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

Flights from Knoxville to Kansas City usually depart from Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS) and arrive at Kansas City (MCI).

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

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

Which airports do connecting flights from Knoxville to Kansas City pass through?

One-stop flights from Knoxville to Kansas City most commonly connect through: • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 51% of one-stop connections • Nashville Intl (BNA) - 24% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 13% of one-stop connections • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 7% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 51% on flights from Knoxville to Kansas City. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $336 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $683, a difference of $347. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Kansas City?

Some of the most popular sights in Kansas City are Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City Convention Center and Worlds of Fun. These are among the most viewed places in Kansas City on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Knoxville to Kansas City?

A nonstop flight from Knoxville to Kansas City takes 00m, covering 634 miles.

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

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 Knoxville to Kansas City 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 $287 to $1,142. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Knoxville to Kansas City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $146, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Knoxville to Kansas City?

Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 54m, compared with 4h 23m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 4h 44m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

What is the time difference between Knoxville and Kansas City?

Kansas City is 1 hour behind Knoxville (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Kansas City Airport (MCI)?

Kansas City Airport (MCI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $26 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Hertz • Avis • Alamo • Sixt

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

Round-trip flights from Knoxville to Kansas City range from $336 to $487, with an average of $395 over the past 12 months. Anything below $336 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Knoxville to Kansas City typically range from $336 to $487. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $287, on American Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Knoxville to Kansas City. It’s 15% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 72% higher.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Knoxville to Kansas City?

American Airlines ($287) and Delta ($287) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Knoxville to Kansas City according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Knoxville to Kansas City?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is the most popular layover for the Knoxville to Kansas City route. 51% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ATL.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Knoxville to Kansas City?

Flights via Nashville Intl (BNA) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $423. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Knoxville to Kansas City which airport offers the shortest layover?

Nashville Intl (BNA) had the shortest average connection time for Knoxville to Kansas City layovers at 2h 36m over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: $336-$487

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Knoxville to Kansas City

Thu, Oct 22 - Sat, Oct 24

6:55 pm - 11:17 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-MCI Kansas City

5h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:19 pm - 6:20 pmMCI Kansas City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

5h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$287American Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Tue, Oct 20

6:55 pm - 12:28 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-MCI Kansas City

6h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:22 am - 12:08 pmMCI Kansas City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

4h 46m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$287American Airlines

Mon, Feb 22 - Sat, Feb 27

7:20 pm - 10:26 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-MCI Kansas City

4h 06m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:00 am - 3:05 pmMCI Kansas City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

6h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$287Delta

Mon, Feb 22 - Sat, Feb 27

5:57 pm - 10:26 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-MCI Kansas City

5h 29m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:00 am - 3:05 pmMCI Kansas City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

6h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$287Delta

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 20

6:00 am - 10:26 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-MCI Kansas City

5h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:46 pm - 11:59 pmMCI Kansas City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

5h 13m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$287United Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2

7:58 pm - 11:58 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-MCI Kansas City

5h 00m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

5:20 am - 2:05 pmMCI Kansas City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

7h 45m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$287American Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2

5:45 am - 12:23 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-MCI Kansas City

7h 38m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:50 pm - 11:59 pmMCI Kansas City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

5h 09m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$292United Airlines

Mon, Feb 22 - Sat, Feb 27

7:20 pm - 10:26 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-MCI Kansas City

4h 06m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:00 am - 3:05 pmMCI Kansas City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

6h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$303Delta

Mon, Feb 22 - Sat, Feb 27

6:50 am - 2:00 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-MCI Kansas City

8h 10m2 stops Nashville Intl Lambert-St Louis

4:25 pm - 8:40 pmMCI Kansas City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

3h 15m1 stop Nashville Intl

$360Southwest

Fri, Dec 11 - Sun, Dec 13

7:25 pm - 12:10 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-MCI Kansas City

5h 45m1 stop Nashville Intl

10:45 am - 8:30 pmMCI Kansas City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

8h 45m2 stops Austin Bergstrom Nashville Intl

$380Southwest

Recent last minute flight deals from Knoxville to Kansas City

Sat, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 12

5:35 pm - 10:19 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-MCI Kansas City

