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Cheapest round-trip
$206
Typical prices: $364-$561
Frontier
Sat 9/5Mon 9/7
EWR - MCI • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$257
United Airlines
Wed 9/9Thu 9/10
EWR - MCI • Non-stop
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Delta Comfort Plus and United Economy Plus add extra legroom on this route.
Delta offers free Wi-Fi; Southwest keeps a free carry-on for added value.
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Cheap Flights from New York to Kansas City (NYC-MCI)

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

Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 7
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5:55 am - 4:05 pmEWR  Newark-MCI Kansas City
11h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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11:26 am - 1:03 amMCI  Kansas City-EWR Newark
12h 37m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$206Frontier
Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Sep 10
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9:44 pm - 11:59 pmEWR  Newark-MCI Kansas City
3h 15mnonstop
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6:00 am - 9:52 amMCI  Kansas City-EWR Newark
2h 52mnonstop
$257United Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 22
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9:44 pm - 11:59 pmEWR  Newark-MCI Kansas City
3h 15mnonstop
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6:00 am - 9:52 amMCI  Kansas City-EWR Newark
2h 52mnonstop
$257United Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 7
Frontier Logo
5:55 am - 4:05 pmEWR  Newark-MCI Kansas City
11h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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11:26 am - 1:03 amMCI  Kansas City-EWR Newark
12h 37m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$274Frontier
Tue, Oct 13 - Sat, Oct 17
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10:30 am - 3:14 pmEWR  Newark-MCI Kansas City
5h 44m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:00 am - 2:12 pmMCI  Kansas City-EWR Newark
6h 12m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$277Delta
Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 5
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7:05 am - 11:17 amEWR  Newark-MCI Kansas City
5h 12m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:40 pm - 11:56 pmMCI  Kansas City-EWR Newark
5h 16m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$277Delta
Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 7
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6:55 am - 11:26 amEWR  Newark-MCI Kansas City
5h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:30 am - 1:30 pmMCI  Kansas City-EWR Newark
7h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$277American Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Sep 10
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6:39 am - 11:48 amEWR  Newark-MCI Kansas City
6h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:13 am - 1:30 pmMCI  Kansas City-EWR Newark
7h 17m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$277American Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 4
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10:38 am - 10:06 amSWF  New Windsor Stewart-MCI Kansas City
24h 28m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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2:17 pm - 10:16 amMCI  Kansas City-SWF New Windsor Stewart
18h 59m2 stops Denver Intl Orlando
$321Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 21
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10:18 am - 8:26 amSWF  New Windsor Stewart-MCI Kansas City
23h 08m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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2:17 pm - 10:16 amMCI  Kansas City-SWF New Windsor Stewart
18h 59m2 stops Denver Intl Orlando
$339Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to Kansas City flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New York 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 York 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 York to Kansas City departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Kansas City from New York usually cost between $333 and $494 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $206 on Frontier (Sep 5-Sep 7).

What is the cheapest New York to Kansas City flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from New York to Kansas City costs $217 on the route between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Kansas City (MCI). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 13% cheaper than other New York-Kansas City routes. It is also the most popular route.

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Kansas City on a Saturday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to New York, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York 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 York 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 York to Kansas City is October, where tickets cost $386 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $533 and $518 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from New York 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 $406 on average.

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Expert advice for your flight from New York to Kansas City

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Delta, United Airlines and EWR

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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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.

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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Laura Ratliff

Expert on LGA

Laura Ratliff is a New York-based writer and editor. She lives in downtown Brooklyn with her husband and their beloved dogs. Originally from Texas, she now considers New York City her home. She typically spends more than 200,000 miles on a plane each year and stays in plenty of hotels.

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Harriet Baskas

Expert on JFK

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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Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$95
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 17% increase in price.
Flight from Newark Liberty Airport to Kansas City

When to book flights from New York to Kansas City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to Kansas City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from New York to Kansas City

  • Which airlines offer comprehensive in-flight services?

    Different airlines will offer varying services on different flights. Therefore, when booking, the onus is on you to ensure that you check that the specific services you’re looking for are provided on the flight you’re booking. For instance, JetBlue, Delta, and American Airlines all provide passengers with Wi-Fi. However, for Delta and American Airlines, it is only good for basic web browsing, while for JetBlue, it can support streaming and on-demand TV.

  • How do you get wheelchair assistance at Kansas City International Airport (MCI)?

    You can get free wheelchair assistance at Kansas City Airport by asking any of the airport officials at the ticket counter. This, however, can be very inconvenient for passengers arriving at the airport since it may be hard to get from the plane to the ticket counter without assistance. Therefore, the best thing to do would be to inform your airline that you will require special assistance, and then they can make the arrangement on your behalf. This ensures that you get the help you need as soon as the plane lands.

  • Which airlines have a lounge at LaGuardia Airport?

    Book your flight with American Airlines, Delta, or United Airlines if you want to enjoy the lounges at LaGuardia Airport. They all have a lounge at the airport that gives travelers the perfect place to hang out as they wait to board their flight. Some of the amenities offered at these lounges include complimentary drinks and snacks, Wi-Fi, TVs, and magazines, as well as comfortable seats.

  • How do you get from Kansas City International Airport to the city center?

    The city center is only about 19 miles from Kansas City International Airport. The most convenient way to get there would be to take a rental car from the airport rental shops and drive via the I-29 to any destination you wish. A taxi is also convenient since they will drop you at any destination you want. The bus offers a more budget-friendly option but doesn’t offer near the same amount of convenience. If you’d like to take the bus, head to the airport station at Terminal C and take the 229.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Kansas City was $95 for a one-way ticket and $206 for a round-trip.

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

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York to Kansas City?

    There are 3 airports in New York (Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, and New York LaGuardia.) and only 1 airport in Kansas City (Kansas City). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Newark Liberty Airport to Kansas City flight route.

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

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

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York to Kansas City flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Kansas City are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $456 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $458 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York 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 York to Kansas City.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York 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 York 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 York 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 York with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York 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 York 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 York to Kansas City

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $336 or less one-way and $403 or less round-trip.
  • Three major airports serve the New York area. If you’re looking for the one closest to the city center, you should book your flight out of LaGuardia Airport (LGA) as it is only about 9 miles away.
  • Consider booking connecting flights instead of one direct flight to save on flight costs. On most flight routes, connecting flights are usually cheaper than a direct one since airlines want to charge for the added convenience of flying directly.
  • If you have an early flight out of John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK), consider staying at the TWA Hotel. It is the only hotel inside the airport, thus giving you a convenient place to spend the night where you won’t have to worry about the hectic commute to the airport.
  • JFK Airport is the busiest airport serving the New York area. Therefore, to avoid the lines and long waiting times, consider booking a flight that departs out of LaGuardia or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). They experience significantly less traffic compared to JFK.
  • While pets are allowed at the airport, you should ensure that they are in an approved pet carrier and aren’t a nuisance to other travelers in the airport. You could be denied entry past the security checkpoints for not following the rules on traveling with pets.

Prefer to fly direct from New York 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 York to Kansas City.
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Direct departures

New York to Kansas City

Monday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Tuesday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Wednesday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Thursday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Friday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Saturday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Sunday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

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Direct returns

Kansas City to New York

Monday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Tuesday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Wednesday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Thursday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Friday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Saturday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Sunday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

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