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$116+ Cheap flights from Cincinnati to Kansas City (CVG - 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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CVG — MCI
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Sun 3/30
Sun 4/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to Kansas City are usually found in December or April, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Cincinnati to Kansas City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cincinnati (CVG) 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 March 25, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$228
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$116
(Mytrip)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$436
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Cheapest flights from Cincinnati to Kansas City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cincinnati to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/94:31 pmCVG - MCI
1 stop20h 03mFrontier
Sun 4/138:35 pmMCI - CVG
1 stop25h 10mFrontier
Deal found 3/24$228
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Tue 5/66:20 amCVG - MCI
1 stop8h 42mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/66:40 pmMCI - CVG
1 stop4h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$282
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Mon 5/197:44 pmCVG - MCI
1 stop4h 15mDelta
Sat 5/246:37 amMCI - CVG
1 stop5h 49mDelta
Deal found 3/23$287
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/154:05 pmCVG - MCI
2 stops7h 45mSouthwest
Thu 4/1711:20 amMCI - CVG
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 3/24$292
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Thu 5/81:15 pmCVG - MCI
2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1110:09 amMCI - CVG
1 stop11h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/22$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/278:21 pmCVG - MCI
1 stop4h 28mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/16:37 pmMCI - CVG
1 stop4h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$373
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/186:36 pmCVG - MCI
2 stops25h 12mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/237:00 amMCI - CVG
1 stop10h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/23$573

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cincinnati to Kansas City that are best for you.

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CincinnatiKansas City

CVG - MCI

CVGMCI

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 4/9

4:31 pm-11:34 am

1 stop20h 03m

Kansas City

Sun 4/13

8:35 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$228

CincinnatiKansas City

CVG - MCI

CVGMCI

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 5/6

6:20 am-2:02 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Kansas City

Tue 5/6

6:40 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop4h 00m

$282

CincinnatiKansas City

CVG - MCI

CVGMCI

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 5/19

7:44 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Kansas City

Sat 5/24

6:37 am-1:26 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$287

CincinnatiKansas City

CVG - MCI

CVGMCI

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 4/15

4:05 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops7h 45m

Kansas City

Thu 4/17

11:20 am-6:00 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$292

CincinnatiKansas City

CVG - MCI

CVGMCI

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 5/8

1:15 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops25h 35m

Kansas City

Sun 5/11

10:09 am-10:25 pm

1 stop11h 16m

$314

CincinnatiKansas City

CVG - MCI

CVGMCI

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 4/27

8:21 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop4h 28m

Kansas City

Thu 5/1

6:37 pm-12:11 am

1 stop4h 34m

$373

CincinnatiKansas City

CVG - MCI

CVGMCI

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 4/18

6:36 pm-6:48 pm

2 stops25h 12m

Kansas City

Wed 4/23

7:00 am-6:43 pm

1 stop10h 43m

$573

CincinnatiKansas City

CVG - MCI

CVGMCI

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 5/8

5:39 pm-7:51 pm

1 stop27h 12m

$116

CincinnatiKansas City

CVG - MCI

CVGMCI

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 4/17

6:15 am-10:48 am

1 stop5h 33m

$144

CincinnatiKansas City

CVG - MCI

CVGMCI

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 5/6

6:25 am-1:50 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$149

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Compare providers for flights from Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Kansas City in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 Cincinnati-Kansas City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cincinnati-Kansas City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cincinnati-Kansas City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cincinnati-Kansas City flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Cincinnati-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 Cincinnati to Kansas City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kansas City from Cincinnati with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cincinnati to Kansas City

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cincinnati to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cincinnati to Kansas City is 72 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from Cincinnati 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 CVG to MCI?

Find hourly flight availability from Cincinnati 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 March 25, 2025.

When flying from Cincinnati to Kansas City, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 37% versus a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Cincinnati to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

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 March 25, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cincinnati to Kansas City, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,782 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,782 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,782 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,782 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,782 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,782 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,782 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cincinnati 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Cincinnati to Kansas City round-trip?

    Currently priced at $228, Frontier will fly you from Cincinnati to Kansas City and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $282 and $287, respectively. Frontier is 41% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $116. Delta flights start at $144 while deals on Southwest start at $149 one-way.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $248 for a flight from Cincinnati to Kansas City. The cheapest flight overall is $188 while the most popular route, (Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - Kansas City) is currently priced at $287.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Kansas City?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from Cincinnati 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 4 airlines flying from Cincinnati to Kansas City

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Cincinnati 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 March 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$266Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$281Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$286Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$306Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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