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Cheap Flights from Denver to Kansas City

 
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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Denver to Kansas City

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Denver to Kansas City.
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Frontier Logo
4:19 pm - 7:04 pmDEN-MCI
1h 45mnonstop
Frontier Logo
7:20 pm - 8:22 pmMCI-DEN
2h 02mnonstop
$80Frontier
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Mon, Aug 4 - Wed, Aug 6
Frontier Logo
4:19 pm - 7:04 pmDEN-MCI
1h 45mnonstop
Frontier Logo
8:01 pm - 9:11 pmMCI-DEN
2h 10mnonstop
$100Frontier
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Fri, Jul 25 - Mon, Jul 28
United Airlines Logo
9:57 am - 12:40 pmDEN-MCI
1h 43mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 6:09 pmMCI-DEN
1h 54mnonstop
$157United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 19 - Tue, Aug 19
Southwest Logo
7:40 am - 10:15 amDEN-MCI
1h 35mnonstop
Southwest Logo
6:30 am - 7:20 amMCI-DEN
1h 50mnonstop
$166Southwest
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Sat, May 31 - Wed, Jun 4
Southwest Logo
6:30 am - 9:05 amDEN-MCI
1h 35mnonstop
Southwest Logo
6:30 am - 7:20 amMCI-DEN
1h 50mnonstop
$167Southwest
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Sun, Jun 1 - Wed, Jun 4
American Airlines Logo
3:49 pm - 11:54 pmDEN-MCI
7h 05m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:46 pm - 11:33 pmMCI-DEN
6h 47m1 stop
$197American Airlines
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Fri, May 30 - Mon, Jun 2
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 11:58 amDEN-MCI
5h 58m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:55 pm - 11:59 pmMCI-DEN
5h 04m1 stop
$215American Airlines
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Fri, May 30 - Sun, Jun 1
United Airlines Logo
5:59 pm - 8:43 pmDEN-MCI
1h 44mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 6:14 pmMCI-DEN
1h 54mnonstop
$216United Airlines
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Sat, May 24 - Sat, May 31
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7:00 pm - 10:36 amDEN-MCI
14h 36m1 stop
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8:01 pm - 9:11 pmMCI-DEN
2h 10mnonstop
Thu, Jul 24 - Mon, Jul 28
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5:05 pm - 7:51 pmDEN-MCI
1h 46mnonstop
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4:45 pm - 5:27 pmMCI-DEN
25h 42m1 stop
Fri, May 16 - Sun, May 18
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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.
Airlines
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
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.

Southwest

Enjoy two free checked bags up to 50 pounds each, ideal for family travel.


Set an alarm to check in 24 hours before for a better boarding position.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
Airports
DEN

Use the DEN Reserve program for expedited security access without TSA PreCheck. Reserve slots online up to 3 days in advance.

Read more about DENby Harriet Baskas
MCI

For quick city access, rideshare or taxi is recommended over the bus, especially with luggage. It's a 20-30 minute drive to downtown.

Read more about MCIby John Walton
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

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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Blane Bachelor

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

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

John Walton

Expert on MCI

John Walton

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

Harriet Baskas

Expert on DEN

Harriet Baskas

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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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 Tuesdays 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 July, where tickets cost $129 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $251 and $229 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Denver 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 $348, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$40
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 39% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 $40 for a one-way ticket and $80 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?

    American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta 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 $274 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 $269 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 $94 or less one-way and $160 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?

