What airlines are available from Kansas City to Tampa?

Only Allegiant Air operates flights between Kansas City and Tampa.

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

Flights from Kansas City to Tampa usually depart from Kansas City (MCI) and arrive at Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE).

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

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

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

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $32–$100 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 Tampa?

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Allegiant Air and Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 45% on the Kansas City to Tampa route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $134 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $241, a difference of $107. 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 popular places can I visit in Tampa?

Some of the most popular sights in Tampa are Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Convention Center and Tampa Riverwalk. These are among the most viewed places in Tampa on KAYAK.

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

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kansas City to Tampa: • Earliest: departs at 8:45 am and lands at 11:21 am • Latest: departs at 7:58 pm and lands at 10:34 pm. The flight takes about 2h 36m.

How expensive are last-minute Kansas City to Tampa flights?

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 57% above the route average of $212. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

How long is a flight from Kansas City to Tampa?

A nonstop flight from Kansas City to Tampa takes 2h 36m, covering 1,045 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Kansas City to Tampa?

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 Tampa 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 $155 to $1,079. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Kansas City to Tampa are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $171, which is 40% above the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Kansas City and Tampa?

Tampa 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 Tampa St. Petersburg Airport (PIE)?

Tampa St. Petersburg Airport (PIE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $30 for economy cars. Top options include: • Budget • Alamo • Avis • Enterprise Rent-A-Car • National

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

Round-trip flights from Kansas City to Tampa range from $169 to $281, with an average of $212 over the past 12 months. Anything below $169 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Kansas City to Tampa?

Allegiant Air ($155) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from Kansas City to Tampa in the last 5 days.

Which airline offers the most nonstop flights between Kansas City and Tampa?

Allegiant Air has the most frequent nonstop flights from Kansas City to Tampa with 2 flights per week. Based on KAYAK flight data over the last 3 months.

How many nonstop flights run daily between Kansas City and Tampa?

There are 1 to 1 flights per day from Kansas City to Tampa, about 2 flights per week. Thursday has the most departures, with 50% of weekly flights.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Kansas City to Tampa

Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Oct 29

11:16 am - 2:51 pmMCI Kansas City-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

2h 35mnonstop

6:20 am - 8:06 amPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-MCI Kansas City

2h 46mnonstop

$155Allegiant Air

Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6

6:23 pm - 10:00 pmMCI Kansas City-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

2h 37mnonstop

3:34 pm - 5:33 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-MCI Kansas City

2h 59mnonstop

$157Allegiant Air

Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6

6:23 pm - 10:00 pmMCI Kansas City-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

2h 37mnonstop

3:34 pm - 5:33 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-MCI Kansas City

2h 59mnonstop

$173Allegiant Air

Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6

6:23 pm - 10:00 pmMCI Kansas City-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

2h 37mnonstop

3:34 pm - 5:33 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-MCI Kansas City

2h 59mnonstop

$173Allegiant Air

Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 22

6:15 pm - 9:48 pmMCI Kansas City-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

2h 33mnonstop

3:30 pm - 5:25 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-MCI Kansas City

2h 55mnonstop

$192Allegiant Air

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22

10:36 am - 2:11 pmMCI Kansas City-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

2h 35mnonstop

6:20 am - 8:06 amPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-MCI Kansas City

2h 46mnonstop

$211Allegiant Air

Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 1

8:56 am - 12:31 pmMCI Kansas City-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

2h 35mnonstop

8:40 am - 10:26 amPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-MCI Kansas City

2h 46mnonstop

$220Allegiant Air

Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Oct 29

11:16 am - 2:51 pmMCI Kansas City-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

2h 35mnonstop

9:05 am - 10:06 amPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-MCI Kansas City

26h 01m2 stops Huntsville Fort Lauderdale

$292Multiple Airlines

Thu, Feb 11 - Sun, Feb 14

6:58 pm - 10:25 pmMCI Kansas City-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

2h 27mnonstop

4:07 pm - 6:08 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-MCI Kansas City

3h 01mnonstop

$298Allegiant Air

Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15

8:43 pm - 10:17 amMCI Kansas City-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

36h 34m2 stops Denver Intl Knoxville McGhee Tyson

8:25 am - 10:11 amPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-MCI Kansas City

2h 46mnonstop

$310Multiple Airlines

Recent direct flight deals from Kansas City to Tampa

Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Oct 29

11:16 am - 2:51 pmMCI Kansas City-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

