Travelling from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Denver International Airport (DEN): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Kansas City International Airport to Denver International Airport.
Denver is one hour behind Kansas City and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
Take your pick of 64 weekly Kansas City International Airport to Denver International Airport flights. The 05:50 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest you can take. Southwest Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 22:15.
Give yourself enough time to make your MCI to DEN flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can fly nonstop to Denver, the United States. Take off with one of these carriers that offer direct flights from Kansas City International Airport to Denver International Airport:
United has the highest passenger demand on this route.
With an impressive 84.31% of services arriving on schedule, Frontier Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering MCI to DEN flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kansas City International Airport to Denver International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between MCI and DEN include:
Minneapolis St Paul Airport
St Louis Airport
Dallas Love Field Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Denver International Airport (DEN)
$175 is the best price for a one-way Kansas City International Airport to Denver International Airport flight. Return flights start at $124. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MCI to DEN if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
The cheapest month for flights from Kansas City International Airport to Denver International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MCI to DEN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Kansas City International Airport to Denver International Airport.
Handy information about Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
MCI's address is 601 Brasilia Avenue.
78% of flights leaving from Kansas City International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Kansas City International Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Kansas City. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour.
Need a handy hotel close to MCI? If you're catching an early flight from Kansas City International Airport to Denver International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Denver International Airport (DEN)
Consider checking in to Baymont by Wyndham Denver International Airport after touching down from your Kansas City International Airport to Denver International Airport flight. It's a short drive from DEN and a comfy option if you're eager to relax as soon as possible.
Begin your adventure by picking up a Denver International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and explore beyond Denver's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Denver International Airport around one week ahead.
When to fly to Denver International Airport (DEN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Kansas City International Airport to Denver International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Denver in January.
Book your flight from Kansas City International Airport to Denver International Airport for July if you want to visit Denver during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -9ºC (16ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MCI to DEN sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Denver is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United States you'll want to see. About 105 kilometres south of Denver, a trip to Colorado Springs will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak Region Attractions and Red Rock Canyon.
Aurora is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 13 kilometres east of Denver. No journey is complete without visiting Plains Conservation Centre, DeLaney Homestead Historic District and Aircraft viewing.
