Find Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Denver (MKC - DEN)

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$135	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Jun 20 — Sun, Jun 21	The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to Denver is currently $135
Cheapest one-way flight	$34	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Kansas City to Denver is currently $34
Last-minute weekend getaway	$255	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Kansas City to Denver is currently $255
Cheapest business class flights	$383	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Jun 20 — Sun, Jun 21	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Kansas City to Denver is currently $383

Fastest flight	1 hr 45 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Kansas City to Denver takes 1 hr 45 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 Kansas City to Denver is typically December. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

December Cheapest	Typical prices: $75–270
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $185–315

Popular airlines from Kansas City to Denver

Southwest

Nonstop

from $231

Typical price: $175–350

44 weekly nonstop flights

MCI - DEN Every day

945 weekly connecting flights

MCI - DEN Every day
United

Nonstop

from $221

Typical price: $180–395

34 weekly nonstop flights

MCI - DEN Every day

444 weekly connecting flights

MCI - DEN Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $135

Typical price: $100–260

7 weekly nonstop flights

MCI - DEN Every day

10 weekly connecting flights

MCI - DEN Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
American

from $291

Typical price: $215–490

357 weekly connecting flights

MCI - DEN Every day
Delta

from $315

Typical price: $285–650

113 weekly connecting flights

MCI - DEN Every day
Alaska

from $703

Typical price: $405–960

21 weekly connecting flights

MCI - DEN Every day

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

Popular airports near Denver

Denver International Airport (DEN)

Denver United States 38 min 19 mi
Colorado Springs Airport (COS)

Colorado Springs United States 1 hr 27 min 66 mi
Centennial Airport (APA)

Denver United States 27 min 14 mi
Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)

Vail United States 2 hr 19 min 103 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Kansas City to Denver

The cheapest flights from Kansas City to Denver are usually in December. Typical ticket prices in December range from $75 to $270.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to Denver recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $135. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $34.

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

The cheapest Southwest flight from Kansas City to Denver is $231, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from Kansas City to Denver is $221, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Kansas City to Denver is $135, flying from Jun 20 to Jun 21.
The cheapest American flight from Kansas City to Denver is $291, flying from Jul 10 to Jul 12.
The cheapest Delta flight from Kansas City to Denver is $315, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Kansas City to Denver is $703, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 7.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to Denver starts at $135 from Sat, Jun 20 to Sun, Jun 21. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $34 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

1 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from Kansas City to Denver.

Denver’s mild summer months (Jun–Aug) are a popular time for visitors exploring the city and nearby national parks. The ski season runs through winter (Nov–Mar). Major events include the National Western Stock Show & Rodeo (Jan) and A Taste of Colorado (Sep) food and arts festival.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Kansas City to Denver.
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 Kansas City to Denver 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 Kansas City to Denver.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 44 nonstop flights and 945 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Denver International Airport (DEN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Kansas City to Denver are:

United offers 34 nonstop flights and 444 connecting flights per week. United flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Denver International Airport (DEN) .
Frontier offers 7 nonstop flights and 10 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Denver International Airport (DEN) .
American offers 357 connecting flights per week. American flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Denver International Airport (DEN) .
Delta offers 113 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Denver International Airport (DEN) .
Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Denver International Airport (DEN) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to Denver recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $135. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $34.

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

The cheapest Southwest flight from Kansas City to Denver is $231, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from Kansas City to Denver is $221, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Kansas City to Denver is $135, flying from Jun 20 to Jun 21.
The cheapest American flight from Kansas City to Denver is $291, flying from Jul 10 to Jul 12.
The cheapest Delta flight from Kansas City to Denver is $315, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Kansas City to Denver is $703, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 7.

Southwest, United and Frontier fly direct from Kansas City to Denver.

There are 44 Southwest direct flights from Kansas City to Denver per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 34 United direct flights from Kansas City to Denver per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Frontier direct flights from Kansas City to Denver 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 Kansas City and Denver at price $255 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

Southwest, United and Frontier fly direct from Kansas City to Denver.

There are 44 Southwest direct flights from Kansas City to Denver per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 34 United direct flights from Kansas City to Denver per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Frontier direct flights from Kansas City to Denver 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 Kansas City to Denver on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Kansas City and Denver start at $135 from Sat, Jun 20 to Sun, Jun 21 with Frontier.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Kansas City to Denver, 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 Kansas City and Denver start at $383 from Sat, Jun 20 to Sun, Jun 21 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Kansas City and Denver start at $135 from Sat, Jun 20 to Sun, Jun 21.

To book business class trips from Kansas City to Denver, 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 Kansas City and Denver starts at $255 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Kansas City and Denver at price $255 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Kansas City to Denver, 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.