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Cheapest round-trip
$249
Typical prices: $354-$542
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/12Fri 11/16
CVG - MCI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$130
Typical prices: $136-$288
Frontier
Fri 11/9
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 • 18% price drop
May
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Minneapolis St Paul (MSP)
Cheapest • Avg $303 (round-trip)
Nashville Intl (BNA)
Shortest trip • 3h 57m (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

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16
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10:47 am - 8:46 amCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City
22h 59m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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8:43 pm - 11:19 amMCI  Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
37h 36m2 stops Denver Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$249Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16
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10:47 am - 8:46 amCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City
22h 59m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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8:43 pm - 11:19 amMCI  Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
37h 36m2 stops Denver Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$249Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Thu, Dec 10
United Airlines Logo
2:10 pm - 5:35 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City
4h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:00 am - 1:28 pmMCI  Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
6h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$269United Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16
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5:50 am - 10:05 amCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City
5h 15m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
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8:00 am - 3:25 pmMCI  Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
6h 25m1 stop Chicago Midway
$269Southwest
Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16
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5:50 am - 10:05 amCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City
5h 15m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
Southwest Logo
8:00 am - 3:25 pmMCI  Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
6h 25m1 stop Chicago Midway
$269Southwest
Tue, Dec 8 - Thu, Dec 10
American Airlines Logo
11:47 am - 5:41 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City
6h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
5:17 am - 12:33 pmMCI  Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
6h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$269American Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16
American Airlines Logo
5:32 am - 8:42 amCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City
4h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
7:25 pm - 12:39 amMCI  Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
4h 14m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$269American Airlines
Tue, Nov 17 - Thu, Nov 19
Delta Logo
11:25 am - 5:10 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City
6h 45m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Delta Logo
6:36 am - 1:36 pmMCI  Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
6h 00m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$269Delta
Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 24
Delta Logo
11:25 am - 5:10 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City
6h 45m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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6:36 am - 1:36 pmMCI  Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
6h 00m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$269Delta
Wed, Nov 25 - Fri, Nov 27
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:26 amCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-MCI Kansas City
4h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:00 am - 11:42 amMCI  Kansas City-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
4h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$306United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Cincinnati to Kansas City flights

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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.

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Key details for Cincinnati to Kansas City flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$130
Beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 22% 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 $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 $249 to $1,171. 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 $159, which is 19% 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 starting from around $31 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.

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