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) - 61% of one-stop connections • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 14% of one-stop connections • Nashville Intl (BNA) - 10% of one-stop connections • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 6% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from Cincinnati to Kansas City. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $366 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $523, a difference of $157. 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, Kansas City Convention Center and Worlds of Fun. 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 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 $207 to $1,074. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x 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 $135, which is 32% 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 57m, compared with 4h 02m 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 averaging $75 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 $354 to $542, with an average of $408 over the past 12 months. Anything below $354 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Cincinnati to Kansas City typically range from $354 to $542. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $207, on Frontier.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cincinnati to Kansas City. It’s 11% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 28% higher.

What’s 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 February ($503) 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.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Cincinnati to Kansas City?

Frontier ($207) and American Airlines ($245) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Cincinnati to Kansas City according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Cincinnati to Kansas City?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the Cincinnati to Kansas City route. 61% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ORD.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Cincinnati to Kansas City?

Flights via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $303. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Cincinnati to Kansas City which airport offers the shortest layover?

Nashville Intl (BNA) had the shortest average connection time for Cincinnati to Kansas City layovers at 2h 35m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Cincinnati to Kansas City

Tue, Jan 12 - Fri, Jan 15

6:59 pm - 7:20 amCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City

13h 21m1 stop Orlando

8:31 pm - 3:20 pmMCI Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

17h 49m1 stop Denver Intl

$207Frontier

Tue, Dec 8 - Thu, Dec 10

11:47 am - 5:41 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City

6h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:17 am - 12:33 pmMCI Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

6h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$245American Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2

2:03 pm - 5:30 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City

4h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:27 am - 4:53 pmMCI Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

4h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$245United Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Mon, Dec 7

2:30 pm - 5:20 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City

3h 50m1 stop Chicago Midway

3:50 pm - 8:30 pmMCI Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

3h 40m1 stop Chicago Midway

$245Southwest

Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Nov 23

8:10 am - 11:55 amCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City

4h 45m1 stop Chicago Midway

5:50 pm - 10:30 pmMCI Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

3h 40m1 stop Nashville Intl

$245Southwest

Thu, Nov 26 - Tue, Dec 8

1:45 pm - 6:03 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City

5h 18m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5:55 pm - 10:55 pmMCI Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

4h 00m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$245Delta

Thu, Nov 26 - Sat, Dec 5

1:45 pm - 6:03 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City

5h 18m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:34 am - 2:06 pmMCI Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

6h 32m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$245Delta

Mon, Dec 14 - Thu, Dec 17

5:32 am - 8:41 amCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City

4h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:04 am - 1:19 pmMCI Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

7h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$245American Airlines

Mon, Dec 7 - Thu, Dec 10

7:02 pm - 7:35 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City

25h 33m1 stop Denver Intl

8:32 pm - 5:59 pmMCI Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

20h 27m1 stop Denver Intl

$255Frontier

Wed, Nov 25 - Sat, Dec 5

6:29 pm - 9:51 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City

4h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

3:16 pm - 10:21 pmMCI Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

6h 05m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$340United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Cincinnati to Kansas City

Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 30

4:32 pm - 7:47 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City

28h 15m1 stop Denver Intl

11:11 am - 11:41 amMCI Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

23h 30m1 stop Orlando

$323Frontier

Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 30

1:54 pm - 9:31 amCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City

20h 37m1 stop Tampa St. Petersburg

8:29 pm - 3:59 pmMCI Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

42h 30m2 stops Denver Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$442Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 30

12:43 pm - 7:47 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City

32h 04m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Denver Intl

11:11 am - 3:49 pmMCI Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

27h 38m2 stops Orlando Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$465Frontier

Tue, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 30

4:00 pm - 9:10 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City

6h 10m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

6:05 pm - 12:10 amMCI Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

5h 05m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

$592Southwest

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10

4:35 pm - 12:40 amCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City

9h 05m1 stop Orlando

8:00 am - 3:25 pmMCI Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

6h 25m1 stop Chicago Midway

$612Southwest

Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 4

6:24 pm - 9:51 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City

4h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:30 am - 3:51 pmMCI Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

6h 21m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$702United Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 5

6:00 am - 11:15 amCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City

6h 15m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

8:01 am - 2:22 pmMCI Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

5h 21m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$707American Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 5

3:12 pm - 7:43 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City

5h 31m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:45 am - 2:22 pmMCI Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

6h 37m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$707American Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 4

6:55 am - 2:30 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City

8h 35m2 stops Nashville Intl Dallas Love Field

4:15 pm - 9:25 pmMCI Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

4h 10m1 stop Nashville Intl

$712Southwest

Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 4

8:53 am - 2:36 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City

6h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:41 pm - 11:42 pmMCI Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

5h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$782United 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? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Cincinnati to Kansas City departing in january.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cincinnati to Kansas City?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cincinnati to Kansas City. It’s 11% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 28% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Cincinnati to Kansas City? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Cincinnati to Kansas City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •January is the cheapest month to fly from Cincinnati to Kansas City at $335 round-trip.
•July ($546) and February ($503) 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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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
How long is a flight from Cincinnati to Kansas City?
A nonstop flight from Cincinnati to Kansas City takes 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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Cincinnati to Kansas City flight?
Round-trip flights from Cincinnati to Kansas City range from $354 to $542, with an average of $408 over the past 12 months. Anything below $354 counts as a good deal.
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 $207 to $1,074. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x 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 $135, which is 32% 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 Cincinnati to Kansas City?
Flights from Cincinnati to Kansas City usually depart from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG) and arrive at Kansas City (MCI).
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) - 61% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 6% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cincinnati to Kansas City?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from Cincinnati to Kansas City. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $366 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $523, a difference of $157.

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 Cincinnati to Kansas City?
Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 57m, compared with 4h 02m 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 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.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Sunday flights average $366, about $157 less than Monday fares (30% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cincinnati to Kansas City trip for January. Fares historically average $335 round-trip in that month - typically $211 less than the most expensive month, which is July (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

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