Cheap flights from New York to Kansas City

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Cheapest round-trip flights $270
Frontier 1 stop 13 hr Fri, Jun 5 — Mon, Jun 8
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Kansas City is currently $270
Cheapest one-way flight $106
Frontier 1 stop 12 hr Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest one-way flight from New York to Kansas City is currently $106
Cheapest nonstop flights $373
Delta Nonstop 4 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from New York to Kansas City is currently $373
Last-minute weekend getaway $530
Frontier 1 stop 13 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from New York to Kansas City is currently $530
Cheapest business class flights $528
Frontier 1 stop 13 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Mon, Jun 8
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from New York to Kansas City is currently $528
Fastest flight 3 hr The fastest nonstop flight from New York to Kansas City takes 3 hr
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 New York to Kansas City is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
October
Cheapest
Typical prices: $145–305
March
Most expensive
Typical prices: $270–480

Popular airlines from New York to Kansas City

  • Delta
    Nonstop
    from $373
    Typical price: $330–730
    27 weekly nonstop flights
    JFK, LGA - MCI Every day
    1153 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK, LGA - MCI Every day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $373
    Typical price: $320–590
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    EWR - MCI Every day
    985 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, LGA - MCI Every day
  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $373
    Typical price: $340–680
    19 weekly nonstop flights
    LGA - MCI Every day
    306 weekly connecting flights
    LGA - MCI Every day
  • American
    from $393
    Typical price: $310–580
    1130 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK, LGA - MCI Every day
  • Alaska
    from $722
    Typical price: $560–1,250
    42 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK - MCI Every day
  • Frontier
    from $245
    Typical price: $180–590
    39 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK, LGA - MCI Every day

Popular airports near New York

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
    New York United States 38 min 12 mi
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
    New York United States 25 min 8 mi
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
    Newark United States 29 min 8 mi
  • New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)
    Newburgh United States 1 hr 28 min 55 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 New York to Kansas City

The cheapest flights from New York to Kansas City are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $145 to $305.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Kansas City recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $270. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $106.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Delta flight from New York to Kansas City is $373, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest United flight from New York to Kansas City is $373, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from New York to Kansas City is $373, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest American flight from New York to Kansas City is $393, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from New York to Kansas City is $722, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from New York to Kansas City is $245, flying from May 29 to Jun 1.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Kansas City starts at $270 from Fri, Jun 5 to Mon, Jun 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $106 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.
3 hr is the shortest flight time from New York 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 New York 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 New York 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 New York to Kansas City.

In terms of nonstop flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 27 nonstop flights and 1,153 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) .

Other popular airlines flying from New York to Kansas City are:
  • United offers 14 nonstop flights and 985 connecting flights per week. United flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) .
  • Southwest offers 19 nonstop flights and 306 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) .
  • American offers 1,130 connecting flights per week. American flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) .
  • Alaska offers 42 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) .
  • Frontier offers 39 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between New York and Kansas City.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Kansas City recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $270. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $106.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Delta flight from New York to Kansas City is $373, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest United flight from New York to Kansas City is $373, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from New York to Kansas City is $373, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest American flight from New York to Kansas City is $393, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from New York to Kansas City is $722, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from New York to Kansas City is $245, flying from May 29 to Jun 1.
United, Delta and Southwest fly direct from New York to Kansas City.
  • There are 27 Delta direct flights from New York to Kansas City per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 United direct flights from New York to Kansas City per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 19 Southwest direct flights from New York 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 New York and Kansas City at price $530 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
United, Delta and Southwest fly direct from New York to Kansas City.
  • There are 27 Delta direct flights from New York to Kansas City per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 United direct flights from New York to Kansas City per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 19 Southwest direct flights from New York 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 New York to Kansas City on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between New York and Kansas City start at $373 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with Delta.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from New York 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 New York and Kansas City start at $528 from Sat, Jun 6 to Mon, Jun 8 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between New York and Kansas City start at $270 from Fri, Jun 5 to Mon, Jun 8.
To book business class trips from New York 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 New York and Kansas City starts at $530 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and Kansas City at price $530 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from New York 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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