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Cheapest round-trip
$293
Typical prices: $354-$467
Frontier
Tue 11/20Tue 11/27
BUF - MCI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$163
Typical prices: $200-$346
Southwest
Tue 12/25
BUF - MCI • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Buffalo and Kansas City. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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February
Cheapest • 18% price drop
June
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD)
Cheapest • Avg $361 (round-trip)
Chicago Midway (MDW)
Shortest trip • 4h 14m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Buffalo to Kansas City (BUF-MCI)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Buffalo to Kansas City

Fri, Nov 20 - Fri, Nov 27
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9:20 pm - 10:16 amBUF  Buffalo-MCI Kansas City
13h 56m1 stop Orlando
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11:11 am - 8:24 pmMCI  Kansas City-BUF Buffalo
8h 13m1 stop Orlando
$293Frontier
Fri, Dec 25 - Tue, Jan 5
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2:50 pm - 7:58 pmBUF  Buffalo-MCI Kansas City
6h 08m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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9:47 am - 4:51 pmMCI  Kansas City-BUF Buffalo
6h 04m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$320United Airlines
Fri, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 23
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9:20 pm - 10:16 amBUF  Buffalo-MCI Kansas City
13h 56m1 stop Orlando
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11:11 am - 8:24 pmMCI  Kansas City-BUF Buffalo
8h 13m1 stop Orlando
$320Frontier
Thu, Dec 3 - Sat, Dec 5
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6:10 am - 9:50 amBUF  Buffalo-MCI Kansas City
4h 40m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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5:41 pm - 12:04 amMCI  Kansas City-BUF Buffalo
5h 23m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$325Delta
Fri, Dec 25 - Mon, Jan 4
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12:07 pm - 5:06 pmBUF  Buffalo-MCI Kansas City
5h 59m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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5:26 pm - 11:59 pmMCI  Kansas City-BUF Buffalo
5h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$325Delta
Thu, Dec 3 - Sat, Dec 5
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6:49 pm - 10:52 pmBUF  Buffalo-MCI Kansas City
5h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:30 am - 11:26 amMCI  Kansas City-BUF Buffalo
4h 56m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$325American Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Sat, Dec 5
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5:55 am - 11:35 amBUF  Buffalo-MCI Kansas City
6h 40m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
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7:45 am - 2:55 pmMCI  Kansas City-BUF Buffalo
6h 10m2 stops Nashville Intl Baltimore/Washington
$357Southwest
Fri, Dec 25 - Mon, Jan 4
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5:00 pm - 10:30 pmBUF  Buffalo-MCI Kansas City
6h 30m1 stop Nashville Intl
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8:20 am - 3:25 pmMCI  Kansas City-BUF Buffalo
6h 05m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Chicago Midway
$357Southwest
Thu, Dec 3 - Sat, Dec 5
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6:10 am - 9:50 amBUF  Buffalo-MCI Kansas City
4h 40m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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5:41 pm - 12:04 amMCI  Kansas City-BUF Buffalo
5h 23m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$362Delta
Fri, Dec 25 - Sat, Dec 26
Southwest Logo
7:25 am - 11:35 amBUF  Buffalo-MCI Kansas City
5h 10m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
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5:45 am - 11:55 amMCI  Kansas City-BUF Buffalo
5h 10m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
$368Southwest
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Price, demand and travel trends for Buffalo to Kansas City flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Buffalo to Kansas City?

Round-trip flights from Buffalo to Kansas City typically range from $354 to $467. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $293, on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Buffalo to Kansas City?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Buffalo to Kansas City. It’s 19% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 38% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Buffalo to Kansas City?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Buffalo to Kansas City at $327 round-trip.
•July ($486) and August ($466) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 48% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Buffalo to Kansas City flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$163
Beat the crowds with an average 54% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 46% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Buffalo to Kansas City

When to book flights from Buffalo to Kansas City

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Your Buffalo to Kansas City flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Buffalo to Kansas City?

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

  • How long is a flight from Buffalo to Kansas City?

    A nonstop flight from Buffalo to Kansas City takes 00m, covering 867 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Buffalo to Kansas City?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Buffalo to Kansas City flight?

    Round-trip flights from Buffalo to Kansas City range from $354 to $467, with an average of $397 over the past 12 months. Anything below $354 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Buffalo to Kansas City changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $293 to $1,336. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Buffalo to Kansas City looking right now?

    One-way fares from Buffalo to Kansas City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $243, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Kansas City Airport (MCI)?

    Kansas City Airport (MCI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $74 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Avis
    • Alamo
    • Sixt

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Buffalo to Kansas City?

    Flights from Buffalo to Kansas City usually depart from Buffalo (BUF) and arrive at Kansas City (MCI).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Buffalo to Kansas City pass through?

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

    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 38% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 27% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 24% of one-stop connections
    • Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 7% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Buffalo to Kansas City?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 42% on flights from Buffalo to Kansas City. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $323 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $548, a difference of $225.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Buffalo to Kansas City?

    Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 14m, compared with 4h 31m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 4h 57m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

  • What is the time difference between Buffalo and Kansas City?

    Kansas City is 1 hour behind Buffalo (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Kansas City?

    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.

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