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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 9:29 am
• Latest: departs at 9:26 pm and lands at 12:55 am.

The flight takes about 3h 29m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Kansas City:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from New York to Kansas City takes 3h 29m, covering 1,098 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.

Round-trip flights from New York to Kansas City range from $388 to $712, with an average of $478 over the past 12 months. Anything below $388 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 108% above the $478 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $283 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $474 for nonstop.

Delta is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while American Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on New York to Kansas City flights are:

• Delta: 77% on time
• American Airlines: 75% on time
• Southwest: 72% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 75% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on New York to Kansas City flights, with 37% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 37%, morning flights for 26%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $279 to $2,143. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New York to Kansas City flights:

• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from New York to Kansas City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $170, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

Kansas City Airport (MCI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $74 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Avis
• Alamo
• Sixt

Flights from New York to Kansas City may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at Kansas City (MCI).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New York to Kansas City route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 22m.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 42% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from New York to Kansas City. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $459 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $592, a difference of $133.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between New York and Kansas City. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• Southwest
• United Airlines

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 41m, compared with 5h 32m via Lambert-St Louis (STL) and 5h 33m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Kansas City is 1 hour behind New York (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

Among airlines operating New York to Kansas City flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.

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.

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.