Cheap flights from Columbus to Kansas City

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Cheapest round-trip flights $230
Frontier 1 stop 22 hr Fri, Jul 24 — Sun, Jul 26
The cheapest round-trip flight from Columbus to Kansas City is currently $230
Cheapest one-way flight $101
Frontier 1 stop 22 hr Wed, Jul 22
The cheapest one-way flight from Columbus to Kansas City is currently $101
Last-minute weekend getaway $500
Frontier 1 stop 21 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Columbus to Kansas City is currently $500
Cheapest business class flights $508
Frontier 1 stop 22 hr Fri, Jul 24 — Sun, Jul 26
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Columbus to Kansas City is currently $508
Fastest flight 1 hr 55 min The fastest nonstop flight from Columbus to Kansas City takes 1 hr 55 min
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Columbus to Kansas City is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $210–360
March
Most expensive
Typical prices: $320–490

Popular airlines from Columbus to Kansas City

  • Southwest
    from $334
    Typical price: $310–530
    649 weekly connecting flights
    CMH - MCI Every day
  • American
    from $383
    Typical price: $305–560
    465 weekly connecting flights
    CMH - MCI Every day
  • Delta
    from $391
    Typical price: $345–620
    383 weekly connecting flights
    CMH - MCI Every day
  • United
    from $391
    Typical price: $310–590
    380 weekly connecting flights
    CMH - MCI Every day
  • Alaska
    from $908
    Typical price: $560–1,350
    15 weekly connecting flights
    CMH - MCI Every day
  • Frontier
    from $230
    Typical price: $185–490
    13 weekly connecting flights
    CMH - MCI Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Columbus

  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
    Columbus United States 14 min 6 mi
  • Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
    Columbus United States 21 min 11 mi
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
    Detroit United States 3 hr 11 min 156 mi
  • Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
    Cincinnati United States 1 hr 53 min 109 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
  • Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT)
    Wichita United States 2 hr 59 min 184 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Columbus to Kansas City

The cheapest flights from Columbus to Kansas City are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $210 to $360.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Columbus to Kansas City recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $101.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Columbus to Kansas City is $334, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest American flight from Columbus to Kansas City is $383, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 7.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Columbus to Kansas City is $391, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 27.
  • The cheapest United flight from Columbus to Kansas City is $391, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Columbus to Kansas City is $908, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 7.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Columbus to Kansas City is $230, flying from Jul 24 to Jul 26.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Columbus to Kansas City starts at $230 from Fri, Jul 24 to Sun, Jul 26. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $101 and departs on Wed, Jul 22.
1 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Columbus to Kansas City.

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 649 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) .

Other popular airlines flying from Columbus to Kansas City are:
  • American offers 465 connecting flights per week. American flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) .
  • Delta offers 383 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) .
  • United offers 380 connecting flights per week. United flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) .
  • Alaska offers 15 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) .
  • Frontier offers 13 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Columbus and Kansas City.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Columbus to Kansas City recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $101.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Columbus to Kansas City is $334, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest American flight from Columbus to Kansas City is $383, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 7.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Columbus to Kansas City is $391, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 27.
  • The cheapest United flight from Columbus to Kansas City is $391, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Columbus to Kansas City is $908, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 7.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Columbus to Kansas City is $230, flying from Jul 24 to Jul 26.
No airline flies direct from Columbus to Kansas City.
  • There are 649 Southwest connecting flights from Columbus to Kansas City per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 465 American connecting flights from Columbus to Kansas City per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 383 Delta connecting flights from Columbus to Kansas City per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 380 United connecting flights from Columbus to Kansas City per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 15 Alaska connecting flights from Columbus to Kansas City per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 13 Frontier connecting flights from Columbus to Kansas City per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Columbus and Kansas City at price $500 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.
No airline flies direct from Columbus to Kansas City.
  • There are 649 Southwest connecting flights from Columbus to Kansas City per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 465 American connecting flights from Columbus to Kansas City per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 383 Delta connecting flights from Columbus to Kansas City per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 380 United connecting flights from Columbus to Kansas City per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 15 Alaska connecting flights from Columbus to Kansas City per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 13 Frontier connecting flights from Columbus to Kansas City per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are no direct flights from Columbus to Kansas City.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Columbus 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 Columbus and Kansas City start at $508 from Fri, Jul 24 to Sun, Jul 26 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Columbus and Kansas City start at $230 from Fri, Jul 24 to Sun, Jul 26.
To book business class trips from Columbus 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 Columbus and Kansas City starts at $500 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Columbus and Kansas City at price $500 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Columbus 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.

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