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

• Earliest: departs at 8:57 am and lands at 12:10 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:30 pm and lands at 12:43 am.

The flight takes about 3h 13m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Kansas City takes 3h 13m, covering 1,035 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 Philadelphia to Kansas City range from $385 to $533, with an average of $453 over the past 12 months. Anything below $385 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 12% above the $453 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $215 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $461 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Philadelphia to Kansas City flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, 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 $352 to $1,289. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

• American Airlines
• 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 Philadelphia to Kansas City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $190, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

Kansas City Airport (MCI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $26 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Avis
• Alamo
• Sixt

Flights from Philadelphia to Kansas City usually depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and arrive at Kansas City (MCI).

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Philadelphia to Kansas City. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $422 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $512, a difference of $90.

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

Only American Airlines operates flights between Philadelphia and Kansas City.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 17m, compared with 4h 25m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 4h 53m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

Kansas City is 1 hour behind Philadelphia (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 Philadelphia to Kansas City flights:

• American 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:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

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.

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.

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.

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.