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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.

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.

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.

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.

Among airlines operating Denver to Kansas City flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

4 airlines operate flights between Denver and Kansas City. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Southwest
• United Airlines
• Frontier
• American Airlines

Flights from Denver to Kansas City usually depart from Denver Intl (DEN) and arrive at Kansas City (MCI).

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

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy 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 Denver to Kansas City:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $248 round-trip, compared to $265 via a layover through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 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 and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Connecting flights from Denver to Kansas City most commonly pass through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 67% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 33% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Denver to Kansas City route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $236 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $271, a difference of $35. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Denver to Kansas City flights, with 36% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, evening flights for 28%, and night flights for 7%.

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 Denver to Kansas City:

• Earliest: departs at 5:05 am and lands at 6:47 am
• Latest: departs at 10:30 pm and lands at 12:12 am.

The flight takes about 1h 42m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 44% above the route average of $247. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Denver to Kansas City takes 1h 42m, covering 531 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 $119 to $1,053. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Denver to Kansas City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $109, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 21m, compared with 24h 40m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Kansas City is 1 hour ahead of Denver (Central Time vs Mountain 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 Denver to Kansas City range from $168 to $338, with an average of $247 over the past 12 months. Anything below $168 counts as a good deal.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Denver to Kansas City route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.