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9:40 pm - 9:20 amMCI-TPA
10h 40m1 stop
10:10 am - 12:59 amTPA-MCI
15h 49m2 stops
$119Spirit Airlines
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Sat, May 11 - Tue, May 14
9:40 pm - 9:20 amMCI-TPA
10h 40m1 stop
7:15 pm - 9:49 amTPA-MCI
15h 34m1 stop
$121Spirit Airlines
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Sat, May 11 - Tue, May 14
7:07 pm - 9:44 pmMCI-TPA
25h 37m1 stop
10:02 pm - 9:14 amTPA-MCI
12h 12m1 stop
$125Frontier
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Thu, May 9 - Mon, May 13
9:40 pm - 9:20 amMCI-TPA
10h 40m1 stop
7:15 pm - 9:49 amTPA-MCI
15h 34m1 stop
$127Spirit Airlines
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Sat, May 11 - Tue, May 14
7:07 pm - 2:46 pmMCI-TPA
18h 39m1 stop
10:02 pm - 9:14 amTPA-MCI
12h 12m1 stop
$130Frontier
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Fri, May 10 - Mon, May 13
7:44 pm - 5:34 amMCI-TPA
8h 50m1 stop
7:31 pm - 12:59 amTPA-MCI
30h 28m2 stops
Thu, May 16 - Mon, May 20
7:44 pm - 5:34 amMCI-TPA
8h 50m1 stop
7:31 pm - 6:01 pmTPA-MCI
23h 30m1 stop
Thu, May 16 - Sun, May 19
10:35 am - 4:12 pmMCI-TPA
4h 37m1 stop
6:10 pm - 10:51 pmTPA-MCI
5h 41m1 stop
$319Delta
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Wed, Aug 28 - Mon, Sep 2
6:28 pm - 12:09 amMCI-TPA
4h 41m1 stop
7:00 am - 12:59 pmTPA-MCI
6h 59m1 stop
$330American Airlines
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Thu, Jul 25 - Sun, Jul 28
1:50 pm - 9:07 pmMCI-TPA
6h 17m1 stop
5:30 am - 9:44 amTPA-MCI
5h 14m1 stop
$338Delta
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Tue, May 7 - Wed, May 8

Flights from Kansas City to Tampa - Travel Insights & Trends

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

The average price of all flights from Kansas City to Tampa clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Kansas City to Tampa, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Tampa, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Kansas City to Tampa?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Tampa from Kansas City were found on Spirit Airlines ($80) and Frontier ($100), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Spirit Airlines ($119) and Frontier ($125).

How many flights are there between Kansas City and Tampa per day?

Each day, there are 2 nonstop flights that take off from Kansas City and land in Tampa, with an average flight time of 2h 30m. The most common departure time is 7:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 14 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 2.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Kansas City and Tampa?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Kansas City to Tampa?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Kansas City at 7:00 am and will be landing in Tampa at 10:30 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Kansas City to Tampa?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Kansas City to Tampa jets off at 8:10 pm and lands at 11:40 pm.

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September

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March

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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 12% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking flights from Kansas City to Tampa

  • Where can I sleep at Tampa International Airport?

    If you’re looking for a place to catch some sleep, book a stay at Marriott Tampa Airport. This hotel is within airport grounds; you can access it from the Transfer Level. It is within the main terminal, and no shuttles are needed to get to the hotel. The hotel offers both day rooms and overnight stays.

  • Does Tampa International Airport offer accessible services?

    TPA is an ADA-compliant airport. Low vision passengers are provided braille signage, tactile guide paths, and Aira services. The hard of hearing have an induction loop system, visual paging services, and TDD telephones have been provided to request assistance. Passengers with reduced mobility will have wheelchair assistance and can request this service through their airline. Ramps and elevators have been provided for barrier-free access to the terminal. They also get reserved parking spots, dedicated seating, fast track services, and accessible restrooms.

  • What are the transport options from Tampa International Airport?

    TPA is served by the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) bus system, and bus route 30 provides regular services from TPA to downtown Tampa. SupperShuttle also provides shared-ride and door-to-door services from TPA to areas around Pinellas, Pasco, Hillsborough, and Hernando Counties. Taxis are available outside the baggage claim area, all taxis are metered, and no reservations are required. If you wish to self-drive, take the SkyConnect train from the main terminal to the rental car center. Avis, Budget, Enterprise, National, Hertz, and SIXT have their counters at TPA.

