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Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Tampa (MCI-TPA)

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

Sat, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 8
Frontier Logo
4:30 pm - 8:30 pmMCI-TPA
3h 00mnonstop
Frontier Logo
1:47 pm - 3:28 pmTPA-MCI
2h 41mnonstop
$157Frontier
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Fri, Sep 5 - Fri, Sep 12
Frontier Logo
3:01 pm - 5:31 amMCI-TPA
13h 30m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 4:20 pmTPA-MCI
11h 20m1 stop
$161Frontier
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Thu, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 7
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5:15 pm - 11:33 pmMCI-TPA
5h 18m1 stop
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6:45 am - 2:00 pmTPA-MCI
8h 15m1 stop
Thu, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 8
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:55 pm - 6:05 amMCI-TPA
14h 10m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:19 am - 10:18 amTPA-MCI
4h 59m1 stop
$180Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 7
Southwest Logo
8:40 pm - 12:10 amMCI-TPA
2h 30mnonstop
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5:30 pm - 7:15 pmTPA-MCI
2h 45mnonstop
$191Southwest
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Sat, Sep 27 - Thu, Oct 2
American Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 11:19 pmMCI-TPA
5h 04m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:59 pm - 11:59 pmTPA-MCI
6h 00m1 stop
$201American Airlines
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Thu, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 2
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 5:30 amMCI-TPA
9h 55m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:30 pm - 9:58 amTPA-MCI
15h 28m1 stop
$202Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 17
Delta Logo
6:59 am - 3:07 pmMCI-TPA
7h 08m1 stop
Delta Logo
9:54 am - 3:01 pmTPA-MCI
6h 07m1 stop
$205Delta
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Sat, Sep 27 - Thu, Oct 2
Southwest Logo
3:55 pm - 9:10 pmMCI-TPA
4h 15m1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 7:05 amTPA-MCI
2h 45mnonstop
$211Southwest
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Tue, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 15
Delta Logo
8:00 am - 3:07 pmMCI-TPA
6h 07m1 stop
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7:44 pm - 11:44 pmTPA-MCI
5h 00m1 stop
$220Delta
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Expert advice for your flight from Kansas City to Tampa

 
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MCI's new single terminal design makes navigation easy, with security right behind check-in, leading directly into Concourse A.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Kansas City to Tampa flights

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.

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Planning a trip from Kansas City to Tampa? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Tampa on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Kansas City to Tampa. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Kansas City to Tampa, 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 Tampa is August, where tickets cost $290 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $458 and $430 respectively.

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

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $317, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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 Tampa, 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 Tampa, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 38% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$73
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 24% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Kansas City to Tampa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kansas City to Tampa 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 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 $73 for a one-way ticket and $157 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 aircraft models fly most regularly from Kansas City to Tampa?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) 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, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kansas City to Tampa are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $391 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $386 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Kansas City to Tampa

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $248 or less one-way and $247 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Kansas City to Tampa?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Kansas City to Tampa.
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Direct departures

Kansas City to Tampa

Monday

Southwest

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Tuesday

Southwest

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Wednesday

Southwest

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Thursday

Southwest

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Friday

Southwest

Southwest

Saturday

Southwest, Frontier

Southwest, Frontier

Sunday

Southwest

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Direct returns

Tampa to Kansas City

Monday

Southwest

Southwest

Tuesday

Southwest

Southwest

Wednesday

Southwest

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Thursday

Southwest

Southwest

Friday

Southwest

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Saturday

Southwest, Frontier

Southwest, Frontier

Sunday

Southwest

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

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4244 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.6Crew
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Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

4.0 OkayDavid, Aug 2025DTW - STL
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Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

The quality of Southwest Airlines continues to degrade each time I fly with them. If it were not for the free luggage, I would probably choose another airline. Their prices are a little bit competitive, but way too high for the quality of the service. Southwest is not unique in this way. Domestic flight in the United States of America has continued to be a lower and lower quality product. Very sad when you compare the quality of domestic airlines to that of many international airlines around the world.

I'm not a fan of Southwest's model. I don't like the herding style of boarding.

It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

Very good. Sad to learn Southwest is going start to charge for bags

Excellent! Only question is how we check in at exactly 24 hours in advance and end up at the end of the B boarding group

Multiple delays and gate changes. Arrived at final destination 6 hours late. All rental cars had been taken.

It went well. Plane wasn't full. Will be great when assigned seating is in place

Excellent experience. WiFi worked on this leg of My trip

On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

The seats got pretty uncomfortable pretty fast. The armrests are bigger than on other planes, so I had less room in the actual seat. My butt hurt by the end of the flight. :/ comfort was the primary issue. The crew were fantastic!

I believe that a four-hour trip should have a meal. Delta had none.

Great flight with Delta! Boarding was quick and easy, the amenities were solid, and the plane was in great shape. The flight attendants had a fun, lively energy while staying professional. All in all, a smooth trip — even managed to catch up on some rest. Thanks, Delta!

Always good but we must do something about people in rows ahead of you that don't put their seats back up when they are suppose to. And It's rough to not be able to even lean over to get something out of my purse.

this crew didn't care much. bumping carts into seats more times than i care to remember

Everything was fine except the entertainment was not working for half of the flight.

Easy boarding with an extremely kind attendant. Seats were spacious and we had 3 seats for 2 people so we could stretch out. Comfortable air flow and very attentive and hospital attendants. Bathrooms and food were the only negative. Bathrooms were so small you could hardly get in and close the door. I don’t think an obese person would fit or a person with a movement disability. Food was the trending food for flights, nonexistent. We spent $40 getting sandwich and snack at airport for our 6 hour flught.

