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Cheapest round-trip
$128
Typical prices: $165-$311
Frontier
Wed 9/23Sat 9/26
DEN - MCI • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$76
Typical prices: $88-$169
Frontier
Tue 10/20
DEN - MCI • Non-stop
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Frontier Economy Bundle adds a carry-on and seat selection; buy bags online early.
United Economy Plus adds legroom, while Southwest offers flexible Rapid Rewards.
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Cheap Flights from Denver to Kansas City (DEN-MCI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Denver 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Denver to Kansas City

Wed, Sep 23 - Sat, Sep 26
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10:38 am - 1:22 pm
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1h 44mnonstop
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2:17 pm - 3:22 pm
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2h 05mnonstop
$128Frontier
Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30
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10:38 am - 1:22 pm
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1h 44mnonstop
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2:17 pm - 3:22 pm
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2h 05mnonstop
$129Frontier
Wed, Aug 12 - Fri, Aug 14
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10:16 am - 1:00 pm
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1h 44mnonstop
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1:45 pm - 2:50 pm
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2h 05mnonstop
$131Frontier
Fri, Sep 25 - Wed, Sep 30
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6:30 am - 5:16 pm
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9h 46m
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2:17 pm - 3:22 pm
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2h 05mnonstop
$132Frontier
Sun, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 7
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10:09 am - 12:53 pm
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1h 44mnonstop
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1:38 pm - 2:43 pm
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2h 05mnonstop
$133Frontier
Sat, Aug 29 - Sun, Aug 30
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10:09 am - 12:53 pm
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1h 44mnonstop
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1:38 pm - 2:43 pm
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2h 05mnonstop
$134Frontier
Sat, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 6
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10:43 am - 7:17 pm
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1:38 pm - 2:43 pm
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$135Frontier
Fri, Aug 7 - Mon, Aug 10
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10:16 am - 1:00 pm
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1:45 pm - 2:50 pm
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$136Frontier
Wed, Aug 12 - Sun, Aug 16
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10:16 am - 1:00 pm
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1:45 pm - 2:50 pm
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$137Frontier
Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 7
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Booking Insights

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

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Denver 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 Denver 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 Denver to Kansas City departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Kansas City from Denver usually cost between $164 and $330 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $128 on Frontier (Sep 23-Sep 26).

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Denver to Kansas City, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Kansas City, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Denver 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 Denver to Kansas City is August, where tickets cost $181 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $320 and $293 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Denver 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 Denver 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 Denver to Kansas City, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 38% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Denver to Kansas City

 
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Frontier and United Airlines

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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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.

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Harriet Baskas

Expert on DEN

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.

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January

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$76
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 32% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Denver to Kansas City

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FAQs for booking flights from Denver to Kansas City

  • What kinds of flights are offered between Denver and Kansas City?

    Because of the relatively short distance between Denver and Kansas City, there are many direct flights that are offered each day. These are typically serviced by companies such as Frontier and United Airlines. Flights that require connections are common as well, and these layovers may take place in cities such as Dallas or Salt Lake City. Airlines that operate flights for this route that require connections include American and Delta.

  • What transportation options are available for going from downtown Denver to Denver International Airport?

    An easy way to go from downtown Denver to Denver International Airport is by driving, with the trip typically taking around 40 to 45min depending on what traffic and weather conditions are like. You can opt to take public transportation instead, like the A Line train. This will bring you to the airport in around 1h 25min.

  • Is there a car rental center at Kansas City International Airport?

    Kansas City International Airport has its own car rental center that travelers can reach by taking a free shuttle service from the Arrivals terminal. You will find several different rental agencies that have offices here, including Budget, Dollar, and Enterprise.

  • What is the best way to go from Kansas City International Airport to the city center?

