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$79+ Cheap flights from Tampa to Kansas City (TPA - 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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TPA — MCI
Apr 16 — Apr 231
Wed 4/16
Wed 4/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Tampa to Kansas City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Tampa (TPA) 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.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$160
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$79
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$357
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Cheapest flights from Tampa to Kansas City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tampa to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 11, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/25:25 amTPA - MCI
1 stop8h 34mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/911:26 amMCI - TPA
1 stop7h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/9$160
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/96:30 amTPA - MCI
1 stop14h 21mFrontier
Sun 5/118:51 pmMCI - TPA
1 stop23h 00mFrontier
Deal found 4/9$200
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/218:25 pmTPA - MCI
Nonstop2h 55mSouthwest
Tue 5/276:20 pmMCI - TPA
Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 4/9$217
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/77:18 amTPA - MCI
1 stop5h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/133:51 pmMCI - TPA
1 stop5h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/10$227
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/196:30 amTPA - MCI
1 stop14h 21mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/2210:15 amMCI - TPA
1 stop12h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10$231
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.
Wed 5/217:54 pmTPA - MCI
1 stop5h 05mDelta
Tue 5/273:48 pmMCI - TPA
1 stop6h 32mDelta
Deal found 4/10$237
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/3011:45 amTPA - MCI
2 stops11h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/71:55 pmMCI - TPA
1 stop8h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/9$322

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

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TampaKansas City

TPA - MCI

TPAMCI

Tampa

Fri 5/2

5:25 am-12:59 pm

1 stop8h 34m

Kansas City

Fri 5/9

11:26 am-8:17 pm

1 stop7h 51m

$160

TampaKansas City

TPA - MCI

TPAMCI

Tampa

Fri 5/9

6:30 am-7:51 pm

1 stop14h 21m

Kansas City

Sun 5/11

8:51 pm-8:51 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$200

TampaKansas City

TPA - MCI

TPAMCI

Tampa

Wed 5/21

8:25 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Kansas City

Tue 5/27

6:20 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$217

TampaKansas City

TPA - MCI

TPAMCI

Tampa

Wed 5/7

7:18 am-11:22 am

1 stop5h 04m

Kansas City

Tue 5/13

3:51 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$227

TampaKansas City

TPA - MCI

TPAMCI

Tampa

Mon 5/19

6:30 am-7:51 pm

1 stop14h 21m

Kansas City

Thu 5/22

10:15 am-11:15 pm

1 stop12h 00m

$231

TampaKansas City

TPA - MCI

TPAMCI

Tampa

Wed 5/21

7:54 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Kansas City

Tue 5/27

3:48 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$237

TampaKansas City

TPA - MCI

TPAMCI

Tampa

Wed 4/30

3:06 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop7h 54m

Kansas City

Wed 5/7

3:10 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$317

TampaKansas City

TPA - MCI

TPAMCI

Tampa

Mon 5/12

5:20 am-10:31 am

1 stop6h 11m

$79

TampaKansas City

TPA - MCI

TPAMCI

Tampa

Mon 5/19

6:30 am-7:51 pm

1 stop14h 21m

$106

TampaKansas City

TPA - MCI

TPAMCI

Tampa

Wed 5/7

8:25 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

$109

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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 Tampa 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
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice 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 Tampa-Kansas City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Tampa-Kansas City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Tampa-Kansas City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Tampa-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 Tampa-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 Tampa to Kansas City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kansas City from Tampa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Tampa to Kansas City

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Tampa to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on April 4, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Tampa to Kansas City, you should look to book at least 86 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Tampa 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 typically best to fly out from Tampa to Kansas City at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 25% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Tampa to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Tampa to Kansas City flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings 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 11, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Tampa to Kansas City. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,910 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,636 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,912 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

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 Tampa 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 Tampa to Kansas City?

    Kansas City is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Kansas City from Tampa. Booking flights from Tampa (TPA) to Kansas City (MCI) should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily flight to Kansas City from 6 different airlines. 2h 45m is how long a flight from Tampa to Kansas City will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Tampa to Kansas City flight route?

    Flights from Tampa to Kansas City have been viewed 2 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Tampa to Kansas City is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $160 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and Southwest, starting at $200 and $217 round-trip. These flights start at 56% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $79 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Southwest, with prices starting from $106 and $109, respectively.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $158. While the most popular route (Tampa - Kansas City) can be booked for $160 on average our data indicates $329 when flying from Tampa to Kansas City.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Tampa 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
Allegiant AirCheapest$82Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$110Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$157Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$181Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$312Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$312Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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