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Among airlines operating Kansas City to Baltimore flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Southwest operates flights between Kansas City and Baltimore.

Flights from Kansas City to Baltimore usually depart from Kansas City (MCI) and arrive at Baltimore/Washington (BWI).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Kansas City to Baltimore:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $293 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $409 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-stop flights from Kansas City to Baltimore most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 53% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 10% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 23% on the Kansas City to Baltimore route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $339 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $439, a difference of $100. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Kansas City to Baltimore flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Baltimore are M&T Bank Stadium, Oriole Park At Camden Yards and National Aquarium Baltimore. These are among the most viewed places in Baltimore on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kansas City to Baltimore:

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 7:24 am
• Latest: departs at 6:40 pm and lands at 9:04 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 24m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 23% above the route average of $384. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Kansas City to Baltimore takes 2h 24m, covering 964 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $173 to $1,573. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Kansas City to Baltimore are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $118, which is 48% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 02m, compared with 4h 27m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 5h 05m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Baltimore is 1 hour ahead of Kansas City (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:
• NextCar
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Kansas City to Baltimore range from $317 to $479, with an average of $384 over the past 12 months. Anything below $317 counts as a good deal.