    To go from Kansas City International Airport to the city center as quickly and efficiently as possible, you will want to drive, as the trip will only take you around 25 to 30min in total. You can either rent your own car, grab one of the local taxis outside of the Arrivals terminal, or order an Uber. Public transportation is also an option, including bus line 228, which will bring you to the city center in about 1h 20min.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Denver to Kansas City?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Denver to Kansas City was $76 for a one-way ticket and $128 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

    Denver airport is called Denver Intl and the only airport in Kansas City is Kansas City.

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

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

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Denver to Kansas City flight route.

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

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Denver and Kansas City.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Denver to Kansas City are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $290 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $287 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Denver 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 Denver to Kansas City.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kansas City from Denver 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 Denver 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 Denver with another airline. Booking your flights between Denver 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 Denver 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 Denver 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 Denver to Kansas City

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $130 or less one-way and $170 or less round-trip.
  • Denver International Airport (DEN) is a major hub for a few different airlines, including Frontier, Southwest, and United Airlines. Due to this, it’s quite common to see flights that depart from this airport be operated by one of these three companies.
  • If you find that you are hungry or thirsty once you have landed at Kansas City International Airport (MCI), there are a few different places where you can grab refreshments. Both Farmers Market and the Great American Bagel & Bakery are open 24h a day and serve a variety of to-go options.
  • When you have an early flight out of Denver International Airport, it can be convenient to book a hotel room directly at the airport. There is the Westin Hotel at Denver International Airport, which is directly connected to the main terminal and the only lodging option on airport property.
  • Those that have small children will want to take note of the fact that Kansas City International Airport has two nursing rooms in Terminal C. In these rooms, travelers will have free access to changing tables, comfortable seating, outlets, and trash cans.
  • Treat yourself to a massage before your flight departs from Denver International Airport and feel your travel stress melt away. There are several A Massage locations near the A and B gates and they offer many different types of massages for travelers to choose from.

Prefer to fly direct from Denver to Kansas City?

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

Direct departures

Denver Intl to Kansas City

Monday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

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Tuesday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Friday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

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Direct returns

Kansas City to Denver Intl

Monday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Friday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Denver to Kansas City

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Denver to Kansas City. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Denver to Kansas City? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4238 reviews
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
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Great job! My family doesnt fly often but we felt safe 100%

10.0 ExcellentK, Jun 2026
AUS - MCI
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Great job! My family doesnt fly often but we felt safe 100%

The flight was late. The crew was rude. There was no food. Cramped and uncomfortable. Nothing about this flight was good.

Communication about the delayed flight was poor. We were told to move gates three times but that was bad information. We went from gate 128 to gate 126 and then to gate 123 and back to gate 126. Communication about the delay was bad. Ended up being 1 1/2 hour late getting home.

Everything went smoothly and we even arrived a little bit early.

Flight was delayed due to plane not passing inspection And one of the crew had to time out and we had to wait for another one A 3 hour delay

It was one and half hour late... Not sure if any other experience matters.

Flight crew and cabin crew were great. I had to rearrange flights because my original flight was 3hrs delayed for weather, the rub is the flight I moved to boarded on time then we sat at the gate for 2 hours because scheduling stole our first officer for another flight, TWICE. Then our actual FO was an hour delayed. To make it worse my original flight went from a 3 hour delay to departing 15min EARLY. Just poor scheduling operations all around.

It was 2 hours 45 minutes late, for no apparently clear reason.

Excellent. The lady boarding the flight was awesome. Very efficient, and she got everyone on line.

Planes never have enough leg room for someone my height so my knees were cramped and therefore started aching. Also, the Wi-Fi was down so I couldn't watch anything on my phone like I anticipated.

Flight was delayed “due to earlier delays of that plane”, so we were nearly three hours late.

Very easy ! Use the kiosk and bag drop and right to security within 10 min

Crew was amazing, takeoff wonderful. The bathroom was disgusting from before takeoff the odor made the flight uncomfortable as you could smell the bathroom from the center of the plane where we were sitting. Smelled like raw sewage. My daughter was throwing up as we landed due to the smell and horrible turbulence as we approached Newark.

