Cheap flights to Kansas City International airport

Discover Kansas City International

The Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is the gateway for to the states of Missouri and Kansas. The city itself straddles the border, giving visitors bragging rights about how they stood in two different states at the same time. Booking your trip using the Skyscanner online search engine is the first step in visiting this people-friendly area. Find the cheapest airfare and book your hotels and car at the same time. It's easy!

Best Time to Book a Flight to Kansas City International Airport

Kansas City is a year-round destination but climate wise, September and October are the two favoured months. Called "Indian Summer," the temperatures are warm but not as humid as during the summer. September to mid-November is also rodeo season. The American Royal is a series of events that also includes cattle exhibitions, concerts and in October, the World Series of Barbecue. As you can imagine, availability is tight during this time frame. Travelling midweek can bring your costs down, as can booking early. Skyscanner's Whole Month Search can let you compare an entire month's worth of rates at once. Search out that low fare, and book it, quick! That same strategy works quite well year-round.

Airlines That Fly to Kansas City International Airport

Kansas City International welcomes flights from around the world, some year-round, others on a seasonal basis. Aeromexico, Delta, and American all have seasonal service from Cancun, while the latter two also have year-round passenger service elsewhere. Air Canada Express has year-round service from Toronto-Pearson. Other carriers include Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, Frontier, Southwest, Spirit Airlines and United Express.

What to Expect When Arriving at the Airport

Kansas City International has three separate terminals, connected by the free "Red Bus" onsite shuttle service. You could arrive at any terminal. Each terminal has its own passenger pick-up, baggage claim section, shops, cafes, fast food outlets, and ATMs. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout.

The Gray Rental Car Shuttle takes you from the passenger pick-up area to the rental car outlets, located offsite, mostly near Nassau Circle. Taxis are usually available outside baggage claim but if not, use the marked courtesy phone to order one. Make sure you specify which terminal you are at. Charges are $3.00 CAD to start and roughly $1.75 CAD per kilometre. The airport is roughly 33 kilometres from the town center, about a 30-minute drive. Other options include several shuttle companies, some that require advance reservations, and the Metro Bus Service. One way bus fare from the airport to downtown is about $2.00 CAD, exact change only. Accepted currency is the US Dollar.

What to See and Do in Kansas City

Kansas City straddles two states, Missouri and Kansas, with most of the attractions on the Missouri side. Love museums? Kansas City will not disappoint. Explore the history of the Great War at the National WWI Museum or learn about the 33rd President of the United States at the Harry S Truman Presidential Library and Museum. The site is also the final resting place of the Truman First Family. Head over to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and find works by Picasso, Pollock and more. If you're ready to burn off some excess energy, take in the World of Fun, a 235-acre amusement park with roller coasters, thrill rides and a kids area with a Snoopy theme. You simply can't leave this city without trying some barbeque. A local favourite is Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que. Nothing fancy, it's housed in an old gas station that's awash in neon, but the pulled pork is considered the best. Joe's is on the Kansas side of the border. For some after hours fun, head to the Power & Light District, filled with pubs and trendy restaurants, many catering to a younger crowd.