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Cheapest round-trip
$255
Typical prices: $340-$487
Southwest
Sun 10/14Sun 10/21
CLE - MCI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$106
Typical prices: $160-$329
Frontier
Sat 10/27
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 travel
November
Cheapest • 9% price drop
October
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Denver Intl (DEN)
Cheapest • Avg $282 (round-trip)
Lambert-St Louis (STL)
Shortest trip • 3h 33m (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

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21
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7:05 pm - 10:20 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-MCI Kansas City
4h 15m1 stop Nashville Intl
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4:35 pm - 9:15 pmMCI  Kansas City-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
3h 40m1 stop Lambert-St Louis
$255Southwest
Sat, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 10
Delta Logo
4:41 pm - 10:20 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-MCI Kansas City
6h 39m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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3:26 pm - 11:05 pmMCI  Kansas City-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
6h 39m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$255Delta
Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21
Southwest Logo
4:20 pm - 10:25 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-MCI Kansas City
7h 05m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
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12:55 pm - 8:20 pmMCI  Kansas City-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
6h 25m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Chicago Midway
$260Southwest
Wed, Dec 23 - Tue, Dec 29
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5:56 pm - 9:46 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-MCI Kansas City
4h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:00 am - 11:43 amMCI  Kansas City-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
4h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$262United Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Oct 26
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3:46 pm - 10:06 amCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-MCI Kansas City
43h 20m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Fort Lauderdale
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8:43 pm - 3:40 pmMCI  Kansas City-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
17h 57m1 stop Denver Intl
$269Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
Frontier Logo
9:46 pm - 11:58 amCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-MCI Kansas City
15h 12m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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8:43 pm - 3:40 pmMCI  Kansas City-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
17h 57m1 stop Denver Intl
$271Frontier
Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4
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1:24 pm - 7:37 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-MCI Kansas City
7h 13m1 stop Denver Intl
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10:30 pm - 6:19 amMCI  Kansas City-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
30h 49m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$271Frontier
Sat, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 19
United Airlines Logo
6:06 pm - 10:00 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-MCI Kansas City
4h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:39 pm - 11:59 pmMCI  Kansas City-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
4h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$272United Airlines
Fri, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 12
Delta Logo
6:49 pm - 11:16 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-MCI Kansas City
5h 27m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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6:34 am - 1:39 pmMCI  Kansas City-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
6h 05m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$306Delta
Wed, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 9:16 amCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-MCI Kansas City
18h 31m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Tampa
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8:32 pm - 8:39 pmMCI  Kansas City-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
23h 07m1 stop Denver Intl
$314Multiple 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 from Cleveland to Kansas City with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Cleveland to Kansas City start at $255. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $340 to $487. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $255 on Southwest.

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

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cleveland to Kansas City, it is 6% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 33% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • November is the cheapest month to fly from Cleveland to Kansas City at $356 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 88% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Cleveland to Kansas City flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$106
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 71% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Cleveland to Kansas City

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Your Cleveland 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 Cleveland to Kansas City?

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

  • 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

  • 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) - 45% of one-stop connections
    • Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 21% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 13% of one-stop connections
    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 11% 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 Cleveland to Kansas City?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 30% on the Cleveland to Kansas City route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $370 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $523, a difference of $153. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • 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 Cleveland to Kansas City?

    A nonstop flight from Cleveland to Kansas City takes 0h 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.

  • 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 $255 to $1,924. 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 $133, which is 46% below the typical average for this route.

  • 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 33m, compared with 3h 56m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 3h 58m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

  • 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 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 Cleveland to Kansas City flight?

    Round-trip flights from Cleveland to Kansas City range from $340 to $487, with an average of $391 over the past 12 months. Anything below $340 counts as a good deal.

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