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Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Kansas City (RDU-MCI)

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

Tue, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 9
Frontier Logo
2:54 pm - 10:17 amRDU-MCI
44h 23m2 stops
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11:12 am - 6:02 pmMCI-RDU
5h 50m1 stop
$180Frontier
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Wed, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 26
Frontier Logo
12:30 pm - 10:42 amRDU-MCI
23h 12m1 stop
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11:37 am - 11:00 pmMCI-RDU
10h 23m1 stop
$182Frontier
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Mon, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 6
Frontier Logo
6:10 am - 10:17 amRDU-MCI
5h 07m1 stop
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11:12 am - 6:02 pmMCI-RDU
5h 50m1 stop
$183Frontier
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Thu, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 20
Frontier Logo
6:15 am - 10:42 amRDU-MCI
5h 27m1 stop
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11:37 am - 10:59 pmMCI-RDU
10h 22m1 stop
$185Frontier
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Sat, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 9
Frontier Logo
7:12 pm - 11:17 amRDU-MCI
17h 05m2 stops
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11:12 am - 6:02 pmMCI-RDU
5h 50m1 stop
$197Frontier
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Wed, Oct 22 - Wed, Nov 5
Delta Logo
7:20 am - 9:07 amRDU-MCI
2h 47mnonstop
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6:48 pm - 10:14 pmMCI-RDU
2h 26mnonstop
$199Delta
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Wed, Oct 22 - Wed, Nov 5
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12:30 pm - 10:42 amRDU-MCI
23h 12m1 stop
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10:09 am - 10:22 amMCI-RDU
23h 13m1 stop
$201Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 20
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:09 am - 4:16 pmRDU-MCI
8h 07m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:37 am - 6:20 pmMCI-RDU
5h 43m1 stop
$202Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Oct 22 - Sat, Nov 1
Delta Logo
7:10 pm - 11:00 pmRDU-MCI
4h 50m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:55 pm - 9:16 pmMCI-RDU
2h 21mnonstop
$209Delta
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Wed, Oct 29 - Thu, Oct 30
Southwest Logo
11:05 am - 3:50 pmRDU-MCI
5h 45m2 stops
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6:30 am - 1:35 pmMCI-RDU
6h 05m1 stop
$224Southwest
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Everything you should know

Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Southwest's free carry-on policy adds flexibility.
Expect quick rideshare access at Kansas City Airport.
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Frontier
Cheapest • from $180 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 64% compared to booking last minute.
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July
Cheapest • 40% price drop
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Cheapest round-trip
$180
Overall average: $436
Frontier
Tue 11/4Sun 11/9
RDU - MCI • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$199
Typical prices: $212-357
Delta
Wed 10/22Wed 11/5
RDU - MCI • Non-stop
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Expert advice for your flight from Raleigh to Kansas City

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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Delta

Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on domestic flights, enhancing productivity and connectivity.


Delta's Sky Priority check-in speeds up the process for elite status passengers and premium cabin travelers.

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Southwest

Southwest offers free carry-on and personal item, but checked bags now incur fees.


Southwest's cancellation policy allows changes up to 10 minutes before departure.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
Airports
RDU

RDU offers free Wi-Fi throughout the airport, lasting up to 48 hours, perfect for staying connected during delays.

Read more about RDUby Jessica Macdonald
MCI

At MCI, rideshare and taxi services are readily available outside arrivals, offering a convenient 20-30 minute ride to downtown Kansas City.

Read more about MCIby John Walton
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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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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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KAYAK's insights & trends for Raleigh to Kansas City flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Kansas City?

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

For Raleigh to Kansas City, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Kansas City back to Raleigh, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Thursday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Kansas City is July, where tickets cost $207 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $567 and $436 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Raleigh 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 $247 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Kansas City, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 64% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$76
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 15% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 23% lower on average.
Flight from Raleigh to Kansas City

When to book flights from Raleigh to Kansas City

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to Kansas City was $76 for a one-way ticket and $180 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Raleigh to Kansas City. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

    Raleigh and Kansas City are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Raleigh from Raleigh-Durham and will be arriving at Kansas City.

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

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

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

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Raleigh to Kansas City flight route.

