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Among airlines operating New Orleans to Kansas City flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Southwest operates flights between New Orleans and Kansas City.

Flights from New Orleans to Kansas City usually depart from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) and arrive at Kansas City (MCI).

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.

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

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $207 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $424 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 JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

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

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 13% of one-stop connections

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 30% on the New Orleans to Kansas City route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $338 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $481, a difference of $143. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New Orleans to Kansas City flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:30 am and lands at 7:30 am
• Latest: departs at 9:35 pm and lands at 11:35 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 00m.

A nonstop flight from New Orleans to Kansas City takes 2h 00m, covering 691 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 $262 to $1,230. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from New Orleans to Kansas City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $158, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 47m, compared with 3h 53m via Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 3h 59m via Nashville Intl (BNA).

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

Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Kansas City range from $311 to $478, with an average of $385 over the past 12 months. Anything below $311 counts as a good deal.