My flight was canceled after being rescheduled for four days canceling my trip. Kayak and everyone affiliated with it I.e the airlines, and just fly have been excruciating to deal with. My trip to visit family had to be canceled as there was no way to make it. I am furious at all of you.

They delayed our flight because of bad weather in NY which was completely understandable. Then they cancelled our flight and a later flight that evening. The earliest we could fly was the next morning. We ended up buying last minute tickets on another airline and made it home slightly delayed but safely that evening. Delta kept saying it was weather related but if that was the case how did we make it back on another airline? The weather in NY was cloudy but not bad.

While waiting to claim my checked luggage, I discovered the airline had lost it. After a long wait and inquiries, I discovered it was on another flight. Fortunately, the airline finally sent my luggage home.

Flight delays numerous times. Everytime we would get close to boarding it would be delayed again. Strung along the entire time.

This flight never occurred because AA couldn’t get their act together.

During service there was a garbage/beverage spill near our seats that never was cleaned up. On a relatively short flight when we’re fortunate enough to actually have in flight movies available, the flight attendants pitching the AADVANTAGE credit card shouldn’t talk for the last 10 minutes of the flight so that we miss the end of the movie.

Waited on the runway for takeoff for 2.5 hours. Air traffic rerouted us. The plane didn't have enough fuel, so had to go back to the gate. Had to wait for a new pilot. Should have landed at 5:22. Didn't land until 9:10. Trash flight.

The boarding was pretty easy. However, the first class seats are not lay flat as other airlines (like JetBlue) has and therefore sleeping was a challenge.

Everything about the flight was lovely…We left early, arrived early, cabin crew were efficient and helpful. Flight was easy and most pleasant.

Would have thought that they would gas up plane before everyone got on board

Fine. On time, cabin service was fine, bag arrived. All good. Flying into DCA so did not collide with any helicopters, which is also good. Horrid incident that could have and should have been prevented.

Standard. No different than a discount carrier on a short trip.

My experience with Spirit was good, but the experience with Kayak was not. Based on the Spirit agent Kayak added an additional charge after purchasing the tickets. When I buy the tickets I paid the total amount and I only pay once. This time they added an additional charge because based on Spirit they partially charge the tickets and I still needed to pay a second time. This is not good at all and Unprofessional

Spirit gets such a bad rap. I have never had a bad experience with them and the crew is always friendly and funny. This trip I had knee replacement surgery surgery 10 weeks ago. It is still a little rough to get get from point a to point b. And Spirit was on top of it. When there was a seat available the stewardess asked me if I wanted to move to an open seat so I could elevate my leg on the empty seat? 5 stars all around. They helped me on and helped me off the plane. I can’t say enough about the crew!!

This gate agents are always so rude! I stopped flirting with spirit years ago for that reason I thought it would change by now. It’s so tacky they try to treat you like a school child i hate it

The staff was very sarcastic, the flight was delayed. There was no wi-fi o any type of entertainment. The plane was dirty and we have to wait a long time for the luggage to come out.

Booked through kayak, everything seemed normal but when it came time to go, my flight ticket didn’t exist, so I had to purchase another set of tickets at the airport the day of the flight, for about double. When I reached kayaks customer service, they claimed no responsibility, and pushed me onto another 3rd party booking service, airfare assist, where I have had no luck getting any kind of help or refund. I’ve used kayak many times, but I’ll never again after I’ve been burned by this.

The air fares are good, Charging me for every single thing 😩

I am very happy with my experience with Spirit Airlines. Both flights were on time. Boarding was very pleasant. Crew was very nice. Flights were amazing and we even arrived earlier than the schedule time. I am hoping Spirits keeps on having non stop flight from Ft Lauderdale to Hartford for many years to come.

you guys canceled my flight last minute and lost my luggage.

Didn't like size of seats. Found charges for checked luggage and carry on too high

Great! We boarded on time! Everything went so smoothly! The flight was so smooth

I was 2 hr arrive in the airport and 45 min in the line . After take to my turn . The agent tell me I’m later . I can not board . So my vacation was going to the floor . Just for their bad customer service agent in the airline

2 hour delay due to late plane, wrong size plane causing overbooking, and people getting off and on the plane after boarding was completed.

Since you have to pay for overhead bags then they shouldn't be running out of space and asking individuals who paid to remove stuff from the overhead

Book with frontier airlines with the mentality that they'll cancel your flight, kick you off and lose your luggage. Anything besides that is a win. Compare prices with other airlines (to include luggage) and if frontier is still worth it, book it but know all of their policies.

You get what you pay for nothing essentially but a hard uncomfortable seat that doesn’t recline and kids screaming all around you and chaotic boarding and limited check bag weight allowance when compared to other airlines

Not very good. Paid in excess of $400 for assigned seating for my family and that was not provided. I want that money back.

I chose the seats when booked the flight and paid for them. However after checking in I found we were assigned different seats!

It was a no frills flight. Would have liked to be able to charge my device

Seats were extremely uncomfortable and it was very hot on the plane.

Since they are a budget airline, I wasn’t expecting too much but they did some things well. They were on time, the plane was clean, boarding was fairly straightforward and the staff was cheerful and friendly. The only downside was comfort. The seats were fairly hard and after a 2 hour flight your rear end is not feeling so great. Maybe a little more cushion in the seats, Frontier!

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