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Cheapest round-trip
$92
Overall average: $209
Frontier
Tue 11/11Fri 11/14
DEN - MCI • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$97
Typical prices: $131-$393
Frontier
Thu 12/4Sun 12/7
DEN - MCI • Non-stop
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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

Tue, Nov 11 - Fri, Nov 14
Frontier Logo
2:37 pm - 5:19 pmDEN-MCI
1h 42mnonstop
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8:28 pm - 9:29 pmMCI-DEN
2h 01mnonstop
$92Frontier
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Thu, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 7
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4:35 pm - 7:14 pmDEN-MCI
1h 39mnonstop
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8:45 pm - 9:49 pmMCI-DEN
2h 04mnonstop
$97Frontier
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Thu, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 7
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4:35 pm - 7:14 pmDEN-MCI
1h 39mnonstop
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8:45 pm - 9:49 pmMCI-DEN
2h 04mnonstop
$98Frontier
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Wed, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 23
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2:37 pm - 5:19 pmDEN-MCI
1h 42mnonstop
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8:28 pm - 9:33 pmMCI-DEN
2h 05mnonstop
$99Frontier
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Fri, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 8
Frontier Logo
11:12 am - 1:53 pmDEN-MCI
1h 41mnonstop
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8:45 pm - 9:49 pmMCI-DEN
2h 04mnonstop
$101Frontier
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Tue, Nov 11 - Thu, Nov 13
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2:37 pm - 5:19 pmDEN-MCI
1h 42mnonstop
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12:31 pm - 10:41 pmMCI-DEN
11h 10m1 stop
$102Frontier
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Wed, Nov 12 - Fri, Nov 14
Frontier Logo
2:37 pm - 5:19 pmDEN-MCI
1h 42mnonstop
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8:28 pm - 9:29 pmMCI-DEN
2h 01mnonstop
$103Frontier
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Fri, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 8
Frontier Logo
11:12 am - 1:53 pmDEN-MCI
1h 41mnonstop
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12:46 pm - 9:38 pmMCI-DEN
9h 52m1 stop
$106Frontier
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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 18
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2:37 pm - 5:19 pmDEN-MCI
1h 42mnonstop
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1:23 pm - 3:48 pmMCI-DEN
27h 25m1 stop
$132Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Dec 19 - Mon, Dec 22
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7:00 am - 2:52 pmDEN-MCI
6h 52m1 stop
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8:45 pm - 9:49 pmMCI-DEN
2h 04mnonstop
$134Multiple Airlines
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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.

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Planning a trip from Denver to Kansas City? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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 March, where tickets cost $198 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $261 and $251 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 35% 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 Denver to Kansas City

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Frontier

Choose the Economy Bundle for a carry-on and seat selection, avoiding extra fees.


Pay for bags early online to avoid higher fees at the airport.

Read more about Frontierby Stefanie Waldek
Southwest

Southwest's Rapid Rewards offers unlimited rewards seats and no blackout dates for easy booking.


Southwest offers free snacks and soft drinks, with Wi-Fi available for streaming entertainment.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
United Airlines

Economy Plus offers up to six inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


Purchase Priority Boarding for Zone 2 access, ensuring overhead bin space.

Airports
DEN

Use the West Security Checkpoint at DEN for faster screening; it allows liquids and laptops to stay in bags.

Read more about DENby Harriet Baskas
MCI

At MCI, rideshare pickups are easy; find them in the right zone of the middle lane outside arrivals.

Read more about MCIby John Walton
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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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John Walton

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

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Harriet Baskas

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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Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$58
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
Flight from Denver to Kansas City

When to book flights from Denver to Kansas City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Denver 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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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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Denver to Kansas City was $58 for a one-way ticket and $92 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 $262 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 $266 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 $127 or less one-way and $133 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

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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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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4245 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
Airline reviews

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

8.0 ExcellentGreg, Oct 2025OAK - BUR
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Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Full cans of soda would be nice. A choice between two snacks would be appreciated.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

All was good. I just had a hard time getting connected to the WiFi/internet during the flight

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

Great flight. Outstanding Service. Southwest was able to put us on a direct flight to Denver when the connection could have been affected by a later arrival to Baltimore. The direct flight was less expensive that the flight with the connection in Baltimore.

Boarded on time but once we were ready for take off, the crew determined that, although every seat was taken, somehow someone was on the wrong flight. Delay, delay delay, announcements and ended up with one person checking EVERY ID against their passenger Manifest only to figure out it was a "clerical error." We departed 54 minutes late causing me to run in the St. Louis Airport to make my connection and lose the priority boarding spot I had paid for. Unnecessary delay.

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

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

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.

Crew seemed a bit cranky. No seatback screens. But boarding was efficient and on time and we arrived early.

See previous note about the passenger in Denver who threw my husband's bag out of the overhead bin in order to maker room for his own. And the flight attendant back up the new passenger.

Terrible. They wouldn't allow me on my flight on the 14th..

Impressed with the service despite turbulence because of the weather. Both flights arrived before their scheduled times.

Great experience…left a bit behind schedule but made up fir that in the air and landed 10 minutes early 😁

Electric plugs didn't work. Entertainment system wasn't working

The design of the light switch on the arm rest is ridiculous.

The gate attendant let me walk right by her with a bag too big for the overhead compartment

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

Terrible. Flight cancelled with no reasoning and no flights to rebook. Employees were useless and did nothing to help. Did not even know where to retrieve luggage from the cancelled flight. Flyers beware.

No fault of Frontier staff: plane was very late, reached Orlando at 1 am, took a while to get luggage. Weather, gov financial shutdown impact on TSA, air controllers seemed to have multiple flights backed up. Frontier staff seemed to cope as gracefully as possible. It did reassure me that I and my new hip could adapt to travel challenges. Food/entertainment were irrelevant to my trip.

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

Boarding was on time and plane departed as scheduled. There are obviously no amenities (food, drink, entertainment) on Frontier, but there also didn't seem to be any issues with luggage space either.

Inbound plane was on time and flight departed on time with no issues while boarding.

I knew going into this that Frontier, being a low cost carrier, would be pretty bare bones and charge for most extras but this was made up for by the fact that the airplane was a reasonably new Airbus, every employee was great and best of all, Everett Washington is an amazing airport - thanks Frontier for flying there!!!

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.

I’m not gonna fly Frontier Airlines because booking is not an option. No water or food is for high price, not equipped for health emergency incompetent crew for emergency services. Cheap airline shows it is cheaper in all service categories. Boarding is the best of all airlines!

Very bad! No good service delayed my second connection flight

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