Cheap flights from Kansas City to Austin

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Cheapest round-trip flights $197
Delta Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jun 18 — Sun, Jun 21
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to Austin is currently $197
Cheapest one-way flight $90
Frontier 1 stop 6 hr Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest one-way flight from Kansas City to Austin is currently $90
Last-minute weekend getaway $431
Frontier 1 stop 6 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Kansas City to Austin is currently $431
Cheapest business class flights $417
Delta Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jun 18 — Sun, Jun 21
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Kansas City to Austin is currently $417
Fastest flight 1 hr 50 min The fastest nonstop flight from Kansas City to Austin takes 1 hr 50 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 Austin is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $150–250
March
Most expensive
Typical prices: $235–420

Popular airlines from Kansas City to Austin

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $197
    Typical price: $215–450
    18 weekly nonstop flights
    MCI - AUS Every day
    1098 weekly connecting flights
    MCI - AUS Every day
  • American
    from $217
    Typical price: $230–445
    536 weekly connecting flights
    MCI - AUS Every day
  • United
    from $217
    Typical price: $235–520
    336 weekly connecting flights
    MCI - AUS Every day
  • Delta
    from $197
    Typical price: $240–590
    279 weekly connecting flights
    MCI - AUS Every day
  • Alaska
    from $669
    Typical price: $480–1,250
    21 weekly connecting flights
    MCI - AUS Every day
  • Frontier
    from $180
    Typical price: $175–520
    14 weekly connecting flights
    MCI - AUS 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 Austin

  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
    Austin United States 24 min 6 mi
  • Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
    Dallas United States 3 hr 14 min 186 mi
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
    Houston United States 2 hr 44 min 144 mi
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
    San Antonio United States 1 hr 16 min 66 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Kansas City to Austin

The cheapest flights from Kansas City to Austin are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $150 to $250.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to Austin recently found on Google Flights was with Delta from $197. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $90.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Kansas City to Austin is $197, flying from Jun 25 to Jun 28.
  • The cheapest American flight from Kansas City to Austin is $217, flying from Jun 27 to Jun 29.
  • The cheapest United flight from Kansas City to Austin is $217, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Kansas City to Austin is $197, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 21.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Kansas City to Austin is $669, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Kansas City to Austin is $180, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to Austin starts at $197 from Thu, Jun 18 to Sun, Jun 21. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $90 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.
1 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Kansas City to Austin.
Austin has mild winters and very hot, humid summers that make some outdoor activities inadvisable. Most visitors arrive Mar–Sep. Spring sees crowds for the South by Southwest (SXSW) music and film festival (Mar) and the blooming of the bluebonnet (mid-Mar–mid Apr), which is the Texas state flower. Hotels are especially crowded during college graduation weekends (May). Fall's popular events are the Austin City Limits music festival (Sep), college football season (Sep–Nov) and the Austin Film Festival (Oct).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Kansas City to Austin.
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 Austin 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 Austin.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 18 nonstop flights and 1,098 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .

Other popular airlines flying from Kansas City to Austin are:
  • American offers 536 connecting flights per week. American flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .
  • United offers 336 connecting flights per week. United flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .
  • Delta offers 279 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .
  • Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .
  • Frontier offers 14 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Kansas City and Austin.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to Austin recently found on Google Flights was with Delta from $197. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $90.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Kansas City to Austin is $197, flying from Jun 25 to Jun 28.
  • The cheapest American flight from Kansas City to Austin is $217, flying from Jun 27 to Jun 29.
  • The cheapest United flight from Kansas City to Austin is $217, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Kansas City to Austin is $197, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 21.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Kansas City to Austin is $669, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Kansas City to Austin is $180, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
Southwest flies direct from Kansas City to Austin.
  • There are 18 Southwest direct flights from Kansas City to Austin 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 Austin at price $431 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
Southwest flies direct from Kansas City to Austin.
  • There are 18 Southwest direct flights from Kansas City to Austin 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 Austin on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Kansas City and Austin start at $197 from Thu, Jun 18 to Sun, Jun 21 with Delta.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Kansas City to Austin, 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 Austin start at $417 from Thu, Jun 18 to Sun, Jun 21 with Delta.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Kansas City and Austin start at $197 from Thu, Jun 18 to Sun, Jun 21.
To book business class trips from Kansas City to Austin, 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 Austin starts at $431 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Kansas City and Austin at price $431 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Kansas City to Austin, 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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