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$59 Find Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Atlanta

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Cheapest round-trip
$76
Typical prices: $303-$119
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Wed 7/8Mon 7/13
MCI - ATL • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$59
Typical prices: $79-$213
Delta
Tue 7/21
MCI - ATL • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Atlanta (MCI-ATL)

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

Wed, Jul 8 - Mon, Jul 13
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6:07 pm - 9:45 pm
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2h 38mnonstop
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3:58 pm - 5:10 pm
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2h 12mnonstop
$76Frontier
Fri, Jul 3 - Mon, Jul 6
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6:16 pm - 9:37 pm
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2h 21mnonstop
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3:58 pm - 5:10 pm
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2h 12mnonstop
$77Frontier
Fri, Aug 7 - Sat, Aug 15
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6:07 pm - 9:27 pm
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2h 20mnonstop
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3:58 pm - 5:10 pm
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$78Frontier
Fri, Sep 25 - Fri, Oct 2
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2h 23mnonstop
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3:55 pm - 5:16 pm
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$80Frontier
Fri, Jul 10 - Mon, Jul 13
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2h 38mnonstop
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3:58 pm - 5:10 pm
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$86Frontier
Fri, Jul 10 - Mon, Jul 13
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$87Frontier
Wed, Jul 29 - Wed, Aug 5
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Mon, Aug 3 - Mon, Aug 10
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2h 38mnonstop
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3:58 pm - 5:10 pm
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2h 12mnonstop
$105Frontier
Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 17
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2h 23mnonstop
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3:55 pm - 5:16 pm
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$109Frontier
Sat, Jun 27 - Wed, Jul 1
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2h 21mnonstop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Kansas City to Atlanta flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Kansas City to Atlanta to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kansas City to Atlanta?

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Atlanta on a Friday and more expensive on a Tuesday. On your return trip to Kansas City, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Tuesdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Kansas City to Atlanta, 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 Kansas City to Atlanta is June, where tickets cost $177 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $319 and $300 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Kansas City to Atlanta?

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 $136, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Kansas City to Atlanta?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Kansas City to Atlanta, 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 Kansas City to Atlanta, 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 13 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$59
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 29% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Kansas City to Atlanta

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FAQs for booking flights from Kansas City to Atlanta

  • Where can I get assistance?

    Suppose you become stranded or require assistance while at MCI; look for airport ambassadors wearing red blazers. Airport ambassadors can be found throughout the airport and are easily identified by their attire. Feel free to approach any of them and ask for assistance, as they are all equally experienced.

  • Does ATL have an onsite hotel?

    If you are looking to stay within the airport's grounds, you are in luck as the airport features three hotels within its grounds. These hotels are Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway, Springhill Suites Atlanta Airport Gateway, and Renaissance Concourse Atlanta Airport Hotel. All the hotels can be accessed from the airport terminals via a 2min ride on the ATL SkyTrain.

  • Is MCI a pet-friendly airport?

    If you are traveling with a pet, you will be relieved to know that MCI has several designated pet relief areas. These grassy outdoor pet relief areas are located at both ends of Terminals C and B. There is also an indoor pet relief area in Terminal C just after Gate C83.

  • Where can I pray at ATL?

    ATL features several interfaith chapels on its grounds where you can pray. The Domestic Terminal Chapel is located on the 3rd floor of the atrium, the Concourse F Chapel is on the 2nd floor of the international atrium, and the Concourse E Chapel is opposite the Martin Luther King Jr. Exhibit.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kansas City to Atlanta was $59 for a one-way ticket and $76 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Kansas City to Atlanta.

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

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

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

    The Boeing 737-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Kansas City to Atlanta flight route.

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Kansas City to Atlanta, Delta or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kansas City to Atlanta are Delta and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $295 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $332 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Kansas City to Atlanta?

    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 Kansas City to Atlanta.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Atlanta from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Atlanta?

    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 Atlanta with an airline and back to Kansas City with another airline. Booking your flights between Kansas City and ATL 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 Kansas City to Atlanta?

