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Cheapest round-trip
$198
Typical prices: $350-$515
Frontier
Mon 12/3Fri 12/7
CLE - MCI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$104
Typical prices: $169-$331
Frontier
Mon 11/26
CLE - MCI • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Cleveland and Kansas City. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
20 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 20 weeks in advance save around 45% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 5% price drop
October
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Minneapolis St Paul (MSP)
Cheapest • Avg $278 (round-trip)
Lambert-St Louis (STL)
Shortest trip • 3h 32m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Cleveland to Kansas City (CLE-MCI)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Cleveland to Kansas City

Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7
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7:02 am - 2:41 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-MCI Kansas City
8h 39m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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3:37 pm - 6:58 amMCI  Kansas City-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
14h 21m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$198Frontier
Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7
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5:18 pm - 9:34 amCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-MCI Kansas City
17h 16m1 stop Orlando
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8:32 pm - 11:07 amMCI  Kansas City-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
13h 35m1 stop Denver Intl
$198Frontier
Wed, Dec 23 - Tue, Dec 29
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8:15 pm - 11:05 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-MCI Kansas City
3h 50m1 stop Lambert-St Louis
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6:05 pm - 11:00 pmMCI  Kansas City-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
3h 55m1 stop Lambert-St Louis
$259Southwest
Sat, Dec 12 - Wed, Dec 16
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8:35 am - 11:45 amCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-MCI Kansas City
4h 10m1 stop Chicago Midway
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6:00 am - 10:40 amMCI  Kansas City-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
3h 40m1 stop Chicago Midway
$259Southwest
Fri, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 18
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5:51 pm - 11:39 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-MCI Kansas City
6h 48m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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5:49 pm - 12:03 amMCI  Kansas City-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
5h 14m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$259Delta
Wed, Dec 23 - Tue, Dec 29
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6:30 pm - 11:39 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-MCI Kansas City
6h 09m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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6:00 am - 12:08 pmMCI  Kansas City-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
5h 08m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$259Delta
Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 5
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5:16 am - 8:41 amCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-MCI Kansas City
4h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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4:16 pm - 9:57 pmMCI  Kansas City-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
4h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$259American Airlines
Tue, Nov 24 - Mon, Nov 30
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5:33 pm - 4:48 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-MCI Kansas City
24h 15m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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2:44 pm - 11:04 amMCI  Kansas City-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
19h 20m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Denver Intl
$334Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Fri, Nov 20
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12:05 pm - 7:47 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-MCI Kansas City
32h 42m2 stops Miami Denver Intl
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5:50 pm - 12:25 amMCI  Kansas City-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
29h 35m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$376Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 9 - Tue, Apr 13
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7:25 pm - 11:59 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-MCI Kansas City
5h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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4:17 pm - 12:05 amMCI  Kansas City-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
6h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$414American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Cleveland 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 Cleveland to Kansas City?

Round-trip flights from Cleveland to Kansas City typically range from $350 to $515. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $198, on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cleveland 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 Cleveland to Kansas City. It’s 16% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 15% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Cleveland to Kansas City?

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Cleveland to Kansas City at $383 round-trip.
•July ($670) and June ($483) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 74% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Cleveland to Kansas City the cheapest?

Flights from Cleveland to Kansas City are cheapest 20 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 45% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Cleveland to Kansas City flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$104
Beat the crowds with an average 37% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 50% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Cleveland to Kansas City

When to book flights from Cleveland to Kansas City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cleveland to Kansas City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Cleveland 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 Cleveland to Kansas City?

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

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

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

    A nonstop flight from Cleveland to Kansas City takes 00m, covering 692 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Cleveland 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 Cleveland to Kansas City flight?

    Round-trip flights from Cleveland to Kansas City range from $350 to $515, with an average of $404 over the past 12 months. Anything below $350 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Cleveland to Kansas City flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 51% above the $404 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Cleveland 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 $198 to $1,573. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Cleveland to Kansas City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $190, which is 24% 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 $74 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Avis
    • Alamo
    • Sixt

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

    Flights from Cleveland to Kansas City usually depart from Cleveland Hopkins Intl (CLE) and arrive at Kansas City (MCI).

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

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

    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 48% of one-stop connections
    • Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 18% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 14% of one-stop connections
    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 10% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from Cleveland to Kansas City. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $340 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $468, a difference of $128.

    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 Cleveland to Kansas City?

    Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 32m, compared with 3h 57m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 4h via Chicago Midway (MDW).

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

    Kansas City is 1 hour behind Cleveland (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.

Your guide to booking Cleveland 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 Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $340, about $128 less than Sunday fares (27% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 20 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 45% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cleveland to Kansas City trip for November. Fares historically average $383 round-trip in that month - typically $287 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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