HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Tennessee

$72+ Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) to Tennessee

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 10/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — BNA
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Kansas City to Tennessee with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to Tennessee

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Kansas City to Tennessee flight deals. Data was last updated September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$172
(Frontier)

One-way from

$72
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$319
From Kansas City to Tennessee
Search Deals
One-way flight from Kansas City to Tennessee
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($17 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Kansas City to Tennessee

Cheapest flights from Kansas City to Tennessee
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to Tennessee. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/253:01 pmMCI - BNA
1 stop9h 39mFrontier
Mon 9/296:15 amBNA - MCI
1 stop7h 33mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$172
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/82:31 pmMCI - BNA
1 stop9h 23mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/1112:00 pmBNA - MCI
1 stop9h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$191
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/41:01 pmMCI - TYS
1 stop5h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/76:00 amTYS - MCI
1 stop5h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$193
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/92:23 pmMCI - BNA
1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/139:10 amBNA - MCI
1 stop7h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$196
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/76:00 amMCI - BNA
1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/1412:04 pmBNA - MCI
1 stop4h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$201
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/54:10 pmMCI - BNA
1 stop3h 05mSouthwest
Wed 11/58:40 pmBNA - MCI
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 9/9$206
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/74:35 pmMCI - BNA
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Tue 10/148:50 pmBNA - MCI
Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 9/9$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Fri 10/318:28 pmMCI - BNA
1 stop18h 19mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/48:05 pmBNA - MCI
1 stop12h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$209
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/77:30 amMCI - BNA
1 stop5h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/74:57 pmBNA - MCI
1 stop4h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$211
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/710:00 amMCI - BNA
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Tue 10/78:50 pmBNA - MCI
Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 9/9$212
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sun 10/1211:37 amMCI - BNA
2 stops32h 02mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/175:25 pmBNA - MCI
1 stop28h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$215
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/118:05 amMCI - TYS
1 stop5h 41mDelta
Wed 11/195:25 amTYS - MCI
1 stop4h 53mDelta
Deal found 9/9$217

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City to Tennessee 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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to Tennessee that are best for you.

Fly from

Kansas City

Fly to

Tennessee

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Kansas CityNashville

MCI - BNA

MCIBNA

Kansas City

Fri 10/3

3:01 pm-12:40 am

1 stop9h 39m

Nashville Intl

Mon 10/6

6:15 am-1:48 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$172

Kansas CityNashville

MCI - BNA

MCIBNA

Kansas City

Sat 2/28

4:23 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Nashville Intl

Tue 3/3

10:59 am-6:22 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$196

Kansas CityNashville

MCI - BNA

MCIBNA

Kansas City

Sat 11/8

11:45 am-4:54 pm

1 stop5h 09m

Nashville Intl

Tue 11/11

9:20 am-4:07 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$206

Kansas CityNashville

MCI - BNA

MCIBNA

Kansas City

Tue 10/7

4:35 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Nashville Intl

Tue 10/14

8:50 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$207

Kansas CityKnoxville

MCI - TYS

MCITYS

Kansas City

Tue 11/11

8:05 am-2:46 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 11/19

5:25 am-9:18 am

1 stop4h 53m

$217

Kansas CityNashville

MCI - BNA

MCIBNA

Kansas City

Sat 11/8

2:30 pm-4:00 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Nashville Intl

Tue 11/11

8:05 am-9:55 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$218

Kansas CityMemphis

MCI - MEM

MCIMEM

Kansas City

Thu 10/23

9:25 am-7:50 pm

1 stop10h 25m

Memphis

Mon 10/27

1:45 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop24h 15m

$226

Kansas CityChattanooga

MCI - CHA

MCICHA

Kansas City

Fri 9/26

5:15 am-4:57 pm

1 stop10h 42m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sat 10/4

5:52 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$231

Kansas CityNashville

MCI - BNA

MCIBNA

Kansas City

Sat 10/25

7:02 pm-2:17 pm

2 stops19h 15m

Nashville Intl

Sun 10/26

8:44 pm-4:16 pm

1 stop19h 32m

$233

Kansas CityNashville

MCI - BNA

MCIBNA

Kansas City

Thu 10/2

3:01 pm-12:40 am

1 stop9h 39m

Nashville Intl

Sun 10/5

9:38 pm-1:48 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$234

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 9/10

Showing 1-10 of 60 results
1
2
3
...
6

Best time to book a flight from Kansas City to Tennessee

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Tennessee from Kansas City with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Tennessee (average of $220). Flying from Kansas City to Tennessee in June is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 TN?

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City to Tennessee. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

When flying from Kansas City to Tennessee, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Tennessee

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tennessee. 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 Tennessee. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Kansas City to Tennessee by reading reviews from past customers. 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
4,248 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,023 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Tennessee from Kansas City, you will be flying from Kansas City, which is the city’s only airport. Kansas City (MCI) is located 17.4 mi from the center of Kansas City.

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

    Within the past month, 32 users have taken a look at flights from Kansas City to Tennessee.

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

    A quick flight from Kansas City to Tennessee can take about 5h 09m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $206. Airlines will cover a distance of 490 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $96. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Kansas City to Tennessee for a low price.

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

    The most popular route from Kansas City to Tennessee is Kansas City - Nashville Intl. You may also consider Kansas City - Knoxville McGhee Tyson or Kansas City - Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA.

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

    While on average a flight from Kansas City to Tennessee is generally $312, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $98. When looking at the most popular route, (Kansas City - Nashville Intl), you can expect to pay $201 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Tennessee (average of $220). Flying from Kansas City to Tennessee in June is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Kansas City to Tennessee

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
St. Louis to Las Vegas flights
St. Louis to John F Kennedy Intl flights
St. Louis to LaGuardia flights
St. Louis to Denver flights
Kansas City to Las Vegas flights
St. Louis to Newark flights
St. Louis to Seattle flights
Kansas City to Newark flights
St. Louis to Orlando flights
Kansas City to Denver flights
Kansas City to LaGuardia flights
St. Louis to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
St. Louis to Sky Harbor Intl flights
Kansas City to O'Hare Intl flights
Kansas City to John F Kennedy Intl flights
Kansas City to Los Angeles flights
St. Louis to Hobby flights
St. Louis to Miami flights
Kansas City to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
Kansas City to Seattle flights
Kansas City to Atlanta flights
Kansas City to Orlando flights
St. Louis to Los Angeles flights
Kansas City to Sky Harbor Intl flights
Kansas City to Hobby flights
Kansas City to Miami flights
St. Louis to George Bush Intcntl flights
Kansas City to Dulles Intl flights
Kansas City to Boston flights
St. Louis to Salt Lake City flights
St. Louis to Boston flights
St. Louis to Dulles Intl flights
St. Louis to Atlanta flights
Kansas City to George Bush Intcntl flights
Kansas City to San Francisco flights
St. Louis to Baltimore flights
St. Louis to Minneapolis flights
Kansas City to San Diego flights
Kansas City to Minneapolis flights
Kansas City to Portland flights
St. Louis to San Francisco flights
Kansas City to Ontario flights
St. Louis to New Orleans flights
Kansas City to Midway flights
Kansas City to Tampa flights
Kansas City to Salt Lake City flights
Kansas City to Fort Lauderdale flights
St. Louis to San Diego flights
St. Louis to Honolulu flights
St. Louis to Tampa flights

Top 5 airlines flying from Kansas City to Tennessee

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City to Tennessee. 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$90Average$166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$113Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$132Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$156Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.