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Cheapest round-trip
$252
Typical prices: $286-$403
Frontier
Tue 10/23Wed 10/31
MCI - RDU • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$295
Typical prices: $299-$399
Delta
Wed 11/7Sat 11/10
MCI - RDU • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
Every day
You can fly direct with Delta and Southwest. Average duration is 2h 31m
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When to book
20 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 20 weeks in advance save around 44% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
October
Cheapest • 12% price drop
April
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Baltimore/Washington (BWI)
Cheapest • Avg $264 (round-trip)
Lambert-St Louis (STL)
Shortest trip • 4h 01m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Raleigh (MCI-RDU)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Kansas City to Raleigh

Fri, Oct 23 - Sat, Oct 31
Frontier Logo
8:43 pm - 4:24 pmMCI  Kansas City-RDU Raleigh-Durham
18h 41m1 stop Denver Intl
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5:19 pm - 8:47 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-MCI Kansas City
28h 28m1 stop Denver Intl
$252Frontier
Fri, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 5
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10:56 am - 1:58 pmMCI  Kansas City-RDU Raleigh-Durham
26h 02m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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11:10 am - 8:46 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-MCI Kansas City
22h 36m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$259Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Nov 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:16 am - 12:52 pmMCI  Kansas City-RDU Raleigh-Durham
26h 36m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Tallahassee
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:10 am - 8:46 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-MCI Kansas City
22h 36m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$265Multiple Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Sat, Dec 5
Frontier Logo
8:36 pm - 5:50 pmMCI  Kansas City-RDU Raleigh-Durham
20h 14m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:45 pm - 7:41 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-MCI Kansas City
25h 56m1 stop Denver Intl
$268Frontier
Sat, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 10
Delta Logo
7:45 pm - 11:18 pmMCI  Kansas City-RDU Raleigh-Durham
2h 33mnonstop
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9:03 am - 11:05 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-MCI Kansas City
3h 02mnonstop
$295Delta
Sat, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 10
American Airlines Logo
3:00 pm - 10:30 pmMCI  Kansas City-RDU Raleigh-Durham
6h 30m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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6:02 am - 11:06 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-MCI Kansas City
6h 04m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$295American Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31
Southwest Logo
5:50 am - 11:20 amMCI  Kansas City-RDU Raleigh-Durham
4h 30m1 stop Chicago Midway
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5:25 am - 1:20 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-MCI Kansas City
8h 55m1 stop Denver Intl
$296Southwest
Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31
Southwest Logo
3:30 pm - 11:05 pmMCI  Kansas City-RDU Raleigh-Durham
6h 35m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:20 am - 12:35 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-MCI Kansas City
7h 15m2 stops Nashville Intl Dallas Love Field
$301Southwest
Sat, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 10
Delta Logo
7:45 pm - 11:18 pmMCI  Kansas City-RDU Raleigh-Durham
2h 33mnonstop
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7:35 am - 12:15 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-MCI Kansas City
5h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$305Delta
Tue, Dec 22 - Tue, Dec 29
American Airlines Logo
6:34 pm - 12:41 amMCI  Kansas City-RDU Raleigh-Durham
5h 07m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:02 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-MCI Kansas City
5h 02m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$335American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Kansas City to Raleigh flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Kansas City to Raleigh?

Round-trip flights from Kansas City to Raleigh start at $252. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $286 to $403. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $252 on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kansas City to Raleigh?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kansas City to Raleigh, it is 13% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 15% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • October is the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to Raleigh at $298 round-trip.
  • May ($359) and March ($359) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 20% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Kansas City to Raleigh the cheapest?

Flights from Kansas City to Raleigh are cheapest 20 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 44% 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 Raleigh

 
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Delta

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on Southwest

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on RDU

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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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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Key details for Kansas City to Raleigh flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$101
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Kansas City to Raleigh

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Your Kansas City to Raleigh flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Kansas City to Raleigh flights?

    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.

  • What airlines are available from Kansas City to Raleigh?

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

    • Delta
    • Southwest

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Kansas City to Raleigh?

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Kansas City to Raleigh 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
    • Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Kansas City to Raleigh?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Kansas City to Raleigh:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Kansas City to Raleigh?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $264 round-trip via Baltimore/Washington (BWI), compared to $339 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Kansas City to Raleigh?

    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 Raleigh?

    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 variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Kansas City to Raleigh pass through?

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

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 45% of one-stop connections
    • Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 19% of one-stop connections
    • Nashville Intl (BNA) - 15% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 14% of one-stop connections

    Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Kansas City to Raleigh?

    On the Kansas City to Raleigh route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 24%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $298 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $391: a $93 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How are flight departures from Kansas City to Raleigh spread across the day?

    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%.

  • What popular places can I visit in Raleigh?

    Some of the most popular sights in Raleigh are Lenovo Center, Raleigh Convention Center and Crabtree Valley Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Raleigh on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Kansas City to Raleigh?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 2:25 pm and lands at 4:56 pm
    • Latest: departs at 7:53 pm and lands at 10:24 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 31m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Kansas City to Raleigh flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 30% above the route average of $339. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Kansas City to Raleigh?

    A nonstop flight from Kansas City to Raleigh takes 2h 31m, covering 902 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Kansas City to Raleigh?

    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.

  • Have flight prices from Kansas City to Raleigh changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $252 to $2,218. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Kansas City to Raleigh looking right now?

    One-way fares from Kansas City to Raleigh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $136, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Kansas City to Raleigh?

    Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 01m, compared with 4h 11m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 4h 22m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

  • What is the time difference between Kansas City and Raleigh?

    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.

  • What car rental options are available at Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU)?

    Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Dollar
    • Thrifty
    • Hertz
    • Alamo
    • Budget

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Kansas City to Raleigh flight?

    Round-trip flights from Kansas City to Raleigh range from $286 to $403, with an average of $339 over the past 12 months. Anything below $286 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Kansas City to Raleigh flights?

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

Your guide to booking Kansas City to Raleigh flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $298 - about $93 less than Sunday (24% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 20 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 44% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Kansas City to Raleigh trip for October. Fares historically average $298 round-trip in that month - typically $61 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $264 round-trip on this route - about $74 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Raleigh-Durham Airport.
    - Hyatt House Raleigh / RDU / Brier Creek
    - Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Raleigh-Durham Airport/Brier Creek
    - Aloft Raleigh-Durham Airport Brier Creek

Prefer to fly direct from Kansas City to Raleigh?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Kansas City Airport to Raleigh-Durham Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Kansas City to Raleigh-Durham

Monday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Tuesday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Wednesday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Sunday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

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Direct returns

Raleigh-Durham to Kansas City

Monday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Tuesday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Wednesday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Sunday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

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