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Among airlines operating Columbus Airport to Kansas City flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Southwest operates flights between Columbus Airport and Kansas City.

Flights from Columbus Airport to Kansas City usually depart from Columbus (CMH) and arrive at Kansas City (MCI).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) variants.

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

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 10% of one-stop connections

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 28% on the Columbus Airport to Kansas City route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $378 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $521, a difference of $143. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Kansas City are Kansas City Stadium, Country Club Plaza and Kansas City Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Kansas City on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Columbus Airport to Kansas City:

• Earliest: departs at 10:25 am and lands at 12:23 pm
• Latest: departs at 3:50 pm and lands at 5:48 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 58m.

A nonstop flight from Columbus Airport to Kansas City takes 1h 58m, covering 630 miles.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $259 to $1,727. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Columbus Airport to Kansas City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $141, which is 43% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 23m, compared with 3h 45m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 4h 16m via Nashville Intl (BNA).

Kansas City is 1 hour behind Columbus Airport (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

Round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Kansas City range from $354 to $485, with an average of $395 over the past 12 months. Anything below $354 counts as a good deal.