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$68 Find Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Kansas City

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from New Orleans to Kansas City, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from New Orleans to Kansas City, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$166
Overall average: $399
Spirit Airlines
Thu 12/25Mon 1/5
MSY - MCI • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$336
Typical prices: $445-$923
Southwest
Wed 2/4Fri 2/6
MSY - MCI • Non-stop
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American's Basic Economy includes carry-on but no seat assignment.
Southwest offers free carry-on and personal item, but checked bags now incur fees.
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Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Kansas City (MSY-MCI)

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

Thu, Dec 25 - Mon, Jan 5
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6:40 am - 5:10 pmMSY-MCI
10h 30m1 stop
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6:15 pm - 11:59 pmMCI-MSY
5h 44m1 stop
$166Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Feb 4 - Fri, Feb 6
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7:27 pm - 10:31 amMSY-MCI
15h 04m1 stop
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4:28 pm - 10:58 pmMCI-MSY
6h 30m1 stop
$173Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Dec 25 - Mon, Jan 5
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6:40 am - 5:10 pmMSY-MCI
10h 30m1 stop
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6:15 pm - 11:59 pmMCI-MSY
5h 44m1 stop
$180Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Jan 8 - Sun, Jan 11
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7:00 am - 3:33 pmMSY-MCI
8h 33m1 stop
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11:26 am - 9:23 pmMCI-MSY
9h 57m1 stop
$196Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Feb 4 - Fri, Feb 6
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7:27 pm - 3:33 pmMSY-MCI
20h 06m2 stops
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4:28 pm - 10:58 pmMCI-MSY
6h 30m1 stop
$201Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Dec 20 - Sat, Jan 3
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6:40 am - 5:10 pmMSY-MCI
10h 30m1 stop
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6:15 pm - 11:59 pmMCI-MSY
5h 44m1 stop
$211Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Dec 25 - Mon, Jan 5
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6:40 am - 10:59 pmMSY-MCI
16h 19m2 stops
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6:15 pm - 11:59 pmMCI-MSY
5h 44m1 stop
$215Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Feb 4 - Fri, Feb 6
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:27 pm - 10:31 amMSY-MCI
15h 04m1 stop
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4:28 pm - 9:42 amMCI-MSY
17h 14m3 stops
$227Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Dec 23 - Mon, Dec 29
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6:40 am - 5:10 pmMSY-MCI
10h 30m1 stop
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6:15 pm - 11:59 pmMCI-MSY
5h 44m1 stop
$232Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Dec 26 - Fri, Jan 2
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6:40 am - 5:10 pmMSY-MCI
10h 30m1 stop
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3:47 pm - 11:55 pmMCI-MSY
8h 08m1 stop
$244Spirit Airlines
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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for New Orleans to Kansas City flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New Orleans to Kansas City to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Kansas City on a Saturday, 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 New Orleans to Kansas City. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Kansas City?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New Orleans to Kansas City, 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 New Orleans to Kansas City is September, where tickets cost $291 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $425 and $419 respectively.

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

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 $325, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from New Orleans to Kansas City

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Southwest

Southwest offers free snacks and soft drinks; download their app for streaming entertainment.


Book with points and cash for flexibility if you lack enough points for full redemption.

American Airlines

American Airlines offers Main Cabin Extra with early boarding and complimentary drinks for a fee.


American's Basic Economy includes carry-on but no seat assignment until check-in and late boarding.

Airports
MSY

Parking at MSY is convenient with various lots including economy, long term, and valet. Book online to secure a spot and pay in advance.

MCI

Upon arrival at MCI, find ground transportation easily with designated lanes for taxis, rideshares, and shuttles right outside the terminal.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$68
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
Flight from New Orleans to Kansas City

When to book flights from New Orleans to Kansas City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New Orleans to Kansas City 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 New Orleans to Kansas City

  • What is the cheapest flight from New Orleans to Kansas City?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New Orleans to Kansas City was $68 for a one-way ticket and $166 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New Orleans and Kansas City?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New Orleans to Kansas City?

    Delta, American Airlines, JetBlue, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New Orleans to Kansas City flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New Orleans to Kansas City?

    The Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New Orleans to Kansas City flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New Orleans to Kansas City?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between New Orleans and Kansas City.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New Orleans to Kansas City?

