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$99+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Kansas City (MCI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MCI
Apr 30 — May 71
Wed 4/30
Wed 5/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Kansas City are usually found in August or October, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Kansas City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Kansas City (MCI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$198
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$99
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$327
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Kansas City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 25, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/116:49 amORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/176:48 amMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$198
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/248:35 pmMDW - MCI
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Sat 5/313:50 pmMCI - MDW
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/24$199
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/207:30 amORD - MCI
2 stops9h 10mSouthwest
Wed 5/214:55 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop4h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 4/24$206
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/227:15 amORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 49mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/258:00 amMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/24$208
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/222:44 pmMDW - MCI
1 stop28h 20mFrontier
Wed 5/282:36 pmMCI - MDW
1 stop8h 00mFrontier
Deal found 4/25$211
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/218:27 amORD - MCI
1 stop6h 49mDelta
Wed 7/96:00 amMCI - ORD
1 stop6h 38mDelta
Deal found 4/25$214
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/117:25 pmMDW - MCI
1 stop3h 34mDelta
Tue 5/136:37 amMCI - MDW
1 stop5h 51mDelta
Deal found 4/24$217
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/65:01 amORD - MCI
1 stop7h 30mFrontier
Mon 6/91:51 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop10h 08mFrontier
Deal found 4/25$218
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/166:59 pmORD - MCI
1 stop25h 13mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/199:07 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop14h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/25$246
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/164:35 pmORD - MCI
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/184:45 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop26h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$276
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/202:53 pmMDW - MCI
2 stops29h 34mAllegiant Air
Sun 6/228:01 pmMCI - MDW
2 stops13h 43mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/25$439
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/238:04 pmMDW - MCI
2 stops24h 23mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/265:46 amMCI - MDW
2 stops13h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$446

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Kansas City that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Kansas City that are best for you.

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Price

ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/11

6:49 am-8:28 am

Nonstop1h 39m

Kansas City

Sat 5/17

6:48 am-8:30 am

Nonstop1h 42m

$198

ChicagoKansas City

MDW - MCI

MDWMCI

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/24

8:35 pm-10:05 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Kansas City

Sat 5/31

3:50 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$199

ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/20

7:30 am-4:40 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Kansas City

Wed 5/21

4:55 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$206

ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/22

7:15 am-9:04 am

Nonstop1h 49m

Kansas City

Sun 5/25

8:00 am-9:44 am

Nonstop1h 44m

$208

ChicagoKansas City

MDW - MCI

MDWMCI

Chicago Midway

Thu 5/22

2:44 pm-7:04 pm

1 stop28h 20m

Kansas City

Wed 5/28

2:36 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$211

ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/21

8:27 am-3:16 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Kansas City

Wed 7/9

6:00 am-12:38 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$214

ChicagoKansas City

MDW - MCI

MDWMCI

Chicago Midway

Sun 5/11

7:25 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop3h 34m

Kansas City

Tue 5/13

6:37 am-12:28 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$217

ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/6

5:01 am-12:31 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Kansas City

Mon 6/9

1:51 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 08m

$218

ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/16

6:59 pm-8:12 pm

1 stop25h 13m

Kansas City

Mon 5/19

9:07 pm-11:36 am

1 stop14h 29m

$246

ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/16

4:35 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop28h 55m

Kansas City

Sun 5/18

4:45 pm-7:09 pm

1 stop26h 24m

$276

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Kansas City

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Kansas City in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Kansas City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Kansas City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Kansas City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Kansas City flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Kansas City flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Kansas City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kansas City from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Kansas City

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Kansas City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on April 18, 2025.

Booking 43 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Kansas City. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Kansas City?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from Chicago to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $352). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to MCI?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Kansas City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 25, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to Kansas City in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 13% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Kansas City?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Kansas City flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Kansas City

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Kansas City. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 25, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to MCI are scheduled on a Friday (59 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

Rainfall in Kansas City by month

Plan your trip to Kansas City by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kansas City ranges from 1.1 - 5.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.2 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Kansas City when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

Temperature in Kansas City by month

Plan your trip to Kansas City by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kansas City, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kansas City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kansas City. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kansas City. Reviews last updated April 25, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Chicago to Kansas City to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,928 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,928 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,928 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,928 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,928 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,685 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,928 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
734 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,928 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Kansas City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kansas City from Chicago?

    Located just 17.4 mi from the city center, Kansas City is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Kansas City from Chicago. Booking flights from Chicago to Kansas City (MCI) should be relatively easy as there are 44 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 3 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Kansas City round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Kansas City is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $198 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and United Airlines, starting at $199 and $208 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Kansas City for 35% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Kansas City one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $99 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $99 and United Airlines from $100 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Kansas City?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Chicago to Kansas City consider choosing Copa Airlines (91%), Finnair (88%) or Emirates (86%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Kansas City?

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Kansas City is $124. On average you can expect to pay $255. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Kansas City), can usually be booked for $97.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Kansas City that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Kansas City flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Kansas City?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Kansas City.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Kansas City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Kansas City by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Kansas City?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from Chicago to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $352). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Chicago to Kansas City

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Kansas City. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$154Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$166Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$198Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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