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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 7:34 am
• Latest: departs at 10:00 pm and lands at 12:34 am.

The flight takes about 2h 34m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Kansas City to Tampa takes 2h 34m, covering 1,048 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 Tampa range from $282 to $449, with an average of $362 over the past 12 months. Anything below $282 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 25% above the $362 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $242 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $370 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and Allegiant Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Kansas City to Tampa flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

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

One-way fares from Kansas City to Tampa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $109, which is 50% below the typical average for this route.

Tampa Airport (TPA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Priceless
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Alamo

Flights from Kansas City to Tampa usually depart from Kansas City (MCI) and arrive at Tampa (TPA).

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 68% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Kansas City to Tampa. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $310 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $413, a difference of $103.

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

Only Southwest operates flights between Kansas City and Tampa.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 21m, compared with 4h 22m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 5h 29m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

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.

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.

Among airlines operating Kansas City to Tampa flights:

• 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:

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

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.

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.

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.

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.