    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 Atlanta from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Atlanta

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $170 or less one-way and $210 or less round-trip.
  • You will travel to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to board your flight from Kansas City to Atlanta (MCI). MCI is about 15 miles northwest of downtown Kansas City. It's the primary airport serving the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, as well as a regional hub for Frontier Airlines and SkyWest Airlines. Your flight will arrive in Atlanta at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). It is Atlanta's main airport and is located approximately 7 miles south of the city center. It is the primary hub for Delta Airlines.
  • MCI has family restrooms and nursing rooms with enough amenities to keep mothers comfortable while breastfeeding or changing diapers. These restrooms are located in both Terminals A and B and include changing tables, a space for a stroller, a sink, and a lockable door. The airport also has two nursing rooms located in Terminal C, across from the Allegiant Airlines counters and opposite the United departure lounge.
  • Assume you want to take a quick nap and freshen up after landing at ATL. Gain access to the airport's Minute Suites. The Minute Suites, located on Concourse B just before gate B16, offer rooms for travelers who need to nap, relax, freshen up, or work before or after their flight. Each suite has a daybed, a sound-masking system, a special audio program, Wi-Fi, and access to showers.
  • Suppose you are a member of the US military; you and your family are entitled to free access to the USO lounge at ATL. The lounge, located on the third floor of the airport atrium, is only available to active military personnel. Some of the amenities in the lounge include a seating area, clean restrooms, Wi-Fi, a TV, and complimentary magazines.
  • Travelers Aid, a non-profit organization, has partnered with ATL to assist passengers who are stranded at the airport. They are located across from the Clock Tower in the atrium. Volunteers help travelers with general airport and destination questions, such as where to find emergency housing, wire money, or car rentals.

Prefer to fly direct from Kansas City to Atlanta?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Kansas City to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.
Find which airlines fly direct from Kansas City Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Kansas City to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +1 more

American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Tuesday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Wednesday

Delta,Frontier,Southwest

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Thursday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Friday

Delta,Frontier,Southwest

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Saturday

Delta,Frontier,Southwest

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

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Direct returns

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Kansas City

Monday

Delta,Frontier,Southwest

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Tuesday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +1 more

American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Friday

Delta,Frontier,Southwest

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Saturday

Delta,Frontier,Southwest

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Sunday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

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

 
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7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4235 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
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It was great. The gate staff were very helpful in Portland when my son forgot his rolling bag and had to go back to get it just in time to make it on the plane. We really appreciate that. Great job!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
DEN - ORF
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It was great. The gate staff were very helpful in Portland when my son forgot his rolling bag and had to go back to get it just in time to make it on the plane. We really appreciate that. Great job!

Airline is not very senior friendly. Flights are late, forcing us to run to the connecting flight. Food is awful. Wish they would go back to pretzels and peanuts. During flight, pressurization isn’t quite right and all of our ears get plugged. Everything is nickel and dime, charging for boarding, seat selection and legroom. While a screen at the desk in the gate area says check your roll on bag now for free due to space limitation, the employee at the desk will not check the bag without a $100 fee. Insane.

Kayak could’ve posted the correct gate number. Almost missed my flight.

Slow boarding, limited food and drink portions. Bad delays and turbulence

there were two flight attendants that were up front...that were the best! They get KUDOs for making my trip only fantastic. Tell them Jeff said that!

OKay. I sat in the back of the plane and it was really loud between babies and little kids, and adults who.like to talk a lot and loudly most of the flight.

Flight coming out of Buffalo was delayed, so we had to be rescheduled on another flight from Baltimore to Phoenix which means we had a long layover and got home 3.5 hours late. Shuttle to parking stopped at 10pm, so we had to pay for an Uber to the parking lot and got charged an extra day of parking since it was after midnight. Not the best experience. Long day!

Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

I don't know why flying out of Sarasota requires two plane changes.

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

Flight was great! This flight from Atlanta was even better than when I paid for Comfort from SNA to Atlanta.

Connection flights should be spaced out farther because too close I missed my connection.

On time! There were plenty of airport employees who were able to keep us moving in the right direction. The crew on the plane were professional.

Clean planes and not take my comfort class seat away.

