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Cheapest round-trip
$257
Typical prices: $300-$476
Frontier
Tue 8/11Thu 8/13
MCI - PHL • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$349
Typical prices: $367-$499
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Thu 8/20Sat 8/22
MCI - PHL • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia (MCI-PHL)

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

Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 13
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1:45 pm - 12:22 pm
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21h 37m
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1:32 pm - 5:10 pm
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28h 38m
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$257Frontier
Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 22
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6:17 pm - 3:01 pm
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19h 44m
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6:30 am - 4:05 pm
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10h 35m
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$258Frontier
Fri, Aug 7 - Mon, Aug 10
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4:32 pm - 6:00 am
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12h 28m
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8:30 am - 5:10 pm
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9h 40m
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$260Frontier
Fri, Jul 31 - Sun, Aug 9
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6:07 pm - 12:22 pm
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17h 15m
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4:30 pm - 5:10 pm
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25h 40m
1 stop
$263Frontier
Wed, Aug 5 - Sat, Aug 15
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6:17 pm - 7:15 am
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PHL
11h 58m
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4:30 pm - 1:00 pm
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21h 30m
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$265Frontier
Tue, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 1
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2:17 pm - 5:36 am
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14h 19m
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5:28 pm - 8:46 am
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16h 18m
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$266Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Sun, Aug 9
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6:17 pm - 7:15 am
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11h 58m
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6:25 am - 1:00 pm
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31h 35m
2 stops
$269Frontier
Sat, Aug 1 - Sat, Aug 8
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6:09 pm - 7:15 am
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12h 06m
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9:51 am - 5:10 pm
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8h 19m
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$270Frontier
Sat, Aug 8 - Sun, Aug 16
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6:17 pm - 12:22 pm
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17h 05m
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4:30 pm - 5:10 pm
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25h 40m
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$271Frontier
Fri, Aug 14 - Fri, Aug 21
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6:17 pm - 11:15 am
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15h 58m
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24h 20m
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$272Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Kansas City to Philadelphia flights

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

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 Philadelphia departing in August.

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

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

When flying from Kansas City to Philadelphia, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Kansas City, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia is February, where tickets cost $389 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $535 and $513 respectively.

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

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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $455 on average.

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

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 Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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FAQs for booking flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia

  • What is the best way to get to PHL from downtown Philadelphia?

    The city center of Philadelphia sits about 10 miles from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). To get there, take the SEPTA City Train that connects to the AMTRAK train, and drop off at the 30th Street Station. Also, a Regional Rail Line departs from PLL to CHOP’s Philadelphia Campus.

  • Is there a prayer room at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)?

    If you’ve landed safely, remember that PHL has a quiet place if you’re looking for a hideout for solitude and prayer. The room is inter-faith and multi-cultural, is situated after security in the D-E connector, and is open daily.

  • Are there car rentals at PHL?

    Numerous car rental companies such as Budget, Hertz, and Enterprise run their desks at PHL, thus offering you a flexible and cost-effective means of exploring the city. One crucial factor to check with the service provider is the fuel policy. There are free shuttles outside the baggage claim terminal to ferry you to the car rental facility, about a 4 minutes journey from the arrival terminal.

  • Are there lounges at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)?

    You’ll find nine lounges at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), where you can relax while waiting to be picked up or connecting to another destination. For instance, the Centurion Lounge sits in Terminal A West, adjacent to Gate A14. Usually, priority access is for members and holders of registered cards. In addition, economy class travelers can access this amenity if they agree to pay for the day’s pass.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kansas City to Philadelphia was $157 for a one-way ticket and $257 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

    Kansas City and Philadelphia are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Kansas City from Kansas City and will be arriving at Philadelphia.

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

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

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

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Kansas City to Philadelphia flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $469 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 $438 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 Philadelphia.

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

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

    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 Philadelphia with an airline and back to Kansas City with another airline. Booking your flights between Kansas City and PHL 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 Philadelphia?

