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$104 Find Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Portland

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Cheapest round-trip
$197
Overall average: $327
Frontier
Mon 4/27Wed 4/29
MCI - PDX • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$217
Typical prices: $270-$474
Alaska Airlines
Sat 4/25Sat 5/2
MCI - PDX • Non-stop
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MCI's new terminal ensures a smooth departure.
PDX's Trimet light rail connects easily to downtown.
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Cheapest • Avg $252 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 03m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Portland (MCI-PDX)

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

Mon, Apr 27 - Wed, Apr 29
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2:15 pm - 11:52 am
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PDX
23h 37m
1 stop
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12:38 pm - 1:30 pm
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22h 52m
1 stop
$197Frontier
Mon, Apr 27 - Sat, May 2
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2:15 pm - 11:52 am
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PDX
23h 37m
1 stop
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12:27 pm - 1:30 pm
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MCI
23h 03m
1 stop
$216Frontier
Sat, Apr 25 - Sat, May 2
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5:11 pm - 7:03 pm
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PDX
3h 52mnonstop
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10:45 am - 4:17 pm
PDX
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MCI
3h 32mnonstop
$217Alaska Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Mon, May 18
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2:34 pm - 4:46 pm
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PDX
28h 12m
1 stop
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12:35 pm - 1:49 pm
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MCI
23h 14m
1 stop
$221Frontier
Sat, Apr 18 - Sat, Apr 25
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6:15 am - 10:36 am
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PDX
6h 21m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:45 am - 4:17 pm
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MCI
3h 32mnonstop
$227Alaska Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Sat, May 2
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2:15 pm - 11:52 am
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PDX
23h 37m
1 stop
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12:27 pm - 10:58 am
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MCI
20h 31m
2 stops
$234Frontier
Sat, Apr 25 - Sat, May 2
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5:11 pm - 7:03 pm
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PDX
3h 52mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:45 am - 4:17 pm
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MCI
3h 32mnonstop
$237Alaska Airlines
Sat, Apr 25 - Sat, May 2
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2:51 pm - 10:20 am
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PDX
21h 29m
1 stop
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12:27 pm - 1:30 pm
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MCI
23h 03m
1 stop
$241Frontier
Sat, Apr 11 - Sat, Apr 18
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5:10 am - 9:45 am
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6h 35m
1 stop
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6:25 am - 5:15 pm
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8h 50m
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$242Southwest
Sat, Apr 25 - Sat, May 2
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5:11 pm - 7:03 pm
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3h 52mnonstop
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1:52 pm - 11:59 pm
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8h 07m
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$247Alaska Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Kansas City to Portland flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Kansas City to Portland to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Portland on a Thursday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Kansas City, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Kansas City to Portland, 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 Portland is February, where tickets cost $197 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $387 and $387 respectively.

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

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 $307 on average.

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

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 Portland, 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 Portland, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Kansas City to Portland

 
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John Walton

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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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Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$104
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 17% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Kansas City to Portland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kansas City to Portland based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Kansas City to Portland

  • How do you get to Downtown Portland from PDX Airport?

    There are multiple ways through which you can get to Downtown Portland from the airport. You can either opt for a taxi, choose to rent a car or take the train from the airport to the city center. If you’re looking for convenience over everything, a taxi might be your best option since they are easily available in the arrivals parking lot and can drop you off at any destination in town. On the other hand, the train is ideal if you’re looking for a budget-friendly option. They are available throughout the day in intervals of 15-20min.

  • Does Kansas City International Airport have a hotel?

    The Kansas City Airport Marriot is the only hotel located inside MCI Airport. If you’re flying out of the airport, this is the best place to spend your night as it puts you within touching distance. By staying here, you will not have to worry about finding transport to the airport since they offer a free shuttle. In addition, it takes you less than 5min to get from the hotel to the main terminal, so you could end up saving a lot of time.

  • How do I make my flight to Portland more sustainable?

    While flying is one of the least sustainable ways to get around, there are steps you can take to reduce the impact your flight will have on the environment. You can start by booking a direct flight instead of connecting flights. This is because connecting flights are often longer and therefore burn more fuel. On top of that, you should avoid using plastic drinking bottles, cups and cutlery during your flight. They can’t be reused and therefore end up as waste every time.

  • How far is Kansas City International Airport from Kansas City?

