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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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Cheapest round-trip
$184
Overall average: $319
Frontier
Thu 12/11Mon 12/15
IND - MCI • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$281
Typical prices: $310-$354
Southwest
Thu 12/11Mon 12/15
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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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, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 15
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7:19 pm - 1:53 pmIND-MCI
19h 34m1 stop
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12:46 pm - 6:50 pmMCI-IND
5h 04m1 stop
$184Frontier
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Tue, Dec 16 - Tue, Dec 16
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6:00 am - 10:39 amIND-MCI
5h 39m1 stop
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5:45 pm - 11:59 pmMCI-IND
5h 14m1 stop
$202United Airlines
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Sun, Feb 8 - Thu, Feb 12
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4:30 pm - 7:46 pmIND-MCI
28h 16m1 stop
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9:21 pm - 8:01 pmMCI-IND
21h 40m2 stops
$217Frontier
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Mon, Mar 9 - Tue, Mar 10
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7:35 pm - 11:04 pmIND-MCI
4h 29m1 stop
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5:40 pm - 11:09 pmMCI-IND
4h 29m1 stop
$222Delta
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Thu, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 15
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7:19 pm - 1:53 pmIND-MCI
19h 34m1 stop
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12:46 pm - 7:43 amMCI-IND
17h 57m2 stops
$229Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Dec 26 - Mon, Dec 29
American Airlines Logo
7:33 pm - 11:48 pmIND-MCI
5h 15m1 stop
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5:12 am - 10:29 amMCI-IND
4h 17m1 stop
$237American Airlines
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Mon, Feb 9 - Thu, Feb 12
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8:00 am - 11:33 pmIND-MCI
16h 33m1 stop
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9:21 pm - 8:01 pmMCI-IND
21h 40m2 stops
$248Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Dec 16 - Tue, Dec 16
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5:35 am - 11:35 amIND-MCI
7h 00m1 stop
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1:35 pm - 3:55 pmMCI-IND
1h 20mnonstop
$277Southwest
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Thu, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 15
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1:25 pm - 2:00 pmIND-MCI
1h 35mnonstop
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1:35 pm - 3:55 pmMCI-IND
1h 20mnonstop
$281Southwest
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Thu, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 15
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8:48 am - 11:15 pmIND-MCI
15h 27m2 stops
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3:47 pm - 7:43 amMCI-IND
14h 56m2 stops
$289Spirit Airlines
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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 Saturdays 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 $465 and $430 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $314, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 54% 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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IND offers efficient security with typical wait times under 3 minutes, making it ideal for business travelers with tight schedules.

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At MCI, rideshare pickups are conveniently located in the middle lane, making it easy to get into Kansas City quickly.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$55
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
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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 $55 for a one-way ticket and $184 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?

    Delta, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines 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 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) 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?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Indianapolis and Kansas City, with SkyTeam 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 Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Indianapolis to Kansas City are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $333 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $477 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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 $133 or less one-way and $311 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Indianapolis to Kansas City?

 
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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Indianapolis to Kansas City

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4235 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
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It was rough. The staff was unprofessional, the choice of on board drinks terrible, it was cramped in space at every airport, they always ran out of overhead bin space so they pressured people to check bags for free or we couldn’t leave on the plane— so I did check my bag to help, and they nearly lost my bag. My bag did not arrive on the luggage belt, another man on my flight and I had to waste our time going to the baggage office to search for our bags. I would only fly southwest again if it was my last choice. Also, my flights were consistently delayed over and over again— at one point they straight up told us we were waiting for the pilot to arrive.

2.0 MediocreCharity, Nov 2025MSP - MDW
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It was rough. The staff was unprofessional, the choice of on board drinks terrible, it was cramped in space at every airport, they always ran out of overhead bin space so they pressured people to check bags for free or we couldn’t leave on the plane— so I did check my bag to help, and they nearly lost my bag. My bag did not arrive on the luggage belt, another man on my flight and I had to waste our time going to the baggage office to search for our bags. I would only fly southwest again if it was my last choice. Also, my flights were consistently delayed over and over again— at one point they straight up told us we were waiting for the pilot to arrive.

