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Only Southwest operates flights between Kansas City and Valparaiso.

Flights from Kansas City to Valparaiso usually depart from Kansas City (MCI) and arrive at Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach (VPS).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• 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.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $207 round-trip, compared to $363 via a layover through Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $60–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Allegiant Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 78% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 4% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 47% on the Kansas City to Valparaiso route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $243 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $455, a difference of $212. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Earliest: departs at 9:25 am and lands at 11:35 am
• Latest: departs at 9:25 am and lands at 11:35 am.

The flight takes about 2h 10m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 17% above the route average of $307. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Kansas City to Valparaiso takes 2h 10m, covering 764 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $279 to $2,037. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Kansas City to Valparaiso are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $159, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 41m, compared with 4h 41m via Houston Hobby (HOU) and 4h 42m via Nashville Intl (BNA).

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport (VPS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $29 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis

Round-trip flights from Kansas City to Valparaiso range from $215 to $431, with an average of $307 over the past 12 months. Anything below $215 counts as a good deal.