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$80 Find Cheap Flights from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Kansas City, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$151
Overall average: $547
Frontier
Thu 2/26Mon 3/2
IND - MCI • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$274
Typical prices: $573-$694
Southwest
Mon 4/27Wed 4/29
IND - MCI • Non-stop
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IND has efficient security with short wait times.
MCI's rideshare pickups are in the middle lane.
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3 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 51% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Indianapolis to Kansas City (IND-MCI)

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

Thu, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 2
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7:27 pm - 9:56 am
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15h 29m
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10:55 am - 6:31 pm
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6h 36m
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$151Frontier
Thu, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 2
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7:27 pm - 9:56 am
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MCI
15h 29m
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10:55 am - 6:31 pm
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6h 36m
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$154Frontier
Thu, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 18
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7:27 pm - 4:23 pm
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MCI
21h 56m
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11:45 am - 11:16 am
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22h 31m
1 stop
$176Frontier
Thu, Feb 26 - Tue, Mar 3
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7:27 pm - 9:56 am
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MCI
15h 29m
1 stop
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4:24 pm - 12:28 pm
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IND
19h 04m
1 stop
$179Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Sun, Mar 1
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7:27 pm - 9:56 am
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MCI
15h 29m
1 stop
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10:53 am - 6:32 pm
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IND
6h 39m
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$193Frontier
Thu, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 2
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7:27 pm - 9:56 am
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15h 29m
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11:26 am - 11:25 pm
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34h 59m
2 stops
$197Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 4
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6:10 pm - 9:59 pm
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4h 49m
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9:10 am - 2:58 pm
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4h 48m
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$205United Airlines
Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 16
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3:00 pm - 3:29 pm
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25h 29m
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8:38 pm - 7:38 pm
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22h 00m
1 stop
$209Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 26 - Tue, Mar 31
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6:13 am - 9:51 am
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MCI
4h 38m
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5:42 pm - 12:02 am
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5h 20m
1 stop
$215Delta
Thu, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 18
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7:27 pm - 4:23 pm
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MCI
21h 56m
1 stop
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11:45 am - 8:12 am
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IND
19h 27m
2 stops
$217Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Indianapolis to Kansas City flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Kansas City?

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

When flying from Indianapolis to Kansas City, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Indianapolis, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Kansas City is September, where tickets cost $268 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $547 and $437 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Indianapolis 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $391 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Kansas City, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 51% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Indianapolis to Kansas City

 
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$80
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Indianapolis to Kansas City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Kansas City

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Indianapolis to Kansas City was $80 for a one-way ticket and $151 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Indianapolis to Kansas City. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

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

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

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

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

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Indianapolis and Kansas City, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Indianapolis to Kansas City are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $335 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 $337 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

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

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $204 or less one-way and $404 or less round-trip.

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Indianapolis 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4285 reviews
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
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The WiFi and crew on the plane were good, however, the boarding experience was awful. I paid for the Choice Preferred and was boarded in group 5 so all overhead storage was full. They found room for our luggage, but further back making getting off the plane a nightmare. Also, we were in row 6 and the seats were extremely uncomfortable. Both my daughter and I had no leg room and couldn’t wait to get off the plane.

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The WiFi and crew on the plane were good, however, the boarding experience was awful. I paid for the Choice Preferred and was boarded in group 5 so all overhead storage was full. They found room for our luggage, but further back making getting off the plane a nightmare. Also, we were in row 6 and the seats were extremely uncomfortable. Both my daughter and I had no leg room and couldn’t wait to get off the plane.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

Still need to work out the kinks on the new assigned seating boarding process. Otherwise, a very good flight.

WiFi did not work. Boarding with the new seating assignments took too long. The temperature in the terminal was obnoxious. +/- 80°

The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

Only downside was the legroom and seat width, which is always a problem unless I spend more for a premium seat.

My flight from Denver to Minneapolis was excellent. My flight from Minneapolis to Denver was one of the worst I flights I have ever experienced. I had a window seat, the gentleman in the middle seat was morbidly obese and SW should have made him purchase two seats. His elbow dug into my arm most of the way even after I asked to please be careful. I was literally squashed between the him and the window with no wiggle room. The plane was full so it was not possible to ask for a different seat. I realize I should have complained to the flight attendant but I didn't feel anything could be done to rectify the situation. I fly SW often, I will continue to do so as this was my first negative experience.

I was assigned seat 7E, yet my boarding was Group 5, which caused me to have to put my luggage in the back of the plance above `19 or 20 aisle, as passengers who had boarded earlier took the overhead bins in the front. SW needs to monitor bin space and ensure that bin space above the seat are aligned to those sitting near their seats. Also the seating assignments needs to align with group number. Maybe board those last first and so on? Having said the ALL the passengers on the plane were gracious enough to allow me and other passengers in this dilema to retrieve our luggage and helped us along the way. I always love the flight staff, as always their fantastic and I can't rave about them enough!

I appreciate the staff who allowed me to board though I arrived a little late! Regarding the assigned seating, I had booked my flight before this change and wasn't aware of the change at the time, and so I didn't select a seat at booking as I didn't realize it was relevant. Better communication about the change would have been helpful for preparing.

Flight attendants very hospitable and friendly. Pilot flew a smooth take off and landing.

Very old flight - time to retire it for newer airplanes

2+ hours delayed Outlet in row 12 did not work Tv monitors did not work Lights kept off the entire flight for at 5pm-7pm flight

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Do not like the size of the overhead bin. I think staff should monitor the size of suitcases that are being carried on by passengers to ensure they meet the size requirement.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

Both of my flights arrived early and check in process was smooth

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

Short flight, but no drink/snack service. The flights both going and coming were delayed.

Much better than Spirit. I was please by the easy fast check in and boarding

Boarding delayed 20 minutes for no reason, no wifi, in flight entertainment, or snacks / waters?

Didn't get a seat assignment until the last minute even though i picked a seat.

American has been able to implement an algorithm that makes it possible for nearly every one of my evening flights to be late. Congratulations!

I was on a small regional flight from Detroit to Philadelphia. When we landed the outside cruise needed to turn something off with the engine, which took quite a long time. Then, when they allowed us to get off the plane it was outside. They took their time, unloading all the luggage and waited till they unloaded all the luggage before they brought it over to us. It was 9 o’clock at night freezing cold out, and there was no proactive hustle to try to get people their luggage. It was really one of the worst experiences I think I’ve ever had with American until a manager came over. I don’t think they were going to even consider pulling the luggage over to the people that had been waiting outside for at least 10 minutes in the freezing cold.

The flight was fine, once we got underway. It was more than hour delayed

Beverage service was not good. Also just one service in 5 hr 30 min flight. No ask fir water ir anything beside one time beverage service.

Waited for oxygen tanks for 30 minutes after boarding was complete.

The seats are too uncomfortable for anyone over 5ft 8in. I'm 5'10" with a back and hip issue and I was in pai for the full duration of the flight.

The flight was on time/early, attentive crew, and everything overall went smoothly. Disappointed that WIFI was not working for the flight.

One day, I do so hope for a gluten free snack! Seems like with the rest of the world FINALLY figuring out what gluten free is, American Airlines would too. Fingers crossed!!

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