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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Kansas City International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kansas City.$290 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Sep, returning Mon, 22 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 15 Sep, arriving in Kansas City International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Kansas City International on Mon, 22 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $290, select.
Kansas City.$301 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Nov, returning Thu, 13 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 6 Nov, arriving in Kansas City International.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Kansas City International on Thu, 13 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $301, select.
Kansas City.$339 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Aug, returning Sat, 16 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 14 Aug, arriving in Kansas City International.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Kansas City International on Sat, 16 Aug, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $339, select.
Kansas City.$394 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Oct, returning Wed, 22 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 8 Oct, arriving in Kansas City International.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Kansas City International on Wed, 22 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $394, select.
Kansas City.$452 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Sep, returning Mon, 6 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 8 Sep, arriving in Kansas City International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Kansas City International on Mon, 6 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $452, select.
Kansas City.$506 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Aug, returning Wed, 3 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 25 Aug, arriving in Kansas City International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Kansas City International on Wed, 3 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $506, select.
Kansas City.$508 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Dec, returning Mon, 8 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 4 Dec, arriving in Kansas City International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Kansas City International on Mon, 8 Dec, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $508, select.
Kansas City.$575 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Dec, returning Wed, 10 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 7 Dec, arriving in Kansas City International.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Kansas City International on Wed, 10 Dec, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $575, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Kansas City International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York John F. Kennedy to Kansas City International flights are currently cheapest in September.
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New York John F. Kennedy to Kansas City International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York John F. Kennedy to Kansas City below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Kansas City International.

New York to Kansas City: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$290
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time3 hrs, 31 mins
Most popular airlineKLM
Average flights per week53

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Kansas City International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Kansas City International is $290. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 31 minutes is the average flight time from New York John F. Kennedy to Kansas City International.
KLM, Air France and Delta fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to Kansas City International.
As of July 2025, there are 53 flights per week flying from New York John F. Kennedy to Kansas City International.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Kansas City International is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Kansas City International Airport on Monday, 15 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 31 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kansas City International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kansas City is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Frontier Airlines and Delta offer the cheapest flight tickets to Kansas City International.

Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI): what you need to know

  • Around 3 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kansas City International Airport.

  • Kansas City is one hour behind New York and observes the UTC-5 timezone.

  • Each week, there are 79 John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kansas City International Airport flights.

  • Leave plenty of time to catch your JFK to MCI flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

  • Travelling to Kansas City (and then exploring more of United States!) is a cinch with JetBlue Airways. This popular airline has direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kansas City International Airport.

  • The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is JetBlue Airways.

  • With 74.19% of services arriving as planned, Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier offering JFK to MCI flights.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kansas City International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between JFK and MCI:

    • John Glenn Columbus International Airport

    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    • General Mitchell International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

  • $205 is the best price for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kansas City International Airport flight. Return flights start from $290. These fares may change based on demand and availability.

  • To get cheap tickets from JFK to MCI, book your journey six months ahead of your planned departure.

  • The cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kansas City International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from JFK to MCI by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kansas City International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.

Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • The address for JFK is JFK Airport.

  • Of all flights leaving John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% land on time at their destination.

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport is around 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near JFK. Whether you have an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kansas City International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:

Arriving at Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

Getting from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to central Kansas City

  • MCI is located at 601 Brasilia Avenue.

  • Kansas City International Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from central Kansas City. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.

  • Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.

When to fly to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kansas City International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Kansas City in April.

  • Book your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kansas City International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Kansas City during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JFK to MCI in January. Temperatures average between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.

Explore more of United States

  • You've seen Kansas City, now it's time to explore more of United States. Travel about 483 kilometres south-west to Oklahoma City to tick off its top attractions. From Bricktown to Oklahoma City Zoo and Lake Hefner Golf Course, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • If there's time to check out another major stop in United States, head for Omaha, about 274 kilometres north-west of Kansas City. Old Market, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge and Heartland of America Park are the start of reasons to visit.

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