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

Air Canada, Frontier, SWISS, +2 more

Air Canada, Frontier, +3 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Southwest, United Airlines

Air Canada, Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Frontier, SWISS, +2 more

Air Canada, Frontier, +3 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Air Canada, Frontier, +2 more

Friday

Air Canada, Frontier, SWISS, +2 more

Air Canada, Frontier, +3 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Southwest, United Airlines

Air Canada, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Frontier, SWISS, +2 more

Air Canada, Frontier, +3 more

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Direct returns

Kansas City to Denver Intl

Monday

Air Canada, Frontier, SWISS, +2 more

Air Canada, Frontier, +3 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Southwest, United Airlines

Air Canada, Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Frontier, SWISS, +2 more

Air Canada, Frontier, +3 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Air Canada, Frontier, +2 more

Friday

Air Canada, Frontier, SWISS, +2 more

Air Canada, Frontier, +3 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Southwest, United Airlines

Air Canada, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Frontier, SWISS, +2 more

Air Canada, Frontier, +3 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Denver to Kansas City

 
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4294 reviews
8.6Crew
7.6Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.2Boarding
7.1Food
Airline reviews

I would have liked to arrive on time - not 5 hours late!

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Apr 2025DEN - SEA
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I would have liked to arrive on time - not 5 hours late!

1.5 hour delay, poor service, no compassion from the crew. Terrible experience

Our flight was diverted from being a non-stop to getting within 150 miles and requiring another plane. We heard 4 or 5 different versions from SW as to why we had to stop, then wait for a replacement plane. Five hour delay, weather did not come up as a single excuse.... communication was not clear and well explained. No one really took charge!

I really like open seating. I hate that I've heard this is going away. This is one of the unique things that makes Southwest my goto choice.

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

Crew was great flight was great baggage claim was a failure. It took over 1 hour for bags to arrive. Poor communication poor effort when I spoke to the supervisor about the delay

Everything was great except the food. The pretzels are really crappy.

It seems as though the provisions are even less. Although SWA used to be an economy Airline, that isn't really the case anymore. I paid over $700. for a round trip to Denver and I could have flown just about any airline for the price. The drinks are now in a 6-ounce cup and with ice I'm sure a can would fill more than 2 cups. However, I am very proud of SWA for using paper rather than continuing to contribute to the millions of plastic cups being used each day. I've thought of this fr many years and am so glad to see it come to fruition, if not by only SWA so far.

My original flight was extremely delayed but I was able to join the standby list for an earlier flight. I was grateful for this feature but I wish I could’ve gotten my standby confirmation sooner.

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

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.

Overall, it was a good experience. Boarding was good and there was plenty of overhead bin space for everyone’s carryons (even when we boarded toward the end). Only improvement would be to offer trash service more regularly.

David went above and beyond to make our flight the best that it could be

No food service almost missed because of first flight delays

Had a hard time finding my assigned seat. No attendants to assist.

The negative was the wait at the airport coming back. I checked my bags in, an hour before boarding and I get the notification that my flight was delayed. Rather had gotten the notification while I was at the hotel. Then it was delayed 3 x’s. Ugh!

Plane still had screens for watching movies. Good selection too.

Everything went as planned. Crew was great. Seats were still not that comfortable.

they delayed my flight which ended up, causing my layover flight to leave without me, resulting in me missing a flight and having to stay overnight in Houston international. I got no compensation other than a flight to my original location only a day later. i’ve never experienced such a unprofessional situation

The seats were extremely hard and uncomfortable, even for a budget airline.

Boarding was very well executed. Got my bag right away.

Overall experience good. There was no food and seats were not terribly comfortable.

There was nothing to like, flight delayed had to move to different departure areas, disorganized to say the leasr

There were a lot of issues every step of the process. Check in, security, boarding, and dealing with luggage. Plus the money you think you are saving you end up using in hidden fees.

The flight attendant was arguing with a passenger before takeoff. The passenger was frustrated but the flight attendant should have handled it with grace, but instead she was nasty and rude. The seats were comfortable and the flight was uneventful. I wish we didn’t have to pay for drinks or snacks but that’s what you get with a budget airline.

Booked two aisle seats and were switched to an aisle and middle. Not happy.

I fly Frontier often and generally don't have any issues. For some reason, the Denver to Houston's George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) flight always needs to wait on the tarmac in Houston because a gate is not available after landing. I've been stuck for as little as 15 minutes and as much as a little over an hour. I know only fly the Frontier Denver to IAH route when there is not an available flight to Houston Hobby (HOU).

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