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The city center of Kansas City lies about 23 miles from Kansas City Airport (MCI) and Downtown Kansas City. Line 229 bus offers the most convenient and affordable means of travel between the two points, completing the journey in about 48 minutes. Taxis provide a quicker option, getting there in under 22 minutes.

Families arriving at Kansas City International Airport from Phoenix will be happy to know that the facility provides two nursing and lactation rooms in Terminal C. Moms looking to breastfeed in privacy should locate these rooms in the holding suite for flights with American Airlines.

MCI’s Lost and Found program handles all items misplaced at various points on this property. Every airline is tasked with items misplaced between the ticketing desks, departure lounges, and aboard the carriers. On the other hand, airport security handles any items that are lost within the security checkpoints.

Travelers arriving with their furry friends from Phoenix will be glad to know that MCI offers pet relief areas at adjacent to Terminals B and C, outside the secure area. American Airline passengers will find his amenity inside Terminal C.

Among airlines operating Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Kansas City flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

2 airlines operate flights between Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport and Kansas City. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Southwest
• American Airlines

Flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Kansas City usually depart from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and arrive at Kansas City (MCI).

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
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Kansas City:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $285 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $381 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-stop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Kansas City most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 71% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 1% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 1% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Kansas City route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $308 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $379, a difference of $71. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Kansas City flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, evening flights for 28%, and night flights for 0%.

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

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Kansas City:

• Earliest: departs at 1:06 am and lands at 3:40 am
• Latest: departs at 9:45 pm and lands at 12:19 am.

The flight takes about 2h 34m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 26% above the route average of $360. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Kansas City takes 2h 34m, covering 1,040 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.

One-way fares from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Kansas City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $130, which is 41% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 00m, compared with 5h 55m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 7h 29m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

Kansas City is 2 hours ahead of Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (Central Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

Round-trip flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Kansas City range from $267 to $453, with an average of $360 over the past 12 months. Anything below $267 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Kansas City flights:

• • American Airlines
• • JetBlue