  • Which airlines have lounges at Tampa International Airport?

    American Airlines and Delta are the only airlines with lounges at TPA. You can access the AA lounge by paying at the door, while the Delta lounge is open only to members. The AA lounge is airside on Concourse F around Gate 85, while the Delta lounge is on Concourse F around Gate 68. TPA also has one USO Lounge that’s open to active US military members and their families. The USO lounge is on level 2, near the British Airways ticket counter.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kansas City to Tampa was $80 for a one-way ticket and $119 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Kansas City to Tampa flight route.

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

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Kansas City to Tampa flight route.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Kansas City to Tampa, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kansas City to Tampa are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $389 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $437 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Tampa.

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

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

    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 Tampa with an airline and back to Kansas City with another airline. Booking your flights between Kansas City and TPA 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 Tampa?

    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 Tampa from Kansas City up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from MCI to Tampa

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $171 or less one-way and $214 or less round-trip.
  • Kansas City International Airport (MCI) consists of two terminals, Terminals B and C. The entire airport complex is served by a free shuttle bus. There are blue and red lines; blue buses run every 10min and red buses depart every 15min.
  • Pets are welcome at MCI. However, TSA requires all pets to remain within their carriers while at the airport. MCI has provided only one pet relief station, and it is an indoor location in Terminal C.
  • Around 826 kg of carbon is emitted per passenger on flights from Kansas City to Tampa. You can fly more sustainably with Southwest Airlines, which has a flight that emits 62% less carbon per passenger.
  • SunTrust Bank runs a full-service branch at Tampa International Airport (TPA). They offer banking and currency exchange services daily from 10 am to 2 pm. The bank is at the Tampa Airport Marriott.
  • If you’re looking for business services at MCI, there are three airport business centers, one in each terminal. They offer business services, including faxing, copying, printing, and more. You’ll find the business centers around Gates 9, 56, and 76.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Kansas City to Tampa?

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Top 5 airlines serving from Kansas City to Tampa

 
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I always fly with Delta. My friends tell me their horror stories of flying with other airlines. I just smile and say, “You should fly Delta”

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2024MCI - ATL
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I always fly with Delta. My friends tell me their horror stories of flying with other airlines. I just smile and say, “You should fly Delta”

Horrible. This was not first class. This was a connecting flight whi h was late. My original flight never came. I hated the fact that delta gave me a connecting flight from New York to Orlando Florida. No meals and the television screens were not working. There wasn't even any power to charge your phones. This is NOT FIRST CLASS DELTA!!! Do better next time!

They did a fine job. Can't wait to use Delta in the future.

Seat back monitors and outlets were dead and not working.

The experience was good and the flight departed on time and landed early

The flight was delayed but we got to our final destination.

public website still broken for years randomly blocking browsers with privacy options active after loading a page maybe once. check-in on laptop was almost impossible but eventually randomly worked. had to print pass at airport since couldn't get back in to load digital pass on mobile firefox or chrome. red eye flight so smooth onboarding, plenty of room to spread out, easy offboarding. onboard wifi instructions mention vpn can cause problems connecting but fails to also mention private dns. no printed or built in menu list, seems weird to require personal device to point at qr code link for menu which does not even allow direct ordering. people with health condition risk related dietary restrictions trying to avoid for example cholesterol and sugar are left guessing what they can order either way without nutritional info highlights (cranberry juice was minute maid cocktail with as much suger as typical can of soda). tap to pay wasn't working and always seems sketchy to manually enter card info. good movie variety, so limited tv was okay.

Boarding super slow with people allowed to linger in aisles

There were choices for the snacks. Good choices and tasty lunch and breakfast as well.

First time travel in economy and the worst experience I ever had ! Shame on paying 600 dollars to be in a tuna can ! Service was terrible no even water no even class no even matters your flight attendants were lazy and sloppy very bad experience! After all these years traveling in first and once I try this cause I need to go to a destination for an emergency wow shame on you !

flight delays, staff only communicating when pushed, food service lasting a grand total of 7 minutes, stuck in seat from 45mins into flight until landing

I liked everything about the flight. The service was excellent!

