Cheap flights from Dallas to Kansas City from $260 DAL, DFW → MCI
Dallas Love Field (DAL), Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) → Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
The cheapest return found recently is $333 with Frontier Airlines, 30 Dec – 3 Jan 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way found recently is $260 with Southwest Airlines, 1 Jul 2027, found yesterday.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $260, Southwest Airlines, found yesterday
- Cheapest return found recently
- $333, 30 Dec to 3 Jan 2027
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, one-way fares from $91 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Southwest Airlines, American Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 1 h 30 min
Return
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.
Cheapest return found recently
$333
30 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 · Frontier Airlines
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) → Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Leaves 9:53 a.m. · Return leaves 8:51 p.m. · 19 h 46 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
$383
30 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 · Southwest Airlines
Dallas Love Field (DAL) → Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Leaves 12:50 p.m. · Return leaves 10:30 a.m. · 3 h 5 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$333 30 Dec – 3 Jan 2027found yesterdaySee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 32 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $108 to $360.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold return fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 4-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 30 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
2 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 | $333 | Frontier Airlines | Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) → Kansas City International Airport (MCI) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $162 to $247.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$260
1 Jul 2027 · Southwest Airlines
Dallas Love Field (DAL) → Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Leaves 6:20 a.m. · 1 h 30 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$260
1 Jul 2027 · Southwest Airlines
Dallas Love Field (DAL) → Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Leaves 6:20 a.m. · 1 h 30 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$260 1 Jul 2027found yesterdayOpen this trip
$91 19 Novfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 34 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $91 to $233.
At $260, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates from 19 Nov to 1 Jul 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 1 Jul 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
3 fares on 3 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov | $91 | American Airlines | Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) → Kansas City International Airport (MCI) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 25 Nov | $233 | Southwest Airlines | Dallas Love Field (DAL) → Kansas City International Airport (MCI) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Jul 2027 | $260 | Southwest Airlines | Dallas Love Field (DAL) → Kansas City International Airport (MCI) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $91.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Southwest Airlines, American Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Dallas to Kansas City
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 30 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 1 Jul 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Dallas to Kansas City?
Return
Timing didn't matter much here — prices were about the same in every range.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (32 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $356 | $283 | +5% | 7 |
| 30–59 days | $345 | $299 | +2% | 11 |
| 60–89 days | $340 | $252 | Cheapest seen | 19 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (34 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $116 | $113 | Cheapest seen | 9 |
| 7–13 days | $116 | $91 | +0% | 15 |
| 14–29 days | $130 | $104 | +12% | 9 |
| 60–89 days | $132 | $109 | +14% | 8 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 30 Dec – 3 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Dallas to Kansas City?
The cheapest return found recently is $333 with Frontier Airlines, 30 Dec to 3 Jan 2027, found yesterday.
How much is a one-way flight from Dallas to Kansas City?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $260 with Southwest Airlines, 1 Jul 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $91 with American Airlines, 19 Nov, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $162 to $247.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Dallas to Kansas City?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $91, 19 Nov, found 4 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Dallas to Kansas City?
In 32 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares cost about the same whether the flight was days or months away. In 34 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Dallas to Kansas City?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $383 with Southwest Airlines, 30 Dec to 3 Jan 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $260 with Southwest Airlines, 1 Jul 2027, found yesterday.
How long is the flight from Dallas to Kansas City?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Southwest Airlines on 1 Jul 2027, takes 1 h 30 min from Dallas Love Field (DAL) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Dallas to Kansas City?
Between 19 Nov and 1 Jul 2027, Southwest Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 3 departure dates we hold, and American Airlines on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work