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Cheapest round-trip
$228
Typical prices: $279-$528
Southwest
Wed 10/28Fri 10/30
IND - MCI • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$93
Typical prices: $185-$341
Frontier
Mon 9/14
IND - MCI • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Every day
You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 1h 30m
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Denver (DEN)
Cheapest • Avg $202 (round-trip)
Chicago (MDW)
Shortest trip • 3h 50m (one-way)
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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

Wed, Oct 28 - Fri, Oct 30
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12:45 pm - 1:20 pmIND  Indianapolis-MCI Kansas City
1h 35mnonstop
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3:40 pm - 6:05 pmMCI  Kansas City-IND Indianapolis
1h 25mnonstop
$228Southwest
Wed, Oct 28 - Fri, Oct 30
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6:10 am - 10:45 amIND  Indianapolis-MCI Kansas City
5h 35m1 stop Houston Hobby
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3:40 pm - 6:05 pmMCI  Kansas City-IND Indianapolis
1h 25mnonstop
$232Southwest
Sat, Sep 19 - Mon, Sep 21
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6:00 am - 8:53 amIND  Indianapolis-MCI Kansas City
3h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:45 pm - 11:40 pmMCI  Kansas City-IND Indianapolis
3h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$235United Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 16
American Airlines Logo
8:52 pm - 12:23 amIND  Indianapolis-MCI Kansas City
4h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:37 am - 10:26 amMCI  Kansas City-IND Indianapolis
3h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$235American Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Sep 30
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8:52 pm - 12:23 amIND  Indianapolis-MCI Kansas City
4h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:13 am - 10:26 amMCI  Kansas City-IND Indianapolis
4h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$235American Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
Delta Logo
6:35 am - 9:51 amIND  Indianapolis-MCI Kansas City
4h 16m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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12:22 pm - 6:23 pmMCI  Kansas City-IND Indianapolis
5h 01m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$235Delta
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:58 amIND  Indianapolis-MCI Kansas City
3h 58m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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7:32 am - 12:47 pmMCI  Kansas City-IND Indianapolis
4h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$242United Airlines
Tue, Oct 13 - Thu, Oct 15
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2:57 pm - 8:49 pmIND  Indianapolis-MCI Kansas City
6h 52m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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6:30 am - 12:04 pmMCI  Kansas City-IND Indianapolis
4h 34m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$242Delta
Tue, Sep 8 - Sun, Sep 13
Frontier Logo
7:33 pm - 7:37 pmIND  Indianapolis-MCI Kansas City
25h 04m2 stops Orlando Denver Intl
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8:32 pm - 3:17 pmMCI  Kansas City-IND Indianapolis
17h 45m1 stop Denver Intl
$297Frontier
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15
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8:49 pm - 7:37 pmIND  Indianapolis-MCI Kansas City
23h 48m1 stop Denver Intl
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8:32 pm - 9:31 amMCI  Kansas City-IND Indianapolis
35h 59m2 stops Denver Intl Orlando
$336Frontier
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Indianapolis to Kansas City?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Indianapolis to Kansas City departing in October.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Kansas City from Indianapolis usually cost between $252 and $379 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $228 on Southwest (Oct 28-Oct 30).

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 Tuesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Indianapolis, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

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 July, where tickets cost $277 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $508 and $427 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 $339 on average.

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Expert advice for your flight from Indianapolis to Kansas City

 
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Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$93
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 17% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 24% 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Indianapolis to Kansas City was $93 for a one-way ticket and $228 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?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Indianapolis and Kansas City, with oneworld 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 $383 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 $296 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 $145 or less one-way and $399 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Indianapolis to Kansas City?

 
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