Weather caused a long delay, but the efficiency and updates from the pilot were helpful. We were able to make our connection fortunately.

Planes were clean, no water or snacks on either flight.

WiFi didn’t work on two of four planes. Flight attendants were not overly friendly or welcoming. Planes were extremely slow to board and deplane.

Aside from a completely packed plane, I really have no complaints.

Seats in Delta Main are unbelievably close to the seat in front of. Hard to get a backpack under the seat.

The agent at check in and at the gate were less than thrilled to be at work. I'm not a fan of Kayak's placement on the plane. I got put in the middle seat and none of my preferences were used.

Leave on time. We waited on the plane for hour hours and it was hot and smelly

Two hours delay, probably one hour because they didn’t bring catering and they had to bring water in board. There a change of aircraft. But delays galore at CLT so it must be a CLT and/or AA operation issue. The 1 hr additional delays because nobody could bring 2 packs of water sooner is probably the best example of this airline operates

Flight was delayed 5 hours. Initial reason for delay was 'maintenance' - which makes sense. Then, the additional 2 hours continued to say it was maintenance - when I know EWR had a 2 hour delay. AA did not say that. Additionally, when boarding, there was only one agent at the counter for a long time - until another came to help. After boarding, we had to wait another 45 minutes due to 'no catering'. So while we waited for catering, AA continued to board additional passengers - which seemed odd - and raised questions about what really was going on. I sat in First Class. During the flight, the flight crew allowed a significant number of non-First Class passengers to use the front bathroom - which created a very crowded environment in First Class which was uncomfortable. This also delayed First Class passengers from using the bathroom. Overall, horrible experience.

The Charleston, WV airport was cute. Very good staff and small enough to feel comfortable. The plane had more leg room than bigger planes. Much more comfortable.

Another uncoordinated American experience. Always surprises me at DFW for them of all places. Have to take this flight as there are no other good time options. We knew from the start that something was wrong, but the pilot wouldn't tell us. I just watched my Kayak app grow the delay by 10 minutes as it went to 3.5 hours. They were uncoordinated with maintenance (as maintenance, when finally arriving, knew within 15 minutes the plane wasn't going. No 'sorry' or 'this is what is going on' comment. The pilot seemed unfazed / didn't care about the process we were going through.

The seats. The seat in front of me was awful and when the guy sat down, it flew back and hit my head when I was putting my backpack under the seat, It didn't make for a pleasant experience,

I’ve got 31F seat and window seat . My 2 co passengers was AA crew members and they were very rude attitude and when I was going to use bathroom their gestures was very different and awkward and the guy beside me completely occupied the hand rest and I was really uncomfortable

The gate experience at LAX was abysmal (same for the arrival experience two days prior). Despite the LAX -> SAT schedule of two flights daily, our departure gate was at a smaller hub that we had to be bussed to from Terminal 4. Fortunately, I arrived at LAX extra early and had time to spare, but if I had not known, I might have missed my flight. I looked at the LAX airport map in the AA app and there was no indication of the additional boarding process. Lastly the gate area we were bussed to was crowded with limited food and beverage options. On flight, the fight attendant was hospitable and attentive, the flight was smooth, and AA's free (and working) wifi for AA members were all on the positive side.

It was so much better than expected, Ohare is not such a pleasant experience but American Airlines with the new, clean aeroplane and free Wi-Fi was outstanding and the crew so pleasant and helpful.

The flight attendants were extremely sourly and borderline rude. I did not feel appreciated as an AA customer once.

There weren't enough employees at check in took awhile to get bags checked. There wasn't a wheel chair for me, I was sent to someone who turns out to work for a different airline, if My flight hadn't been delayed I probably would have missed my flight as it was, by the time I arrived at my gate, they started boarding in about 15 minutes. I don't know who took me to my gate, definitely was not the normal people who take passengers to the gate. I'm guessing she may have been in a management position. I wish I knew her name, she went beyond to help me. With that said everyone was kind, and were doing the best they could. So, I choose to say it was an Adventure, stressful start, but good. In the end went well. The situation was not only difficult for passengers but the employee's.

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

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