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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.

Only Southwest operates flights between Albuquerque and Kansas City.

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

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Albuquerque to Kansas City:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $158 round-trip via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), 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 737-700 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 48% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Dallas Love Field (DAL) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 7% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 30% on the Albuquerque to Kansas City route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $323 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $455, a difference of $132. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

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.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $250 to $1,193. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Albuquerque to Kansas City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $142, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 37m, compared with 4h 37m via Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 4h 58m 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.

Kansas City Airport (MCI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $26 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Dollar
· Hertz
· Avis
· Alamo
· Sixt

Round-trip flights from Albuquerque to Kansas City range from $323 to $455, with an average of $392 over the past 12 months. Anything below $323 counts as a good deal.