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$49+ Cheap flights from St. Louis to Kansas City (STL - 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 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — MCI
Apr 16 — Apr 231
Wed 4/16
Wed 4/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from St. Louis to Kansas City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from St. Louis (STL) 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 11, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$97
(Southwest)

One-way from

$49
(Southwest)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$112
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Cheapest flights from St. Louis to Kansas City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from St. Louis to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 11, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Tue 5/610:15 amSTL - MCI
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Tue 5/1311:50 amMCI - STL
Nonstop1h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 4/10$97
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/810:10 amSTL - MCI
1 stop24h 21mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/98:51 pmMCI - STL
1 stop13h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10$214
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/186:51 pmSTL - MCI
1 stop24h 46mFrontier
Sun 4/208:35 pmMCI - STL
1 stop12h 31mFrontier
Deal found 4/10$220
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Thu 5/810:10 amSTL - MCI
1 stop24h 21mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/92:45 pmMCI - STL
2 stops18h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/10$277
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Fri 4/2512:00 pmSTL - MCI
1 stop4h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/2610:28 amMCI - STL
1 stop4h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/9$329
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Tue 5/612:51 pmSTL - MCI
1 stop11h 08mDelta
Sun 5/117:00 amMCI - STL
1 stop16h 38mDelta
Deal found 4/10$410
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Wed 5/79:40 amSTL - MCI
1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/147:45 amMCI - STL
1 stop8h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/10$431
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/46:30 amSTL - MCI
1 stop17h 29mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/137:00 amMCI - STL
1 stop16h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/10$702

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from St. Louis 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 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from St. Louis to Kansas City that are best for you.

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St. Louis

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Kansas City

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Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisKansas City

STL - MCI

STLMCI

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/6

10:15 am-11:25 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Kansas City

Tue 5/13

11:50 am-12:50 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

$97

St. LouisKansas City

STL - MCI

STLMCI

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 5/8

10:10 am-10:31 am

1 stop24h 21m

Kansas City

Fri 5/9

8:51 pm-9:59 am

1 stop13h 08m

$214

St. LouisKansas City

STL - MCI

STLMCI

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 5/8

10:10 am-10:31 am

1 stop24h 21m

Kansas City

Fri 5/9

2:45 pm-9:15 am

2 stops18h 30m

$277

St. LouisKansas City

STL - MCI

STLMCI

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 4/25

12:00 pm-4:37 pm

1 stop4h 37m

Kansas City

Sat 4/26

10:28 am-3:13 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$329

St. LouisKansas City

STL - MCI

STLMCI

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/6

4:11 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 48m

Kansas City

Sat 5/10

5:45 am-11:38 pm

1 stop17h 53m

$410

St. LouisKansas City

STL - MCI

STLMCI

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 5/7

9:40 am-5:35 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Kansas City

Wed 5/14

7:45 am-3:47 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$431

St. LouisKansas City

STL - MCI

STLMCI

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 5/4

6:30 am-11:59 pm

1 stop17h 29m

Kansas City

Tue 5/13

7:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop16h 59m

$702

St. LouisKansas City

STL - MCI

STLMCI

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/13

2:40 pm-3:45 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

$49

St. LouisKansas City

STL - MCI

STLMCI

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 5/11

10:10 am-10:31 am

1 stop24h 21m

$117

St. LouisKansas City

STL - MCI

STLMCI

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 4/16

6:51 pm-11:14 am

1 stop16h 23m

$120

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Compare providers for flights from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Kansas City in April.
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 St. Louis-Kansas City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on St. Louis-Kansas City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from St. Louis-Kansas City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on St. Louis-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 St. Louis-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 St. Louis to Kansas City

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

Everything you need to know about your flight from St. Louis to Kansas City

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from St. Louis to Kansas City?

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

Find hourly flight availability from St. Louis 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 11, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from St. Louis to Kansas City in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 24% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from St. Louis to Kansas City by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,851 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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
9,851 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,851 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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
4,279 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,851 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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
7,910 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,851 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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
8,636 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,851 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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
9,851 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from St. Louis 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 airports do I use to fly from St. Louis to Kansas City?

    To fly from St. Louis to Kansas City, you need to book a flight from Lambert-St Louis (STL) to Kansas City (MCI). Nonstop flights to Kansas City from Lambert-St Louis take 1h 05m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 2 outbound flights from Lambert-St Louis to Kansas City offered by 2 different airlines.

  • How popular is this St. Louis to Kansas City flight route?

    Flights from Lambert-St Louis to Kansas City have been viewed 3 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from St. Louis to Kansas City round-trip?

    Southwest, at $97, was found to be the cheapest airline from St. Louis to Kansas City.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Spirit Airlines and American Airlines. Southwest is 74% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from St. Louis to Kansas City one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $49 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $117 and Frontier from $120 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from St. Louis to Kansas City?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from St. Louis to Kansas City? While on average our users pay $290, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $48. The most popular route (Lambert-St Louis - Kansas City), is priced around $97.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from St. Louis to Kansas City?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from St. Louis to Kansas City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Kansas City?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from St. Louis 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 2 airlines flying from St. Louis to Kansas City

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from St. Louis 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 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$112Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$286Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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