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Cheapest round-trip
$160
Typical prices: $324-$466
Frontier
Fri 8/21Sun 8/23
MCI - CLE • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$80
Typical prices: $224-$353
Frontier
Fri 8/21
MCI - CLE • 1 stop
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Cheapest • Avg $144 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Cleveland (MCI-CLE)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Kansas City to Cleveland 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Kansas City to Cleveland

Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 23
Frontier Logo
11:26 am - 10:31 pm
MCI
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CLE
10h 05m
1 stop
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5:15 pm - 10:41 am
CLE
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MCI
18h 26m
1 stop
$160Frontier
Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 5
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5:00 pm - 11:55 am
MCI
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CLE
17h 55m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:45 am - 4:05 pm
CLE
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MCI
10h 20m
1 stop
$163Frontier
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1
Southwest Logo
8:25 am - 2:45 pm
MCI
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CLE
5h 20m
1 stop
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3:20 pm - 8:10 pm
CLE
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MCI
5h 50m
1 stop
$259Southwest
Thu, Sep 24 - Tue, Sep 29
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2:35 pm - 8:50 pm
MCI
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CLE
5h 15m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:25 pm - 9:55 pm
CLE
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MCI
3h 30m
1 stop
$259Southwest
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2
United Airlines Logo
3:14 pm - 8:11 pm
MCI
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CLE
3h 57m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:52 am - 4:07 pm
CLE
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MCI
6h 15m
1 stop
$259United Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Sat, Sep 12
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:16 am
MCI
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CLE
4h 16m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:25 am
CLE
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MCI
4h 25m
1 stop
$259United Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 8
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5:40 pm - 10:43 pm
MCI
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CLE
4h 03m
1 stop
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4:00 pm - 8:43 pm
CLE
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MCI
5h 43m
1 stop
$259Delta
Sat, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 8
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4:04 pm - 10:43 pm
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CLE
5h 39m
1 stop
Delta Logo
4:26 pm - 11:00 pm
CLE
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MCI
7h 34m
1 stop
$259Delta
Sat, Sep 26 - Wed, Sep 30
American Airlines Logo
9:09 am - 2:25 pm
MCI
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CLE
4h 16m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 3:22 pm
CLE
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MCI
6h 37m
1 stop
$259American Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Wed, Sep 30
American Airlines Logo
5:13 am - 12:34 pm
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CLE
6h 21m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:49 pm - 12:23 am
CLE
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MCI
4h 34m
1 stop
$259American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Kansas City to Cleveland flights

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

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 Cleveland departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Cleveland from Kansas City usually cost between $324 and $466 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $160 on Frontier (Aug 21-Aug 23).

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Kansas City to Cleveland, 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 Cleveland is September, where tickets cost $321 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $624 and $522 respectively.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$80
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking flights from Kansas City to Cleveland

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kansas City to Cleveland was $80 for a one-way ticket and $160 for a round-trip.

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

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

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Kansas City to Cleveland?

    When flying out of Kansas City you will be using Kansas City. You will be landing at Cleveland, also known as Cleveland Hopkins Intl.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kansas City to Cleveland are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $415 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 $406 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 Cleveland.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cleveland 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 Cleveland?

    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 Cleveland with an airline and back to Kansas City with another airline. Booking your flights between Kansas City and CLE 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 Cleveland?

    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 Cleveland from Kansas City up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

 
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Over a 3 hour flight. The turbulence was almost imperceptible except for 2 short periods which were not bad and over quickly. The attendants claimed "Safety first" and sat looking at their phones for 3 hours with no drink or snack service. This isn't the first time with Southwest. I thinkit may be there new plan of operation. Oh, and it was June 18, Southwest's Birthday which offered free drinks. NOT.

4.0 OkayJeff, Jun 2026
MCI - FLL
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Over a 3 hour flight. The turbulence was almost imperceptible except for 2 short periods which were not bad and over quickly. The attendants claimed "Safety first" and sat looking at their phones for 3 hours with no drink or snack service. This isn't the first time with Southwest. I thinkit may be there new plan of operation. Oh, and it was June 18, Southwest's Birthday which offered free drinks. NOT.

The flight was okay. The pilots did an amazing job and kept us updated on the flight. The flight attendants were okay. They found time to be chatty with each other rather than focus on the guests. One of the attendants was a little less warm when asking about my bag I had on my lap that I was using during latter part of the mid- flight. Mind you, it was not the departure descent. I’m respectful to each and every attendant, it was the tone in her voice reminding me to place my carryon bag on the floor. I hope to have a better experience next time.

Pretty seamless, just a tad bit late in taking off and landing.

Everything a cheap airline should be at normal airline rates.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Multiple delays and gate changes. Arrived at final destination 6 hours late. All rental cars had been taken.

Crew was pleasant; flight was on time. Paid extra for early bird check-in and still got B boarding.

I will be flying again Southwest Airlines. Friendly crew, comfortable and affordable.

Crew was great - friendly and helpful with boarding - letting folks know where overhead space was available thus getting us out of the gate on time.

Captain Scott and FO Brandon were outstanding as was the entire flight attendant crew. I wish they were on every flight!

Your survey needs a N/A option. I didn’t use the entertainment or eat food.

Flight was delayed multiple time and for more than 1 hr. My onward flight from BOS to MCI was also delayed. These delays have caused me so much inconvenience and Delta does nothing to ensure flights take off on time. No one knew why the inbound flight was delayed and what was the issue.