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

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Raleigh and Kansas City.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to Kansas City are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $370 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 $247 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

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

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $158 or less one-way and $253 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Raleigh to Kansas City?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Raleigh-Durham to Kansas City.
Find which airlines fly direct from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Kansas City Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Raleigh-Durham to Kansas City

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta, Southwest

Delta, Southwest

Sunday

Delta, Southwest

Delta, Southwest

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Direct returns

Kansas City to Raleigh-Durham

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta, Southwest

Delta, Southwest

Sunday

Delta, Southwest

Delta, Southwest

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Raleigh to Kansas City

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Raleigh to Kansas City. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4242 reviews
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
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I wish they had movie screens in the headrests. The seats are much improved, more legroom and recently renovated. Bathroom was clean. Staff was outstanding!!

10.0 ExcellentG, Sep 2025LAS - ATL
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I wish they had movie screens in the headrests. The seats are much improved, more legroom and recently renovated. Bathroom was clean. Staff was outstanding!!

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

After being assaulted by a flight attendant I was then brushed off as oh well because he long braids didn’t mean to whip me in the eye. I have filed complaints and will see. But like any other issue I’ve had with kayak involved it’s been trash. Last time I’ll be using your app

AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Southwest like most American domestic airlines, is a mediocre airline. But it is among the cheapest. Oh well.

My flight was delayed 50 minutes and we were rushed to board to then sit for 15 minutes until the pilot arrived. Unacceptable since we could have waited to board. Also the delayed flight was updated AFTER we boarded to more than the 10 minutes as originally stated.

Perfect flight both ways. On time, courteous staff, plane comfortable and cool. Best domestic flights I’ve had in awhile.

Really low quality food especially for an international flight. The crew also was surprisingly unpleasant except couple of ladies. I know we were not in first class but that’s no reason to treat customers as less.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

Crew was good. The reservation got mixed up and they didn't have my TSA number. I am also a Silver Medallion and wasn't able to use Sky Priority.

Delta made it easy, comfortable and timely. The crew was fantastic.

This route with Delta always has delays or is cancelled. Aircrafts seem smaller and older. I fly Delta quite a bit - haven’t had issues with the international flights. But this route has always been the troublesome one

Three seats in first class were broken and while they were able to still acommodate us it was looking very touch and go and they had others they could not acommodate

Mechanic delay in addition to a 2 hour change in takeoff time was frustrating.

Delayed due to thunderstorms and no in-flight service due to rough weather — both of which are out of Delta’s control. Flight was good overall.

The flight attendants in SLC were rude. I arrived 40 minutes early to gate. Ticket said I needed check in for seat assignments and tried check in and attendants said they weren’t doing it. And proceeded to never call me to give me a ticket so when time to board I received the very last seat. Please relay to employees to do their job better..,

The newer screen was super cool and had the option to watch many different shows or movies. Crew was polite and helpful. However again, many children screaming bloody murder and kicking my seat, and parents doing nothing about it as usual.

Flight was good and crew was super polite. However, there were around 5 kids screaming the WHOLE 2 hours. I understand kids have to come but parents need to do something to control their children. They make the experience terrible, especially after finishing 16 hour shifts at the hospital I needed some sleep, which I did not get.

IAD with the archaic people movers is just a place to be avoided.

All of the United employees I interacted with were professional and courteous. The aircraft was clean, the food on the flight was good. No complaints here.

Armrest controller on my seat 35D and nextbooennseat 35E did not work right. Hard to press buttons to recognize and 35D had constantnpressure either upmost down somit was nearly impossible to make selections. .

I flew with my dog and had already purchased my dog’s ticket. Even that morning I had called costumer service to insure that my husband and I had seats together since the website was giving me an error when choosing our seats and the representative mentioned our dog. I showed up early to the airport and when I got to the gate and we started boarding I was help back and told that I was supposed to have a yellow tag and that I should have checked in at the counter for them to give me that tag. I was not aware of this, the representative on the phone did not say anything. Nor did I see it anywhere in the checking process online, so if you travel with a pet and are not checking in luggage, just know that you still have to go to the check in counter when arriving at the airport unless you want to be the last one to board and not have room for your carry on in the overhead bins. Other than that, I had a great experience.

Once we got in the air the pilot made up some of the time of the delay. So that was really nice.

I understand stuff happens, but plane failures are likely due to lack of maintenance. Additionally, air conditioning wasn't working, no snack/drink service, no WiFi. Fortunately, the crew was communicative and light-hearted. United grabbed another plane and we were able to get to our destination.

