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$89+ Cheap flights from Raleigh to Kansas City (RDU - 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 5/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — MCI
Apr 30 — May 71
Wed 4/30
Wed 5/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Kansas City are usually found in July or August, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Kansas City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) 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

$177
(Delta)

One-way from

$89
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$368
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Kansas City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 25, 2025.

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.
Mon 6/97:30 amRDU - MCI
Nonstop2h 46mDelta
Mon 6/167:32 pmMCI - RDU
Nonstop2h 27mDelta
Deal found 4/25$177
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/246:15 amRDU - MCI
1 stop5h 19mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/306:05 amMCI - RDU
2 stops7h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$202
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/246:15 amRDU - MCI
2 stops7h 25mSouthwest
Sat 7/55:00 amMCI - RDU
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 4/25$232
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/75:37 pmRDU - MCI
1 stop27h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1110:15 amMCI - RDU
1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$239
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.
Thu 5/83:55 pmRDU - MCI
2 stops22h 55mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/1110:15 amMCI - RDU
1 stop7h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/24$271
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.
Fri 5/167:29 pmRDU - MCI
1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/195:46 pmMCI - RDU
1 stop5h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$329
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/305:41 pmRDU - MCI
2 stops23h 20mAlaska Airlines
Sat 10/45:55 pmMCI - RDU
2 stops21h 31mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/25$745

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Kansas City that are best for you.

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Return

Price

RaleighKansas City

RDU - MCI

RDUMCI

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 6/9

7:30 am-9:16 am

Nonstop2h 46m

Kansas City

Mon 6/16

7:32 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop2h 27m

$177

RaleighKansas City

RDU - MCI

RDUMCI

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 6/24

6:15 am-10:34 am

1 stop5h 19m

Kansas City

Mon 6/30

6:05 am-2:13 pm

2 stops7h 08m

$202

RaleighKansas City

RDU - MCI

RDUMCI

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 6/24

6:15 am-12:40 pm

2 stops7h 25m

Kansas City

Sat 7/5

5:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 55m

$232

RaleighKansas City

RDU - MCI

RDUMCI

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/7

5:37 pm-7:51 pm

1 stop27h 14m

Kansas City

Sun 5/11

10:15 am-6:50 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$239

RaleighKansas City

RDU - MCI

RDUMCI

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/8

3:55 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops22h 55m

Kansas City

Sun 5/11

10:15 am-6:50 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$271

RaleighKansas City

RDU - MCI

RDUMCI

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/16

7:29 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Kansas City

Mon 5/19

5:46 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$329

RaleighKansas City

RDU - MCI

RDUMCI

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/30

5:41 pm-4:01 pm

2 stops23h 20m

Kansas City

Sat 10/4

5:55 pm-4:26 pm

2 stops21h 31m

$745

RaleighKansas City

RDU - MCI

RDUMCI

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/24

7:40 am-9:19 am

Nonstop2h 39m

$89

RaleighKansas City

RDU - MCI

RDUMCI

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 7/5

6:20 am-9:25 am

1 stop4h 05m

$94

RaleighKansas City

RDU - MCI

RDUMCI

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 6/30

3:10 pm-11:14 pm

2 stops9h 04m

$104

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Compare providers for flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice 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 Raleigh-Kansas City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-Kansas City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-Kansas City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-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 Raleigh-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 Raleigh to Kansas City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kansas City from Raleigh with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

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

The best time to book flights from Raleigh to Kansas City is 42 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 Raleigh to Kansas City?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Kansas City in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 49% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Raleigh to Kansas City flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons 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 April 25, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Raleigh to Kansas City, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,927 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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
9,927 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,927 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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
4,289 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,927 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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
9,927 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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
9,927 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,927 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Raleigh to Kansas City round-trip from $177. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $202, and Southwest, from $232. Delta is 52% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $89. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Raleigh to Kansas City for a low price.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Raleigh to Kansas City? While on average our users pay $153, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $78. The most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - Kansas City), is priced around $177.

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from Raleigh 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 6 airlines flying from Raleigh to Kansas City

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh 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
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$45Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$85Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$158Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$194Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$196Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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