Delayed a day due to snow storm. Was upgraded. That kind of made up for significant delays from FLL to COS with no compensation or acknowledgement.

The crew were really great, but the 4 hour delay in small chunks was the worst.

Everything was very good. Boarding and takeoff were on time and organized. Had a good flight

Other than the two hour delay, it was fine. Of course they were very professional and kept us informed throughout the whole delay..

Good. The wife was not working but then it got resolved.

Good boarding. Crew started quick with drinks and food. They came around several times for trash which I really liked. Other than turbulence due to storms in the area, flight was great.

Seats are way too snug for my hip to knee ratio and the recline on the seat in front of me made my experience worst. My legs had no room at all. Not a plane for people 6 ft or over unless you fly first class.

Flight was canceled 12 hours before take-off due to “weather”

It was a good flight. Of course it was full, but it went well.

We sat on the plane for 1 hour because the airline was short handed could not be unloading.

We are gluten free, there were not any available complimentary gluten free options.

Flight delayed 3 times. We were directed to go to a gate across from our gate. The plane wasn't there yet so we had to wait for it to arrive, then deplane everyone and then wait again for the plane to be cleaned. After 45 minuites we were allowed on the plane. The first plane had mechanical issues. The 2nd plane must have had bathroom issues because we did not have any food service whatsoever. No snack or beverage. That made for a long time not to have anything considering that we had just made it to the original gate and we had no time to stop to get food or a drink. Then we didn't want to leave the gate to get food because we wouldn't know how much longer the delay would be. Then the next gate change. Had we been told that the total time would have been aprox 45 min later we would have left to get food and a beverage. We had to wait again for the okay to the pilot to take off so we were on the runway for another 20 min. Overall, we were delayed over 2 hours which felt like 4 hours.

Lots of weather delays that were poorly communicated and managed. I get there are weather delays but they didn’t make it clear what was happening or comfortable on the plane

Me and my husband experienced very bad in American Airlines. We missed our flight going to Doha. The American Airlines was delayed we arrived already 10:27pm. Supposed to be 9:40 pm. So what they did they rebooked our flight and they gave us a hotel. When we arrived at the hotel the front desk said it was fully booked already. Oh my gosh! I said why did you accept the booking if it's fully booked. The guy said that's American Airlines they just book even it's already full. That's 2am already, we have nothing to do so, we decided to go another hotel. We pay the room, food and taxi. Pls give an action on this matter. Refund our expenses and give us more compensation. Not only our room, food, taxi but also our efforts, tiredness looking for a room that can accommodate us.

Horrible. Flight was delayed and very bumpy. I was super unhappy

No meal on a cross country flight? SFO-MiA is pretty much the definition of a coast to coast flight. No meal provided. Sky high wi-fi rates too. Stop nickel and diming your customers.

Absolutely filthy flight and not equipped for a trans US

Overall okay. Ipgrades ate worthless anymore. Wish I’d not been so loyal To them for so many years. Platinum many years. Gold for life. Usually 20th-30th on upgrade list.

Spirit canceled the flight in March and never notified me!

Pretty good. Would’ve been excellent if we would have left on time and the crew wasn’t late.

Spirit airline tries to screw you at every opportunity. Spirit wanted 65$ for an extra pound in the suitcase Made me open the suitcase at the counter to remove 1 pound. Staff very cold and rude Will never fly spirit again and will recommend same to family and friends

The weight limit per bag was really low - 40 lbs - so we had to pay extra. Then, they said their carry on size was 14x18x8, and we measured our bag very carefully. It was within the limit, yet they said it was too big, so we ended up paying an extra $100 for that too!! So it wasn’t the cheap flight we thought it would be. Then, they moved up our initial flight to depart 3 hours earlier which meant we had to be out on the road by 7 am and then have a 6 hour layover and we got home at 2am. It was a grueling day. I won’t be flying with them again.

Overall it was a good experience. Stewards were very kind and professional. The departure and arrival times were as promised. Plane was clean.

