How to find cheap flights to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
C$422 is currently the cheapest price we've seen for a return flight to Kansas City International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to MCI, the lowest fare is C$221.
Book when it's best with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a notification through the app if the price of tickets to MCI goes up or down.
To pick up cheap tickets to Kansas City, where Kansas City International Airport is located, book six months ahead. That's the general recommendation for scoring the biggest deals.
Click on 'Add nearby airports' when searching to boost your chances of finding cheap flights to Kansas City. Doing this will give you more options for where you take off and land, along with different prices.
Consider taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes are generally cheaper. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Kansas City International Airport.
Best time to go to Kansas City
The cheapest month to hop on a flight to Kansas City is usually May.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to MCI, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, look for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest fares that are available.
July is the most popular month for flights to MCI. It's the perfect time to experience Kansas City at its liveliest.
Travel in April if you want to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Kansas City are usually more affordable.
Check the weather conditions before you go. July brings the warmest days in Kansas City, averaging between 18ºC and 34ºC.
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from -8ºC to 6ºC.
Travelling to Kansas City International Airport (MCI): what you need to know
Skip the layovers and travel to Kansas City in a single journey. Book a direct flight to Kansas City International Airport with one of these popular airlines:
Whether you're coming in late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some good hotels near Kansas City International Airport. Check in and relax at one of these after your flight to MCI lands:
Getting to central Kansas City from Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
MCI is about 32 kilometres from central Kansas City.
After touching down from your flight to MCI, expect a drive to the centre of around 20 minutes.
About 1 hour 10 minutes is how long it'll take to get there on public transport.
Make the most of your time in Kansas City by choosing one of these top stays:
Kansas City highlights
National WWI Museum and Memorial
Put this at the top of your to-do list after hopping off your flight to Kansas City International Airport. You'll find it around 2 kilometres south of the city centre.
Union Station Kansas City
Visit Union Station Kansas City and you'll be checking off one of the main attractions in Kansas City. It's roughly 2 kilometres south of the centre.
The Irish Centre at Union Station
The Irish Centre at Union Station will also make the highlight reel of your vacation. From the heart of the city, it's located around 2 kilometres to the south.
Complete your trip with a Kansas City car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Kansas City and explore the sights at your own speed. Easily compare rates in one place to find the perfect ride after booking your hotel and cheap flight to Kansas City International Airport.
