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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Albuquerque to Kansas City:

• Earliest: departs at 9:45 am and lands at 11:40 am
• Latest: departs at 3:50 pm and lands at 5:45 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 55m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Albuquerque to Kansas City.

A nonstop flight from Albuquerque to Kansas City takes 1h 55m, covering 716 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Albuquerque to Kansas City range from $322 to $455, with an average of $386 over the past 12 months. Anything below $322 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $392 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $455 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-700 variants.

One-way fares from Albuquerque to Kansas City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $130, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

Kansas City Airport (MCI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Avis
• Alamo
• Sixt

Flights from Albuquerque to Kansas City usually depart from Albuquerque (ABQ) and arrive at Kansas City (MCI).

One-stop flights from Albuquerque to Kansas City most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 56% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Dallas Love Field (DAL) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 36% on flights from Albuquerque to Kansas City. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $294 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $455, a difference of $161.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Southwest operates flights between Albuquerque and Kansas City.

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 36m, compared with 4h 41m via Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 5h 03m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Kansas City is 1 hour ahead of Albuquerque (Central Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Kansas City are Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City Convention Center and Worlds of Fun. These are among the most viewed places in Kansas City on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Albuquerque to Kansas City flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.