Cheap flights from New York to Kansas City from $265 EWR, JFK, LGA → MCI
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA) → Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
The cheapest one-way found recently is $265 with Southwest Airlines, 10 May 2027, found 3 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $265, Southwest Airlines, found 3 days ago
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, one-way fares from $148 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Southwest Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 3 h 15 min
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $168 to $226.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$265
10 May 2027 · Southwest Airlines
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) → Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Leaves 6:35 p.m. · 3 h 15 min trip
nonstop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$265
10 May 2027 · Southwest Airlines
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) → Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Leaves 6:35 p.m. · 3 h 15 min trip
nonstop
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$265 10 May 2027found 3 days agoOpen this trip
$148 13 Decfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 31 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $133 to $270.
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 12 Dec to 10 May 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 10 May 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
5 fares on 3 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec | $187 | United Airlines | Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) → Kansas City International Airport (MCI) | stops unknown | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 Dec | $148 | Frontier Airlines | Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) → Kansas City International Airport (MCI) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 10 May 2027 | $265 | Southwest Airlines | LaGuardia Airport (LGA) → Kansas City International Airport (MCI) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $148.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from New York 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 10 May 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for New York to Kansas City?
One-way
The cheapest fares were 30 to 59 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30–59 days | $148 | $133 | Cheapest seen | 8 |
| 90–179 days | $180 | $143 | +22% | 20 |
| 180+ days | $249 | $243 | +68% | 19 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
One-way
Newburgh → Kansas City
88 km from New York
$259
$6 less than flying from New York
10 May 2027 · SWF → MCI · 1 stop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest one-way found recently is for 10 May 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 one-way flight from New York to Kansas City?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $265 with Southwest Airlines, 10 May 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $148 with Frontier Airlines, 13 Dec, found 7 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $168 to $226.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Kansas City?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $148, 13 Dec, found 7 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Kansas City?
In 31 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 30 to 59 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from New York to Kansas City?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $265 with Southwest Airlines, 10 May 2027, found 3 days ago.
How long is the flight from New York to Kansas City?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Southwest Airlines on 10 May 2027, takes 3 h 15 min from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from New York to Kansas City?
Between 12 Dec and 10 May 2027, United Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 1 of the 3 departure dates we hold, Frontier Airlines on 1 and Southwest 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