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Southwest Airlines, the only provider with direct flights from Tampa to Kansas City, offers free entertainment on board for the best flying experience. You’ll have access to free movies, TV series, and music. You can also access the portal and stay connected on board through free messaging with WhatsApp and iMessage.

Tampa is also served by St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE), approximately 19 miles from the city center. There are weekly direct flights operated by Allegiant Air from PIE to Kansas City (MCI). Tampa International Airport (TPA) remains the best departure airport for flights from Tampa to Kansas City, with more flight options and amenities.

Metro Bus Route 129 connects MCI to downtown Kansas City. The bus has an irregular schedule and departs from Terminal C to the city center every 30 minutes. You’ll also find shared-ride door-to-door shuttles from the airport. Taxis are readily available at the airport. You can also opt for car rentals, hotel shuttles, or ride apps.

If you have a child flying alone from Tampa to Kansas City, you can book them with Southwest Airlines, which offers an Unaccompanied Minor service on its direct flights. This service is available for children aged 5 to 11 at a fee. Your young one will be escorted from the departure to the arrival airport and receive necessary assistance throughout the flight.

Among airlines operating Tampa to Kansas City flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

Only Southwest operates flights between Tampa and Kansas City.

Flights from Tampa to Kansas City usually depart from Tampa (TPA) and arrive at Kansas City (MCI).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: 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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Tampa to Kansas City.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $226 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $368 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 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 and Allegiant Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 54% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 8% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Tampa to Kansas City route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $327 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $408, a difference of $81. 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 Tampa to Kansas City flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, 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.

A nonstop flight from Tampa to Kansas City takes 2h 53m, covering 1,048 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:53 am
• Latest: departs at 9:45 pm and lands at 12:38 am.

The flight takes about 2h 53m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 48% above the route average of $358. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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 Tampa to Kansas City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $110, which is 50% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 34m, compared with 5h 04m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 5h 22m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Kansas City is 1 hour behind Tampa (Central Time vs Eastern 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 Tampa to Kansas City range from $281 to $448, with an average of $358 over the past 12 months. Anything below $281 counts as a good deal.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Tampa to Kansas City route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.