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$55 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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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$152
Typical prices: $320-$389
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/21Mon 1/5
MSY - MCI • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$302
Typical prices: $330-$515
Southwest
Wed 12/10Mon 12/15
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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Cheapest • from $184 (round-trip)
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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

Sun, Dec 21 - Mon, Jan 5
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5:22 pm - 10:08 amMSY-MCI
16h 46m1 stop
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11:13 am - 9:02 pmMCI-MSY
9h 49m1 stop
$152Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 15
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1:19 pm - 1:53 pmMSY-MCI
24h 34m1 stop
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3:47 pm - 10:50 pmMCI-MSY
7h 03m1 stop
$179Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Dec 25 - Mon, Jan 5
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6:54 am - 6:51 pmMSY-MCI
11h 57m2 stops
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2:00 pm - 6:49 pmMCI-MSY
4h 49m1 stop
$184American Airlines
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Fri, Jan 9 - Mon, Jan 12
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7:00 am - 3:33 pmMSY-MCI
8h 33m1 stop
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4:28 pm - 7:41 pmMCI-MSY
27h 13m1 stop
$195Spirit 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
$217Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Mar 10 - Wed, Mar 11
American Airlines Logo
4:48 pm - 12:02 amMSY-MCI
7h 14m1 stop
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6:42 pm - 11:35 pmMCI-MSY
4h 53m1 stop
$249American Airlines
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Wed, Dec 24 - Wed, Jan 7
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1:02 pm - 7:38 pmMSY-MCI
6h 36m1 stop
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11:25 am - 5:52 pmMCI-MSY
6h 27m1 stop
$293Delta
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Wed, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 15
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12:30 pm - 2:30 pmMSY-MCI
2h 00mnonstop
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2:55 pm - 4:50 pmMCI-MSY
1h 55mnonstop
$302Southwest
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Thu, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 15
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12:30 pm - 2:30 pmMSY-MCI
2h 00mnonstop
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2:55 pm - 4:50 pmMCI-MSY
1h 55mnonstop
$311Southwest
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Thu, Dec 18 - Mon, Jan 5
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3:21 pm - 9:08 pmMSY-MCI
5h 47m1 stop
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6:02 pm - 11:30 pmMCI-MSY
5h 28m1 stop
$321Delta
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Kansas City departing in December.

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 January, where tickets cost $280 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $425 and $425 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.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
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.

Read more about MSYby Daniel Scheffler
MCI

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

Read more about MCIby John Walton
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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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John Walton

John Walton

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John Walton

John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$55
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% 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 $55 for a one-way ticket and $152 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, 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 MAX 8 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 $358 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?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Kansas City.
Find which airlines fly direct from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Kansas City Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Kansas City

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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 4240 reviews
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
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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.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Nov 2025ORD - LAS
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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.

All was good. I just had a hard time getting connected to the WiFi/internet during the flight

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

Great flight. Outstanding Service. Southwest was able to put us on a direct flight to Denver when the connection could have been affected by a later arrival to Baltimore. The direct flight was less expensive that the flight with the connection in Baltimore.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Boarded on time but once we were ready for take off, the crew determined that, although every seat was taken, somehow someone was on the wrong flight. Delay, delay delay, announcements and ended up with one person checking EVERY ID against their passenger Manifest only to figure out it was a "clerical error." We departed 54 minutes late causing me to run in the St. Louis Airport to make my connection and lose the priority boarding spot I had paid for. Unnecessary delay.

I was re-booked onto another flight because my original flight was delayed and I would have missed my connector. I ended up in the “C” group after paying extra to be in the “A “ group on the original flight. At least if you’re going to re-book people, re-book them into the same group.

We loved the steward on the plane. He made the night enjoyable

I enjoyed the extra leg room compared to other airlines. The first stewards made my daughter’s birthday special by giving her an extra snack. Then the last one coming home from Chicago to Appleton made our night really enjoyable Thanks for making our trip enjoyable

The flight was smooth, the pilot kept us informed about delays and we arrived more of less on time

Flight delay was communicated before leaving for airport which caused it to be a non-event. Great flight and crew!

Did not get any refreshments. Crew was very nice but limited. Small seats

Wish some foods provided rather than just biscuit/cookie for flight more than 2 hours

Wish a flight with more than 2 hours with some snack rather than just cookie/biscuit.

The flight attendant, a black woman with curly hair who sat near Row 21, was wonderful and kind.

It was good..clean, comfy seat. Friendly warm welcoming crew. Was able to check my cabin luggage at the gate which I was able to pickup in a decent time from baggage claim. The app gave all updates from delays to baggage claim info. Overall smooth flight.

Flight was delayed leaving Dallas. Arrived about 2 hours later than scheduled.

The Hawaiian lady that boarded me was rude and the one help me a the ticket counter was rude

My experience was terrible. They cancelled my flight twice. They kept delaying it and leading me on, acting like the flight was going to go when it never had a chance. I missed out on valuable family time because of spirit and I won’t be flying with them again.

Prices for bags are extremely expensive and if you go higher on weight, the charge is ridiculous.

The flight was cancelled at the last minute. Will never fly Spirit again. Without a doubt the worst airline around.

My flight was delayed several times and eventually cancelled. Then the re-booked flight for 8pm was delayed multiple times over, and eventually it would have forced me to be at the airport for 9 hours. I accepted a rebook for the following day, fortunately I was able to stay with my friend again in New York, but if I didn’t have him as a resource it would have been much more upsetting.

Horrible, delay after delay due to our plane needing fuel.

Rough landings but comfortable and affordable if you can pack light

the plane was not full so the flight attendant had me move to an empty row which made for a good flight. The software for logging on and booking and confirming the flight is much too cumbersome.

Always comes in handy when I want a quick weekend getaway.

For the price I could have taken a “name brand” airline. No drink no snack and constant emails trying to get addition money for EVERYTHING other airlines include in the price. It looks cheaper but it’s Judy bait and switch and emails non stop!

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