168

Kansas CityTampa

MCI - TPA

MCITPA

Kansas City

Thu 10/16

11:37 am-6:05 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Tampa

Sun 10/19

7:30 pm-9:58 am

1 stop15h 28m

$170

Kansas CityTampa

MCI - TPA

MCITPA

Kansas City

Sun 10/12

11:37 am-6:05 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Tampa

Sun 10/19

7:30 pm-9:58 am

1 stop15h 28m

$170

Kansas CityTampa

MCI - TPA

MCITPA

Kansas City

Fri 10/3

5:15 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Tampa

Tue 10/7

6:45 am-2:00 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$170

Kansas CityTampa

MCI - TPA

MCITPA

Kansas City

Thu 11/6

11:12 am-6:11 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$73

Kansas CityTampa

MCI - TPA

MCITPA

Kansas City

Thu 10/23

11:37 am-6:05 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$73

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Best time to book a flight from Kansas City to Tampa

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Kansas City to Tampa. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Kansas City to Tampa, you should look to book at least 75 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 Tampa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Tampa (average of $208). Flying from Kansas City to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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 TPA?

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City to Tampa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 18, 2025.

When flying from Kansas City to Tampa, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 11% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Kansas City to Tampa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Kansas City to Tampa. Price data was last updated on August 10, 2025.

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

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

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

Las Vegas (LAS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of 1-stop itineraries from Kansas City to Tampa on Cheapflights.

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

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

Las Vegas (LAS) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $202.

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

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

Flights via St. Louis (STL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 15m.

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

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

Flights via St. Louis (STL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 43m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Tampa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tampa. 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 Tampa. Reviews last updated August 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from Kansas City to Tampa have to say. 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
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,038 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,212 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you wish to fly to Tampa from Kansas City, then you need to book flights from Kansas City to Tampa. There is 1 flight from Kansas City (MCI) to Tampa (TPA) per day to choose from. Flights to Tampa from Kansas City are available from 6 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 Kansas City to Tampa typically takes.

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

    Flights from Kansas City to Tampa have been viewed 9 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Departing from Kansas City to Tampa will take you 5h 18m. The distance from Kansas City to Tampa is about 1048 mi.

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

    Frontier, at $98, was found to be the cheapest airline from Kansas City to Tampa.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Allegiant Air and Spirit Airlines. Users have found that Frontier is 73% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $98. While the most popular route (Kansas City - Tampa) can be booked for $162 on average our data indicates $274 when flying from Kansas City to Tampa.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Kansas City to Tampa?

    Kansas City to Tampa flights have a layover in Atlanta most often.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Atlanta?

    Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and Tabernacle are currently the most popular points of interest in Atlanta at the moment. Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and Tabernacle can be accessed by traveling approximately 8.6 mi, 9.3 mi, and 8.3 mi, respectively from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Travelers in need of a car in Atlanta can rent one for about $55 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Kansas City to Tampa flights?

    Flights departing from Kansas City and landing in Tampa layover in Charlotte least frequently.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Tampa (average of $208). Flying from Kansas City to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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 7 airlines flying from Kansas City to Tampa

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City to Tampa. 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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$98Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$106Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$122Average$221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$182Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$248Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$316Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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