Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Kansas City (CHI - MKC)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Kansas City and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$258	Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Sat, Aug 8 — Mon, Aug 10	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Kansas City is currently $258
Cheapest one-way flight	$121	Frontier 1 stop 12 hr Wed, Jul 1	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Kansas City is currently $121
Cheapest nonstop flights	$325	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Aug 6 — Mon, Aug 10	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Kansas City is currently $325
Last-minute weekend getaway	$370	Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Kansas City is currently $370
Cheapest business class flights	$516	Frontier 1 stop 16 hr Thu, Aug 13 — Mon, Aug 17	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Kansas City is currently $516

Fastest flight	1 hr 25 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Kansas City takes 1 hr 25 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Kansas City is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $140–270
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $250–380

Popular airlines from Chicago to Kansas City

Southwest

Nonstop

from $325

Typical price: $235–490

42 weekly nonstop flights

MDW - MCI Every day

2336 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - MCI Every day
United

Nonstop

from $325

Typical price: $235–550

52 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - MCI Every day

360 weekly connecting flights

ORD - MCI Every day
American

Nonstop

from $450

Typical price: $235–510

35 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - MCI Every day

462 weekly connecting flights

ORD - MCI Every day
Delta

from $345

Typical price: $285–590

646 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - MCI Every day
Frontier

from $258

Typical price: $185–610

33 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - MCI Every day
Alaska

from $600

Typical price: $460–1,050

21 weekly connecting flights

ORD - MCI Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Kansas City

Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

Kansas City United States 25 min 15 mi
Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Omaha United States 2 hr 54 min 167 mi
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

Des Moines United States 2 hr 47 min 175 mi
Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)

Springfield United States 2 hr 40 min 143 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Kansas City

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Kansas City are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $140 to $270.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Kansas City recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $258. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $121.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Kansas City is $325, flying from Aug 6 to Aug 10.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Kansas City is $325, flying from Aug 6 to Aug 10.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Kansas City is $450, flying from Jun 27 to Jun 28.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Kansas City is $345, flying from Aug 13 to Aug 17.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Kansas City is $258, flying from Aug 8 to Aug 10.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Kansas City is $600, flying from Aug 27 to Aug 31.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Kansas City starts at $258 from Sat, Aug 8 to Mon, Aug 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $121 and departs on Wed, Jul 1.

1 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Kansas City.

Peak travel is summer (May–Aug), when the weather's generally warm and humid with occasional rainstorms. May is the most common month for tornadoes. The Big 12 Men's Basketball Championship (Mar) is a major date in the NCAA calendar. Teams compete to show off the best of Kansas City's signature cuisine at the American Royal World Series of Barbecue (Oct). The shopping district is illuminated for the holiday season during Plaza Lights (Nov–Jan). Winter (Dec–Feb) is cold with regular snowfall.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Kansas City.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Kansas City really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Kansas City.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 52 nonstop flights and 360 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 42 nonstop flights and 2,336 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Kansas City are:

American offers 35 nonstop flights and 462 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) .
Delta offers 646 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) .
Frontier offers 33 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) .
Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Kansas City.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Kansas City recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $258. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $121.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Kansas City is $325, flying from Aug 6 to Aug 10.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Kansas City is $325, flying from Aug 6 to Aug 10.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Kansas City is $450, flying from Jun 27 to Jun 28.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Kansas City is $345, flying from Aug 13 to Aug 17.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Kansas City is $258, flying from Aug 8 to Aug 10.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Kansas City is $600, flying from Aug 27 to Aug 31.

Southwest, United and American fly direct from Chicago to Kansas City.

There are 42 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Kansas City per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 52 United direct flights from Chicago to Kansas City per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 35 American direct flights from Chicago to Kansas City per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Kansas City at price $370 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Jun 6 to Sun, Jun 7.

Southwest, United and American fly direct from Chicago to Kansas City.

There are 42 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Kansas City per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 52 United direct flights from Chicago to Kansas City per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 35 American direct flights from Chicago to Kansas City per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Chicago to Kansas City on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Kansas City start at $325 from Thu, Aug 6 to Mon, Aug 10 with Southwest.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Kansas City, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Kansas City start at $516 from Thu, Aug 13 to Mon, Aug 17 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Kansas City start at $258 from Sat, Aug 8 to Mon, Aug 10.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Kansas City, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Kansas City starts at $370 from Sat, Jun 6 to Sun, Jun 7 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Kansas City at price $370 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Jun 6 to Sun, Jun 7.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Kansas City, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.