    MCI Airport is about 19 miles away from the city center. If you’re in a hurry and need to get there quickly, taking a taxi is the best option. For starters, you can get them anywhere in town and secondly, since you are most likely to use the I-29N, you won’t have to deal with traffic and are therefore almost guaranteed to be at the airport grounds in less than 25min compared to the bus, which takes an hour at the very least.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kansas City to Portland was $104 for a one-way ticket and $197 for a round-trip.

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

    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 Portland?

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

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

    Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, Hawaiian Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Kansas City to Portland flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Kansas City to Portland flight route.

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Kansas City to Portland, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kansas City to Portland are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $377 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $314 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Portland.

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

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

    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 Portland with an airline and back to Kansas City with another airline. Booking your flights between Kansas City and PDX 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 Portland?

    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 Portland 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 Portland

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $203 or less one-way and $285 or less round-trip.
  • If you are leaving your car at the Kansas City International Airport (MCI), there are multiple offsite parking lots that charge up to 60% less compared to the parking lots inside the airport.
  • The pet relief areas at Portland International Airport (PDX) are inside and outside the airport terminals. For arriving travelers, the outside ones are easier to access, and you can find them outside Concourse E and across the street from the Parking Garage.
  • When traveling with an infant, you can find the nursing rooms at Kansas City International Airport post-security near gate 82 Airside. The rooms feature all the necessary amenities, such as electric outlets, sinks and changing tables.
  • If you are traveling with a service animal, they should be on a leash the whole time you’ll be at the airport unless they are using the relief areas inside the airport.
  • Kansas City International Airport has accessibility services to make it easier for anyone with limited mobility. The parking lots have designated handicap parking, the toilets are fitted with a handicap stall, and there are ramps on every curb to allow easy access to the terminals.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Kansas City to Portland

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4321 reviews
8.6Crew
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7.0Food
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Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

4.0 OkayKenny, Mar 2026
TPA - BWI
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I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

The new seating arrangement is so over priced for what you get.

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

I realize they are still working out kinks with the new boarding process, but by the time I boarded in group 5, most of the bins were full. All airlines should better enforce small bags and jackets going under the seats until everyone has boarded.

WiFi was not working and didn’t have a beverage service

Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

My only complaint was how far it was from plane to baggage claim

Cancelled the flight cuz they sent the WRONG plane and then they promised to rebook us and let us know within the hour what our next flight was. I have heard nothing after 12 hours and can’t get ahold of anyone.

nothing for delays and refuse service.when asked for the second flight. the first is good though

Not bad. Due to not buying a seat, on the way back, my seat was not assigned till 2 hrs before the flight left. Got me worried I wouldn’t have a seat.

It was not a good experience, the flight was delayed 3 hours, the gate staff were super pushy to get bags checked claiming it was a full flight, there were about a dozen open seats from what I could tell. The intercom from the pilot seemed to be broken, it sounded like the pilot was speaking with a mouth full of marbles.

There was an issue with the plane and it was late getting in. This caused me to miss my connecting flight from PDX to BOI. I had to ask if they would provide me with a food voucher and they did but didn’t seem to concerned about my delay.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours for “routine maintenance”and because of that I arrived much later iso my Uber ride home was $100 when it’s normally $50.

More or less, this seemed like a mismanaged group of great people who would crush at this job, if only they were given the resources to do so.

Plane destination at the Gates were mixed up at Spokane airport. Text from website didn't match rithet

It was fine. I upgraded to premium economy & lived the extra legroom. Unfortunately, I was seated next to a man who sniffled A LOT during the flight and had his earphones on so loud that I could hear the music sitting next to him!

Perhaps when you’re sitting in 1st class and the crew closes the bathroom for the pilots, there could be a notification other than holding your hands up as a blockade when you get there and you’re told the restrooms are closed please turn around … especially at night when visibility is poor and you’re met by a flight attendants with their arms up

First class is comfortable. Enjoyed a movie and was able to relax compared to coach.

Loved flying First Class. Very comfortable. The seat was amazing. Enjoyed a movie and was able to relax so much better than in coach.

We landed and sat on the tarmac for 45 minutes because they only have one gate at the airport and there was another plane running late so we had to wait

The WiFi was not working. That made for a long flight.

