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

• Earliest: departs at 2:25 pm and lands at 4:51 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:45 pm and lands at 10:11 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 26m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Kansas City to Raleigh.

A nonstop flight from Kansas City to Raleigh takes 2h 26m, covering 902 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 Raleigh range from $299 to $425, with an average of $349 over the past 12 months. Anything below $299 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 25% above the $349 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $264 round-trip via Baltimore/Washington (BWI), compared to $348 for nonstop.

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.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Kansas City to Raleigh 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 $163 to $1,403. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Kansas City to Raleigh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $155, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $60 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Budget

Flights from Kansas City to Raleigh usually depart from Kansas City (MCI) and arrive at Raleigh-Durham (RDU).

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from Kansas City to Raleigh. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $317 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $459, a difference of $142.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Kansas City and Raleigh. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• Southwest

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 01m, compared with 4h 13m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 4h 22m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

Raleigh is 1 hour ahead of Kansas City (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Raleigh are Raleigh Convention Center, Lenovo Center and NC State Fairgrounds. These are among the most viewed places in Raleigh on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Kansas City to Raleigh flights:

• Delta: offers free seat selection
• 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:

• Delta: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• Southwest: 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.