The Columbus-based WestJet crews that cover Delta commuter flights between LGA and CMH are excellent - this team included. Our flight today landed 40 minutes early, which is unheard of when flying out of LaGuardia. I've flown with the same crew in more challenging conditions, and they always rise to the occasion with helpful communication to the passengers so that we may manage expectations.

Our flight was delayed by over 4 hours due to a maintenance issue. They announced a new plane was on the way. We were given a $12 food voucher ( airport food is quite expensive You can’t even by a water and a small snack for 12:00. 4 hours later we boarded and landed in Atlanta at 10:20 ish pm. Of course we missed our connection and we were given a hotel voucher and another food voucher ! We didn’t make it home until 11:00 the next day ! Unacceptable

Delta has too many delays now days. It is 1:06 am now. I was supposed to land in Norfolk at 10:30 pm. I got re-booked through Detroit and I’m still in Detroit. I hope to be landed in Norfolk by 3am. I’ve been in airports for 12 hours as of right now. There is a weather delay now but most delays lately have been maintenance.

This is the first time I've been disappointed with Delta. I was called by Delta to see if I would volunteer to change flights since my original flight home was overbooked. I accepted. The modified booking only provided me a 35 minute layover - when you subtract the fact that boarding closes for a flight 15 minutes early, that gave me 20 minutes to run for one end of the airport to the other. I barely made it. On the 2.5 hour flight to Tampa, the crew repeatedly let us know over the intercom that they cannot serve drinks or snacks due to safety/turbulence. I would have accepted this reason if they did not CONTINUALLY SERVE DRINKS AND COOKED FOOD to First class. If safety is the excuse then the entire plane should be strapped in for safety. On top of this the air conditioning vents were not working correctly and the plane was uncomfortably warm. I love Delta and am a loyal Delta traveler, and I have never had an experience like this. I don't know if there's a disconnect between availability among third-party sites like KAYAK and the airlines or what, but when overbooking causes issues like this for travelers it should be reviewed and changes to the booking process should be made. I blame BOTH KAYAK and Delta for this terrible experience.

Delayed in taking off because no flight crew. The in seat entertainment was working properly.

The Gate Attendant @ Gate B36 was rude The flight was good but the entertainment system was not functioning as expected. The snacks were ok but could be better The flight crew was excellent.

A regional sized plane was used for a cross country flight with no overhead bin space. I had to "pink check" my laptop and my medications. I was NOT pleased!!!!

I always fly with Delta. My friends tell me their horror stories of flying with other airlines. I just smile and say, “You should fly Delta”

I'm a United 1K member and have ben for 10 years. The gate agent had no control over the boarding process and had us passengers queued for hours as delays were announced. On the plane, the overhead air nozzle was broken so col over was powering through on me and the passenger next to me. Not a great experience for a million miler on United. Feel free to contact me. Josh Smigel - DM426089

Really hard landing... as in slammed into the runway then hit the brakes really hard ...

Good quick flight on a small but comfortable plane. I'm 6'3 and had plenty of space.

Fine not above and beyond as I had a connection that was delayed due to maintenance

Pushed back only to get deplaned due to a tire damaged by ground crew. They did at least go pretty fast. The bathrooms should be banned under the Geneva convention. No room to even sit straight on the toilet. The under-seat entertainment units block what little leg room there is.

It was delayed instead of departing at 9:20pm, we departed at 11pm… putting us in Columbus after 2am! It was awful. Had I known about the delay, I could have spent some time in the United Lounge… I was starving because I started my journey in Budapest… so I was exhausted and hungry. Plus I had to make new arrangements to be picked up at the airport in Columbus, instead of midnight it was 2:30 am after getting luggage and out of airport. Not feasible. I would have just stayed in Chicago for the night and gotten a morning flight.

Boarding was quick and efficient. My screen didn’t come on and everyone else had theirs working so a little bummer but it was a short flight!

They makes us feel confident on the flight. There was no any cancelation and they are really helpful with us.

Seat horribly lacking in lumbar support. Bluetooth earphone connection Jair wouldn’t work. Food options were quite tasty and staff was professional and efficient as well as welcoming.

You can’t checking with no carry on bag, the entertainment was awesome and the crew very friendly and polite🫶

Flight got delayed for 5 hours no good explanation was offered ;(

Cancelled and declined to find alternatives Earlier flight is 2 days later Sent the cancellation notification very late, wish I knew earlier would have stayed to watch the Miami open final game Very disappointing service

The check in process was a mess for no reason. I spent an hour waiting in line trying to get them to print my boarding pass and as a result I missed my flight.

Four and a half hour delay in total. What frustrates me most is the poor communication and disorganization.

Fecal matter in seat back pocket. Presumably from a kids diaper.

The flight was canceled, then delayed twice, we were moved gates twice. Short staff at the counter and check in. We waited for our flight 9 hours. Will never use Frontier ever again, or Spirit.

It's Frontier: low-frills but boarding first because I paid for a carry-on was an unexpected perk, and the fact that it was direct and fast makes up for the lack of amenities.

There was only room for a quarter of the passengers to sit at the gate at MCO. The gate attendant allowed people who did not require assistance to board early before they realized and started to turn people back. The flight was extremely uncomfortable due to pressure. My ears, eyes, sinuses and joints were very painful the whole flight. My sister also complained about her ears and sinuses as well as joints and while deplaning I heard several other passengers complain about the same issues. I’ve never felt that much discomfort flying before and I’ve been doing it for over 40 years.

Got to where I needed to be safely. Thank you!

Even though my personal item fit into the testing compartment they had, the agent charged me for the bag and threatened to not let me board if I didn’t pay. He was doing this with everyone that was boarding, everyone was so pises. Never flying Frontier again

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