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Cheapest round-trip
$246
Typical prices: $347-$541
Frontier
Wed 12/5Wed 12/12
CVG - MCI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$154
Typical prices: $141-$298
Frontier
Tue 12/18
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 • 19% price drop
May
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Cheapest • Avg $161 (round-trip)
Nashville Intl (BNA)
Shortest trip • 3h 55m (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

Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12
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7:02 pm - 7:35 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City
25h 33m1 stop Denver Intl
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10:30 am - 9:45 pmMCI  Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
10h 15m1 stop Orlando
$246Frontier
Sat, Nov 21 - Wed, Nov 25
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7:02 pm - 7:34 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City
25h 32m1 stop Denver Intl
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11:11 am - 4:57 pmMCI  Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
28h 46m1 stop Orlando
$259Frontier
Tue, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 9
United Airlines Logo
5:12 pm - 10:32 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City
6h 20m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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6:00 am - 11:35 amMCI  Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
4h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$268United Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 9
United Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 10:27 amCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City
4h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
2:56 pm - 11:42 pmMCI  Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
7h 46m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$268United Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 9
Southwest Logo
8:40 am - 1:15 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City
5h 35m1 stop Chicago Midway
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7:00 am - 1:50 pmMCI  Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
5h 50m2 stops Dallas Love Field Nashville Intl
$333Southwest
Tue, Dec 15 - Thu, Dec 24
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1:20 pm - 5:55 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City
5h 35m1 stop Austin Bergstrom
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6:25 am - 12:40 pmMCI  Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
5h 15m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
$348Southwest
Wed, Dec 2 - Thu, Dec 3
American Airlines Logo
10:24 am - 3:20 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City
5h 56m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 12:54 amMCI  Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
4h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$348American Airlines
Wed, Dec 30 - Fri, Jan 1
American Airlines Logo
8:29 am - 12:00 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City
4h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 1:19 pmMCI  Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
7h 14m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$358American Airlines
Sat, Feb 13 - Sun, Feb 14
Delta Logo
11:03 am - 3:35 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City
5h 32m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Delta Logo
6:30 am - 2:16 pmMCI  Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
6h 46m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$380Delta
Fri, Apr 2 - Sun, Apr 4
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8:00 am - 1:19 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City
6h 19m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Delta Logo
10:20 am - 3:18 pmMCI  Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
3h 58m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$427Delta
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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 typically range from $347 to $541. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $246, 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 15% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 31% 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 $331 round-trip.
•October ($686) and July ($546) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 107% 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

November

Cheapest flight

$154
Beat the crowds with an average 25% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 37% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from Cincinnati to Kansas City

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Your Cincinnati 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 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 $347 to $541, with an average of $408 over the past 12 months. Anything below $347 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 $246 to $1,955. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x 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 higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $281, which is 34% above 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 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) - 64% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 14% of one-stop connections
    • Nashville Intl (BNA) - 9% of one-stop connections
    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 8% 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 36% on flights from Cincinnati to Kansas City. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $347 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $538, a difference of $191.

    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 55m, compared with 4h 06m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 4h 32m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

  • 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.

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