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      Flight deals from Kansas City International to Phoenix

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Kansas City International Airport to Phoenix? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $251. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Phoenix.$212 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Kansas City International on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Kansas City International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $212, select.
      Phoenix.$251 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep, returning Wed, 23 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Kansas City International on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Kansas City International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $251, select.
      Phoenix.$251 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Oct, returning Sat, 17 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Kansas City International on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Kansas City International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $251, select.
      Phoenix.$258 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Kansas City International on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Kansas City International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $258, select.
      Phoenix.$282 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Kansas City International on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Kansas City International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $282, select.
      Phoenix.$284 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Sep, returning Sat, 19 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Kansas City International on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Kansas City International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $284, select.
      Phoenix.$284 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Kansas City International on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Kansas City International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $284, select.
      Phoenix.$286 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct, returning Sat, 17 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Kansas City International on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Kansas City International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $286, select.
      Phoenix.$294 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Feb, returning Wed, 10 Feb.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Kansas City International on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Kansas City International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $294, select.
      Phoenix.$303 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Feb, returning Mon, 22 Feb.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Kansas City International on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Kansas City International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $303, select.
      Phoenix.$316 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec, returning Mon, 14 Dec.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Kansas City International on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Kansas City International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $316, select.
      Phoenix.$351 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Kansas City International on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Kansas City International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $351, select.
      Phoenix.$363 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec, returning Mon, 14 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Kansas City International on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Kansas City International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $363, select.
      Phoenix.$363 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Kansas City International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Kansas City International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $363, select.
      Phoenix.$378 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Kansas City International on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Kansas City International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $378, select.
      Phoenix.$399 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Kansas City International on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Kansas City International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $399, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City International to Phoenix

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Kansas City International to Phoenix flights are currently cheapest in September.
      Aug
      from $452
      Sep
      from $251
      Oct
      from $251
      Nov
      from $258
      Dec
      from $316
      Jan
      from $419
      Feb
      from $294
      Mar
      from $609
      Apr
      from $520
      May
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      Jun
      from $649
      Jul
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      Direct flights from Kansas City International to Phoenix

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      Alternative Kansas City International to Phoenix routes

      Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Kansas City International to Phoenix? You could fly into the following airports instead.

      Phoenix Sky Harbor

      6km from central Phoenix
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      from $212
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      Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal

      24km from central Phoenix
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      Phoenix-Deer Valley

      27km from central Phoenix
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      Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

      42km from central Phoenix
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      Kansas City to Phoenix: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$212
      Cheapest month to flySeptember
      Average flight time2 hrs, 55 mins
      Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
      Average flights per week94

      Finding cheap flights from Kansas City International to Phoenix: Frequently asked questions

      There are 4 airports in Phoenix: Phoenix Sky Harbor, Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal, Phoenix-Deer Valley, and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway.
      The best price we found for a return flight from Kansas City International to Phoenix is $212. 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.
      2 hours and 55 minutes is the average flight time from Kansas City International to Phoenix.
      Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly direct from Kansas City International to Phoenix.
      As of August 2026, there are 47 flights per week flying from Kansas City International to Phoenix.
      The cheapest month to fly from Kansas City International to Phoenix is usually September.
      If you're flying from Kansas City International Airport, the cheapest airport near Phoenix is Phoenix Sky Harbor – which is 6.0 km away from the centre of Phoenix. We've found flights into this airport from $212.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Kansas City International Airport to Phoenix on Friday, 25 September 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 55 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      In August, the average temperature is usually around 32°C. July is typically the warmest month in Phoenix, when it usually averages around 40°C. You can expect the least rain in June. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is August.
      Currently, Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Phoenix.

      Travelling from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Phoenix: what you need to know

      • Around 2 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Kansas City International Airport to Phoenix.

      • Phoenix is one hour behind Kansas City, where Kansas City International Airport is located. Phoenix observes the UTC-7 timezone.

      • The most popular flight route is from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX). There are 41 services between these airports every week.

      • Leave plenty of time to get on your MCI to Phoenix flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

      • Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

      • Start your trip at MCI and travel nonstop to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for Kansas City International Airport to Phoenix tickets.

      • Popular airlines that operate direct flights from Kansas City International Airport to Phoenix include:

      • The journey from central Kansas City to MCI takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

      • In search of a hotel close to MCI? If you're boarding an early flight from Kansas City International Airport to Phoenix, these stays set you up for a seamless send-off:

      • When it comes to the on-time performance of Kansas City International Airport, 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

      • You'll find MCI at 601 Brasilia Avenue.

      How to find the cheapest flights from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Phoenix

      • $90 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Kansas City International Airport to Phoenix flight. A round-trip ticket right now is $212. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.

      • Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from MCI to Phoenix. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.

      • Scoring cheap tickets from Kansas City International Airport to Phoenix is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to get the lowest prices across the month and snap up an incredible deal.

      • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's an updated deal for cheap flights from MCI to Phoenix.

      • Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Kansas City International Airport to Phoenix.

      Airports in Phoenix

      Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)

      • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to the centre of Phoenix takes about 10 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 5 kilometres away.

      • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.

      • The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Kansas City International Airport to Phoenix. Book one of these accommodation options near PHX instead:

      • Reserving your vehicle from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport about one week before your flight from MCI to Phoenix can help you lock in the best possible rate.

      • You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.

      Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)

      • The centre of Phoenix is about 32 kilometres from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA). After your flight from Kansas City International Airport to Phoenix has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 30 minutes.

      • You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.

      • You'll find some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near AZA. Kick back and get cosy after your MCI to Phoenix flight at one of these perfectly located options:

      • Get exactly what you want. Reserving your ride from AZA two weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a wider choice of vehicles.

      • The address for Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..

      Best time to go to Phoenix

      • It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Kansas City International Airport to Phoenix. March is the busiest month to visit Phoenix. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in October.

      • Before booking a Kansas City International Airport to Phoenix plane ticket, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Phoenix, with temperatures ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 45ºC (113ºF).

      • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MCI to Phoenix in January when temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).

      More about Phoenix

      • Once you've booked your flight from Kansas City International Airport to Phoenix, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Phoenix:

      • Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room and Camelback Mountain are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your Phoenix travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Heard Museum.

      Explore more of the United States

      • Phoenix is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 483 kilometres west of Phoenix, a trip to San Diego will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.

      • If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in the United States, consider Las Vegas, about 418 kilometres northwest of Phoenix. Ciudad del Pecado o Las Vegas, Las Vegas Strip and Fountains of Bellagio are the start of reasons to visit.

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