ORD - MCI

$86 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Kansas City - Compare and Save

1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Save 25% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$259
Typical prices: $304-$490
Frontier
Fri 12/21Tue 12/25
ORD - MCI • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$272
Typical prices: $307-$493
American Airlines
Mon 12/17Thu 12/20
ORD - MCI • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
Every day
You can fly direct with United Airlines and American Airlines. Average duration is 1h 55m
Direct flights
+1
Direct flights
+1
When to book
19 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 19 weeks in advance save around 55% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
Insights
When to travel
January
Cheapest • 16% price drop
April
Most popular
Good to know
+1
Good to know
+1
Top layover airports
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Cheapest • Avg $235 (round-trip)
Denver Intl (DEN)
Shortest trip • 15h 47m (one-way)
Insights
Insights
Start a new search
KAYAK searches 100s of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you love your trip to Kansas City!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Expert advice
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from O'Hare Intl to Kansas City (ORD-MCI)

 
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Kansas City

Mon, Dec 21 - Fri, Dec 25
Frontier Logo
7:45 am - 7:56 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCI Kansas City
12h 11m1 stop Denver Intl
Frontier Logo
6:01 pm - 12:56 amMCI  Kansas City-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 55m1 stop Orlando
$259Frontier
Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9
Frontier Logo
9:13 am - 7:33 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCI Kansas City
10h 20m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Denver Intl
Frontier Logo
8:32 pm - 12:54 amMCI  Kansas City-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
28h 22m1 stop Denver Intl
$260Frontier
Mon, Feb 22 - Fri, Feb 26
Frontier Logo
6:21 am - 7:36 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCI Kansas City
13h 15m1 stop Denver Intl
Frontier Logo
8:31 pm - 12:26 amMCI  Kansas City-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 55m1 stop Denver Intl
$261Frontier
Fri, Feb 5 - Tue, Feb 9
Frontier Logo
6:21 am - 7:36 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCI Kansas City
13h 15m1 stop Denver Intl
Frontier Logo
8:31 pm - 10:57 pmMCI  Kansas City-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 26m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
$262Frontier
Thu, Dec 17 - Sun, Dec 20
American Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 8:41 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCI Kansas City
1h 56mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:34 pm - 8:29 pmMCI  Kansas City-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
1h 55mnonstop
$272American Airlines
Sat, Dec 19 - Wed, Dec 30
American Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 8:37 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCI Kansas City
1h 52mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
7:43 pm - 9:45 pmMCI  Kansas City-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 02mnonstop
$276American Airlines
Mon, Dec 21 - Mon, Dec 28
American Airlines Logo
10:43 pm - 12:39 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCI Kansas City
1h 56mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
7:43 pm - 9:45 pmMCI  Kansas City-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 02mnonstop
$276American Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Wed, Nov 25
United Airlines Logo
2:35 pm - 4:34 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCI Kansas City
1h 59mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
9:49 am - 11:42 amMCI  Kansas City-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
1h 53mnonstop
$285United Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
United Airlines Logo
3:47 pm - 5:30 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCI Kansas City
1h 43mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
5:41 pm - 7:30 pmMCI  Kansas City-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
1h 49mnonstop
$285United Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
United Airlines Logo
8:40 am - 10:35 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCI Kansas City
1h 55mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 8:30 pmMCI  Kansas City-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
1h 45mnonstop
$285United Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City?

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City typically range from $304 to $490. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $259, on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City. It’s 14% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 28% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City at $314 round-trip.
•June ($485) and July ($450) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 54% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City the cheapest?

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City are cheapest 19 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 55% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Find deals
Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from O'Hare Intl to Kansas City

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines and ORD

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Read more
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Read more
John Walton

John Walton

Expert on MCI

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

Read more

Key details for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$86
Beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 19% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City

When to book flights from O'Hare Intl to Kansas City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from O'Hare Intl to Kansas City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price

Your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City flight questions, answered

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

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City:

    • Earliest: departs at 12:05 am and lands at 2:00 am
    • Latest: departs at 11:00 pm and lands at 12:55 am.

    The flight takes about 1h 55m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City?

    A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City takes 1h 55m, covering 402 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City flight?

    Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City range from $304 to $490, with an average of $375 over the past 12 months. Anything below $304 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 46% above the $375 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $235 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $378 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City?

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City flights, with 36% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 36%, evening flights for 14%, and night flights for 14%.

  • Have flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 $259 to $1,218. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City flights?

    American Airlines is the only airline on the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

  • How are flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City looking right now?

    One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $94, which is 63% 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 $75 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Avis
    • Alamo
    • Sixt

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City?

    Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Kansas City (MCI).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City pass through?

    Connecting flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City most commonly pass through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 78% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 22% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 33% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $323 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $481, a difference of $158.

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

  • What airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City?

    2 airlines operate flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Kansas City. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • United Airlines
    • American Airlines

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City?

    Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 10m, compared with 15h 47m via Denver Intl (DEN).

  • 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.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City flights?

    Among airlines operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City flights:

    • United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City flights?

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

    • United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Your guide to booking Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $323, about $158 less than Monday fares (33% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 19 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 55% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City trip for January. Fares historically average $314 round-trip in that month - typically $171 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $235 round-trip on this route - about $143 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Kansas City Airport.

    • Holiday Inn Kansas City Airport by IHG
    • Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport
    • Days Inn by Wyndham Kansas City International Airport

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Kansas City?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Kansas City

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

See more direct flights

Direct returns

Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

See more direct flights

More options for your flight from O'Hare Intl to Kansas City

Complete your trip to Kansas City with a hotel stay or car rental

Car rentals in Kansas City
Hotels in Kansas City
Vacations in Kansas City