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Cheapest round-trip
$297
Typical prices: $375-$513
American Airlines
Sun 11/4Wed 11/7
MCI - JFK • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$347
Typical prices: $389-$515
Delta
Fri 1/26Fri 2/2
MCI - JFK • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
Every day
You can fly direct with Delta. Average duration is 3h
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When to book
12 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 12 weeks in advance save around 54% compared to booking last minute.
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January
Cheapest • 13% price drop
December
Most popular
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Denver Intl (DEN)
Cheapest • Avg $322 (round-trip)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)
Shortest trip • 5h 54m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Kansas City to John F Kennedy Intl (MCI-JFK)

 

Cheap flights from Kansas City to John F Kennedy Intl with top airlines, updated regularly. Compare round-trip, one-way, direct and last-minute deals.

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 7
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9:12 am - 6:00 pmMCI  Kansas City-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
7h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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7:29 am - 3:11 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-MCI Kansas City
8h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$297American Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 17
American Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 1:58 pmMCI  Kansas City-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
5:29 pm - 10:43 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-MCI Kansas City
6h 14m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$297American Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Fri, Dec 11
American Airlines Logo
6:55 am - 1:59 pmMCI  Kansas City-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
6h 04m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 3:20 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-MCI Kansas City
5h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$309American Airlines
Mon, Dec 7 - Fri, Dec 11
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5:17 am - 1:59 pmMCI  Kansas City-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
7h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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7:27 am - 3:20 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-MCI Kansas City
8h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$314American Airlines
Wed, Nov 25 - Thu, Dec 3
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11:40 am - 3:39 pmMCI  Kansas City-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
2h 59mnonstop
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4:29 pm - 6:52 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-MCI Kansas City
3h 23mnonstop
$347Delta
Tue, Jan 26 - Tue, Feb 2
Delta Logo
12:00 pm - 3:54 pmMCI  Kansas City-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
2h 54mnonstop
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4:45 pm - 7:09 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-MCI Kansas City
3h 24mnonstop
$347Delta
Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17
Delta Logo
11:40 am - 3:39 pmMCI  Kansas City-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
2h 59mnonstop
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4:36 pm - 7:03 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-MCI Kansas City
3h 27mnonstop
$347Delta
Tue, Jan 26 - Tue, Feb 2
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:22 pm - 10:18 pmMCI  Kansas City-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
28h 56m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Diego
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9:30 am - 3:26 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-MCI Kansas City
30h 56m2 stops San Diego Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$661Alaska Airlines
Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17
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2:52 pm - 3:27 pmMCI  Kansas City-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 35m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Diego
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9:30 am - 11:59 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-MCI Kansas City
15h 29m2 stops San Diego Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$693Alaska Airlines
Tue, Jan 12 - Fri, Jan 15
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4:22 pm - 3:26 pmMCI  Kansas City-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 04m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Diego
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9:30 am - 3:26 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-MCI Kansas City
30h 56m2 stops San Francisco Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$701Alaska Airlines

Price, demand and travel trends for Kansas City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Kansas City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Round-trip flights from Kansas City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport typically range from $375 to $513. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $297, on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kansas City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kansas City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. It’s 8% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 23% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport at $362 round-trip.
•June ($583) and September ($517) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 61% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Kansas City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Kansas City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are cheapest 12 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 54% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Kansas City to John F Kennedy Intl

 
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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on MCI

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on JFK

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Key details for Kansas City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$174
Beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 42% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Kansas City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

When to book flights from Kansas City to John F Kennedy Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kansas City to John F Kennedy Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Kansas City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Kansas City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kansas City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 9:00 am and lands at 12:00 pm
    • Latest: departs at 12:00 pm and lands at 3:00 pm.

    The flight takes about 3h.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Kansas City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Kansas City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Kansas City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Kansas City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport takes 3h, covering 1,109 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Kansas City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Kansas City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Kansas City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport range from $375 to $513, with an average of $417 over the past 12 months. Anything below $375 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Kansas City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 62% above the $417 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Kansas City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $322 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $421 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Kansas City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Kansas City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A220-300 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Kansas City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Kansas City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Kansas City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights?

    Delta is the only airline on the Kansas City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

  • How are flight prices from Kansas City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Kansas City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $223, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK)?

    New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $21 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Ace
    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Avis

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Kansas City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Flights from Kansas City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport usually depart from Kansas City (MCI) and arrive at New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Kansas City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Kansas City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 47% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 23% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 23% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 3% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Kansas City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Kansas City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $386 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $515, a difference of $129.

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

  • What airlines fly from Kansas City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Only Delta operates flights between Kansas City and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Kansas City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 54m, compared with 6h 01m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 7h 23m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

  • What is the time difference between Kansas City and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 1 hour ahead of Kansas City (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are Times Square, New York City Center and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Kansas City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating Kansas City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights:

    • Delta: offers free seat selection

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Kansas City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights?

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

    • Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class

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

Your guide to booking Kansas City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $386, about $129 less than Sunday fares (25% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 12 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 54% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Kansas City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport trip for January. Fares historically average $362 round-trip in that month - typically $221 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Denver Intl Airport (DEN) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $322 round-trip on this route - about $99 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

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Kansas City to New York John F Kennedy Intl

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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New York John F Kennedy Intl to Kansas City

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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