There was no food available for this red eye... one little waffle cookie for a 6+ hour flight... thank God I was able to sleep some

It is clear that someone knew, and competent, is in charge of food at United Airlines at least for the international flights. I was flying in coach, but the choices of the dinner were excellent. Tasty, and appropriate size. I had the beef, which was a little bit like a shepherds pie, and it was good. Nothing comparable has been served on a United flight in years. It will not be confused with three star food, but it is very good for airline food. Even better was the breakfast choice between a cinnamon roll and a breakfast sandwich. I chose the breakfast sandwich which was absolutely delicious and which I would happily order again at my local Starbucks or Panera. It is clear that someone knew indifferent is in charge of the food and it’s about time.

Sat on the ground in Cincinnati for 50 minutes before deplaning

Flight was delayed. Staff at the gate effectively and proactively communicated about the delay.

Overall fine, but the delay was annoying and the reasons for the delay were not communicated. The crew on board were phenomenal!

This flight never occurred because AA couldn’t get their act together.

Boarding was very efficient. Everyone got on board and we got on our way very quickly. It was frustrating that the entertainment app was not functioning properly. I was not able to activate some of the movies offered. The crew on this flight appears to be pretty grumpy. They had no smile on their faces. I felt like they were doing us a favor for being there.

Delayed because of weather in Nashville. I think God or some higher power generally has cursed me when it comes to flying out of Charlotte on American. I'm delayed pretty much everytime. We need Team Cobra Kai types to come in and "sweep the leg(s)" of the Charlotte ops people on principle. Don't let the sweet southern rocking chairs fool you, Charlotte is a sinkhole

Long 5 hour and 45 min flight and only one drink service and cookie snack

Newark airport grounded inbound flight and only announced when the flight was about to start taxing.

Terrible. The flight was delayed two hours due to weather. Then when we got on the plane, the first pilot ended up timing out and we had to wait for a second pilot. Second pile came on board and we tax it out. Had to return back to the gate because of an unruly passenger. Then the copilot timed out. Had to wait for new copilot. Also had to wait for maintenance to check for fuel. Then found out the second pilot timed out and we had to wait for a third pilot. Was ready to go and then needed maintenance again for another issue. In the end, it was 2 o’clock in the morning when they announced that the flight couldn’t go because the third pilot and the second copilot had timed out.

American Airlines initially postponed the flight. Then they cancelled it an rescheduled us on a flight that would take over 24 hours with multiple stops. They then changed this flight to a reasonable alternative the next day which they later cancelled and replaced with a flight that would take off with an additional 16 hour delay. They blamed weather but I noticed (at 4am) that Delta had direct flights from Charlotte to Detroit. I went on line. Booked it and was in Detroit buy 9am. The interesting thing is they did a similar thing to a family member just 2 days earlier. I don't think I will fly American unless I have to.

Seats were new and comfortable. Staff was fine. Missed my connection due to weather -which wasn’t their fault- but got no help at all. Gate staff sent me to customer service, which was and stayed unstaffed. Sign with QR code directed me to call or chat. Chat was useless. Call was returned after an hour. No itinerary offered by Frontier could get me home in less than 30 hours. Rebooked with another airline and got a partial refund that came to about 10 percent of what I paid to get home.

Finally a Frontier on time and efficient. I've had problems before with your airline, but this time everything went fine.

The experience was good. No frills but I got there safe and sound and on time.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

sluggish boarding and arrival procedures, fake nice flight attendants, and lots of delays.

Disaster. They lied every step of the way. We ended up being delayed due to crew and then allegedly abandoned the flight because of a curfew at LGA. No rebooking to LGA at any reasonable time. No hotel. No meal vouchers. Had to sleep in the airport and fly to Newark instead. Will never fly Frontier again.

What I expected, nickeled and dined and a frontier flight attendant loudly complained about her job and lack of communication as she headed to the gate on her cell phone. Not professional.

As every law enforcement agency I could imagine surrounded the plane and we didn’t disembark for 2 hours and then had to stick around for another hour to go get our personal belongings after leaving them behind and being bused away from the plane, it was scary and inconvenient. We were given no information as to why this was happening. Lack of communication with passengers was disappointing.

After boarding and un-boarding twice over 6+hours, the flight was canceled.

Severe turbulence. Captain never came on to reassure passengers after things settled down.

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