    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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $272 or less one-way and $458 or less round-trip.
  • Kansas City International Airport (MCI) features two terminals, B and C, shaped like incomplete circles. Terminal B lies on the airport’s west side and serves domestic and regional flights run by Southwest, Delta, and Allegiant. Terminal C sits on the east and operates domestic and international flights. Movement between the two terminals is via an on-airport shuttle bus.
  • Families traveling to Philadelphia via MCI should remember that the establishment has two nursing rooms in Terminal C. One sits in the United departure lounge, while the other is the holding room for flights with Spirit, Frontier, American, and Alaska. These suites offer privacy when pumping and breastfeeding.
  • MCI Airport Lost and Found program handles inquiries on the items misplaced at various points in the airport. Contact your carrier if you lose your package anywhere from the ticketing counter, departure lounges, and aboard the aircraft. Still, you can submit an online inquiry to AKAL Security if you misplaced your item at the security checkpoint.
  • Those planning to depart early in the morning should consider sleeping in any of the hotels that lie close to MCI. Hotels such as Drury Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport offer courtesy shuttles to and from the airport, and you’ll have a hassle-free trip to the airport.
  • Those traveling with pets through MCI will be glad to know that the establishment has a pet relief area on either end of Terminals B and C, outside the secure area. If you’re flying with American Airlines, you’ll get an additional relief area inside Terminal C.

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

 
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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.

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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.

The crew was very nice and respectful and everything went well.

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

My tray was broken so i had no place to work or eat except my lap. Flight attendant said I would get an email with some credit or miles, it was a complete waste of time as I could only function at about 20% of normal. I have not received anything yet.

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.

Originally, I was booked in economy. I paid several hundred additional dollars to upgrade to first class. Then I paid several more hundred dollars to change my flight to a slightly earlier flight. I asked if the changed flight would also seat me in first class, and I was told that it would. When I boarded the plane, however, I was seated in economy. So, I paid $500-600 more than I paid for my original ticket for an upgrade and a changed flight - received the changed flight (which was nice), but did not receive the upgrade. So, I was not completely satisfied.

Delayed due to thunderstorms and no in-flight service due to rough weather — both of which are out of Delta’s control. Flight was good overall.

This was the second flight this week with flight attendant Marcus I’m not sure if his last name is Lane or Lang but this guy is awesome. He funny, attentive and his service is 5 stars. Marcus makes business travel more enjoyable !

My seat was moved closer to the front of the cabin since I had requested wheelchair assistance to the gate.

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!!!!

Carly the flight attendant was extremely helpful and very accommodating to passengers on the flight from what I noticed. Couldn't be more satisfied with the service and assistance from Delta's flight attendant, Thanks again Carly!!

the first flight smelled like urine Ac didn’t work pathetic experience

We were delayed due to a mechanical issue, but the gate staff and then later captain were giving thorough and frequent updates. Ended up being delayed about an hour, but we did get out, so it was overall a good flight!

My luggage never made it, I booked business class only to find out I’m sitting in the back. Very disappointed with the reservation

I found the seats ergonomically uncomfortable forcing the body to seat slightly hunched. For a short flight I worked on adjustments but for a longer flight, it would be difficult.

I cancelled this flight 2 days before departure but I followed your texts and emails and IF you were correct this flight turned into a nightmare.

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,

Cancelled flight. Still waiting to get home for grand daughter’s graduation .

Left early arrived early..right amount of talking from pilots..of course had to love the biscuit and water!

As we approached Denver, we encountered quite a bit of turbulence. I know this can sometimes be the case as I frequently fly this route but not on American. My gripe: Usually a pilot or co-pilot alerts passengers to the possibility of turbulance ahead of time. This did not occur nor did he communiucate during what was a pretty rough ride.

I very rarely fly American and my experience today reenforces that is the correct decision. While the staff were all very courteous, our flight was first thing in the morning so there was no reason to be delayed, yet appropriate maintenance checks weren’t completed prior to our flight so we were delayed multiple times. Not a great showing, American Airlines.

Not clean and was told I would get a great seat and it was not great at all

No knowledgeable staff at the counter or in a flight crew. No one knew why once flight landed at Philadelphia Airport then it took them 4 hours from runway to gate . Damn they took 4 hours to reach the gate . They messed up whole night for myself and for my kids.

Horrible communication about delay of flight and what options were available

Online check-in was not user-friendly. Too many fees, not cost effective.

FRONTIER SUCKS! The agent downstairs tricked me into booking, just to get to the gate. At the gate, they told me they couldn't help. I then called Customer Service. They and the gate attendants kept blaming each other. Neither side was willing to help the customer.

My experience with frontier staff at the Denver airport was absolutely horrible. The manager on duty was even worst if was the worst experience I have ever had, I have never been treated so poorly as a customer in my life! The staff was extremely rude, eye rolls and attitude and then refusal to help me at all. I wish I could never fly frontier again that’s how horrible it was!

Good for the price. My only complaint is that the pilot should keep the air flowing while passengers are waiting to getting out of airplane.

I arrived 1 hour prior to boarding, and they said I was too late for a domestic flight. First time I heard that :-(

Crew members are very rude and not cooperate with passengers.

Well, I didn’t have food! So NA wasn’t an option. I’ll be back!

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