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Cheapest round-trip
$377
Typical prices: $319-$499
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Sat 10/24Tue 10/27
PHL - MCI • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$377
Typical prices: $407-$561
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Wed 11/11Sat 11/14
PHL - MCI • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with American Airlines. Average duration is 3h 04m
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Cheapest • Avg $252 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 26m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Kansas City (PHL-MCI)

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

Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 27
American Airlines Logo
8:57 am - 11:16 amPHL  Philadelphia-MCI Kansas City
3h 19mnonstop
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8:07 am - 11:55 amMCI  Kansas City-PHL Philadelphia
2h 48mnonstop
$377American Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 27
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6:45 pm - 8:55 pmPHL  Philadelphia-MCI Kansas City
3h 10mnonstop
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8:07 am - 11:55 amMCI  Kansas City-PHL Philadelphia
2h 48mnonstop
$377American Airlines
Fri, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 6
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7:25 am - 3:35 pmPHL  Philadelphia-MCI Kansas City
9h 10m2 stops Orlando Indianapolis
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12:55 pm - 9:30 pmMCI  Kansas City-PHL Philadelphia
7h 35m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Nashville Intl
$380Southwest
Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 15
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11:45 am - 5:25 pmPHL  Philadelphia-MCI Kansas City
6h 40m2 stops Nashville Intl Milwaukee-Mitchell
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11:55 am - 9:00 pmMCI  Kansas City-PHL Philadelphia
8h 05m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Chicago Midway
$380Southwest
Fri, Aug 28 - Sun, Aug 30
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6:30 am - 12:53 pmPHL  Philadelphia-MCI Kansas City
31h 23m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Denver Intl
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4:47 pm - 6:30 amMCI  Kansas City-PHL Philadelphia
12h 43m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$389Frontier
Fri, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 12
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12:35 pm - 1:22 pmPHL  Philadelphia-MCI Kansas City
25h 47m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Denver Intl
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10:06 am - 11:43 pmMCI  Kansas City-PHL Philadelphia
12h 37m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$391Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 12
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8:44 pm - 1:22 pmPHL  Philadelphia-MCI Kansas City
17h 38m1 stop Denver Intl
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10:06 am - 6:04 amMCI  Kansas City-PHL Philadelphia
18h 58m2 stops Fort Lauderdale San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl
$394Multiple Airlines
Wed, Dec 16 - Sat, Jan 2
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9:44 am - 1:27 pmPHL  Philadelphia-MCI Kansas City
4h 43m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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12:04 pm - 8:36 pmMCI  Kansas City-PHL Philadelphia
7h 32m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$397Delta
Tue, Sep 8 - Sat, Sep 12
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6:30 am - 11:15 amPHL  Philadelphia-MCI Kansas City
5h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:30 pm - 12:40 amMCI  Kansas City-PHL Philadelphia
6h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$397Delta
Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 6
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5:16 pm - 12:53 pmPHL  Philadelphia-MCI Kansas City
20h 37m2 stops Orlando Denver Intl
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1:38 pm - 5:39 amMCI  Kansas City-PHL Philadelphia
15h 01m1 stop Denver Intl
$398Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Philadelphia to Kansas City flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Kansas City departing in October.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Kansas City from Philadelphia usually cost between $399 and $595 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $377 on American Airlines (Oct 24-Oct 27).

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

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

When flying from Philadelphia to Kansas City, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Philadelphia, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Kansas City?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Kansas City is February, where tickets cost $381 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $500 and $493 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Philadelphia 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 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $463 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Kansas City?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Kansas City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Philadelphia to Kansas City, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Philadelphia to Kansas City

 
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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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Harriet Baskas

Expert on PHL

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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$88
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 12% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Philadelphia to Kansas City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Kansas City

  • Where can I find long-term parking at PHL?

    Economy Parking is the most economical option for leaving your car long-term at PHL when you fly to Kansas City. Economy Parking has free shuttles that take you to the terminals all day, every day.

  • Where can I find a USO at the Philadelphia Airport?

    The Liberty USO of PHL is located in Terminal E, just past the security checkpoint. Open every day from 6 am to 6 pm, the Liberty USO offers active duty military personnel and their families services and amenities free of charge. Some benefits of this military lounge include comfortable seating, devices for connectivity, TV, refreshments, games, and much more.

  • Can I find any pet relief stations at MCI?

    Yes. The Kansas City Airport has animal relief areas outside, at each end of Both the B and the C terminals. Since these areas are located before you enter the airport and go past the security checkpoint, make sure your service animal or pet goes potty before you enter the airport. If you are flying on American, Alaska, Frontier, or Spirit, you can access the one animal relief station that is inside the airport, airside, in Terminal C.

  • Does MCI have any designated areas specifically for nursing mothers?

    Yes. The Kansas City Airport has two nursing rooms in Terminal C inside the Departures area. One of these nursing rooms is in the hold room that serves Alaska, American, Frontier and Spirit. The other is in the United departure lounge. These rooms feature changing tables, comfy seating, wash up areas, adjustable lighting, and a place for toddlers to play.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Philadelphia to Kansas City?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Philadelphia to Kansas City was $89 for a one-way ticket and $377 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Philadelphia to Kansas City.

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

    When flying out of Philadelphia you will be using Philadelphia. You will be landing at Kansas City, also known as Kansas City.

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

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

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

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Philadelphia to Kansas City flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Philadelphia to Kansas City?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Philadelphia to Kansas City are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $464 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 $428 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Philadelphia to Kansas City?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kansas City from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia with another airline. Booking your flights between Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Kansas City

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $424 or less one-way and $400 or less round-trip.
  • The Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is a hub for American Airlines and a focus city for Frontier. The Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is a hub for Frontier and many others.
  • American is one airline that offers a direct flight from PHL to MCI. Spirit, United, and Delta are among the airlines that offer flights from PHL to MCI with one stop, often in Charlotte, Atlanta, or Detroit. American and United are among the many airlines that offer two-stop flights, with layovers in places like New York, Denver, and Washington DC.
  • If you are interested in staying near PHL the night before your flight to Kansas City, consider the Philadelphia Airport Marriott hotel, which is actually connected to the airport. From the hotel, you can walk across the Skybridge to Terminal B. If you need to get to a different terminal, catch one of the free shuttles that run about every 15 minutes between 4 am and noon.
  • Is you’re waiting for your flight to Kansas City, you might catch some of the live entertainment that PHL provides at different times throughout the year, especially Thanksgiving thru the New Year and in the summer. The Philadelphia Airport hires artists, caricaturists, musicians, choirs, and historic impersonators to delight travelers.
  • If you are confused or in a hurry when you deplane at MCI keep an eye out for the Airport Ambassadors of MCI, helpful volunteers dressed in brick red blazers and available throughout the airport. They are happy to answer any questions you might have about transportation, dining, shopping, hotels, points of interest in the area, and simply navigating the airport itself.

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