This planes staff was top tier. Everything went great and had a great flight home.

Destroyed my suitcase. Tired of talking about it. Cancelling my unite mileage plus account.

New plane was lovely. Crew customer service is always lax but expected. Kraft on time and arrived safely.

It was a short flight so I was expecting too much

Lately I like the planes have been exceptionally filthy. There’s lines of dust and dirt all across the ceiling in the vents, and the cracks in between the seats are literally full of food. It’s definitely not the quality of service that I was used to with United. I’m also very disappointed with the Wi-Fi! All I wanna do is knock out a few work jobs while I’m trapped in my seat And it spools so bad. They did provide me with a refund, but the process of getting that refund is so complicated. It’s unfortunate.

Short flight - no food understandable. Flight was delayed for over an hour. Overall, it was good.

We boarded and buckled and then deplaned due to no pilot. Had to wait over 3 hours for a new pilot. Not weather related, just poor management.

I paid for the upgraded bundle. Was worth it! Great experience round trip!

It was awful everything about it terrible I will never ever ever ride it again

Crew was kind of grumpy and there was no beverage service at all. Sodas were $4. Disappointing.

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

There's no seats that lean back with little leg space i wad uncomfortable the entire flight. Your charges for extra baggage is despicable and costly!!

There was no food and no entertainment, so I'm not sure why these are even in the survey, as my understanding is frontier does not ever offer food without a few, not even a snack, and there are no screens so unless the flight safety talk is our entertainment why ask how we liked it?. One of the flight attendants say in the back of the plane as people filed in to their seats, yelling orders about where to put baggage and telling people to hurry up. It was the least professional experience I've ever had on a flight.

Not clean and was told I would get a great seat and it was not great at all

Delayed. Text notifications were slow. Not much information o what was happening. Boarding was slow and confusing. Wasn’t even offered water other flight. Had to ask. No entertainment at all. Felt like.a Greyhound bus.

Frontier is the Walmart of airlines. Frontier has removed adjustability and comfort from their seats to make the flight lighter and save gas. This makes it impossible to sleep on their flights. Their customer service is abysmal. Once, I bought a drink on the plane, and they swiped my credit card on the plane to pay for it. Then I got three weeks of daily notices from my bank telling me they tried to charge the wrong card number over and over again. I tried to call them, but they removed the ability to actually talk to someone that can resolve such a problem from their company to cut corners. The only way to talk to someone in person is to go to the check-in counter at the airport (40 minutes drive from my house). Eventually their system gave up on trying to charge the card, after 21 days of repeated tries. They don't pad their prices even a little to handle customer service issues like missed flights. They also have a blanket policy preventing helping you reschedule a missed flight if their system says you "cancelled" your own flight online. This is a major problem because their website is broken on mobile devices, the only web browser you have at the airport when their gate staff tell you that you have to reschedule your own missed flight online because they can't help you. I tried to reschedule my flight on my android device and instead, their website crashed and "cancelled" my missed flight. When I got to the counter, the agent argued with me for 5 minutes insisting that I intentionally cancelled my own flight (implying I had to buy another flight). She missed the point: the problem was that I could not buy another flight because their website is broken. I left to avoid more conflict with the "customer service" agent. I tried to redress my issue with their only other "customer service" chanel available: the contact form on their website. The response I got was more of the same: you cancelled your own flight, according to our website / computer records, therefore we won't help you. I was trying to explain the problem with their broken website that cost me hundreds of dollars by crashing / malfunctioning and resulting in a cancelled flight, but they only had deaf ears for this problem. Worst customer service I have ever experienced. I will never buy another Frontier flight again, because it is a risky, painful move that I will likely regret often.

What I expected, nickeled and dined and a frontier flight attendant loudly complained about her job and lack of communication as she headed to the gate on her cell phone. Not professional.

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