DEN - MCI

$39 Find Cheap Flights from Denver to Kansas City

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Denver to Kansas City, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$108
Overall average: $271
Frontier
Sat 5/2Fri 5/8
DEN - MCI • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$106
Typical prices: $165-$300
Frontier
Thu 4/9Sat 4/11
DEN - MCI • Non-stop
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Southwest offers two free checked bags for families.
At MCI, rideshare pickups are easy in the middle lane.
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Denver to Kansas City

Sat, May 2 - Fri, May 8
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11:20 am - 2:06 pm
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MCI
1h 46mnonstop
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2:34 pm - 3:40 pm
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DEN
2h 06mnonstop
$108Frontier
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
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11:20 am - 2:06 pm
DEN
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MCI
1h 46mnonstop
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2:34 pm - 3:40 pm
MCI
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DEN
2h 06mnonstop
$109Frontier
Sat, May 2 - Tue, May 5
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11:20 am - 2:06 pm
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MCI
1h 46mnonstop
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2:34 pm - 3:40 pm
MCI
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DEN
2h 06mnonstop
$111Frontier
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
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11:20 am - 2:06 pm
DEN
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MCI
1h 46mnonstop
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2:34 pm - 3:40 pm
MCI
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DEN
2h 06mnonstop
$112Frontier
Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 16
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5:14 pm - 8:01 pm
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MCI
1h 47mnonstop
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2:15 pm - 3:19 pm
MCI
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DEN
2h 04mnonstop
$113Frontier
Thu, Apr 30 - Tue, May 5
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10:45 am - 1:30 pm
DEN
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MCI
1h 45mnonstop
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2:34 pm - 3:40 pm
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DEN
2h 06mnonstop
$114Frontier
Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 11
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11:01 am - 1:49 pm
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MCI
1h 48mnonstop
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2:34 pm - 3:40 pm
MCI
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DEN
2h 06mnonstop
$115Frontier
Mon, Apr 13 - Fri, Apr 17
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5:11 pm - 7:58 pm
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MCI
1h 47mnonstop
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2:15 pm - 3:19 pm
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2h 04mnonstop
$116Frontier
Mon, Apr 13 - Fri, Apr 17
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5:11 pm - 7:58 pm
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MCI
1h 47mnonstop
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2:15 pm - 3:19 pm
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2h 04mnonstop
$117Frontier
Thu, Apr 30 - Thu, May 7
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10:45 am - 1:30 pm
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1h 45mnonstop
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2:34 pm - 3:40 pm
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2h 06mnonstop
$120Frontier
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.

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 Tuesday, 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 October, where tickets cost $190 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $271 and $250 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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 34% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 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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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.

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.

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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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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$39
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.
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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 $39 for a one-way ticket and $108 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 $257 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 $263 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 $87 or less one-way and $178 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

Southwest,United Airlines,Frontier

Southwest,United Airlines, +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

Southwest,United Airlines,Frontier

Southwest,United Airlines, +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 4318 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
Airline reviews

Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

4.0 OkayKenny, Mar 2026
TPA - BWI
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Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

The new seating arrangement is so over priced for what you get.

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

I realize they are still working out kinks with the new boarding process, but by the time I boarded in group 5, most of the bins were full. All airlines should better enforce small bags and jackets going under the seats until everyone has boarded.

WiFi was not working and didn’t have a beverage service

Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

I have not flown Southwest in awhile and had a very pleasant experience. From ticketing to boarding to the flight. The flight left on time and landed ahead of schedule. It won't be so long next time!!

Flight left on time and we arrived 25 minutes early! There was a gate available when we arrived so early on a busy Sunday afternoon! Flight attendants came around twice with the drinks cart.

Sitting on the runway after we land for almost two hours! Not sure if we should blame United or Just Dumpy Vance.

Flight was late - I was downgraded from first class to coach

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

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!!

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

Flight was canceled. Most upsetting was message from Kayak, stating that the flight was canceled and click with Kayak for details regarding rebook, refund details. THERE'S NO INFORMATION PROVIDED BY KAYAK EXCEPT THAT FLIGHT IS CANCELED. AND NOW THIS SURVEY TO FIND OUT HOW WAS THE FLIGHT !!!!!!!

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

Frontier.. nickel and dime add-ons. Flight late, on time, late again, last minute gate change, arrival gate required a shuttle to the terminal. They sure keep you guessing.. if you like a little chaos and airport anxiety, this is the airline for you!

This is my second time flying with Frontier. My current experience was very favorable. The staff from the gate to the plane was friendly, warm and professional. The food options lacked in my opinion. This area needs some attention in my opinion.

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.

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

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