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

• Earliest: departs at 6:20 am and lands at 8:15 am
• Latest: departs at 7:00 pm and lands at 8:55 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 55m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Kansas City to New Orleans:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Kansas City to New Orleans takes 1h 55m, covering 691 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.

Round-trip flights from Kansas City to New Orleans range from $309 to $464, with an average of $378 over the past 12 months. Anything below $309 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 55% above the $378 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $273 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $397 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 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Kansas City to New Orleans flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $248 to $1,122. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Kansas City to New Orleans route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Kansas City to New Orleans are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $162, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Priceless
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Budget

Flights from Kansas City to New Orleans usually depart from Kansas City (MCI) and arrive at New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY).

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

• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Houston Hobby (HOU) - 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from Kansas City to New Orleans. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $310 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $430, a difference of $120.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Southwest operates flights between Kansas City and New Orleans.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 58m, compared with 4h 04m via Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 4h 12m via Nashville Intl (BNA).

Some of the most popular sights in New Orleans are Caesars Superdome, New Orleans Morial Convention Center and Canal Street. These are among the most viewed places in New Orleans on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Kansas City to New Orleans flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

Passengers are allowed to check up to five bags, with a maximum weight of 50 lbs and maximum linear dimensions of 62 inches per bag on American Airlines flights from Kansas City to New Orleans. For carry-on baggage, passengers are generally allowed to bring one carry-on bag and one personal item. The carry-on bag should not exceed 22 inches x 14 inches x 9 inches, and the personal item should fit under the seat in front of you.

Southwest Airlines offers a premium ticket option called Business Select, which provides certain benefits to passengers on flights from Kansas City to New Orleans. Business Select passengers are allowed to board the plane first and are guaranteed an A1-15 boarding position, which means they can choose their preferred seat on the plane.

Jefferson Transit (JET) offers bus services from MSY to the city center, with buses departing every 30 minutes and the duration of the ride being around 50–60 minutes. Taxis and various ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are also available at the airport, with the duration of the ride to the city center being around 20–25 minutes depending on the traffic. Additionally, there are various airport shuttle services that can transport passengers from the airport to their destination in the city, with the duration of the ride being around 45–60 minutes.

Sun Country Airlines offers two classes of service on flights from Kansas City to New Orleans. Passengers flying in First Class enjoy priority check-in and boarding, extra legroom, wider seat pitches, and more spacious seating. Passengers flying in Economy Class have access to comfortable seating, complimentary easy snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, and in-flight entertainment.