Absolutely no communication on why there's a delay and multiple flight time reschedules. I would have canceled the flight and drove back home if I known it was going to be rescheduled 3 or 4 times.

Another late night flight and MORE men belligerently drinking and yelling. I had to move from first to economy because they were so obnoxious and disruptive. Crazy to go from a cozy chair to cardboard when you were supposed to be in first. Delta allows was too much drinking which leads to belligerent behavior.

I was in first class and literally the men behind me were so aggressively loud I moved myself to economy. This has become so common on Delta - people using audio without headphones, and men on 12am / late night flights drinking and yelling to talk to each other which prevents anyone around them from resting. Pretty crazy to have to move from first to economy (poorer service, less comfort...). Wild wild. Looking into other airlines.

Love delta smaller commuter plane so no entertainment and paid wifi on MKE-LGA leg was extremely unreliable and slow

Stop changing gates. Stop cancelling flights Stop moving my seat.

The crew were exceptionally nice and accommodating. My wife was tired after the flight from Haneda, Tokyo. They let her sleep and served her dinner later after she woke up, before we landed in PDX.

No charging outlets worked. Other than collecting trash attendants didn’t come around. No one could hear flight attendants announcements during the flight. Seat pads were horrible. Sitting on a board for 5 hours. What happened to Hawaiian airlines comfort, hospitality, and extras? Our pilots did an excellent job trying to minimize turbulence and incredible job in landing in windy conditions.

I like that if they asked you to checked in a bag at the gate they give you priority to board

Horrible food and crew. Crew were laughing and talking loud while people were trying to sleep

Yall need to integrate your system with Alaska more efficiently. They booted me off the first flight because of a discrepancy on your end.

The crew at Hawaiian Airlines was fantastic. Kind and hard working. The pilots were great with giving us all the updates to make sure we were informed.

Very good. Nice plane and we sat in economy plus - bigger seats, more room. They served a meal and snacks, and the meal was an apple stuffed pancake that was very good! The snack for us was a hummus sandwich - also very good. The flight attendants were helpful and nice. They have plenty of movies and shows to watch. My only negative -- they changed our flights around and did not adjust the layovers, so we ended up with a very long and unnecessary layover in Honolulu.

I liked the Starlink WiFi but didn't like how they said they were the only airline to offer a free meal and it turns out to be just a standalone sandwich and then charge for snacks to go with it. Rather have the free snacks like Southwest, but have the option to purchase a decent meal for a 5+ hour flight.

Flight scheduled to take off at 5.55pm but it did not take off until 7pm due to some food delivery delay.

Unfortunately, I was put into the middle seat in the first row of premium seating. Sounds nice right? No! that is the worst seat in the plane. I wish I was in economy rather than be in that seat! There is no seat back pocket, no tray table, no charger. Nothing! so unless you're row mates are willing to let you share their basic amenities any flyer should have, you are stuck. It was the worst experience ever! And the flight attendant forgot to take my drink order. I felt like the forgotten flyer.

Both our flights were delayed. Almost didn’t get in the second flight. Staff was rude to the bone.

Both my flight where delayed Had 25min to make it to my transfer flight

Everything was on time and service on the flight was great!

Wifi Bluetooth features for watching in flight movie was horrible. Screen kept blacking out no connection of sound although it said connected. Other than that smooth trip .

The travel company that you have on your site did me so wrong. I don’t know how it happened, but they put my son‘s name on my plane ticket flying to Vietnam. Along with his birthday. They would not have let me fly from Fort Myers to Ho Chi Minh City. I don’t think that I can ever use your service again. I typed my information into the browser along with my passport number and four days before I’m leaving I have to quickly search another ticket to fly out here.

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

The flight was delayed so we were dead tired, and after that the turbulence was horrible. I was very scared.

It’s always a great time flying with united airlines.

Good flight. Efficient boarding and competent flight crew. No problems until we arrived at our destination gate. We were early so there was an aircraft at the gate that had to move before we could pull in. Then, due to the type of aircraft we flew, the cabin door could not be opened until some luggage from the cargo bay was offloaded to preserve center of gravity characteristics. So, that further delayed deplaning. Despite being 20 minutes early on landing, we ended up being 5 to 10 minutes late after all the delays.

Everything went well except the turbulence what no one have a control of but pilot and crew handled very good!

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