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$60+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 12/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MCI
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Kansas City

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 November 20, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Kansas City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 20, 2024.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Mon 12/97:15 amMDW - MCI
1 stop10h 20mFrontier
Fri 12/136:25 pmMCI - MDW
1 stop5h 48mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$158
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Mon 12/97:25 amORD - MCI
1 stop10h 10mFrontier
Mon 12/166:25 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop18h 24mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$158
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Fri 12/139:53 pmORD - MCI
1 stop15h 41mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/166:25 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop18h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$195
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Wed 12/188:12 pmORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 43mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/258:00 amMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$197
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Wed 12/184:40 pmMDW - MCI
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Wed 12/259:10 amMCI - MDW
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 11/19$198
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Mon 12/309:15 pmORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 38mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/77:00 amMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$202
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Sun 12/159:53 pmORD - MCI
1 stop15h 41mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/167:03 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop10h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$203
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Wed 12/117:05 amORD - MCI
1 stop6h 23mDelta
Wed 12/186:15 amMCI - ORD
1 stop6h 45mDelta
Deal found 11/18$216
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Tue 12/179:46 pmSTL - MCI
1 stop11h 16mFrontier
Sun 12/228:28 pmMCI - STL
1 stop11h 45mFrontier
Deal found 11/18$254
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Wed 12/1811:25 amORD - MCI
2 stops10h 00mSouthwest
Wed 12/257:05 amMCI - ORD
2 stops7h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 11/19$256
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Tue 12/179:38 amMDW - MCI
1 stop4h 48mDelta
Tue 12/2410:43 amMCI - MDW
1 stop6h 28mDelta
Deal found 11/18$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Mon 12/165:29 pmSTL - MCI
1 stop4h 20mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/235:32 amMCI - STL
1 stop4h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$340

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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ChicagoKansas City

MDW - MCI

MDWMCI

Chicago Midway

Mon 12/9

7:15 am-5:35 pm

1 stop10h 20m

Kansas City

Fri 12/13

6:25 pm-12:13 am

1 stop5h 48m

$158

St. LouisKansas City

STL - MCI

STLMCI

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 12/18

8:15 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Kansas City

Wed 12/25

7:05 am-8:15 am

Nonstop1h 10m

$158

ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/9

7:25 am-5:35 pm

1 stop10h 10m

Kansas City

Mon 12/16

6:25 pm-12:49 pm

1 stop18h 24m

$158

ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/13

9:53 pm-1:34 pm

1 stop15h 41m

Kansas City

Mon 12/16

6:25 pm-12:49 pm

1 stop18h 24m

$192

ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/18

8:12 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

Kansas City

Wed 12/25

8:00 am-9:44 am

Nonstop1h 44m

$197

ChicagoKansas City

MDW - MCI

MDWMCI

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/18

4:40 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Kansas City

Wed 12/25

9:10 am-10:35 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$198

ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/30

9:15 pm-10:53 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

Kansas City

Tue 1/7

7:00 am-8:52 am

Nonstop1h 52m

$202

ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/15

9:53 pm-1:34 pm

1 stop15h 41m

Kansas City

Mon 12/16

7:03 pm-5:30 am

1 stop10h 27m

$203

ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/11

7:05 am-1:28 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Kansas City

Wed 12/18

6:15 am-1:00 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$216

ChicagoKansas City

MDW - MCI

MDWMCI

Chicago Midway

Wed 1/15

2:08 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Kansas City

Wed 1/22

6:30 am-12:46 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$231

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Kansas City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kansas City from Illinois with our price prediction graph.
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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Kansas City (average of $297). 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 November 20, 2024.

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 November 20, 2024.

The most flights from USIL to MCI are scheduled on a Monday (46 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (28 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 November 20, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines 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
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Allegiant Air
7.4
Good
850 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

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 Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $60. Southwest flights start at $69 while deals on United Airlines start at $99 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: SkyWest Airlines (95%), Republic Airways (92%), Air Wisconsin (91%).

  • 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 $286, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $113. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Kansas City), is priced around $172.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Kansas City (average of $297). 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 4 airlines flying from Illinois to Kansas City

Discover the top 4 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$108Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$129Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$138Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$156Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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