5h 44m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:32 pm - 11:55 pmMCI Kansas City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

4h 23m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$582American Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 12

12:35 pm - 6:55 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-MCI Kansas City

7h 20m1 stop Orlando

2:10 pm - 10:45 pmMCI Kansas City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

7h 35m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl

$627Southwest

Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4

9:16 am - 5:24 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-MCI Kansas City

9h 08m1 stop Punta Gorda

8:32 pm - 8:38 pmMCI Kansas City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

23h 06m2 stops Denver Intl Orlando

$644Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 12

2:55 pm - 8:25 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-MCI Kansas City

6h 30m2 stops Nashville Intl Dallas Love Field

2:10 pm - 10:45 pmMCI Kansas City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

7h 35m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl

$657Southwest

Fri, Oct 2 - Sat, Oct 10

9:16 am - 5:24 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-MCI Kansas City

9h 08m1 stop Punta Gorda

8:43 pm - 11:14 amMCI Kansas City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

37h 31m2 stops Denver Intl Orlando

$658Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Sat, Oct 10

6:00 am - 12:20 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-MCI Kansas City

7h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:30 am - 1:14 pmMCI Kansas City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

4h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$685United Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Fri, Oct 9

7:25 pm - 11:55 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-MCI Kansas City

5h 30m1 stop Nashville Intl

5:30 am - 9:35 pmMCI Kansas City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

15h 05m3 stops Chicago Midway Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Baltimore/Washington

$686Southwest

Mon, Oct 5 - Thu, Oct 8

6:13 pm - 9:46 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-MCI Kansas City

4h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

4:23 pm - 11:59 pmMCI Kansas City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

6h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$697Delta

Mon, Oct 5 - Thu, Oct 8

4:40 pm - 9:46 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-MCI Kansas City

6h 06m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:05 am - 3:26 pmMCI Kansas City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

6h 21m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$697Delta

Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10

4:03 pm - 9:46 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-MCI Kansas City

6h 43m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:10 pm - 7:49 pmMCI Kansas City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

4h 39m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$722Delta

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How much is a round-trip flight from Knoxville to Kansas City? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Knoxville to Kansas City departing in october.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Knoxville to Kansas City?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Knoxville to Kansas City. It’s 15% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 72% higher.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Knoxville to Kansas City?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Knoxville to Kansas City.
How long is a flight from Knoxville to Kansas City?
A nonstop flight from Knoxville to Kansas City takes 00m, covering 634 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Knoxville to Kansas City?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Knoxville to Kansas City flight?
Round-trip flights from Knoxville to Kansas City range from $336 to $487, with an average of $395 over the past 12 months. Anything below $336 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Knoxville to Kansas City 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 $287 to $1,142. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Knoxville to Kansas City looking right now?
One-way fares from Knoxville to Kansas City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $146, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Kansas City Airport (MCI)?
Kansas City Airport (MCI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $26 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Avis
• Alamo
• Sixt
Which airports can I use when flying from Knoxville to Kansas City?
Flights from Knoxville to Kansas City usually depart from Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS) and arrive at Kansas City (MCI).
Which airports do connecting flights from Knoxville to Kansas City pass through?
One-stop flights from Knoxville to Kansas City most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 51% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 7% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Knoxville to Kansas City?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 51% on flights from Knoxville to Kansas City. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $336 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $683, a difference of $347.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Knoxville to Kansas City?
Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 54m, compared with 4h 23m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 4h 44m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).
What is the time difference between Knoxville and Kansas City?
Kansas City is 1 hour behind Knoxville (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Kansas City?
Some of the most popular sights in Kansas City are Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City Convention Center and Worlds of Fun. These are among the most viewed places in Kansas City on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Saturday flights average $336, about $347 less than Tuesday fares (51% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Knoxville to Kansas City trip for August. Fares historically average $295 round-trip in that month - typically $388 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Kansas City Airport.

• Holiday Inn Kansas City Airport by IHG
• Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport
• Best Western Plus Kansas City Airport-KCI East

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