    There are nonstop flights from New Orleans to Kansas City on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New Orleans to Kansas City, Southwest or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New Orleans to Kansas City are Southwest and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $359 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $442 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New Orleans to Kansas City?

    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 New Orleans to Kansas City.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New Orleans to Kansas City?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kansas City from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Kansas City?

    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 Kansas City with an airline and back to New Orleans with another airline. Booking your flights between New Orleans and MCI 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 New Orleans to Kansas City?

    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 Kansas City from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Kansas City

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $110 or less one-way and $220 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from New Orleans to Kansas City?

 
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Find which airlines fly direct from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Kansas City Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from New Orleans to Kansas City

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New Orleans to Kansas City. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New Orleans to Kansas City? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4252 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.0Food
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No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

10.0 ExcellentIlevba, Nov 2025DCA - DAL
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No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

It was rough. The staff was unprofessional, the choice of on board drinks terrible, it was cramped in space at every airport, they always ran out of overhead bin space so they pressured people to check bags for free or we couldn’t leave on the plane— so I did check my bag to help, and they nearly lost my bag. My bag did not arrive on the luggage belt, another man on my flight and I had to waste our time going to the baggage office to search for our bags. I would only fly southwest again if it was my last choice. Also, my flights were consistently delayed over and over again— at one point they straight up told us we were waiting for the pilot to arrive.

Crew could have been friendlier, maybe I'm spoiled by SW crews. In flight wifi was good. Would be nice to have more food offerings on a 4 plus hour flight

Had to get off plane from prior flight even though I had to reboard same plane to continue to my final destination.

Everything a cheap airline should be at normal airline rates.

Plane crashed into a bus or some other vehicle on the ground while pulling out of the gate. No injuries, but wing tip was damaged and returned to gate for “maintenance issues” and we departed 5 hours later because the plane went out of service and new plane was flown in from a nearby airport, Midway.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Full cans of soda would be nice. A choice between two snacks would be appreciated.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

The flight was delayed multiple times, again no fault of American but again the extra cost, for everything makes it feel like a cheap airline! Especially when flights are outrageously expensive already

Horrible. Both legs of my flight were delayed more than 6 hours. No compensation, no screens on the plane, and the plane was not clean.

I had a positive experience on American. I'm blind and traveling with a guide dog and the flight attendants were so kind, friendly, and helpful towards us. They checked in on us during the flight and they made us feel comfortable and welcomed. There was an hour delay before depature, but overall the flight was a smooth ride. I appreciate that there were no issues on this long flight back home.

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

More choices on snacks. Built-in video screen to enjoy entertainment choices.

we landed at cmh ten minutes early but had to sit on tarmac for twenty minutes because a plane was at our gate despite the fact that 3 other gates were open.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

I have a gluten allergy so did have any food

I have a gluten allergy so didn't have any food

Loved the crew . Absolutely no complaints. Except for luggage lost

Speaker airport didn't work well, so we couldn't hear the boarding call but the plane was on time leaving and on time arriving took a while for them to open the door and there was a non-disruptive guy who was inebriated a few rows ahead of us. Overall the flight was good and we appreciate the on-time-ness

The plane was freezing and everyone had on their winter coats. I pulled out my sweaters out of my carryon to cover myself and put on an extra pair of socks. They offered NO FREE drinks or snacks on a 6 hour flight. The seats don’t have plugs or charges or any form of entertainment- so I just played my one downloaded game on my phone because I couldn’t sleep because I was too cold. Miserable flight though we landed safely.

Bought round trip tickets. Ended up upgrading to first class. Both flights were new planes but hadn’t been equipped with WiFi and there were no charging ports at my seat despite it being new and first class accommodations.

The flight was on time and the crew was very professional and accommodating. When other airlines are canceling flights Spirit is still flying with on time flights. I have no complaints and will continue to choose Spirit when it is the best option for me.

Very uncomfortable seat. Hard bar under cushion. Flight had no solution except to walk a around at times

Endless, trip oof my life, we still are in in plane waiting for getting off.after 3 hours delay. Not even a glass of water.

It was cheap. Spirit is what it is. I got to my destination and home safely. There was no food or entertainment without paying extra, which is fine. That’s why the flight was inexpensive.

Like: seats that don't move; fast boarding; engaging crew; low-prices; individual gate at LGA; access to restrooms at the gate Dislike: no water on the flight

No leg room. My knee was sore for a day.

It was better than expected. But there were two delays in taking off.

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