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Among airlines operating Baltimore 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 Baltimore and Kansas City.

Flights from Baltimore to Kansas City usually depart from Baltimore/Washington (BWI) 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

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 Baltimore to Kansas City:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $233 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $448 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 Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) variants.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 45% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 7% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 21% on the Baltimore to Kansas City route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $392 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $491, a difference of $99. 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 Baltimore to Kansas City flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:45 am and lands at 10:33 am
• Latest: departs at 10:40 pm and lands at 1:28 am.

The flight takes about 2h 48m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 24% above the route average of $410. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Baltimore to Kansas City takes 2h 48m, covering 964 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 $173 to $1,631. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Baltimore to Kansas City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $122, which is 45% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 10m, compared with 4h 37m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 4h 40m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

Kansas City is 1 hour behind Baltimore (Central Time vs Eastern 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 Baltimore to Kansas City range from $349 to $510, with an average of $410 over the past 12 months. Anything below $349 counts as a good deal.