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Cheapest round-trip
$231
Typical prices: $345-$541
Frontier
Sun 10/21Wed 10/24
CVG - MCI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$97
Typical prices: $136-$272
Frontier
Sat 9/22
CVG - MCI • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Cincinnati and Kansas City. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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January
Cheapest • 17% price drop
November
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Minneapolis St Paul (MSP)
Cheapest • Avg $303 (round-trip)
Nashville Intl (BNA)
Shortest trip • 3h 47m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Cincinnati to Kansas City (CVG-MCI)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Cincinnati to Kansas City

Wed, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 24
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4:32 pm - 7:48 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City
28h 16m1 stop Denver Intl
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8:43 pm - 3:27 pmMCI  Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
17h 44m1 stop Denver Intl
$231Frontier
Wed, Sep 30 - Fri, Oct 2
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5:16 pm - 7:37 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City
27h 21m1 stop Denver Intl
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8:32 pm - 4:11 pmMCI  Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
18h 39m1 stop Denver Intl
$238Frontier
Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 2
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1:10 pm - 7:47 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City
31h 37m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Denver Intl
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9:16 am - 8:55 pmMCI  Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
10h 39m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$248Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
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7:00 am - 10:19 amCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City
4h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
6:39 pm - 12:07 amMCI  Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
4h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$273United Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 2
Southwest Logo
7:30 pm - 10:10 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City
3h 40m1 stop Chicago Midway
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2:35 pm - 8:55 pmMCI  Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
5h 20m1 stop Chicago Midway
$273Southwest
Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 2
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7:10 am - 2:30 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City
8h 20m2 stops Nashville Intl Lambert-St Louis
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5:35 am - 1:05 pmMCI  Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
6h 30m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl
$283Southwest
Fri, Oct 23 - Sat, Oct 24
American Airlines Logo
9:04 pm - 12:28 amCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City
4h 24m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:50 pm - 12:56 amMCI  Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
6h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$291American Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Sat, Oct 24
American Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 8:42 amCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City
4h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 11:13 pmMCI  Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
4h 23m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$291American Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:48 pm - 9:16 amCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City
20h 28m1 stop Tampa St. Petersburg
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:32 pm - 11:38 amMCI  Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
38h 06m2 stops Denver Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$342Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 10
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:26 amCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City
4h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
3:20 pm - 11:27 pmMCI  Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
7h 07m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$348United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Cincinnati to Kansas City flights

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

Round-trip flights from Cincinnati to Kansas City start at $231. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $345 to $541. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $231 on Frontier.

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

Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cincinnati to Kansas City, it is 14% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 30% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cincinnati to Kansas City?

  • January is the cheapest month to fly from Cincinnati to Kansas City at $335 round-trip.
  • July ($546) and October ($469) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 62% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Cincinnati to Kansas City flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$97
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
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Your Cincinnati to Kansas City flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

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

    Flights from Cincinnati to Kansas City usually depart from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG) and arrive at Kansas City (MCI).

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

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

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

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

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

    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 62% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 17% of one-stop connections
    • Nashville Intl (BNA) - 7% of one-stop connections
    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 6% of one-stop connections

    Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    On the Cincinnati to Kansas City route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 34%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $347 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $523: a $176 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What popular places can I visit in Kansas City?

    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.

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

    A nonstop flight from Cincinnati to Kansas City takes 0h 00m, covering 538 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Cincinnati 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.

  • Have flight prices from Cincinnati 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 $231 to $1,029. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Cincinnati to Kansas City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $149, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 47m, compared with 4h 04m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 4h 27m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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

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

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

    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

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

    Round-trip flights from Cincinnati to Kansas City range from $345 to $541, with an average of $402 over the past 12 months. Anything below $345 counts as a good deal.

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Cincinnati (CVG)
Kansas City (MCI)