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$49+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Kansas City (MCI)

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ORD — MCI
mar. 15 — mar. 221
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Kansas City

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Kansas City flight deals. Data was last updated marzo 10, 2025.

Round-trip from

$224
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$49
(Southwest)
From Illinois to Kansas City
One-way flight from Illinois to Kansas City

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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Kansas City
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
mié. 4/26:45 amORD - MCI
1 stop9h 32mSpirit Airlines
vie. 4/44:21 pmMCI - ORD
2 stops20h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/10$221
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
lun. 4/76:45 amMDW - MCI
1 stop12h 52mFrontier
lun. 4/148:35 pmMCI - MDW
1 stop27h 46mFrontier
Deal found 3/9$230
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
mar. 4/83:17 pmORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 36mAmerican Airlines
lun. 4/145:42 amMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/10$239
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
vie. 4/116:40 amORD - MCI
1 stop12h 57mFrontier
dom. 4/138:35 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop28h 02mFrontier
Deal found 3/10$240
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
mar. 4/16:10 amMDW - MCI
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
lun. 4/78:45 amMCI - MDW
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 3/9$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
jue. 5/157:59 pmORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 48mUnited Airlines
sáb. 5/176:00 amMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/10$253
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
lun. 3/317:09 pmMDW - MCI
1 stop4h 07mDelta
mar. 4/82:18 pmMCI - MDW
1 stop3h 44mDelta
Deal found 3/9$258
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
lun. 3/315:00 pmORD - MCI
1 stop4h 19mDelta
lun. 4/72:18 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop4h 01mDelta
Deal found 3/10$259
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
mar. 4/812:40 pmORD - MCI
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
lun. 4/1412:45 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop10h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 3/10$264
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
mié. 4/27:45 pmORD - MCI
2 stops21h 39mMultiple Airlines
dom. 4/66:45 pmMCI - ORD
2 stops30h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$285
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
lun. 4/710:17 amSTL - MCI
1 stop10h 20mAmerican Airlines
lun. 4/145:36 pmMCI - STL
1 stop5h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/9$327
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
mar. 4/89:39 amSTL - MCI
1 stop12h 21mUnited Airlines
lun. 4/143:29 pmMCI - STL
1 stop20h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/10$443

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 marzo 10, 2025.

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ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 4/2

6:45 am-4:17 pm

1 stop9h 32m

Kansas City

vie. 4/4

4:21 pm-12:53 pm

2 stops20h 32m

$221

ChicagoKansas City

MDW - MCI

MDWMCI

Chicago Midway

lun. 4/7

6:45 am-7:37 pm

1 stop12h 52m

Kansas City

lun. 4/14

8:35 pm-12:21 am

1 stop27h 46m

$230

ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 4/7

8:12 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

Kansas City

jue. 4/10

6:45 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$239

ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 4/11

6:40 am-7:37 pm

1 stop12h 57m

Kansas City

dom. 4/13

8:35 pm-12:37 am

1 stop28h 02m

$240

ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 4/3

8:35 am-10:16 am

Nonstop1h 41m

Kansas City

lun. 4/7

5:36 pm-7:13 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$241

ChicagoKansas City

MDW - MCI

MDWMCI

Chicago Midway

mar. 4/1

6:10 am-11:35 am

1 stop5h 25m

Kansas City

lun. 4/7

8:45 am-10:05 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$249

ChicagoKansas City

MDW - MCI

MDWMCI

Chicago Midway

lun. 3/31

7:09 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop4h 07m

Kansas City

mar. 4/8

2:18 pm-6:02 pm

1 stop3h 44m

$258

ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 3/31

5:00 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop4h 19m

Kansas City

mar. 4/8

11:23 am-3:13 pm

1 stop3h 50m

$258

ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 4/8

1:50 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops9h 00m

Kansas City

mar. 4/15

8:50 am-4:45 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$264

ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 4/25

7:47 pm-3:26 pm

2 stops19h 39m

Kansas City

dom. 4/27

10:25 am-5:53 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$303

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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 marzo 10, 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 marzo 10, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to MCI are scheduled on a Monday (49 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 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 marzo 10, 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.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

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 $49. Frontier flights start at $101 while deals on Spirit Airlines start at $107 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes 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: GoJet (86%), Iberia (86%), ANA (81%).

  • 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 $260, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $100. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Kansas City), is priced around $211.

  • 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$130Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$138Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$198Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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