2h 35mnonstop

6:20 am - 8:06 amPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-MCI Kansas City

2h 46mnonstop

$155Allegiant Air

Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6

6:23 pm - 10:00 pmMCI Kansas City-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

2h 37mnonstop

3:34 pm - 5:33 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-MCI Kansas City

2h 59mnonstop

$157Allegiant Air

Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6

6:23 pm - 10:00 pmMCI Kansas City-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

2h 37mnonstop

3:34 pm - 5:33 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-MCI Kansas City

2h 59mnonstop

$173Allegiant Air

Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6

6:23 pm - 10:00 pmMCI Kansas City-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

2h 37mnonstop

3:34 pm - 5:33 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-MCI Kansas City

2h 59mnonstop

$173Allegiant Air

Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 22

6:15 pm - 9:48 pmMCI Kansas City-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

2h 33mnonstop

3:30 pm - 5:25 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-MCI Kansas City

2h 55mnonstop

$192Allegiant Air

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22

10:36 am - 2:11 pmMCI Kansas City-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

2h 35mnonstop

6:20 am - 8:06 amPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-MCI Kansas City

2h 46mnonstop

$211Allegiant Air

Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 1

8:56 am - 12:31 pmMCI Kansas City-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

2h 35mnonstop

8:40 am - 10:26 amPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-MCI Kansas City

2h 46mnonstop

$220Allegiant Air

Thu, Feb 11 - Sun, Feb 14

6:58 pm - 10:25 pmMCI Kansas City-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

2h 27mnonstop

4:07 pm - 6:08 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-MCI Kansas City

3h 01mnonstop

$298Allegiant Air

Sun, Nov 22 - Sat, Nov 28

6:15 pm - 9:48 pmMCI Kansas City-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

2h 33mnonstop

6:00 am - 7:55 amPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-MCI Kansas City

2h 55mnonstop

$319Allegiant Air

Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 18

10:36 am - 2:11 pmMCI Kansas City-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

2h 35mnonstop

8:35 am - 10:21 amPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-MCI Kansas City

2h 46mnonstop

$329Allegiant Air

Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Kansas City to Tampa flights

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

Round-trip flights from Kansas City to Tampa start at $155. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $169 to $281. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $155 on Allegiant Air.

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

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kansas City to Tampa, it is 37% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 13% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

When are prices from Kansas City to Tampa the cheapest?

Flights from Kansas City to Tampa are cheapest 12 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 55% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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What airlines are available from Kansas City to Tampa?
Only Allegiant Air operates flights between Kansas City and Tampa.
Which airports can I use when flying from Kansas City to Tampa?
Flights from Kansas City to Tampa usually depart from Kansas City (MCI) and arrive at Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Kansas City to Tampa?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Kansas City to Tampa.
What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Kansas City to Tampa?
There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $32–$100 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 Tampa?
The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Allegiant Air and Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Kansas City to Tampa?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 45% on the Kansas City to Tampa route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $134 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $241, a difference of $107. 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 popular places can I visit in Tampa?
Some of the most popular sights in Tampa are Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Convention Center and Tampa Riverwalk. These are among the most viewed places in Tampa on KAYAK.
What are the earliest and latest flights from Kansas City to Tampa?
These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kansas City to Tampa:

• Earliest: departs at 8:45 am and lands at 11:21 am
• Latest: departs at 7:58 pm and lands at 10:34 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 36m.
How expensive are last-minute Kansas City to Tampa flights?
Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 57% above the route average of $212. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
How long is a flight from Kansas City to Tampa?
A nonstop flight from Kansas City to Tampa takes 2h 36m, covering 1,045 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Kansas City to Tampa?
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 Tampa 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 $155 to $1,079. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Kansas City to Tampa looking right now?
One-way fares from Kansas City to Tampa are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $171, which is 40% above the typical average for this route.
What is the time difference between Kansas City and Tampa?
Tampa 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 Tampa St. Petersburg Airport (PIE)?
Tampa St. Petersburg Airport (PIE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $30 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• National
How much should I expect to pay for a Kansas City to Tampa flight?
Round-trip flights from Kansas City to Tampa range from $169 to $281, with an average of $212 over the past 12 months. Anything below $169 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $134 - about $107 less than Sunday (44% 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 55% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Kansas City to Tampa trip for January. Fares historically average $119 round-trip in that month - typically $156 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).

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