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$69+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Kansas City (MCI)

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ORD — MCI
Feb 4 — Feb 111
Tue 2/4
Tue 2/11
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Illinois (USIL) 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 January 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$137
(Southwest)

One-way from

$69
(Southwest)
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This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Mon 2/249:15 pmSTL - MCI
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Mon 3/36:20 amMCI - STL
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 1/30$137
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/15:00 amORD - MCI
1 stop10h 03mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/38:35 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$191
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Mon 2/107:50 amORD - MCI
1 stop9h 59mFrontier
Fri 2/218:35 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop20h 50mFrontier
Deal found 1/29$215
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/257:13 pmORD - MCI
1 stop17h 42mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/42:06 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop9h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/29$224
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Fri 2/286:40 amMDW - MCI
1 stop12h 55mFrontier
Fri 3/78:35 pmMCI - MDW
1 stop27h 42mFrontier
Deal found 1/29$247
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 2/228:20 amMDW - MCI
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Mon 2/246:05 amMCI - MDW
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 1/29$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Sat 2/229:45 amORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/246:24 pmMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/29$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Fri 2/218:45 amORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 49mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/248:00 amMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/28$266
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Thu 2/209:33 amMDW - MCI
1 stop3h 58mDelta
Mon 2/246:15 amMCI - MDW
1 stop6h 50mDelta
Deal found 1/30$269
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Wed 2/126:15 amORD - MCI
1 stop4h 38mDelta
Sat 2/1512:00 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop4h 13mDelta
Deal found 1/30$269
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 2/222:55 pmORD - MCI
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Mon 2/241:05 pmMCI - ORD
2 stops9h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 1/29$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Sat 3/13:40 pmSTL - MCI
1 stop3h 41mAmerican Airlines
Fri 3/75:30 amMCI - STL
1 stop4h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/29$331

Find flights from Illinois to Kansas City within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 January 30, 2025.

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St. LouisKansas City

STL - MCI

STLMCI

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 2/24

9:15 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Kansas City

Mon 3/3

6:20 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 10m

$137

ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/1

5:00 am-3:03 pm

1 stop10h 03m

Kansas City

Mon 3/3

8:35 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$191

ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/10

7:50 am-5:49 pm

1 stop9h 59m

Kansas City

Fri 2/21

8:35 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$215

ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/25

7:13 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop17h 42m

Kansas City

Tue 3/4

2:06 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop9h 52m

$224

ChicagoKansas City

MDW - MCI

MDWMCI

Chicago Midway

Fri 2/28

6:40 am-7:35 pm

1 stop12h 55m

Kansas City

Fri 3/7

8:35 pm-12:17 am

1 stop27h 42m

$247

ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/22

9:45 am-11:25 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Kansas City

Mon 2/24

6:24 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

$249

ChicagoKansas City

MDW - MCI

MDWMCI

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/22

8:20 am-9:55 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Kansas City

Mon 2/24

6:05 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$249

ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/21

8:45 am-10:34 am

Nonstop1h 49m

Kansas City

Mon 2/24

8:00 am-9:38 am

Nonstop1h 38m

$266

ChicagoKansas City

MDW - MCI

MDWMCI

Chicago Midway

Thu 2/20

9:33 am-1:31 pm

1 stop3h 58m

Kansas City

Mon 2/24

6:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$269

ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/12

6:15 am-10:53 am

1 stop4h 38m

Kansas City

Sat 2/15

12:00 pm-4:13 pm

1 stop4h 13m

$269

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Kansas City

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Kansas City

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Illinois to Kansas City including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 January 30, 2025.

When flying from Illinois to Kansas City, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Kansas City

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois 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 January 30, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to MCI are scheduled on a Monday (43 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 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 January 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Illinois to Kansas City. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,688 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,454 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,913 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois 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 Illinois?

    Kansas City (MCI), located 17.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Illinois to Kansas City.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $69. Spirit Airlines flights start at $102 while deals on United Airlines start at $125 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Kansas City?

    Most travelers choose Chicago O'Hare Intl - Kansas City, Chicago Midway - Kansas City or Lambert-St Louis - Kansas City when deciding on the best route from Illinois to Kansas City.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Illinois to Kansas City on time: Air Wisconsin (89%), Royal Jordanian (83%), Iberia (82%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Illinois to Kansas City? While on average our users pay $317, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $113. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Kansas City), is priced around $176.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 January 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$108Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$133Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$138Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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