PHL - MCI

$90 Find Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Kansas City

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$200
Overall average: $433
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Tue 3/24Tue 3/31
PHL - MCI • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$347
Typical prices: $402-$577
American Airlines
Wed 6/24Sat 6/27
PHL - MCI • Non-stop
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PHL's public transportation is cost-effective to Center City.
MCI's rideshare and taxis take 20-30 minutes to downtown.
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Frontier
Cheapest • from $223 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 8.0 score
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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

Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Mar 31
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6:08 pm - 10:58 am
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9h 26m
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$200Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Mar 31
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9h 26m
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$201Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Apr 7
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$202Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 25 - Tue, Mar 31
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12:24 pm - 10:50 pm
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$221Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 25 - Tue, Apr 7
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$222Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 10 - Sat, Apr 18
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$223Frontier
Wed, Apr 15 - Thu, Apr 23
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$226Frontier
Fri, Apr 10 - Sat, Apr 18
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$227Frontier
Mon, Apr 6 - Mon, Apr 13
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8:36 pm - 7:58 pm
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24h 22m
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4:31 pm - 9:11 am
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15h 40m
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$229Frontier
Tue, Apr 21 - Sat, Apr 25
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28h 36m
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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.

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 Saturday 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 Sundays.

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 August, where tickets cost $339 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $476 and $447 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $397, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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John Walton

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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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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$90
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% 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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Philadelphia to Kansas City was $90 for a one-way ticket and $200 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 Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 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?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Philadelphia and Kansas City, with SkyTeam 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 $443 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 $398 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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 $219 or less one-way and $401 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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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Philadelphia to Kansas City

 
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Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

4.0 OkayKenny, Mar 2026
TPA - BWI
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I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

The new seating arrangement is so over priced for what you get.

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

I realize they are still working out kinks with the new boarding process, but by the time I boarded in group 5, most of the bins were full. All airlines should better enforce small bags and jackets going under the seats until everyone has boarded.

WiFi was not working and didn’t have a beverage service

Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

Love delta smaller commuter plane so no entertainment and paid wifi on MKE-LGA leg was extremely unreliable and slow

Stop changing gates. Stop cancelling flights Stop moving my seat.

Extremely disappointed with Delta. They canceled flight last minute and then I rebooked the other flights and with which were delayed as well

Could not get my connecting flight boarding pass until four hrs before departure! Ver annoying especially since the staff could not explain why!

The flight was flying with 30% capacity. The flight my seat from preferred seating to back of the seat. Even though i can understand that this was to balance the flight weight. The flight attendance decided to do the serving near my seat and in the middle , their noices woke me up from sleep , when i realized that the service has ended and when they were going back asked for a coffee, for which they answered they have completed teh service in my location. That really upset me as they woke me up and also rejected the coffee i asked. I ended up landing with a headache, thanks to the crew that screwed up my travel

Delayed. Hot. Passenger next to me was so large I couldn’t move.

Same experience as the flight from Norfolk to Atlanta where people are boarded in zones that don't make sense. People behind you on the plane will get on before you and they take the luggage space on your row.

The boarding process doesn't make sense since some people that will sit behind your rows are boarded before you and then they take up the luggage space above your head. I then have to wait for people to get off the plane before I can go back to get my luggage.

Good flight. Connector flight was delayed so made a short turnaround in Atlanta which was stressful. Otherwise, great crew, Staff in ATL was very informative about the delay and ensured people their connections were fine. Notified the ones that were not. Great communication.

The flight went very well, but the flight attendants didn't serve and food or drinks other than 1st class due to rough air but to be honest it wasn't that bumpy and I felt that they could've at least offered water and coffee perhaps. Also serving 1st class only is a bad look. I've been in 1st class many times and I would've felt that if the turbulence was too rough for the main cabin, it would be too rough for 1st class too.

Delayed initially because they couldn’t print the flight details. Poor instruction on delay. When I got on the plane the flight attendant argued with me about whether my carry on would fit (it did, although she didn’t acknowledge that). No greeting (other than arguing with me) getting on or off the plane.

Beverage service was not good. Also just one service in 5 hr 30 min flight. No ask fir water ir anything beside one time beverage service.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

This flight captain and crew were amazing, started ahead of time of departure and reached 30 mins before arrival time. Amazing!

Long delays, lack of information about the status of the flight. The flight was delayed 4 times.

Everything about the flight was lovely. My only suggestion would be to offer a few more options of tv series from Apple TV or HBO.

Delays to take off and to leave the plane after landing added a lot of time to this flight.

The Phildalphia to Allentown portion was a BUS, not a plane. All was as expected.

Excellent - explanations were clear staff was nice and flight was comfortable

Flight was delayed not sure why no explanation given and no apologies either. Otherwise the flight was fine

Flight was canceled. Most upsetting was message from Kayak, stating that the flight was canceled and click with Kayak for details regarding rebook, refund details. THERE'S NO INFORMATION PROVIDED BY KAYAK EXCEPT THAT FLIGHT IS CANCELED. AND NOW THIS SURVEY TO FIND OUT HOW WAS THE FLIGHT !!!!!!!

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

Frontier.. nickel and dime add-ons. Flight late, on time, late again, last minute gate change, arrival gate required a shuttle to the terminal. They sure keep you guessing.. if you like a little chaos and airport anxiety, this is the airline for you!

This is my second time flying with Frontier. My current experience was very favorable. The staff from the gate to the plane was friendly, warm and professional. The food options lacked in my opinion. This area needs some attention in my opinion.

First of all we hade waited 3 hours in the airplane waiting to leave. Second the return schedule was changed and it messed up my entire vaction. I won't buy never again another flight and recommend to nobody traveling with them.

There was no food and no entertainment, so I'm not sure why these are even in the survey, as my understanding is frontier does not ever offer food without a few, not even a snack, and there are no screens so unless the flight safety talk is our entertainment why ask how we liked it?. One of the flight attendants say in the back of the plane as people filed in to their seats, yelling orders about where to put baggage and telling people to hurry up. It was the least professional experience I've ever had on a flight.

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

Good for a budget airline! It was easy to get on, staff was really nice. Can’t say anything about the food or entertainment because it wasn’t available, which is fine.

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