Terrible as usual!!!! Very unprofessional and rude flight attendants! You get what you pay for! HORRIBLE

My experience was above excellent!!!! First the lady that pushed me in the wheelchair to the gate was outstanding!!! Then the ladies at the gate went over and beyond, by helping me fill out the immigration form! I would not have been able to get to Guatemala without their help!!! God bless them all! They were amazing 🙏❤️🙏

First....my trip was from Ft. Myers to Philly (not the other way around). Plane was clean, staff was friendly and flight was efficient with boarding and flight time. Thumbs up all around.

Early departure and arrival. Cabin very cold. Waited a while for luggage to come out

The no frills ticket price. The seats are very uncomfortable.

I purchased a carry on bag online…was supposed to cost $72 but after a whole slew of bs charges, the total was over $175.00. Because of these hidden charges, I will not even consider flying Frontier ever again. It’s just not worth the hassle. I’m scratching this company off my list forever.

Flight delayed 3 times, resulting in late arrival, rental car place gave car away resulting in increased BS charges because I was late. Frontier blows.

It was impossible to change a carry-on for a checked bag after the initial selection. The flight was delayed 14 hours "to allow for a late arriving aircraft." The seats were shockingly uncomfortable. This was only the second time I've seen seats that didn't recline in an airline. The first was in an East Bloc airline before the fall if the Iron Curtain.

First time flying Frontier, I am not sure the Ala Carte menu of options is for me.

I liked getting off the plane. Everything else was well below standards. Not even offering a bag of peanuts for free for a 4 hours flight is ridiculous.

There was no wifi, there was no usb charger on the planes Frontier lowered the weight limit on suitcases from 50 to 40 pounds Frontier now charges for a seat...really? If i don't pay for a basic seat, do i stand the whole flight? Frontier now charges for the carry on, just like for the checked suitcase The bundle pricing is way over priced.

Bought seats on the flight and they were supposed to be 2 and a jumpseat. Plane clearly changed and it was a regular 3 seat row. Asked for a refund and was denied. If I wanted to sit next to someone else I wouldn't have bought the seats..

Flying frontier reminded me of flying with my family in the 80’s in all of the worst ways possible. From poor customer service to little to no technology. The plane was dirty old and also stuck in the 80’s. From their seatbelts to not having anywhere to charge our phones the seats and the equipment I wasn’t sure if I was being punked or thrown back in time. Needless to say I don’t see myself flying frontier ever again.

Everything was on time and smoothly run. All employees appeared happy and enjoying their job. The delay in take-off was unrelated to anything in Frontier’s control. I wish there were a caffeine-fee, sugar free soda drink option besides water. There are multiple zero sugar caffeine free options.

Everything was on time and smoothly run. All employees appeared happy and enjoying their job. The delay in take-off was unrelated to anything in Frontier’s control.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Kansas City to Tampa found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/18Sat
1 stopSpirit Airlines
10h 40mMCI-TPA
$80
6/5Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
11h 35mMCI-TPA
$81
6/3Mon
1 stopSpirit Airlines
13h 29mMCI-TPA
$82
6/3Mon
1 stopFrontier
8h 41mMCI-TPA
$100
6/20Thu
1 stopFrontier
8h 50mMCI-TPA
$113
5/19Sun
1 stopSun Country Air
26h 01mMCI-TPA
$128
5/8Wed
nonstopSouthwest
2h 35mMCI-TPA
$183
5/8Wed
1 stopSouthwest
8h 10mMCI-TPA
$192
6/5Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
11h 35mMCI-TPA
$255
6/4Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
7h 58mMCI-TPA
$537

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Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Kansas City to Tampa that are departing in the next 10 days.
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13h 49mMCI-TPA
5/6Mon
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$319
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4/28Sun
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9h 31mMCI-TPA
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25h 26mTPA-MCI
$340
4/29Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
9h 00mMCI-TPA
5/30Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
18h 46mTPA-MCI
$355
4/30Tue
multi-stop
13h 49mMCI-TPA
5/1Wed
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11h 54mTPA-MCI
$363
4/30Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 07mMCI-TPA
5/6Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
50h 38mTPA-MCI
$366
4/30Tue
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5h 23mMCI-TPA
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8h 08mTPA-MCI
$590
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4/28Sun
multi-stopDelta
5h 14mTPA-MCI
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4/26Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
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