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

• Earliest: departs at 7:25 am and lands at 9:12 am
• Latest: departs at 10:55 pm and lands at 12:42 am.

The flight takes about 1h 47m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Nashville to Kansas City takes 1h 47m, covering 490 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 Nashville to Kansas City range from $351 to $546, with an average of $414 over the past 12 months. Anything below $351 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $212 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $426 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. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Nashville to Kansas City flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 20%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 20%.

One-way fares from Nashville to Kansas City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $118, which is 56% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flights from Nashville to Kansas City usually depart from Nashville Intl (BNA) and arrive at Kansas City (MCI).

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 18% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from Nashville to Kansas City. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $398 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $622, a difference of $224.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Southwest operates flights between Nashville and Kansas City.

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 22m, compared with 4h 29m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 4h 51m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

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.

Among airlines operating Nashville to Kansas City 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 and a checked bag in Economy 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.