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Other than being the main entry point to Kansas City, MCI serves other cities including Blue Springs, Belton, and Lenexa. As you book your flight from Austin to Kansas City, keep in mind that connecting to these cities is easier from MCI.

From Austin to Kansas City, you can conveniently travel with your pet(s) thanks to the pet-friendly policies offered by all airlines that fly this route. You will pay significantly less for your pet if you book Alaska Airlines. Additionally, Alaska Airlines permits small animals in the cabin as long as they are at least 8 weeks old and do not weigh more than 20 lb when combined with their carrier. Keep in mind that you are only allowed to bring a total of two pets.

United Airlines and Delta are at the top of the list of airlines offering more environmentally-friendly flights from Austin to Kansas City. The airlines have rigorous programs in place to equip all of their aircraft with fuel-efficient engines in order to reduce overall carbon emissions.

When booking your flight from Austin to Kansas City, keep in mind that you will be able to get out of MCI by way of rental vehicles, taxis, or buses. If you want to rent a car from the airport, try booking one online with KAYAK before arriving at MCI. This helps you avoid the annoyance of long lines.

Among airlines operating Austin to Kansas City flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

2 airlines operate flights between Austin and Kansas City. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Southwest
• Delta

Flights from Austin to Kansas City usually depart from Austin Bergstrom (AUS) 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 and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: 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 Austin to Kansas City:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $196 round-trip via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP), compared to $320 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$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 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

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

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 59% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Dallas Love Field (DAL) - 6% of one-stop connections

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 28% on the Austin to Kansas City route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $272 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $375, a difference of $103. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Austin to Kansas City flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

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 Austin to Kansas City:

• Earliest: departs at 5:30 am and lands at 7:32 am
• Latest: departs at 10:50 pm and lands at 12:52 am.

The flight takes about 2h 02m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 88% above the route average of $326. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Austin to Kansas City takes 2h 02m, covering 650 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 $164 to $1,164. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Austin to Kansas City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $102, which is 46% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Dallas Love Field (DAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 39m, compared with 3h 49m via Houston Hobby (HOU) and 4h 00m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

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 Austin to Kansas City range from $239 to $487, with an average of $326 over the past 12 months. Anything below $239 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Austin to Kansas City flights:

• • Delta
• • JetBlue