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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$221
Typical prices: $259-$319
Frontier
Sat 9/12Mon 9/14
DFW - MCI • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$243
Typical prices: $259-$416
American Airlines
Mon 8/24Wed 8/26
DFW - MCI • Non-stop
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American Basic Economy is carry-on only, with late boarding and no seat assignment.
American Main Cabin Extra adds early boarding and free drinks on this short flight.
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You can fly direct with American Airlines. Average duration is 1h 40m
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Cheapest • Avg $213 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 8h 19m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 44% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 19% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Dallas to Kansas City (DFW-MCI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Dallas to Kansas City that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Dallas to Kansas City

Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 14
Frontier Logo
2:48 pm - 7:37 pm
DFW
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MCI
4h 49m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:20 am - 7:24 pm
MCI
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DFW
8h 04m
1 stop
$221Frontier
Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25
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8:05 am - 1:22 pm
DFW
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MCI
5h 17m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
2:17 pm - 9:50 pm
MCI
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DFW
7h 33m
1 stop
$225Frontier
Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 20
Frontier Logo
2:48 pm - 7:37 pm
DFW
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MCI
4h 49m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:30 pm - 5:41 am
MCI
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DFW
7h 11m
1 stop
$225Frontier
Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 20
Frontier Logo
7:00 am - 7:37 pm
DFW
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MCI
12h 37m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:30 pm - 1:41 pm
MCI
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DFW
15h 11m
1 stop
$225Frontier
Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 17
United Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 10:06 am
DFW
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MCI
4h 51m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:24 pm - 11:59 pm
MCI
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DFW
6h 35m
1 stop
$232United Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 9
Delta Logo
8:10 am - 4:13 pm
DFW
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MCI
8h 03m
1 stop
Delta Logo
12:22 pm - 5:17 pm
MCI
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DFW
4h 55m
1 stop
$237Delta
Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Aug 26
American Airlines Logo
9:11 pm - 10:50 pm
DFW
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MCI
1h 39mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 7:19 am
MCI
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DFW
1h 49mnonstop
$243American Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Aug 31
American Airlines Logo
7:18 am - 8:59 am
DFW
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MCI
1h 41mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
5:14 pm - 7:15 pm
MCI
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DFW
2h 01mnonstop
$253American Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Sat, Aug 29
American Airlines Logo
10:05 am - 11:43 am
DFW
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MCI
1h 38mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
11:20 am - 1:06 pm
MCI
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DFW
1h 46mnonstop
$255American Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Tue, Aug 25
Delta Logo
6:45 am - 12:26 pm
DFW
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MCI
5h 41m
1 stop
Delta Logo
2:58 pm - 8:50 pm
MCI
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DFW
5h 52m
1 stop
$264Delta
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Dallas to Kansas City flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Dallas to Kansas City to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Kansas City from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport usually cost between $258 and $416 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $220 on Frontier (Aug 19-Aug 20).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dallas to Kansas City?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Kansas City on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Dallas, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City is September, where tickets cost $275 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $409 and $399 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $358, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 44% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Dallas to Kansas City

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

John Walton

John Walton

Expert on MCI

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on DFW

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Low season

December

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$68
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 19% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Dallas to Kansas City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dallas to Kansas City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Dallas to Kansas City flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City was $68 for a one-way ticket and $221 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Dallas and Kansas City?

    A passport is not required to fly from Dallas to Kansas City.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Dallas to Kansas City?

    When flying out of Dallas you will be using Dallas/Fort Worth. You will be landing at Kansas City, also known as Kansas City.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Dallas to Kansas City?

    American Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Dallas to Kansas City flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Dallas to Kansas City?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Dallas to Kansas City flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Dallas to Kansas City?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Dallas and Kansas City.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Dallas to Kansas City?

    There are nonstop flights from Dallas to Kansas City on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Dallas to Kansas City, Southwest or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Dallas to Kansas City are Southwest and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $354 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $334 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Dallas to Kansas City?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Dallas to Kansas City.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Dallas to Kansas City?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kansas City from Dallas is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Dallas to Kansas City?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Kansas City with an airline and back to Dallas with another airline. Booking your flights between Dallas and MCI can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Dallas to Kansas City?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kansas City from Dallas up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $199 or less one-way and $319 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Dallas to Kansas City?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Dallas/Fort Worth to Kansas City.
Find which airlines fly direct from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Kansas City Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Dallas/Fort Worth to Kansas City

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Kansas City to Dallas/Fort Worth

Monday

American Airlines

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Other airlines flying from Dallas to Kansas City

Flights from the other most popular airlines that fly from Dallas to Kansas City according to KAYAK users. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability are not guaranteed.