Crew could have been friendlier, maybe I'm spoiled by SW crews. In flight wifi was good. Would be nice to have more food offerings on a 4 plus hour flight

Had to get off plane from prior flight even though I had to reboard same plane to continue to my final destination.

Everything a cheap airline should be at normal airline rates.

Plane crashed into a bus or some other vehicle on the ground while pulling out of the gate. No injuries, but wing tip was damaged and returned to gate for “maintenance issues” and we departed 5 hours later because the plane went out of service and new plane was flown in from a nearby airport, Midway.

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.

The ticket agents in West Palm Beach on Friday afternoon Nov. 7th were incredible in getting us on an earlier plane to Atlanta during the government shutdown. Had the taken our original flight we would have missed our connection. She did this on her own, We didn't even have to ask, and she did it all with a smile and showing genuine concern that we would be taken care of. We are very grateful and thankful. We fly often, and now we will be sure to fly Delta.

Flight delayed then cancelled. Misplaced luggage. Still do not have. Rented car 1100 mile drive. I had to buy some overnight Hotels clothes toiletries gas food at my expense. Still not home. Not sure where luggage is. Over 4 hours on hold to Felta

I truly love flying with Delta. They have always treated me with the upmost respect

Our flight attendant in FIRST CLASS was one of the worst I’ve ever had. She was not at all pleasant, nor particularly good at her service.

Everything went well and was good. Nothing exceptional, but no complaints either. Cheap seats are pretty comfortable.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They ended up paying for the bag twice, but the counter wouldn't take my baggage receipt. Left it to me to resolve. Not sure how to resolve the issue.

The customer service before board was very rude and when I expressed my concerns about making the connecting flight she laughed and told me I bought the wrong ticket. I explained once it showed the flight was delayed it no longer let me change seats or anything. I was trying to upgrade to make sure I would get to the next gate on time.

Non stop on long haul is the way to go. Great experience

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Starlink wifi on the Embraer E175 is an excellent experience. I was able to connect and work from IAD all the way to approach into BTV.

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

Always wish for more healthy, gluten free options. We have to bring our own.

Having a long layover, I was very appreciative of the ability to stand by for an earlier flight. Other airlines like Delta have refused this to me in the past, just to be mean (because my ticket class wasn't high enough). United went out of their way to help me get to my destination early, which I really appreciated given that it was the third leg of a 24+ hour journey for me.

Other than a way way too cold cabinets for the entire flight, all was great

One bag is incorrect and not acceptable for an international flight. The food was not just good. I won't fly with them again.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

we landed at cmh ten minutes early but had to sit on tarmac for twenty minutes because a plane was at our gate despite the fact that 3 other gates were open.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

I have a gluten allergy so did have any food

I have a gluten allergy so didn't have any food

Loved the crew . Absolutely no complaints. Except for luggage lost

Everything was good The connects, with no blame to crew. Or pilots. I understand they are short staffed. Everything went well for me. I'll be using you guys again in May if not sooner.

this plane was really old, had exit row seats and tray was in arm of seat so super uncomfortable to use. another seat they could t even use the tray it was broke. seat i. front of me had duct tape on it cause seat was ripped open... this plane should either be updated or retired.

Baggage handling poor. Second time this has happened. My bag went to San Francisco instead of Fiji. No apology. Luckily Nadi airport staff are fantastic. My bag arrived in Fiji the next day.

We loved the steward on the plane. He made the night enjoyable

I enjoyed the extra leg room compared to other airlines. The first stewards made my daughter’s birthday special by giving her an extra snack. Then the last one coming home from Chicago to Appleton made our night really enjoyable Thanks for making our trip enjoyable

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