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$145 Find Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Kansas City

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from New Orleans to Kansas City departing on 7/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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
$302
Typical prices: $503-$322
United Airlines
Sat 7/18Sun 7/19
MSY - MCI • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$327
Typical prices: $671-$379
Southwest
Tue 6/23Tue 6/30
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 • Avg $366 (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

Sat, Jul 18 - Sun, Jul 19
United Airlines Logo
2:01 pm - 9:54 pm
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MCI
7h 53m
1 stop
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6:16 am - 10:49 am
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4h 33m
1 stop
$302United Airlines
Thu, Jul 16 - Mon, Jul 20
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9:48 pm - 1:00 pm
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MCI
15h 12m
1 stop
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1:45 pm - 9:03 pm
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7h 18m
1 stop
$304Frontier
Fri, Jun 26 - Sun, Jun 28
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6:01 pm - 12:25 am
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6h 24m
1 stop
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6:39 am - 11:26 am
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4h 47m
1 stop
$307American Airlines
Tue, Jun 23 - Tue, Jun 30
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10:05 am - 12:05 pm
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2h 00mnonstop
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2:35 pm - 4:35 pm
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2h 00mnonstop
$327Southwest
Tue, Jun 23 - Tue, Jun 30
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12:30 pm - 4:15 pm
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MCI
3h 45m
1 stop
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2:35 pm - 4:35 pm
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2h 00mnonstop
$328Southwest
Tue, Jul 14 - Sun, Jul 19
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10:05 am - 12:05 pm
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2h 00mnonstop
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7:45 pm - 12:10 am
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4h 25m
1 stop
$331Southwest
Thu, Jun 11 - Sun, Jun 14
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6:01 pm - 12:25 am
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6h 24m
1 stop
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5:31 am - 10:35 am
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5h 04m
1 stop
$335American Airlines
Sat, Jun 6 - Tue, Jun 9
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5:15 am - 10:03 am
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4h 48m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 1:14 pm
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7h 14m
2 stops
$340United Airlines
Sat, Jul 18 - Sun, Jul 19
United Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 2:20 pm
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MCI
9h 05m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:16 am - 10:49 am
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MSY
4h 33m
1 stop
$347United Airlines
Thu, Jul 16 - Mon, Jul 20
Southwest Logo
7:25 am - 12:55 pm
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MCI
5h 30m
2 stops
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7:50 pm - 11:50 pm
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4h 00m
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$358Southwest
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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 July.

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 Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from New Orleans to Kansas City. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Thursdays 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 August and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $422 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $325 on average.

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Expert advice for your flight from New Orleans to Kansas City

 
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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on Southwest

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 Baskas

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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.

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on MSY

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.

John Walton

John Walton

Expert on MCI

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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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$145
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
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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 $145 for a one-way ticket and $302 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?

    JetBlue, 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?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between New Orleans and Kansas City, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    You can catch a nonstop flight from New Orleans to Kansas City on on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New Orleans to Kansas City are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $391 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $350 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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 $238 or less one-way and $381 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from New Orleans to Kansas City?

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

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4269 reviews
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7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.6Crew
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The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, May 2026
MDW - LAX
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The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

The flight was smooth. The Southwest experience has degraded overall, but this one was okay.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

One major problem that was very unprofessional and uncalled for. Plane landed and we had to wait 20 minutes to get off the plane since they were waiting for someone to come to the gate to drive the jetway. Southwest couldn't have someone available and waiting for the plane to land? Is there only one person in Hobby airport who knows to drive the jetway? Was he at lunch? In the bar? Uncomfortable and uncalled for!

The checking experience in Orlando was terrible, almost missed the flight. Too many travelers and Southwest completely understaffed.

I'm glad it wasn't only 75% full because I could get a good seat

if I was good. Not happy that I have to pay extra money to get the seat I need for lake room, but I guess that’s a sign of the times.

Seats were very comfortable. They tilted back. Drinks and snacks were free and served 3 times. Attendants were awesome.

Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

Truly terrible. Will never willingly fly southwest again. Seats are worse than before they switched to assigned seating. One flight attendant was the opposite of helpful (rude, unhelpful, dismissive, and as my stranger seatmate said unprompted: a total prick). This caused me, 15 minutes into the flight, to book an alternate return flight home on a competing airline (first class 1.2k purchase instead of my existing planned flight) just so I would not have to ever be on that aircraft, with that terrible service person, with those horrific seats ever again.

Planes were clean, no water or snacks on either flight.

Free & relatively fast Wi-Fi. Would've liked a wider drink selection.

I continue to be satisfied with Delta’s excellent service out of LGA. The digit id works well and gets me through security in no time. Whenever possible, I choose Delta.

Was revoked with Jet Blue due to delay from Kenya Air

Enjoyed it very much. Especially liked the free WiFi that Delta offers.

Smooth flight. Left on time, and got in 15 minutes early. Onboard video was great

For some reason, TSA Atlanta didn’t have my bag on the flight on time and they don’t have to provide Delta a reason for that.

WiFi didn’t work on two of four planes. Flight attendants were not overly friendly or welcoming. Planes were extremely slow to board and deplane.

Delta does a great job with entertainment and free wifi. I can still be in touch with my colleagues while in the air.

Aside from a completely packed plane, I really have no complaints.

We got delayed getting out of DFW for broken overhead bins. Once the flight got underway the captain kept the seatbelt sign lit the entire flight despite little perceptible turbulence, preventing use of the rest rooms and any sort of refreshment service in the main cabin.

Flight delays for communication overall not a good experience uncomfortable on the plane. Person in front of me reclined his seat, putting them inches from my lap.

There were flight delays making our flight arrive at our destination after midnight didn’t seem to have enough crew or airplanes for the flights laid over in Dallas should’ve had plenty of time to make it to our next flight only made it because that flight was also delayed because our plane wasn’t even at the airport yet overall have not had a good experience on American

Flight left on time. Captain provided relevant announcements. We had to wait 45 minutes to desembark due to the ramp closed because of lightening.

Cancelled flight. Still waiting to get home for grand daughter’s graduation .

So overall the flight was just average and nothing special. They overbooked some of the flights and they ended up running out of overhead storage space so we had to check our carry-ons which wasn't terrible but we were inconvenienced because of the second connecting flight with a long layover we couldn't get our bags until the final destination. Most of the flight attendants were pretty good and overall the meals were not that great because the chicken was dry and overcooked. They also didn't provide butter or any kind of spread with the bread which is cheap and concerning. The American airlines staff at the check-in counter was kind of unprofessional because this lady just started singing in the middle of checking us in and that's weird. The worst part of the flights was the terrible conditions of the bathrooms which were unclean and did not have toilet paper or toilet tissue available which is kind of insane for a 14-hour and 8 and 1/2 hour flight.

Requested early boarding to disinfect seat, tray table, etc. before general boarding. Instructed to board after wheelchair passengers. Waited on jet bridge behind 12 wheelchair passengers. Stopped immediately after entering plane to wait for gate agent in rear of plane cleaning a seat that was wet, got to my row and found both seats adjacent to mine already occupied, with the lack of room making it impossible for me to clean my own space and defeating the purpose of my boarding early. Cleaned the armrests and tray table as best I could.

Seat bottom cushions are not good. I’m 165# & they hurt my butt. Plenty of legroom.

The wifi experience is awful. I had to try again and again, taking over 30 minutes, to connect to the wifi. I had to watch the same two ads over and over until I was finally successful. Once connected, it was anything but "high speed" and disconnected at least three times during the flight.

Fine. Nothing to write home about. The plane left on time, and arrived on time.

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